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Joseph A. Wright
Dec 14, 2014
Joseph A Wright, Jr, 57, of Fincastle, Virginia, lost his battle to cancer at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Junior is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 18 years, son and daughter in law, Alan and Dawn Wright of Eagle Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Andrew Tribbett of Blue Ridge; step-son, Shaun...
Margaret Susin Wells Fitzgerald
Dec 14, 2014
Margaret Susin Wells Fitzgerald, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Heritage Hall in Lexington. She was the last member of her family and preceded in death by her husband, Woody and sons, Leonard and Doodle. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Mary Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Bugs, Melissa, BJ, Leanna, and Jaki; great-grandchildren, Austin, Byron, Thomas, Alexis, Elisha, Lucas,...
Marjorie Brewbaker Metz Watts
Dec 11, 2014
Daughter of Edmund and Lillian Thrasher Brewbaker, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, eight siblings, loving husbands, Dudley Metz and William Watts, and two great-grandchildren. Survived by her son, C. D. Metz, Jr., daughters, Paige Fridley and Susan Evans, stepdaughter, Kitty Edwards. Grandchildren Shelley Terry, Holly Metz, Matthew Metz, Larra Reynolds, Rebekah Gray,...
Clinton Edward Thomas
Dec 10, 2014
Clinton Edward Thomas, 74, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mildred Thomas; and granddaughter, Renee' Thomas. He was a member of the Fincastle Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Sugar Tree Hollow Hunt Club, and the Steel Workers' Union. He is survived by his wife of almost 45 years,...
William "Billy" Harris Hayslett
Dec 10, 2014
William "Billy" Harris Hayslett, Jr., 49, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He is survived by his son, Michael Edward Hayslett of Mississippi; parents, William, Sr. and Carolyn Hayslett of Buchanan; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Earl Hawk of Myrtle Beach, SC; nephew, RJ Williams of Pasadena, MD; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Special thanks to...
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...
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