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James "Kenny" Kenneth Broughman
Apr 30, 2014
James Kenneth "Kenny" Broughman, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Pacific, Philippines, Guam, and Spain. Kenny owned and operated Buchanan Bookkeeping and Tax Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Forrest and Daisey McDaniel Broughman; sisters, Francis Honts; brothers, Fred, Carl, Cecil, and Clarence...
Marian Pyles Simmons
Apr 30, 2014
SIMMONSMarian Ellen PylesMarian Ellen "Meno" Pyles Simmons, 86, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Mrs. Simmons, along with her husband, owned and operated Eagle Rock Garage, for many years, a member of the Eagle Rock Baptist Church. She helped many, many people with different needs over the years. She was preceded...
Ronald Ray Goad
Apr 30, 2014
Ronald Ray Goad, 65, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Ronnie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist church, retired from the Cement Plant with over 35 years of service, and enjoyed farming. He loved his family and was an avid reader, a history buff especially of the Civil War, and a wonderful husband, brother, and step-father....
Shirley Ann Cahoon
Apr 30, 2014
Shirley Ann Cahoon, 75, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Annie Cahoon; brother, Mac Cahoon; and first husband, Earl Wayne Harris. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Huffman of Roanoke; Sandra Harris of Fincastle; Lori and Mike Grim of Buchanan; and Shannon and Mike...
Allen "Pedro" Wayne Brooks
Apr 27, 2014
Allen Wayne "Pedro" Brooks, 68, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the US Army, "The price of freedom is visible here". Along with his dad, he ran Buchanan Auto Parts for many years. He retired from Interstate Batteries with 20 years of service. Pedro enjoyed cooking, old cars, flowers, going to...
Irene Jeanette
Apr 25, 2014
Irene Jeanette Roberge Fay, 82, of Fincastle, went to be with her Savior on Friday, April 25, 2014. Mrs. Fay lived and worked in Massachusetts for the Amherst School System as a Cafeteria Manager. She was a member of the Eagle Rock Baptist Church and formally a member of Dwight Chapel of Belchertown, Mass. She was preceded in death...
Christine Mcclung
Apr 21, 2014
Christine McClung Lee, 89, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lee; parents, Squire and Marie McClung; brothers, Richard, Earl, Doc, and Earnest McClung; and sisters, Virginia Thomas and Catherine Scott. She is survived by her son, Ralph E. Lee of Buchanan; brother, Lomax McClung; sisters, Eunice Kern;...
Richard "Red" Phillip Booze
Apr 14, 2014
Richard "Red" Phillip Booze, 56, of Williamsville, formerly of Fincastle, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Easel Sink Booze. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Greg Creasy of Salem; grandchildren, Lance and Landon Hollins; father, Phillip Henry Booze; sisters, Brenda Booze Fennell of Boynton Beach, FL; Phyllis...
Tracy Lynn Andrachik
Apr 11, 2014
Tracy Lynn Andrachik, 50, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2014. She is survived by her sister, Kim Bowman and brother, Bill Love both of Eagle Rock. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Eagle Rock. 540-884-2276
Jean Falls Eubank
Apr 11, 2014
Jeanne Elizabeth Falls Eubank, 87, of Buchanan, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. Jeanne was born and raised in Springwood, and like her mother was an avid flower gardener. She also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Daughters of the King, the Buchanan Town Improvement Society, and Trinity Episcopal Church of Buchanan, She...
Thomas "Tommy" Bailey Duke
Apr 8, 2014
Thomas "Tommy" Bailey Duke, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Pauline Duke; brother, Dewey Duke; and sisters, Geneva Duke and Viola Morris. He retired from Robertson-Fowler with over 48 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Violet Duke; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Brad...
Betty Jane Newcomb Dudley
Apr 6, 2014
Betty Jane Newcomb Dudley, 75, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Louise Newcomb. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank Junior Dudley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 am, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in the Eagle Rock Chapel...
Steve "Deet" Hart
Apr 5, 2014
Steve "Deet" Hart, 55 of Hollins, VA went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 5th, 2014. Steve, better known as "Deet", was born in Baltimore, MD in 1958. He grew up in the Shenandoah Valley where he attended Fort Defiance High School. He continued his education at Potomac State Junior College where he played football. Returning home, he...
Frances Faye Montgomery Ayers
Mar 31, 2014
Frances Faye Montgomery Ayers, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. Frances attended the Assembly of God Church in Buchanan. Her favorite things to do was to sing, listen to gospel music and her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Marvie Johnson Montgomery; and husband, Percy Kellis Harris. Survivors include her sisters,...
Bernhard Albert Volkmann
Mar 27, 2014
Bernhard Albert Volkmann, 80, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernhard Walter and Alice Marie Calame Volkmann. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Cold War; a professional musician with the American Federation of Musicians; and a retired Inspector with the New...
Chester Linwood Carter
Mar 22, 2014
Rev. Chester L. Carter, 82, formally of Buchanan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014. He was retired from the Virginia State Highway Department and was Pastor of Jennings Creek Gospel Church for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Robert and Junia Carter, from Blue Ridge;...
Cary Eugene Housman
Mar 21, 2014
Cary Eugene "Gene" Housman, 77, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer S. and Bonnie D. Housman; and uncle, D.C. Housman. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gracie Higgins Housman; children, David Housman, Barry Housman, and Dorothy Thompson; aunt, Hazel Prease; and numerous cousins. Funeral services...
Elmer David Parker,
Mar 15, 2014
Elmer David Parker, Jr., 53, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. Elmer was a driver/operator for Parker Refuse Service and loved stamp collecting, woodworking, and working on automobiles. He was a member of the Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Society and had served in the U S Army as a Forward Artillery Surveyor. He was preceded in...
Roger Anderson Hull
Mar 13, 2014
Roger Anderson Hull, 70, of Buchanan, passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Roger was a CNA for Cave Creek Home for Adults for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanette Marie Hull; parents, Dice and Lula Hull; a sister, and nine brothers. He is survived by his...
William Carlton Mcclure
Mar 8, 2014
William Carlton "Pokey" McClure, 78, of Buchanan, passed on March 8, 2014 peacefully at home. Born in Lynchburg, Va. on May 6, 1935, Pokey was the only child of the now deceased William C. Sr. and Effie Downey McClure. Pokey retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation as the Maintenance Superintendant for the Buchanan area. He attended Virginia Episcopal...
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