Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Margaret Jane Wymer

Margaret Jane Wymer

Feb 24, 2011

Margaret Jane Wymer, 79, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Irene Clark Wymer. She is survived by her children and spouses, Larry and Teresa Wymer of Vinton, Ronald Wymer of Buchanan, Brenda and Lyle Barnett of West Virginia, Michael and Pansy Newcomb of Troutville, Debra...

Simon 'Pete" Landes

Simon 'Pete" Landes

Feb 1, 2011

Simon Peter "Pete" Landes, 76, of Buchanan, departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold E. Cook, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service...

Kathleen Evans Rickman

Kathleen Evans Rickman

Jan 27, 2011

Kathleen Strickler Evans Rickman, 54, of Fincastle, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, James G. "Jimmy" Rickman; parents, Clarence and Gilda Evans; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Jeanette Evans; nephew, Caleb Evans all of Spotsylvania; mother-in-law, Shirley Rickman of Buchanan; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Faye and Leslie Hambrick of Buchanan;...

Louis Nelson "L.N." Watts

Louis Nelson "L.N." Watts

Jan 25, 2011

Louis Nelson "L.N." Watts, Jr., 68, of Buchanan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday, January 28, 2011 at...

Linda Mary Dandrade Lyle

Linda Mary Dandrade Lyle

Jan 18, 2011

Linda Mary Dandrade Lyle, 91, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Terre Haute, Indiana surrounded by family and friends, where she lived with her daughter. Linda was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, BWI on March 13, 1919 and was the oldest child of the late Frank and the late Agnes Dandrade. She was educated in Catholic schools on...

Virginia Coffman Prease

Virginia Coffman Prease

Jan 17, 2011

Virginia Coffman Prease, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Prease; parents, William Kenton and Ida Garst Coffman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary C. and Melvin Bryant, Edna C. and Grey Duncan; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Gertrude Coffman, Russell and Grace Coffman, Percy Coffman, Clarence Coffman. She...

Curtis "Wank" Cronise

Curtis "Wank" Cronise

Jan 8, 2011

Curtis Loraine (Wank) Cronise, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. Born in Botetourt County, Curtis was the son of the late Curtis Cline Cronise and Lettie Rhudy Cronise. He was a dairy farmer in Botetourt County and a lifetime member of Wheatland Lutheran Church. His parents preceded him in death as did his brother, Rhudy Cronise....

Elizabeth Trent Marshall

Elizabeth Trent Marshall

Jan 8, 2011

Elizabeth Trent Marshall, 95, of Buchanan, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Born February 9, 1915, in Campbell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Reverend David Gilliam and Edna Maddox Trent. She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Frank O. and Nell A. Marshall; brothers Lawrence Trent and wife Mamie, Irvin Trent...

Esther Edna Kelly Orange

Esther Edna Kelly Orange

Jan 6, 2011

Esther Edna Kelly Orange, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Robert and Verbie Hawkins Austin; husbands, James Rudolph Kelly, Sr. and Davis Orange; son, James Rudolph "Butch" Kelly, Jr.; brothers, Alvin, Harry, Henry, Albert, and Robert Austin. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and...

Melva Olivia Washington

Melva Olivia Washington

Jan 6, 2011

Melva Henderson Washington, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Washington, Jr.; children and spouse, Deborah (Emmit) Jones, Pam Lee, John, Thomas, Mark, and Judge Washington; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Fayleen Haskins, Shirley Henderson, Doris Gillison, Macil Clayborne; brother, Jeremiah Henderson; and former husband, John Washington, Sr. Funeral Services will be...

Catherine Manspile Reid

Catherine Manspile Reid

Jan 5, 2011

Catherine "Whitey" Manspile Reid, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011. She retired from Burlington Industries at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Dovie Smith Manspile; husband, John Field Reid; and sister, Bessie Helms. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra R. and Tom Webb of Winterville,...

Nancy Ellen Heiser Tolley

Nancy Ellen Heiser Tolley

Dec 26, 2010

Nancy Ellen Heiser Tolley, 70, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010. Nancy was born in Williamsport, Pa., on January 9, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. George B. Heiser. Her childhood was spent in the Williamsport, Pa., area. She graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1958, and obtained her Registered Nurse's license from Philadelphia General...

Dorothy Mae Brown Shupe

Dorothy Mae Brown Shupe

Dec 20, 2010

Dorothy Mae Brown Shupe, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010. Dorothy was an avid reader and collector of dolls and what-nots. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Lloyd Richard Shupe; daughter and son-in-law, Tresa and Rodney Sandidge of Buchanan; granddaughter, Amanda Sandidge; and aunt, Jean King of Wytheville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...

Timothy Eugene Mullins

Timothy Eugene Mullins

Dec 16, 2010

Timothy Eugene Mullins, 51, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010. Tim loved hunting and fishing and hanging out with his numerous friends. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator, lastly working for Mike Cahoon's Farms and Excavating. Survivors include his son, Matthew Mullins of Buchanan; daughter and son-in-law, Tabatha Mullins Steppe and Aaron of Randolph;...

Mary Nell Campbell Roberts

Mary Nell Campbell Roberts

Dec 9, 2010

Mary Nell (Campbell) Roberts, beloved wife, mother, and Mimi, 62, of Weems, VA, passed away on December 9, 2010, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on February 27, 1948, in Luverne, AL, Mary Nell was the daughter of John and Mary (Ballard) Campbell. After graduating from Otsego High School in 1966, she served in the United States...

Myrtle Spencer Camper

Myrtle Spencer Camper

Dec 6, 2010

Myrtle Ruth Spencer Camper, 98, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Monday, December 6, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, "Mr. A." James Clemer Camper; son, Clemer Spencer Camper; seven siblings; and her parents, Cora Ingram Spencer and Thomas Green Spencer of Rocky Mount. She is survived by her children, Katherine Camper Harris; James Thomas Camper; and Richard Nelson...

Louise Huff Wiley

Louise Huff Wiley

Nov 30, 2010

Louise Judson Huff Wiley, 90, of Eagle Rock, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 after suffering a stroke. Born October 11, 1920 in the family home in Eagle Rock, daughter of the late Emmett and Lura Wilhelm Huff, Louise lived her entire life in this home. She was also preceded in death...

Clyde Anderson Smith

Clyde Anderson Smith

Nov 26, 2010

Clyde Anderson Smith, 80, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010. Mr. Smith was a US Army veteran serving durig the Korean Conflict. He had retired as a machinist with James River Limestone in Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Anderson and Annie Jeannett McDaniel Smith, and his wives, Phyllis Beard Smith and Frances...

Ossie Thomas Bramlett

Ossie Thomas Bramlett

Nov 15, 2010

Ossie Christine Thomas Bramblett, 101, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010. Mrs. Bramblett was a member of the Buchanan Baptist Church and had retired from Hafleigh Button Factory in Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Bramblett; parents, James Claude and Mattie Malone Johnson Thomas; sisters, Beulah Thomas Nuckols and Irene Thomas Williams;...

James "Jim" Hylton

James "Jim" Hylton

Nov 12, 2010

James Alexander "Jim" Hylton, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Howard and Gertrude Lois Snead Hylton; brothers, Melvin and Harlos Hylton. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and and Tammy Hylton of Buchanan; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Peter Keller of Tok, Alaska; brothers and sisters-in-law,...