Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Doris Ellen Dudley

Doris Ellen Dudley

Jun 11, 2022

Doris Ellen Dudley, 84, of Buchanan, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Buchanan on May 8, 1938, daughter of the late Clem Preston and Leatie Goodwin Dudley. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Levi Dudley; son,...

David William Bruce

David William Bruce

Jun 8, 2022

David W. Bruce, 54, slipped the surly bonds of Earth on June 8, 2022, and touched the face of God. David was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ann Bruce and is survived by his beautiful wife, Kimberly; cherished daughter, Hope, whom he was exceptionally proud of; two talented stepchildren, Jarod and Kaitlin Manness; his father, Samuel (Bill)...

Hugh  Haldane Kingery, Jr.

Hugh Haldane Kingery, Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

Hugh Haldane “Junior” Kingery, Jr, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Junior was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Bryan Kingery; parents, Hugh, Sr. and Bessie Clark Kingery; and brothers, Mac and Nub Kingery. He had retired from James River Limestone as a heavy equipment operator, he loved woodworking, cutting firewood, hunting, fishing, and loving...

Everett Ranson Montgomery, Jr.

Everett Ranson Montgomery, Jr.

May 30, 2022

Everett (Dickie) Montgomery, Jr, of Buena Vista, VA entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, May 30, 2022. He was the son of Ruth Short Montgomery and Everett R. Montgomery, Sr. of Buchanan, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Wayne (Punk) Broughman. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Huffman Montgomery of 56 years,...

Michele Renee Gray Holland

Michele Renee Gray Holland

May 29, 2022

Michele Renee Gray Holland, 44, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Wayne Gray; brother, Paul Dwayne Raney, Jr.; and daughter, Faith Holland. She is survived by her children, Christian and Hunter Holland, twins, Daniel and K’Lynn Gray; mother, Cindy Authur; nephew, Tyler Raney; and numerous cousins. A memorial...

Phyllis June Alexander

Phyllis June Alexander

May 28, 2022

Phyllis June Newcomb Alexander, 78, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2022 . She was preceded in death by her parents, Woody and Pearl Hill Newcomb; brother, Wilbur Lee Newcomb, and cousin, Joyce Lawson. Phyllis loved to work crossword puzzles and a lover of not only cats, but all animals and insects. Phyllis was a lifelong...

Jeffrey Wayne Craighead

Jeffrey Wayne Craighead

May 27, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Craighead, 32, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Edward Montgomery, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Jeanie Craighead; second mom, Debbie Painter; siblings and spouses, Amy and Todd Watson, Bernard Craighead, Eddie Montgomery, William and Brittany Craighead, Crystal Hall, Theresa Montgomery, and Lynette Montgomery; nieces;...

Robert  "Bob" Joseph Newey, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Joseph Newey, Jr.

May 26, 2022

Robert (Bob) Joseph Newey Jr, 69, passed away at his home in Fincastle, VA on May 26, 2022 from a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Jane Newey, and his brother Richard Newey. He is survived by his wife, Jan; his brother, Kevin Newey (Mia Bruce); his sisters, Pam Carden (Jerry); Cathy...

Paul N. Hubble, Jr.

Paul N. Hubble, Jr.

May 24, 2022

Paul Nelson Hubble, Jr. passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1946 in Roanoke VA to Paul and Margaret Hubble of Buchanan VA. After graduating from James River High School in 1964, where he was Captain of the football team, he attended Emory & Henry College in Emory VA....

Ann  Rebecca Gill

Ann Rebecca Gill

May 23, 2022

Ann Rebecca Johnson Gill, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Ann was a 1964 graduate of James River High School, she retired from the Deli at Kroger Daleville, and loved her three sons and their families going to concerts, the beach trips, and sea cruises. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Matthew Gill,...

Mildred Hambrick Johnson

Mildred Hambrick Johnson

May 18, 2022

Mildred “Middy” Virginia Hambrick Johnson, 93, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Brian Center in Lowmoor, VA where she lived since 2019. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Gladys Wilhelm Hambrick. Mildred was born and had lived most of her life in Eagle Rock and was a life-long member of Eagle Rock...

Peggy Mcdaniel Fowler

Peggy Mcdaniel Fowler

May 16, 2022

Peggy McDaniel Fowler passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. Peggy went to be with our Heavenly Father at the age of 79. Peggy leaves behind the love of her life, Charles “Bud” Fowler of 58 wonderful years and their beloved pet, Lilly Rae. Peggy was a kind, loving woman. She loved to travel,...

Richard Joseph Demello, Jr.

Richard Joseph Demello, Jr.

May 16, 2022

Richard Joseph Demello Jr., 61, of Fincastle, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard J. Sr., and Lorraine Ruth Demello; and his sister, Terry Shinn. Richard was a general contractor with EMCOR Local 99, where he worked about 35 years. He loved fishing and watching TV. He...

James Michael Jordan

James Michael Jordan

May 10, 2022

James “MJ” Michael Jordan, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera Jordan; his brothers, Rev. Don Jordan, Alvis Jordan, and sister, Kay Robinson. Mike was an Air Force Veteran, member of Buchanan Baptist Church, and retired from being a Sales Manager at Haley Toyota with numerous...

Delores Kaye Pemberton

Delores Kaye Pemberton

May 6, 2022

Delores Kaye (Saunders) Pemberton, 75 of Mays Landing, NJ, formerly of Buchanan VA, was called home on Friday, May 6, 2022. Born 4-08-1947 in Vivian West Virginia, moved to Buchanan VA at the age of 8. Delores was a graduate of Central Academy School Fincastle VA. Graduated from Star Tech Schools fully Accredited program as a Computerized Medical Asst....

Judy Ruble Barr

Judy Ruble Barr

May 5, 2022

Judith Ruble Barr, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Ruble and Emily Hurst. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Juan Barr; children, Rex and Laura Schilling, Robert and Rebecca Richards, and Danny Barr; grandchildren, Samantha Schilling, Kyle Ratliff, Jason Schilling, Josie Schilling, Katelynn Underwood, Autumn Richards,...

Lawrence Landon Baker

Lawrence Landon Baker

May 2, 2022

Lawrence Landon Baker, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. He was retired from C&P/Bell Atlantic Telephone Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Helen Baker; daughter, Susan Alderman; sister, Norine Utt; brother and sister-in-law, James and Peggy Baker; brother-in-law, Carty Young. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Gretchen Lipes Baker; sons...

Joan Mary Manley

Joan Mary Manley

Apr 28, 2022

Joan Manley, 73, of Lexington, VA, and more recently of Clifton Forge, passed away on April 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Emily & Lawrence Manley. Surviving are her brother Jim Manley, sister Peggy Leasure, and 3 nephews Harvest, Gabe, and Shanti Leasure. Joan grew up in Garden City, NY, graduated from the University of Rhode...

Eva Diane Tolley Mclane

Eva Diane Tolley Mclane

Apr 26, 2022

Eva Diane Tolley McLane, 66, of Buchanan and Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Born to James R. and Rena W. Tolley of Buchanan on August 29, 1955, Diane was a gifted and generous woman. She graduated as valedictorian of James River High School’s class of 1973 and received degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from...

James Harold Flint

James Harold Flint

Apr 21, 2022

James Harold “Jim” Flint, 91, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Jim was a freight truck driver for many years with Blue Ridge Transfer and James River Limestone. He loved to fish mostly at creeks in the Arcadia area. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward Flint, Sr. and Ramona Rhea Flint; and wives,...