Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Hazel Scott Linkenhoker

Hazel Scott Linkenhoker

Aug 29, 2011

Hazel Scott Linkenhoker, 75, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Survivors include her sister, Norma Jernell of Salem; brother and sisters-in-law, Sam and Charlotte Linkenhoker of Buchanan, and Phyllis Linkenhoker of Jacksonville. Fla. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brian Clingenpeel officiating....

Charles Melton Botkin

Charles Melton Botkin

Aug 25, 2011

Charles Melton "Charlie" Botkin, 64, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. Charlie had worked for James River Limestone and the I-81 Troutville/Buchanan Rest Stop. He was a poor man's Comedian, teller of tale tales, and a fixture at the Buchanan Stop-In. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Connie L. Botkin; sons, Gary Botkin of Tampa, Fla.,...

Viola Linkenhoker Austin

Viola Linkenhoker Austin

Aug 25, 2011

Viola Linkenhoker Austin, 92, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan 254-3000

Don Peery

Don Peery

Aug 24, 2011

Don Peery, "Papaw", 88, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a kind, caring, and giving man who never met a stranger. He loved his church, church family, and the great outdoors. He was also a WWII Veteran with the US Army. He...

Daisy Lee Leonard

Daisy Lee Leonard

Aug 22, 2011

Daisy Lee Leonard, 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Ellen Leonard; brother, James Leonard, and sister, Mary Jane Sanderson. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Meador and husband, Dan of Blue Ridge; brother-in-law, Robert T. Sanderson of Cary, NC; special niece and caregiver, Patty...

Elizabeth Ann Sparks Barnes

Elizabeth Ann Sparks Barnes

Aug 22, 2011

Elizabeth Ann Sparks Barnes, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Huander and Ida Mae Sparks; grandson, Travis West; brothers, Paul and David Sparks; and sisters, Shirley Sawyers and Dorothy Welch. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Terri West; daughters and son-in-law, Charlotte and Mitch...

Ruby Jannette Rice

Ruby Jannette Rice

Aug 9, 2011

Ruby Jannette Jones Rice, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Louise Jones and son, James Dwight Brogan. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Deana Brogan of Blue Ridge; daughter, Laurie A. Brogan of Montvale; grandsons, Bradley Brogan, Joseph Crouch and fiance', Tiffany...

Carene Johnson Simpson

Carene Johnson Simpson

Jul 30, 2011

Carene Edna Johnson Simpson, 87 of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Correll J. Simpson. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Housman of Fincastle; special "sons", Doug and Johnny Lawson and many other foster children; granddaughter, Christy Housman; grandchildren, Marcus and Marcell Housman, Jala, Janell, and Canden Saunders; and...

Nettie Craighead Ayers

Nettie Craighead Ayers

Jul 29, 2011

Nettie Ellamae Craighead Ayers, 94 of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Lee and Mary Virginia Funk Craighead, husband, William E. "Buck" Ayers, and sister, Lena C. Drewery. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Carol and Samuel LeMay of Timberville; Pamela Sue and George Vaden of...

Cody Tyler Simmons

Cody Tyler Simmons

Jul 29, 2011

Cody Tyler Simmons, 26 of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Simmons, great-grandparents, Alfred and Mae Coffey; and step-brother, Justin Rhodes. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Madilyn Simmons; special child, Abigail Simmons; mother and step-father,...

C. Dickie Dudley

C. Dickie Dudley

Jul 21, 2011

C. Dickie Dudley, 67, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011. He was the mandolin player for the band Special Edition and was a logger all his life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lettie Ann Dudley. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edith Dudley; special kids, Kathy and McKenzie Baker and...

Barbara Hendricks Wells

Barbara Hendricks Wells

Jul 17, 2011

Barbara Hendricks Wells, 71 formerly of Arcadia, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 after a long battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Belle Hendricks; brother, Junior; sister, Roni; and brother, Pepper. She is survived by former husband, Charlie Wells and his spouse, Sandy of Fincastle; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Larry...

Myrtle Davis Mcdaniels

Myrtle Davis Mcdaniels

Jul 17, 2011

Myrtle Davis McDaniels, 75, formerly of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Friday, July 22, 2011 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Elder Randall Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service. (254-3000)

Darryl Wayne Frazier

Darryl Wayne Frazier

Jul 13, 2011

Darryl Wayne Frazier, 45 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011. He was preceded in death mother, Linda Tolley Smith. He is survived by his father, Homer Warren Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Shawn and Melissa Frazier; nieces, Savannah and Alexis Whorley; nephew, Chandler Frazier; aunt and uncle, Wanda and David Walker; numerous cousins including, Renita, Karen, and Carolyn....

Michael Courtlan Norris

Michael Courtlan Norris

Jul 12, 2011

Michael Courtlan Norris, 46 of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Henry and Hazel Norris; daughters, Amanda Beth Norris and Jessica Eden Norris; grandchildren, Zachary and Sophia Norris; brother, Alan Norris; sisters, Linda Queen and Paula Burgess; nephews, Jason Burgess, Kevin Burgess, Christopher Queen, and Rhett Norris; and niece, Riann Queen. Memorial...

Barry Lewis Simmons

Barry Lewis Simmons

Jul 9, 2011

Barry Lewis Simmons, 53 of Buchanan, passed away at his home Saturday, July 9, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife and best friend of 24 years, Linda; and his beloved daughter, Kaitlin Gail. Barry was the coach for his daughter's softball teams for several years and he enjoyed teaching the girls and watching them play the...

Mona Lee Lam Crowder

Mona Lee Lam Crowder

Jul 7, 2011

Mona Lee Lam Crowder, 71 of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Lam and brother, John Lam. She is survived by her children, Randy Reed, Jimmy Reed, Sarah Palmer, Michael Reed, Daryl "D.R." Reed, Missy Reed, and Kimberley Hunter; grandchildren, Samantha, Tabatha, and Mark Clausen, Stacey Noblett,...

Martha "Marti" Barnett

Martha "Marti" Barnett

Jul 5, 2011

Marti, 57 of Daleville, was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 5, 2011. After a long battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at home. She was a loving wife, mother, Me Me, sister and best friend. Her life centered around creating lasting memories with her only grandchild and if...

Everett "Kenny" Sexton

Everett "Kenny" Sexton

Jun 21, 2011

Everett Kenneth Sexton, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Kenny was a member of the Virginia Presbyterian Church and the Oddfellows Lodge #278. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Mundy Sexton and parents, Everett and Allie Sexton. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny "Punky" and Diane Sexton of Buchanan;...

Harry Leonard Welch

Harry Leonard Welch

Jun 16, 2011

Harry Leonard Welch, 78, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 13, 2011. Leonard was an avid guitarist and fiddler and the last band member of the Country Hicks. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Ruth C. Welch; daughters and sons-in-law, Lou Ann and Danny Reynolds of Vinton, Peggy and David Perdue of Rocky Mount;...