Obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, Anna Vande Linde, beloved friend, loving mother of two children, and proud grandmother of one grandson, passed away at the age of 72.

Anna was born to Nellie and Carman Vande Linde on August 9th, 1950 in West Virginia. As an adult she moved to Virginia, where she...

Nov 24, 2022

Linda Kay Shockley Cronise, 71, of Buchanan, passed away on November 24, 2022. Linda had retired from First Citizens Bank in 2016 with over 47 years in banking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Kinley Shockley and Ila Edith Newman Shockley. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, D. Gary Cronise; half sister, Shelby J. Overstreet;...

Nov 24, 2022

Robert Edward Dooley, 69, of Buchanan, passed away on November 24, 2022. Robert loved camping, four-wheeling, and tinkering with lawnmowers. He had retired as a mechanic from Lawrence Transfer after 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Marshall Dooley, Sr. and Mae Myers Dooley; and brothers, Marshall “Junior”, Boyd, and Tommy Dooley. Survivors include his...

Nov 21, 2022

Marianne Steger Austin, “Nanny”, 83, of Buchanan, passed away on November 21, 2022. Marianne was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a kind and compassionate heart and always helped others. She married her husband of nearly 46 years in 1959 while he was in the Army stationed in her hometown of Bamberg, Germany. She loved...

Nov 19, 2022

James Edward Boothe, 84, of Fincastle passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, Sr. and Mattie Boothe and numerous siblings.

James loved music and dancing. He enjoyed playing his guitar.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ellen Finch; son, Troy Edward Boothe; granddaughter, Harleigh Byrd; 2...

Nov 17, 2022

Terry Lee Mullins, 65, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Armon Douglas Mullins. Survivors include his wife, Freda Gail Holzbach Mullins; son, Justin Mullins; grandchildren, Trevor and Kailey Mullins; mother, Ruthie Dooley Meador; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Geneva Mullins; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra and Bobby, Vicky, Kelly...

Nov 15, 2022

Don Walter Skibinski, 69, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Mae Skibinski; parents, Emil and Wanda Skibinski; and brother, Conrad Skibinski.

Don owned and operated Fincastle Pharmacy for 31 years with his wife, Connie and their daughters. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School...

Nov 13, 2022

Clara Painter Joyce, “MeeMaw”, 80, of Fincastle passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Clara was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord, her family, as well as her church family.

Clara loved to travel, tend to her raised vegetable garden and rose bushes. Pink roses were her favorite. What...

Nov 11, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Riley King, 44, of Buchanan passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Riley and Ruth Meador, Betty and Kenneth King, aunt, Angie Sloggett, and father-in-law, Phillip Camper.

Kenny was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and camping.

He is survived by his wife of almost 20...

Nov 7, 2022

Chester A. Scott, 67, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Scott; parents, Henry and Lorene Scott; and step-mother, Romaine O’Conner Scott.

Chester enjoyed hunting and fishing and was self employed in his hauling business for over 35 years.

He...

Oct 21, 2022

David Maslin ‘Mr B’ Botkin passed away unexpectantly at his home in Botetourt County on Oct 21, 2022, he was 75. David was born at home in Churchville, Virginia on Sep 6, 1947, to his late parents Joseph Samuel and Mary Marguerite (Rankin) Botkin. David was the second youngest of eleven children.

David moved to...

Oct 19, 2022

Constance Wright Bittner, 73, of Fincastle passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Celia Wright; sisters, Joan “Joannie” Taylor & Elaine Welch; grandchildren, Dixie and Dustin Witt.

Connie is survived by daughter, Jennifer (Dave) Sumner; close family friend and caregiver, Ginger Sparks; sister, Helen McCullough; brothers, James “Jimmy”...

Oct 18, 2022

Robert R. “Snakie” Markham, 48, of Buchanan passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Born in Erie, PA to the late Harry, Jr. and Mildred Crouch Markham. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and nephew, Jesse Cole Markham.

He was a Corporal in the US Marine...

Oct 18, 2022

Buddy Preston Fridley, Sr., 79, of Moneta passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife of over 32 years, Sherry Fridley; children, Buddy Fridley, Jr., Edward E. Fridley and wife, Teressa, Melissa Branscom, and Amy Shirey; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, George Fridley and wife, Sandra; and special four legged friend, Snowball.

Graveside...

Oct 17, 2022

Phillip Reeves, 59, of Buchanan formerly of Maryland, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gleeson H. Reeves and Evelyn Nancy Giles; and brother, Herbert Reeves.

He is survived by his siblings, Sue Smith, Helen Dougherty, Daniel Reeves, Deborah Wilkenson, Nancy Barker, Carla Reeves, and Samuel Reeves; and numerous nieces...

Oct 16, 2022

Howard Wayne Shanks, Sr., 75, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Shanks; sisters, Carolyn Shanks, Joyce Thomasson, and Patsy Deacon.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Doris Lugar Shanks; children and spouses, Ralph Shanks, II, Wayne Jr. and Melanie Shanks, Shannon...

Oct 16, 2022

Rebecca Booze Wampler, 78, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. Graveside memorial services 1pm Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery.

Oct 9, 2022

Ellen Louise Carte, 73, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully and was received into

the arms of her Heavenly Father, with her loving husband and son by her side on

Sunday, October 9, 2022. Ellen was born on September 9, 1949 in Fayette County,

West Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Nancy Jones. She...

Oct 8, 2022

John Samuel Boyd, Jr. “John Boy” “Skull” March 7, 1960 to October 8, 2022

John was born to the late John Samuel Boyd, Sr. and Vera H. Boyd. John had lived at North Roanoke Assisted Living for the past 8 years and enjoyed living there with the care of all the staff and associates. In...

Oct 7, 2022

Donna Ray Spencer, 57, of Botetourt County passed away Friday, October 7th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Roanoke Virginia on November 7th, 1964

She was an avid animal lover, often doing all she could to help with anyone who had a pet in need. She loved and cherished her “granbabies”...