Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Sonya Zoe Harper, 57, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Virginia Harper; and brother, Marshall Harper.

She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Harper; granddaughter, Brianna Harper; grandson, Bradley Dekoning; sister, Patty Campbell; brothers, James and Bert (Wendy) Harper; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Feb 11, 2023

Larry Emmett Nicely, 83, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was a machinist and worked for Ingersoll-Rand and Connex Pipe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elsie Nicely; sister, Mabel; brothers, Dwight, Norman, and Buck. He loved caring for his wife and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, camping, and...

Feb 8, 2023

Virginia Garst Ferris, 92, of Fincastle, passed away peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

She was born in Roanoke, April 24, 1930 to the late Willie and Elva Garst. She is also preceded in death by her Andrew Lewis High School sweetheart and husband of 65 years, Leo...

Feb 7, 2023

Isabelle Wyatt Ransone Watts, 97, of Buchanan, Va. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Ralph L. (“Doodle”) Watts, Sr., Capt. U.S.A.F. (Ret.); her grandsons Christopher D. MacLeish and Willis R. Watts, Jr.; her parents, William A. (“Will”) Ransone...

Jan 26, 2023

Samuel “Sam” Floyd Hannah, 71, of New Castle, formerly of Eagle Rock passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.

He worked and retired from Gala Industries with 43 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Keith and Lillian Gladys Thompson Hannah; great-granddaughter, Meredith Shires; brother, Gerald “Jerry” Hannah; and nephew, Kevin...

Jan 25, 2023

Harold "Harry" Eugene Harrison, Sr., 79, of Botetourt County, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Eugene Harrison and Carrie Emily Deel Harrison; sister, Loraine Roberts; grandsons, Devon and Joshua Harrison; and son-in-law, Rodney Underwood.

He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Mullins and special friend, Charlie...

Jan 25, 2023

Jan 21, 2023

Danielle Nicole Hicks Holloman, of Buchanan, left this earthly dwelling to join our Lord Jesus Christ in her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Daniel D. Dollman and William H. Hicks; and grandmother, Elsie Keen Hicks.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Addison Grace...

Jan 15, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Vito Di Palma, 72, of Buchanan, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Joe was a Christmas baby and a gift to all who knew him. Born to Vincent and Nell Di Palma of Port Chester, NY, he grew up as the second of six boys. A graduate of Syracuse University, Joe was...

Jan 7, 2023

Timothy Franklin Noblett, 56, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. Timmy worked at Carmeuse in Buchanan and U S Foods in Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Franklin and Shirley Louise Hodges Noblett; and sisters, Shelia Ahmadi and Shelby Petty; and his fur babies, Rosie and Daisy. Survivors include his wife, Susan Hodges...

Jan 5, 2023

Gerald Russ “Jerry” Nelson II, 59, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald R. Nelson I. Jerry enjoyed Mopar, Harleys, hunting, fishing, and he was TikTok famous. Jerry was a member of the American Legion Riders Buchanan Post 93. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Sherry Sloan Nelson;...

Dec 31, 2022

Lorrine Elizabeth “Susie” Newcomb, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Carte; parents, Robert Dewitt and Gladys Ethel Hawkins Newcomb; brothers, Pete and Hook Newcomb; sisters, Jean Harper, Dovie Ramsey, and Edna Smith. Susie enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, beach, and hairstyling. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Harris; son...

Dec 30, 2022

"Leo" Leander Bannister, died peacefully on the morning of December 30, 2022, at Nobel Senior Living Facility..

Leo was born on February 2, 1939, in Botetourt County, Va. to Lee Bannister Sr. and Dorothy Beverly. Leo was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and siblings. Leo is survived by his loving wife, Irene Bannister,...

Dec 29, 2022

Vincent Trevor Worley, 68, of Buchanan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was preceded in death by his parents. William Dale Worley and Viola Loarine Campbell Worley; grandparents, William and Mary Campbell, Buford and Violet Worley; and his stepson, Kevin Nester. Survivors include his wife...

Dec 18, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Gibson, 68, of Eagle Rock passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd, Sr. and Elsie Gibson. Survivors include his wife of almost 43 years, Deborah Gibson; daughter, Deborah Roosa; son, Kevin Gibson; daughter, Jessica Rowe; grandchildren, Kevin Wayne Gibson, Matthew Gibson, Star Roosa, Marisa Roosa, Dakota Myers, Hunter Myers,...

Dec 12, 2022

Philip Lee Hart age 67, of Fincastle, VA, passed away in his home Monday, December 12, 2022. He was born on March 28, 1955 in Alexander City, AL. He was the late son of John Lafayette and Lucile Osborne Hart. He worked and Retired at R&B Telephone Co. later known as Ntelos/Lumos. He sang vocals and played guitar in...

Dec 9, 2022

William “Bill” Samuel Gore, 90, of Buchanan passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin, Sr. and Stella Gore; brothers, Donald Gore and Benjamin Franklin Gore, Jr; and sister, Edith Gore Harrell. Survivors include his wife of almost 63 years, Shelby Jean Gore; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Julie Gore, Dale...

Dec 6, 2022

Kay's beloved husband, Walter Joe Ryder, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.  Joe was a kind, generous person. To show his kindness and make you smile, he once had a man approach him and ask for a dollar. Joe said he only had a , the fellow said well I can make change and Joe handed...

Dec 6, 2022

Peggy Belle Owen Fridley, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022, just 14 short months after her loving husband Bobby of 65 years preceded her in death. Her life revolved around her church, family and sports. A proud, diehard UVA fan, one can only imagine that she, dad, our Uncle Billy and our Aunt Shirley are talking about last...

Dec 3, 2022

Myrtle Marie Yates Coleman, 89, of Fincastle passed away on

Saturday, December 3, 2022. Mrs. Coleman loved her family,

cooking for friends and family, and working in her church Zion

Hill Baptist Church in Fincastle. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Trinkle Elee Coleman on September 16, 2022; her...