Earl "Nochie" Erskin Dudley

Earl Erskin “Nochie” Dudley, 82, of Botetourt County, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Josephine Dudley; son, Alvin Dudley; brothers, Norman, Leonard, Billy, Robert, Ruby, and Harry Dudley.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vera Hickman Dudley; daughters and son-in-law, Brenda St. Clair; Gaynelle and John “Buck” Higgins; grandchildren, Gracie Higgins, Marlena McCullough, Angela Higgins, and Frankie “Bubba” Higgins; great-grandchildren, BJ and Norman Irvine, Joseph Heater, Lacey Lawhorne, Bethany Eastburn, Chevy Esquire, Matthew and Danielle Higgins, and Jerry Link; brothers, Bobby Dudley ad wife, Joyce; Malcolm Dudley; sisters, Linda Dudley and Judy Sue Hickman; numerous nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Norman Lee Dudley; special friends, Scott and Becky Hannah and W.R. Deacon; many pet companions including special hound dog, Missy.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 1pm Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan officiated by Rev. Michael Tabor. Interment will follow in Deacon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000.