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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Margaret Ransone Hall
Nov 11, 2010
Margaret Ransone Hall, 99, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Carrington Place, Daleville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Asa (Ace) Hall; her parents, William A. (Will) Ransone, Sr. and Charlotte (Lottie) Morris Ransone; brothers, Toler E. Ransone, Morris A. ("B") Ransone, Sr., William A. (Willie) Ransone, Jr., Thomas R. (Tom) Ransone, and...
Julia Sifford Simpson
Nov 1, 2010
Julia Sifford Simpson, 97, of Daleville, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. P. Simpson; parents, Chester and Halley Stevens Sifford; two brothers, Maynard and Jim Sifford; sister, Eunice Turner; and son-in-law, Don Spencer. She is survived by her brother, Harlan Sifford of Iowa; son, Price Simpson and wife, Raymolene; daughter,...
Hubert Monroe Blake
Oct 29, 2010
Hubert Monroe Blake, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010. He was born July 10, 1926 and preceeded in death by his loving wife Bertha; parents, Charles and Myrene Blake; brothers, Nathan, Adolph, Walter and sister, Viola Burks. Hubert attended Academy Hill School in Fincastle, Va. and joined the US Army, where he served in World War...
Johnny Marshall Harper
Oct 28, 2010
HARPER Johnny Marshall Johnny Marshall "Boss Hog" Harper, 53, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was retired from Robertson-Fowler, Inc and loved to hunt and enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Marshall Harper. Survivors include his mother, Virginia Meador Harper; brothers and sisters, James Harper, Patricia Campbell, Burt Harper, and...
Martha Barrett Zell
Oct 24, 2010
Martha Barrett Zell, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Zell, III.; parents, Mitchell and Viola Wickline Barrett; and brother, Bobby Gene Barrett. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James W., IV and Caren Zell of Eagle Rock; grandchildren, Jason and Ashley Zell; and...
James "Jimmy" Mowles
Oct 20, 2010
James "Jimmy" Edward Mowles, 58, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Mowles. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. and the Buchanan Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Jacks; mother, Anne S. Mowles of Buchanan; sons and daughters-in-law, Seth and Lyn Mowles of Buchanan; Eric...
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