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Rebecca Ward Wrenn
Dec 23, 2013
Rebecca Gail Ward Wrenn, 51, of Fincastle, departed this life into the arms of her Savior on Monday, December 23, 2013. Rebecca was born August 11, 1962 in Roanoke, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was presently employed as a Teller for the Bank of Botetourt. Rebecca was kind and sweet person who loved her horses and animals....
James Meade Willis
Dec 22, 2013
James Meade Willis, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. Jim was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church and retired with over 30 years of service with CSX Railroad. He was an avid reader with a deep interest in Civil War History and a member of the American Legion Post 93. He was preceded in death...
Madeline Myers Wickline
Dec 21, 2013
Madeline "Happy" Kern Wickline, 96, of Salem, Virginia, also a lifelong resident of Botetourt County, joined her beloved husband, C.T. Wickline and loved ones on December 21, 2013. Happy was the oldest of 13 children born to Matthew Brown and Ethel Haddox Kern on July 17, 1917 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Surviving siblings include her sister, Elsie Bradley of...
Pauline Myers Thomasson
Dec 21, 2013
Pauline Myers Thomasson, 96, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romie B. Thomasson, Sr.; parents, Claude and Sarah Myers; son, Henry (Hawkeye) Thomasson; grandsons, Aaron and Stephen Morris; and sisters, Mary, Anna, Sylvia, and Ola Mae. She was the oldest member of the Buchanan Women of the Moose. She...
Warren Franklin Landes
Dec 20, 2013
Warren Franklin Landes, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. Frankie was a U S Air Force veteran and a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jane Campbell and Joseph Henry Landes; sisters, Toots Higgins, Janie Welch, and Janice Hall; brothers, Joseph Landes, Sam Landes, and Pete Landes. Surviving siblings include...
Gerald Glenn Hannah
Dec 14, 2013
Gerald Glenn Hannah, 65, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Keith and Lillian Gladys Thompson Hannah, and his infant son, Kevin Andrew Hannah. Jerry was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church, retired as a Control Room Operator with Dominion Power at Bremo, VA with over 28...
Wiliam Gilbert Brewbaker
Dec 7, 2013
William Gilbert Brewbaker, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry M. and Helen Booze Brewbaker. Willie was a member of the Masons with Catawba Lodge #342 for 39 years and retired with 40 years of service from Union Pipe Fitters Local 491. He is survived by his wife...
Mary Louise Thomski Love
Dec 5, 2013
Mary Louise Tomski, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Love, Sr.; parents, John and Frances Tomski; and twelve brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Amherst, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Bill L. Love, Jr.; daughter and...
Audrey Elizabeth Young Terry
Dec 4, 2013
Audrey Elizabeth Young Terry, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Terry, Sr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, George "Skipper" Terry, Jr., Steve and Becky Terry, Barry Terry, Kevin and Sarah Terry; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 11am, Friday, December...
William "Bud" Calvin Watts
Dec 3, 2013
William "Bud" Calvin Watts, 83, of Waynesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene Blankenship Watts and brother, Joseph Eldridge Watts. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Smith of Schuyler; sisters, Gladys Davis of Waynesboro and Mary Ellen Ball of Racine, OH; special friend, Wyma Phillips; and nephews, Larry and...
Edgar "Bo" Douglas Brannan
Dec 2, 2013
Edgar "Bo" Douglas Brannan, 76, of Troutville, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013. He was a truck driver for Kroger for almost 20 years and a member of the Teamsters Local 171. He was preceded in death by his wife, FayAnn Robertson Brannan; parents, David and Ruth Brannan; and brother, Buck Brannan. He is survived by children and spouses,...
Stella Virginia Cary Kidd
Nov 28, 2013
Stella Virginia Cary Kidd, 84, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Neil Kidd; parents, Jordan and Emily Cary; one sister, Violet Jane Armstrong; and a nephew, Lester Eubank, Jr. Stella managed the pressing department of Kenrose for many years. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Pleasant United...
Elizabeth Gunter
Nov 26, 2013
Elizabeth "Sammie" Gunter Fox, 95, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther, Sr. and Bessie Camper Gunter; two sisters; three brothers; and grandson, Dale Wells. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Elizabeth (James) Lam of Mechanicsville; Nancy (Charlie) Brown of Seaford; son, James "Jimmy" Fox, Jr. of Buchanan;...
Lottie Malinda Collins Burks
Nov 25, 2013
Lottie Malinda Collins Burks, 93, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Saturday, November 30, 2013 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will recieve friends one hour prior the service. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. 540-254-3000
Robert Colin Mitchell
Nov 25, 2013
Robert Colin Mitchell, 29, of Buchanan, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 25, 2013. Colin was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Danielle Boone Mitchell; daughter, Briana Mitchell; son, Damien Mitchell; mother and step-father, Katie and Graham Weddington of Troutville; brothers, William Mitchell IV of New Jersey and...
Ruth Marie Steele Agnor
Nov 24, 2013
Marie Steele Agnor, 89, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born January 9, 1924 to William Harper and Lottie Fitzgerald Steele. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Le "Roy" Agnor; sister, Vera S. Camper; brothers-in-law, Warren and Orville Agnor; and sisters-in-law, Ola A. Dunn and...
Mary Mcconnell Switzer
Nov 23, 2013
Mary McConnell Switzer, 87, of Marion, Kentucky formerly of Fincastle, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Price McConnell and Sarah Mattie Vass McConnell; husband, Paul Montague Switzer; foster brother, Hubert H. Guy; and grandson, Randy Harmer. Mrs. Switzer is survived by her son, William Oscar...
Mildred Frances Prease
Nov 19, 2013
Mildred Grim Prease, 87, of Buchanan, passed on to be with our heavenly Father Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Prease; parents, Jacob Edward and Willie Lotts Grim; brothers, Norman and Morris Grim; and sister, Pearl Alphin. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special thanks to the staff of...
David Stephen O'Connor
Nov 19, 2013
David Stephen O'Connor, 73, of Buena Vista formerly of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Madeline O'Connor. David retired from CSX Railroad with 31 years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post 126 of Buena Vista, Buena Vista Fire Department Auxiliary, and Blue Ridge Hunt Club....
Sidney Edmond Brewbaker
Nov 17, 2013
Sidney Edmond Brewbaker, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Kathryn Craft Brewbaker; and sister, Rachel Corell. Sid retired from Virginia Tech Purchasing Department with over 30 years of service and was an active member of the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society. He also enjoyed auctions,...
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