Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Jonathan Robert Harris

Jonathan Robert Harris

Nov 23, 2011

Jonathan Robert Harris, 32, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his foster grandmother, Carene Simpson. Survivors include his foster mother, Linda Housman; foster sisters, Tammy Brown and Christy Housman; foster nieces and nephews, Marcus and Marcell Housman, Jala, Janell, and Canden Saunders; and many friends and caregivers. Graveside services will be...

Bobby Andrew Riley

Bobby Andrew Riley

Nov 18, 2011

RILEY Bobby Andrew, Sr. Rev. Bobby Andrew Riley, Sr., 75, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Rev. Riley was a graduate of the Buchanan High School in 1954, a US Army veteran serving in the pre-Viet Nam era, had retired from Elizabeth Arden in Roanoke with over 30 years service, and had recently retired as pastor of...

Thomas Earl Chamblin,

Thomas Earl Chamblin,

Nov 14, 2011

CHAMBLIN Thomas Earl, Jr. W4W1C Thomas Earl Chamblin, Jr., 80, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011. Tom was a Peacetime US Army veteran, a telegraph operator, train dispatcher, and Locomotive Engineer for 10 years for C & O Railroad for over 36 years service, the highlight of his railroad career was operating the N & W #614...

Helen Elaine Harnsberger

Helen Elaine Harnsberger

Nov 14, 2011

HARNSBERGER Helen Elaine Helen Elaine Harnsberger, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. 254-3000

Violet Craft Linkenhoker

Violet Craft Linkenhoker

Nov 12, 2011

LINKENHOKER Violet Craft Violet Craft Linkenhoker, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. "Jim" Linkenhoker, Sr.; parents, James Benny and Lucy Ella Wright Craft; brothers, Mason, Lewis, Ott, and Willie Craft; sisters, Nell Craft and Frances C. Sawyers; twin grandsons, William Bradley and Wesley Brandon Long; and...

Shirley Ware Rickman

Shirley Ware Rickman

Nov 7, 2011

RICKMAN Shirley Ware Shirley Louise Ware Rickman, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was a beautician for over 44 years, a charter member of the Rebekkah Lodge #59, a woman of the Moose, and a faithful member of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Rickman,...

Virginia Wallace Schechterly

Virginia Wallace Schechterly

Nov 7, 2011

SCHECHTERLY Virginia "Cubby" Virginia "Cubby" Nettie Wallace Schechterly, 77, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ike Schechterly and Chester Schechterly and a member of the Women of the Moose. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, E.D. and Bonnie Schechterly of Roanoke; granddaughter, Mirandia Gouker and husband, Matt;...

Frank Richard Stanley

Frank Richard Stanley

Oct 27, 2011

Frank Richard Stanley, 60, of Buchanan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at home surrounded by his family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Frank was an ordained Minister, last serving at the Church of God-Moneta, he owned and operated F & R Hauling, loved muscle cars, including "Betty" the...

Kevin Wade Spangler

Kevin Wade Spangler

Oct 22, 2011

Kevin "Pervy" Wade Spangler, 49, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otho "Sonny" and Barbara Mundy Spangler. He was a devoted husband, father, little brother and a member of the Roanoke Valley Harley Owners Group. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Sandy Spangler; daughters, Chelsea Spangler...

William "Bernie" Harris

William "Bernie" Harris

Oct 13, 2011

William Burnett (Bernie) Harris, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents. William Thomas and Norma Karnes Harris, brother, Jacob C. Harris, and sister, Mary Ann Harris. He attended Buchanan High School and farmed along with his brothers all of his life. He is survived by his brother, Robert...

James "Skipper" Mundy

James "Skipper" Mundy

Oct 12, 2011

James Phillip (Skipper) Mundy, 76, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. He was born March 24, 1935 and was the son of the late James L. and Ella Marie Mundy. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Mundy; brother, William Mundy; and a grandchild, Billie Jo Sifford. He attended...

Capt. Ronald A. Erchul

Capt. Ronald A. Erchul

Oct 8, 2011

Captain Ronald Anton Erchul, 73, of Rockbridge County was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, 8 October 2011. Captain Erchul taught geology and civil engineering at the Virginia Military Institute for 27 years, following twenty-years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. He retired from VMI in 2008 and pursued his love of farming on his...

Stephen Heyward Parker

Stephen Heyward Parker

Oct 3, 2011

Stephen Heyward Parker, 56, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. He is the eldest son of Heyward and the late Madeline Ayers Parker. Steve is survived by his wife of 10 years, Grace Anne Gilliam Parker affectionately known as Dr. G; son, Will Parker, his companion Sarah Hunt, and son, Dale Parker all of Roanoke; father, Heyward...

Vera Mcculloch Robinson

Vera Mcculloch Robinson

Sep 18, 2011

ROBINSON VERA McCULLOCH Vera McCulloch Robinson, 90, of Buchanan, went to be with The Lord peacefully in her home September 18, 2011. She was born in Warrington, N.C., on October 9, 1920; the daughter of her late parents, Roscoe E. Lester and Ethel Lester Miller. Vera was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Frank McCulloch (Bill), father...

Margaret Burleson Crumley

Margaret Burleson Crumley

Sep 12, 2011

MARGARET BURLESON CRUMLEY, 97, OF BRISTOL, VA, DIED SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. SHE WAS PREDECEASED BY HER HUSBAND, SAMUEL HOWARD CRUMLEY, AND HER PARENTS, COMMODORE VANDERBILT AND MARY GILLAM BURLESON OF MORGANTON, NC. SHE WAS ALSO PRECEDED IN DEATH BY SISTERS, MARY LOUISE BURLESON, GEORGIA BAILEY BURLESON AND BROTHER, GILLAM BURLESON. MARGARET IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTER, MARY BETH CRUMLEY...

Frank Hawkins

Frank Hawkins

Sep 7, 2011

Frank Hawkins, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Carl Mosser of Buchanan. Interment will be held in Nutter Cemetery, Smithville, West Virginia. Faigul Funeral Home, Harrisville, WV handling arrangements.

Darlene Duszczak Haymond

Darlene Duszczak Haymond

Sep 3, 2011

Darlene Louise Duszczak Haymond | Visit Guest Book Darlene Louise Duszczak Haymond, 50, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Darlene had a great love for animals, outdoors, and her neighbors in Sugar Tree Hollow in Eagle Rock. Survivors include her husband of 14 years, Frank Haymond; and her mother, Camille D. Cullen, of Roanoke. The...

David Gregory Thompson

David Gregory Thompson

Sep 2, 2011

David Gregory Thompson, 64, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Gregory and Lorraine Wheeling Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Mary Thompson; three sisters, Arlene Price, Linda Wolfe, and Kathy Keith. He will always be loved by his loving wife forever and ever and...

Cottie Johnson Britt

Cottie Johnson Britt

Sep 1, 2011

Cottie Johnson (Cot) Britt, 91, of Eagle Rock, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Cottie enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, cooking and working puzzles. She has been a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great- great- grandmother, homemaker, friend, neighbor, a lover of music, player of various musical instruments,...

Ronald William Dusenberry

Ronald William Dusenberry

Aug 30, 2011

Ronald William Dusenberry, 64, of Moneta passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Dusenberry. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dixie Lee Dusenberry, daughter, Kelly Dusenberry of Buchanan; mother, Elaine Dusenberry of Rock Island, IL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and John Comstock of Rock Island; Cindy and Tuffy...