Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Jerry Wendell Broughman

Jerry Wendell Broughman

Apr 7, 2013

Jerry Wendell Broughman, 72, of Buchanan, went to be home and with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Jerry was born October 4, 1940 to Wesley K. and Margaret Burkholder Broughman in the Pico area of Buchanan, Virginia. He was also a life-long member of the Buchanan Moose Lodge. Survivors include his sister, Charlotte Cash of Buchanan; brother...

Garland Francis Wiley,

Garland Francis Wiley,

Mar 31, 2013

Garland F. Wiley, Jr. age 87 passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Born in Eagle Rock March 26, 1926 to Garland, Sr. and Gladys Via Wiley, Mr. Wiley served his country in the U.S. Navy on active duty from 1944 to 1946 and remained on inactive duty until 1953. He was proud to have served aboard the...

Alexis Christine Bridgen

Alexis Christine Bridgen

Mar 22, 2013

Alexis Christine Bridgen, infant daughter of Lindsey Renee Barton and Duane Eric Bridgen, went to be with the angels on March 22, 2013. Survivors include her big sister, Trinity Bridgen; her grandparents, Bill and Janet Bridgen, Debbie Johnston, William and Tammy Barton; aunts, Julia Bridgen, Megan Barton, and Gina Barton; uncles, Eli Bridgen and Isaiah Johnston; great-grandparents, Brenda and...

Betty Jean Brown Shelton

Betty Jean Brown Shelton

Mar 14, 2013

Betty Jean Brown Shelton, 90, of Eagle Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, March 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezekial (Zeke) Shelton; her beloved son, Grat Clinton; and her one great grandson, Tristan Shelton. Survivors include her daughter, Dena Priddy and husband Glenn of Lakeland, Florida; son, Damon Shelton...

Homer Warren Smith

Homer Warren Smith

Mar 11, 2013

Homer Warren Smith, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Smith. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Melissa Frazier and their children, Savannah, Alexis, Chandler, and Ashlynn; Tony and Ginger Smith and their three children; sisters and brother-in-law, Leona and Tommy Harrison, Bernice and...

John Richard Huffman

John Richard Huffman

Mar 7, 2013

John "206" Richard Huffman, 37, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Grover Arnold Huffman. John was an avid outdoorsman and dedicated coach to his boys' sports teams. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Theresa Huffman; sons, John, Jr. "JJ" and James Huffman; mother, Francis Huffman; brother...

Pamela Gail Broughman Horrie Graham

Pamela Gail Broughman Horrie Graham

Mar 7, 2013

Pamela Gail Broughman Horrie Graham, 48, of Kirksville, Missouri formerly of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. Pamela is survived by her husband, Andrew Graham; two children, Dalton Horrie and Gage Graham; mother, Ruby Sloan Broughman of Roanoke; father, Guy (Vilinda) Broughman of Wood Leaf, NC; sister, Brenda Haymaker and friend, Calvin Oyler of Vinton; brothers, Douglas (Juanita)...

Stephen Andrew Morris

Stephen Andrew Morris

Mar 7, 2013

Stephen Andrew Morris, 30, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brother; Aaron Morris; paternal grandfather, Letcher Morris and maternal grandfather, Stanley Haymaker. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morris; daughter Callie Mya Morris; parents, Michael E. and Debbie H. Morris; great-grandmother, Pauline Thomasson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jenny and Josh...

Leonard Lee Williams

Leonard Lee Williams

Mar 5, 2013

Leonard Lee Williams, 77 of Troutville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred L and Christine Pullen Williams; brother, Ralph and sister, Jean Thompson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Irene Crowder Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jason...

Mary Jane Thompson Lucado

Mary Jane Thompson Lucado

Mar 1, 2013

Mary Jane Thompson Lucado, 68 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Beryl Thompson; brother, Billy Thompson; and sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Richard Gilliam. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Lucado; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Sheila Walker of...

Arthur "Bug" Davis,

Arthur "Bug" Davis,

Mar 1, 2013

Arthur "Bug", Davis, Jr., 53 of Buchanan, passed away March 1, 2013. He was born in Clifton Forge, VA to Arthur Davis, Sr. and Connie Davis on February 25, 1960. Bug was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Walter and Nettie Davis and Dorothy Dawson. Bug worked for Groendyke for many years. Those left to mourn are...

Shirley "Kilroy" Niday

Shirley "Kilroy" Niday

Feb 28, 2013

Shirley "Kilroy" Ann Thomas Niday, 63, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Shirley was the "voice" of Magic City Ford for many years with the tag line "We are so nice to deal with!" which will be lovingly remembered by Roanoke Valley citizens for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maston Lafayette and...

John Walter Washington

John Walter Washington

Feb 24, 2013

John Walter Washington, 90, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Homer and Cynthia Owens Washington; six brothers; two daughters; and wife, Barbara Robinson Washington. He is survived by his children, Deborah (Emmit) Jones, Pam Lee, John, Thomas, Mark, and Judge Washington all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;...

Patricia Lee Mallow

Patricia Lee Mallow

Feb 22, 2013

Patricia Lee Mallow, 49, of Fincastle, died suddenly on Friday, February 22, 2013. Patty was known by many nicknames, Trish, Grace and Patty Anne. Many will remember her fondly for her culinary talents, which included award-winning pies, cheese cakes and State Championship 'Deviled Eggs', and her many specialty ethnic dishes. Patty was born in Kittery, Maine at Portsmouth Naval...

Patricia Smith Shiflett

Patricia Smith Shiflett

Feb 22, 2013

Patricia Smith Shiflett, 81, was born in Williamson, West Virginia, January 6, 1932 and died on February 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Major (Ret)Elbert O. (John) Shiflett; parents, Arthur and Emma Wright; brother, William H. Wright; sisters, Magdalene Branham, Helen Boggs, and Pauline Mills. She is survived by her sister, Carol Wright Miller; children,...

Henry "Andy" Anderson

Henry "Andy" Anderson

Feb 20, 2013

Henry "Andy" Lee Anderson, 63 of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, William Henry Anderson. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Sandra R. Anderson; son, Scott Kendall Anderson and fiancé, Jennifer Fields; daughter, Emily Ann Anderson all of Buena Vista; grandchildren, Madison Blevins and Kendall...

Robert "Bob" Irvin

Robert "Bob" Irvin

Feb 18, 2013

Robert "Bob" Lee Irvin, 70, of Buchanan formerly of Wytheville passed away peacefully Monday, February 18, 2013. Bob was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces, loved to fish, and was a friend to many. He loved his two special dogs, Peewee and Peepers. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Faith Mariie Higgins

Faith Mariie Higgins

Feb 16, 2013

Faith Mariie Higgins, 5 weeks and 3 days, was born to Mary and James Higgins, Jr. on January 9, 2013. She left this world Saturday, February 16, 2013 sitting in God's loving arms. "We honestly don't know why we lose such young innocent children, but we know God had a better plan for you. We miss you greatly and...

Kimberly Jones

Kimberly Jones

Feb 13, 2013

Kimberly Jones, 26, of Fincastle fomerly of Florida passed away February 13, 2013. All services were private.

Terry Ross Smith,

Terry Ross Smith,

Feb 7, 2013

Terry Ross Smith, Jr., 51, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Brandy Gilbert, mother, Delores Jones, and half-sister, Patricia Smith King. He is survived by his faithful companion of 28 years, Debbie Gilbert; step-daughter, Amanda Bocock; step-son, Jeremy Gilbert; grandchildren, Haley Bocock, Parker Bocock, and Lilian Collins; father and...