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Ernest James Abshire
Dec 8, 2014
Ernest "Jimmy" James Abshire, Jr., 82, of Roanoke, was called home the morning of Monday, December 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest James, Sr. and Lois Hontz Abshire; grandparents, Henry and Lila Hontz and James O. and Blanche Abshire; brother, Roland Vance Abshire; sister, Blanche A. Hammond; great-nephew, Todd Abshire; 4 uncles; 13 aunts;...
Weldon Eugene Alexander
Dec 2, 2014
Weldon Eugene Alexander, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born December 21, 1930, served in the US Army in Alaska, and worked 27 years for Groendyk, then 10 years for Winn-Dixie after his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosa Pauline McCormick Alexander; and son, Timothy Eugene Alexander of Buchanan....
Robert Guy Bennett
Nov 28, 2014
Robert Guy Bennett, 66, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Virginia Bennett and a member of Trinity Church of God. His is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara J. Bennett; children and spouses, Ronald Bennett of Fincastle; Steve Bennett, Don Bennett, and Sara Bennett all...
Elizabeth Booze Fuller
Nov 23, 2014
Elizabeth Booze Fuller of Fincastle passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. Born in Fincastle, she was one of six children of the late Frank H. and Martha Haymaker Booze. She was predeceased by two brothers, Frank H. Booze II and B. Ralph Booze, and three sisters, Agnes B. Switzer, Mabel B. Hickok, and Eloise B. Chamblin. She was married...
Jean Gibson Swartz
Nov 22, 2014
Jean Gibson Swartz, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. Born In Buchanan, Dr. Swartz received her diplomas from Craigsville High School, a BS from Madison University, a Masters from Virginia Tech, and a Doctorate from the University of Colorado. She taught and did research at George Washington University, Mount Sinai, and M.I.T. She was preceded in...
Carol Ramey Keith
Nov 10, 2014
CAROL HALL KEITH 3/25/42 - 11/10/14 CAROL HALL KEITH PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 10, 2014 AT THE BERKSHIRE NURSING HOME IN VINTON VA. CAROL WAS PREDECEASED BY HER FATHER, KINNEY RAMEY AND MOTHER, ANNA MAE RAMEY OF OHIO. SURVIVING ARE HER HUSBAND, KARL KEITH OF BUCHANAN, VA., SONS BUD HALL, BUCHANAN AND STEVE HALL, DAUGHTERS SUE AND SARA, SISTERS...
Mildred Crouch Markham
Nov 8, 2014
Mildred Mae Crouch Markham, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was retired from Groendyk Manufacturing, where she had been in Quality Control, a Production Operator, and a Union Representative. She was a life-long member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and sang in the church choir and the...
John Henry Petty,
Nov 3, 2014
PETTY John Henry, Jr. John Henry Petty, Jr., 86, of Buchanan, passed from this life on Monday, November 3, 2014. Born on Bratton's Run in Goshen, Virginia on July 30, 1928, he was a son of the late John Henry Petty, Sr. and Sadie Painter Petty. John was retired from the U S Navy and worked for Davis Mechanical...
Wilburn Marrion Alexander,
Nov 1, 2014
Wilburn Marrion Alexander, Jr. 74, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. Marrion was an US Navy veteran, an avid Poker Player, and enjoyed Golf. He was a retired supervisor for Philip-Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents; Wilburn Marrion Alexander, Sr. and Hettie Elsie Woodson Alexander; and his sister, Christine Alexander. He is survived by...
Claude Stevens "Pete" Mundy
Oct 19, 2014
Claude Stevens "Pete" Mundy, 84, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Church and the Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ashby, Sr. and Ruby Blanch Adams Mundy; brother, Ashby "Popeye" Mundy, Jr.; and sister and her husband, Ruby and Robin Hayth. He is survived by...
Dorothy Camper Breeden
Oct 18, 2014
Dorothy Camper Breeden, 89, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Weldon Breeden; parents, Carl McKinley and Lula Mariah Booze Camper; brothers, Warren, Henry, Donald, Berkeley, and Charles "PeeWee" Camper; sisters, Louise Martin, Annie Buky, and Grace Brannan. She is survived by her children and spouses, Melody and Ted...
Annie Belle Shires Trail Linkenhoker
Oct 11, 2014
Annie Belle Shires Trail Linkenhoker, 89, of Buchanan, was called home to Jesus' waiting arms on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Annie epitomized her walk with God in every facet of her life. She was a faithful member of Springwood Baptist Church and avid member of the church choir and gospel group until health problems prevented her from attending. Beloved...
Edith Juanita Wren Blankenship
Oct 10, 2014
Edith Juanita Wren Blankenship, 86, of Eagle Rock passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Blankenship. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry A. Blankenship of Nelson Co.; Charles and Clara Blankenship of Eagle Rock; David and Lisa Blankenship of Iron Gate; grandchildren, Larry A. Blankenship II, Kelly and...
John Rodney Bush
Oct 6, 2014
John Rodney Bush, 88, of Troutville, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. Survivors include his wife of 67 year, Kathryn Hinchee Bush; sons and daughter-in-law, Wesley Bush; David and Lisa Bush all of Troutville; grandchildren, Jenna Bush Moran and husband, Michael; Chad Bostic; great-grandchildren, Cory Mitchell and Austyn Moran; brother and sister-in-law, Linwood and Nancy Bush of Buchanan; and...
Gracie Reburn Mabry
Sep 27, 2014
Gracie Reburn Mabry, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014. She was born in Bedford County June 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Fred and Vesta Reburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Channing Mabry and brother, Fred Reburn, Jr. Gracie graduated from New London Academy, received a BA from Lynchburg College and a...
Bill Leroy Harbaugh
Sep 23, 2014
Bill Leroy Harbaugh, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jacquelyn Hunt Harbaugh; one son, three step-sons, one step-daughter, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2pm, Friday, September 26, 2014 in the...
Julia Watkins Layman
Sep 22, 2014
Julia Watkins Layman, 90, of Buchanan, Virginia passed away on September 22, 2014. She was born August 6, 1924 in Greenlee, VA and was the daughter of the late Adam Eli Watkins and Elsie Campbell Watkins. Mrs. Layman was a longtime member of Buchanan Baptist Church. She retired as a cafeteria worker at Buchanan Elementary School. Julia was preceded...
Terry Wayne Kelly
Sep 16, 2014
Terry Wayne Kelly, 62, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Terry was a heavy equipment operator for Faulconer Construction of Charlottesville. He loved muscle cars, hunting, fishing and Harleys. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Rudolph Kelly, Sr. and Esther Edna Austin Kelly Orange; and brother James Rudolph "Butch" Kelly, Jr. Survivors include his...
Glen Lewis Ayers,
Sep 13, 2014
AYERS Glen Lewis, Sr. Glen Lewis Ayers, Sr., 81, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Glen was a loader operator for Salem Stone Quarry and had retired from James River Limestone Quarry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norma and Claude Ayers; wife, Clara Broughman Ayers; son, Timothy Steve Ayers...
Elsie Maxine Barger Rogers
Sep 13, 2014
Elsie Maxine Barger Rogers, 85, of Eagle Rock, passed away at the Carrington Place on Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Rogers; parents, Martin and Clella Herron Rogers; brothers, Halbert, Carl, Leroy, Rayburn "Dick", and Frank Barger; sisters, Roxie Cosner, Lillian Hambrick, and Audrey Noel; and "special niece", Evelyn Wilhelm Jackson....
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