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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
William Lomax Huffman
Jun 11, 2011
William Lomax "Billy" Huffman, 81 , of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. Billy was a charter member of the Buchanan Moose Lodge # 2182, served as Governor for over 17 years, received the Fellowship Degree, and earned his Pilgrim Degree on June 1, 1996. He had retired from Burlington Industries in Glasgow after 40 years. He loved...
Lomie Boothe Wright
May 31, 2011
Lomie Frances Boothe Wright, 97, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Carrington Place. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church for over 6o years and a member of United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Will Wright,...
Dorothy Boblett Falls
May 30, 2011
Dorothy Margaret Boblett Falls, 97, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Preston Falls, parents, James Alvin and Edith Wallace Boblett, son, Steven Todd Falls, sisters, Lillian Compton and Sue Adams; grandson, Richard Todd Falls. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sandi Falls of Buchanan; daughter-in-law, Clara...
Dennis Alexander Millard
May 29, 2011
Dennis Alexander Millard, 44, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Dennis was a master of all trades, he was very mechanically inclined with the talent of putting together "junk" and making it run, he enjoyed automobile racing, animals, gardening and flowers and making things grow, and living life to the fullest extent, and helping others in...
Jerrold Douglas Radford
May 8, 2011
Jerrold Douglas Radford, 60, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. Jerrold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was loved and will be sadly missed. He was the Manager of Arcadia Shell for a number of years. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Violet Underwood Radford and brother, Ronnie Radford. Survivors include his wife...
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