Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Charlie Russell Watts

Charlie Russell Watts

Sep 23, 2010

"Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my Soul." Our loved one, Charlie Russell Watts, 86, of Buchanan, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Ressie Watts, his beloved daughter, Betty Terry, four brothers, and two sisters. He served as a Deacon at...

Robert Lee Ayers

Robert Lee Ayers

Sep 22, 2010

Robert Lee Ayers, 64, of Natural Bridge, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Lackey Ayers; son, Buckie Ayers; and sister, Virginia Mae Ayers. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Debbie Ayers and fiance', Mack Caldwell, Sr., Donna and Billy Snuffer; grandchildren, Evie Ayers, Billy Snuffer, Jr., Michelle Snuffer,...

Donna May Wallace

Donna May Wallace

Sep 21, 2010

Donna May Rhodes Wallace, 63, of Natural Bridge, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Donna was loved by many and her memory will carry on in the hearts of her family and friends. Donna lived a quiet life and was a long time employee of Stop-In. Donna devoted her...

Betty Jane Carroll

Betty Jane Carroll

Sep 21, 2010

Betty Jane Carroll, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010. All services will be private.

Annie "Polly" Pollard Huffman Huffman

Annie "Polly" Pollard Huffman Huffman

Sep 15, 2010

Annie "Polly" Pollard Caldwell Huffman,86, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 .She was preceded in death by her parents, Hezzie and Gertrude Caldwell; brothers, Rondal "Bud" , Fred, Lonnie, and Kenny Caldwell. She volunteered much of her time to the Homemakers Club in Eagle Rock and the Red Cross for many years. She is survived by her...

Martha Jane Mundy Staton

Martha Jane Mundy Staton

Sep 13, 2010

Martha Jane Mundy Staton, 83, of Springwood, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Staton; daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Markham; granddaughter, Heather Markham; parents, Otho Lee and Annie Vines Mundy; six brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her grandchildren, Melissa Markham and Patrick Fridley of Springwood; Bert and...

Loretta Sue Owen O'Quinn

Loretta Sue Owen O'Quinn

Sep 10, 2010

Loretta Sue Owen O'Quinn, 56, of Fincastle, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010. Sue was a great mother and grandmother, a hard working employee for Carilion, and she loved to coach softball. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas J. Owen. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Rodney E. O'Quinn; son, Tim M. O'Quinn of...

Arnie Ray Hartberger

Arnie Ray Hartberger

Sep 9, 2010

Arnie Ray Hartberger, 74, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at his home with his loved ones at his side. Ray was honored to be a Korean veteran and to participate in the Berlin Airlift while serving in the US Army. After service, he worked for N & W Railroad before working...

Martha Lou Watkins Roberts

Martha Lou Watkins Roberts

Sep 3, 2010

Martha Lou Watkins Roberts, 83, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. Survivors include her husband, James S. Roberts, 2 sons, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at 11 am, Thursday, September 9, 2010 in the Chapel of Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Zachs Run Road, Mount Clare, WV. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home,...

Myrtle Marie Johnson Walker

Myrtle Marie Johnson Walker

Aug 27, 2010

Myrtle Marie Johnson Walker, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, 254-3000.

Lillie Mae Reavis Hodge

Lillie Mae Reavis Hodge

Aug 23, 2010

Lillie Mae Reavis Hodge, 87, of Buchanan, died Monday, August 23, 2010. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan (254-3000).

Delores Jeanette Newcomb

Delores Jeanette Newcomb

Aug 17, 2010

Delores Jeanette McAllister Newcomb, 69, of Buchanan, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter S. McAllister; mother, Ruby Parrish McAllister Sloan; and brother, Gary McAllister. She was employed by Groendyk for over 30 years. Delores was a very loving Mother...

Roger Lee Tolley

Roger Lee Tolley

Aug 17, 2010

Roger Lee Tolley, 63, of Buchanan, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ella Tolley and nephew, Steven Wayne Wykle. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Hodges Tolley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dreama and Steve Wykle of WV; Brenda and Pat Harlow of Lexington; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne...

Deborah Tracy Anderson

Deborah Tracy Anderson

Aug 11, 2010

Deborah Tracy Anderson, 61, Eagle Rock formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010. She was a fun wild woman who loved much, gave much, and was selfless to a fault. She will be missed by many and always remembered. She loved the mountains of Virginia and often took the scenic route. It was in her nature...

James William "Trick" Dudley

James William "Trick" Dudley

Aug 2, 2010

James "Trick" William Dudley, 84, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Woodlands; formerly of 1002 Prices Bluff Rd., Eagle Rock. He was born August 10, 1925 in Rockbridge County, the son of the late Ira Owen and Lelia Mae Hickman Dudley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Louise Wilcher Dudley in...

Chester Drew Schechterly

Chester Drew Schechterly

Jul 20, 2010

Chester Drew Schechterly, 80, of Buchanan, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ella Smith Schechterly. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cubby Schechterly; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Tom Babcock of Pennsylvania; son and daughter-in-law, E.D. and Bonnie Schechterly of Roanoke; granddaughter, Mirandia and Matt Gouker of...

Erma Lee Hale Flint

Erma Lee Hale Flint

Jul 17, 2010

Erma Lee Hale Flint, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 in Danville, WV. Funeral Services will be held at the Handley Funeral Home 2pm Thursday, July 22, 2010. Interment will be in Danville Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home from 6-8pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

Clara Virginia Broughman Ayers

Clara Virginia Broughman Ayers

Jul 17, 2010

Clara Virginia Broughman Ayers, 75, of Buchanan, passed away at home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy S. Ayers and parents, James W. Sr., and Nellie Parker Broughman. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Glen L. Ayers, Sr.; seven children and their spouses, Joyce...

Eleanor Christine Bedrosian

Eleanor Christine Bedrosian

Jul 15, 2010

Eleanor Christine Bedrosian, 85, of Florida formerly of Eagle Rock, died Thursday, July 15, 2010. Arrangements by the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home (884-2276).

Donnie Lee Smith

Donnie Lee Smith

Jul 11, 2010

Donnie Lee Smith, 57, of Blue Ridge, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father, Malcolm F. Smith. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Sandra R. Smith; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa & Terry Gibson; Amanda Smith all of Vinton; grandchildren, Bradley, Zachary, Jade, and Olivia; mother, Gloria Smith of Natural Bridge;...