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Craig Bryson Simkins
Sep 4, 2026
Craig Bryson Simkins, 61, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred E. and Mary Jane Kelly Simkins.
Craig retired as a maintenance man of an apartment complex. He loved woodworking, animals, skeet shooting, his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Victoria Dale Simkins; children: Craig...
William Henley Soper Jr
Sep 4, 2026
On the morning of Friday September 4th 2026, we said goodbye to my husband and best friend, Bill Soper, William H. Soper Jr., of Blue Ridge, and Arlington Virginia. Bill Passed away peacefully at his home, with his wife Karen of over 50 years, his son Will, and Daughter in law Jolaine Soper by his side. Bill had Lung and...
Bradley Wayne Brogan
Aug 22, 2026
Bradley Wayne Brogan, 46 of Vinton Va, passed unexpectedly on August 22, 2026. Born on August 13, 1980, to Laurie Ann Brogan and Gary Wayne Crouch. Bradley was headstrong with a charmingly infectious personality. He didn't much care about what others may think and never changed himself to fit expectations; and yet to know him was to love him. It...
Delbert Ray Harlow
Aug 13, 2026
Delbert Ray Harlow, 73, of Eagle Rock, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Raymond D. Harlow and Louise Barnes Hostetter; brothers, Linzsey Barnes, Robert Barnes, and Fred Hostetter; and sister, Sue Harlow Sparks.
Delbert enjoyed singing in the choir at Eagle Rock Baptist Church. He also enjoyed cars and spending time...
Betty Johnson Simmons
Aug 9, 2026
Betty Johnson Simmons, 90, of Troutville, Virginia, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, surrounded by family. She was born April 22, 1936, in Buchanan, Virginia, to Clarence Edward Johnson and Sallie Mays Johnson.
Betty's life centered around her family, and nothing brought her more joy than the occasions when everyone could be together. She was...
Lewis Price Sifford
Aug 9, 2026
Lewis Price Sifford age 65, of Fincastle was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on August 9, 2026. As lifelong Mill Creek native he spent all 65 years in the same house, on the same farm. Whether he was tending to his cows, tending his garden or making hay he always enjoyed his time working on the family's land....
Elizabeth "Liz" Ramelle Provost
Aug 5, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" Ramelle Mattox Provost, 75, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Carson Mattox, Jr. and Nelna Hester Mattox.
Elizabeth graduated from Gretna High School and Radford College, she taught at Madison, Eagle Rock, and Buchanan Elementary Schools for over 28 years. She was also influential with...
Kenneth Ancel Starnes
Jul 25, 2026
Kenneth Ancel Starnes, 79, of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Rex Starnes and Della Mae Starnes; daughter, Tammy Long; two brothers; and 3 sisters.
He worked as a landscaper for Greenbrier Farms, and then he went to work for Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers for 28 years in Laurel, MD. In 2004,...
Billy Joe Boggs
Jul 16, 2026
Reverend Billy Joe Boggs, 91, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia passed away peacefully on July 16 , 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by his family.
Billy Joe was born on August 12, 1934, in Second Creek, West Virginia, to Marshall and Mary Boggs. He was one of seventeen children. Reverend Boggs' journey of faith began early in life,...
Harold Haden Myers
Jul 16, 2026
Harold Haden Myers, 82, of Troutville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 38 years, Susan Stevens Myers; and parents, David Rudolph Myers and Avis Caldwell Myers.
Harold served in the Army National Guard for 6 years, while working in marketing for Norfolk Southern, from which he retired. After he retired,...
Johnny Lee Lawson, Sr.
Jul 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny L. Lawson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Johnny departed this world on July 2, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and love.Born on December 3, 1940, in Wise County, Virginia, Johnny was the son of...
Jeffrey Scott Welch
Jul 2, 2026
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Welch, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Skillen "Junior" and Janie Ann Landes Welch and brother, Kevin Welch. He is survived by his son, Brandon Welch; and grandchildren, Ryleigh, Bronson, Grayson, and Janie Welch. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Francis "Frank" Martin Smusz Sr
Jul 1, 2026
Francis "Frank" Martin Smusz, Sr., 95, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Falchiere Smusz; parents, Francis Martin Smusz and Dora Smusz; and numerous brothers and sisters.
After serving in Korea in the United States Army, he met his true love, Rosemary, and married in 1956. They resided in Queens, New...
Rebecca Ann Mott Crouch
Jun 29, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Mott Crouch, 67, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 30 years, Robert "Bob" Turner Crouch; her beloved fur baby, Prissy; and her parents, Pierre Robert Mott and Laura Jean Kalendrut Mott; stepdaughter, Patty Lutz. Becky dedicated many years of service to her...
William H. Hayslett, Sr.
Jun 26, 2026
William H. Hayslett, Sr., 85, of Buchanan passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Jean Newcomb Hayslett and son, William, Jr.
He is survived by his grandsons, Randy Williams, Jr. and Michael Hayslett; daughter, Deborah Hawk; sisters, Minnie and Mac McIntire and Millie Beard; nieces, Mindie Goodwin and Dawn (Joey) Manspile; nephew, Ricky...
Stephen Lee Thrasher
Jun 26, 2026
Stephen Lee "Steve" Thrasher, 61, of Buchanan, passed away on June 26, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Randall Conway Thrasher, Sr. and Mary Rosa Lee Kelley Thrasher; sister-in-law, Donna Lee Thrasher. He graduated from James River High School and had retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad as a Boiler Maker. Steve enjoyed life, his family and friends, the...
Rebecca Carol Martin
Jun 25, 2026
Rebecca Bott Martin, 74, of Blue Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:43 pm. Her passing was quiet and peaceful. Becky loved the Lord with all her heart, and she is now in Heaven rejoicing with Jesus. She is preceded in death by her father, William Garnet "Chic" Bott; her mother, Eula Marie...
Evelyn Marie Keith Austin
Jun 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Evelyn Marie Austin, lovingly known to most as Marie, on June 23, 2026, at the age of 78.
Marie was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Luther and Zettie Bell Keith; her brothers, Gerald Keith, Curtis Keith, Karl Keith, and William Keith; and her sisters, Janie Horne and Garnett Haynes. Her...
Rachel Pearl Reed Ayers
Jun 22, 2026
Rachel Reed Ayers, 91, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Fay Ayers; parents, P. Wyatt and Elizabeth Reed; sisters, Margaret Hatcher and Mary Jo Myers; and brother, William Reed.
She was a lifelong member of Lithia Baptist Church teaching Sunday School, leader of the WMU, and always greeting folks warmly...
Barry Lynn Deacon
Jun 19, 2026
Barry Lynn Deacon, 76, of Eagle Rock, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms Friday June 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Pauline Deacon; uncles, Everette, Bruce, Scott, Carlisle, Clarence, Curtis, Bernard and Boliver Deacon.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 16 years, Carolyn B. “Susie” Deacon; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Tiffany...
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