Obituaries

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Irene Cadd` Backman

Irene Cadd` Backman

Apr 19, 2022

Irene C. Backman, 95, of Buchanan, was welcomed by angels on April 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Backman. Irene lived her entire life, until the age of 92, in Buchanan, VA. She moved to Richmond VA to receive supportive care as her health declined, but her heart was always in Buchanan. She...

Linda Huff Wyatt

Linda Huff Wyatt

Apr 18, 2022

Linda Sue Huff Wyatt, 68, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Edwin and Bessie Scott Huff and Billy and Fleeta Newcomb. She is survived by her companion of 18 years, Lonnie Bennett; daughter, Heather Bennett and boyfriend, Kevin; son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Karen Smith; grandchildren, Tory and Zach, Zoey,...

John "Bubba" Walter Brandemuehl

John "Bubba" Walter Brandemuehl

Apr 17, 2022

John Walter “Bubba” Brandemuehl, 82, of Daleville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000

Clifton Paul Etzler, Jr.

Clifton Paul Etzler, Jr.

Apr 8, 2022

Clifton Paul Etzler, Jr., 71, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1950 and was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Paul Etzler, Sr. and Dorothy Noffsinger Etzler. Paul graduated from Lord Botetourt High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Emory & Henry University. He...

Samuel Lee Linkenhoker

Samuel Lee Linkenhoker

Apr 6, 2022

Samuel Lee “Sammy” Linkenhoker, 56, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Chuck Moore. He was employed at Hughs Body Shop and a graduate of James River High School. Sammy is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha L. and Ben Ronk, Jennifer L. and Ben “Sushi” Wilson; grandchildren, Will...

Jerry Randolph Wilcher

Jerry Randolph Wilcher

Apr 6, 2022

Jerry R. Wilcher, 73, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Jerry was born September 8, 1948 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Agnor and step-fathers, Ted Agnor and Elbert Noel, Sr.; niece, Stephanie Woodson; and nephew, Wade Noel. Survivors include...

Annie Belle Gunter

Annie Belle Gunter

Apr 1, 2022

Annie Belle “Boots” Gunter, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan, passed away April 1, 2022. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1954 and after college went to work for what is now Wells Fargo. She was preceded in death by her special life partner, Harry Bratton; parents, Luther, Sr. and Bessie Gunter; brothers and wives, Lawrence and Adeline...

Dennis Clinton Dunbar, Sr.

Dennis Clinton Dunbar, Sr.

Mar 30, 2022

Dennis Clinton Dunbar, Sr., 76, of Fincastle, passed away March 30, 2022 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his family. He was born on April 23, 1945, in Botetourt County to the late Chan H., Sr. and Daisy B. Dunbar. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Larry T., Carl H., Hubert N., David W., and Jack...

Bobby

Bobby

Mar 29, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Winifred Falls, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Berta Fitzgerald Falls; special aunt, Edith Fitzgerald; sister Geraldine Vines and husband, Harold; brothers, Pete Falls and wife, Meta; and Harold Falls and wife, Jackie. Bobby owned and operated the Buchanan Hardware then the Buchanan Family...

Rhonda Scott

Rhonda Scott

Mar 29, 2022

Rhonda Scott, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Sydney McCune, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Chester Scott; mother, Darlene McCune; brother and sister-in-law, Sydney, Jr. and Tina McCune; sisters-in-law, Susan (Dennis) Jones and Teresa (Curtis) Cadd; and God-son, William Lee Simpson. It was Rhonda’s request...

Jane  Eubank Fultz

Jane Eubank Fultz

Mar 25, 2022

Jane Eubank Fultz, 90, of Buchanan, Va., passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold David Fultz; parents, James L. and Minnie Layman Eubank; brothers, Jimmy, Carl and Ralph Eubank. Jane had worked for Groendyk in Buchanan for many years, loved her family, cooking and baking. She is survived by her son...

Kenneth Ray Lawson

Kenneth Ray Lawson

Mar 23, 2022

Kenneth Ray Lawson, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2022. Kenny had been employed by Norfolk Southern and was a brick mason for many years. He also was a Cub Scout Leader. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, George Ferrel Lawson and Norma Gray Hayes Lawson; brothers, Bruce, Larry, David, Ferrel, and Phillip Lawson;...

Albert Lee Johnson, Jr.

Albert Lee Johnson, Jr.

Mar 14, 2022

Albert Lee Johnson, Jr., 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. “Jr.” was born September 1, 1947, serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Lexington during the Vietnam era. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee, Sr. and Mildred Teaford Johnson, and brother, Randall Wayne Johnson. He is survived by his wife,...

Samuel Dawson Smith

Samuel Dawson Smith

Mar 14, 2022

Samuel Dawson Smith, 67, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday morning, March 14, 2022. Sam was an aircraft maintenance specialist with US Air. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Carson Smith and Iris Iola Henley Smith. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Beth Bower Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Grey and Megan Smith; grandson, Jaxson Smith;...

James Norman Dooley

James Norman Dooley

Feb 28, 2022

James Norman Dooley “PawPaw”, 80, of Fincastle, joined his wife of 52 years, Susie Dooley in Heaven on Monday, February 28, 2022. Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Martha Dooley; brother, Raymond Dooley; sister, Margie Hammond; and granddaughter, Angela Crabb. Norman was a man of few words but lived his life...

Judith Mundy Thompson

Judith Mundy Thompson

Feb 25, 2022

Judith Mundy Thompson, forever 29, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at her home with family by her side and became whole again. Judy and her twin brother, Jerry, were born October 26, 1938 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Ashby Frederick, Sr. and Blanch Adams Mundy. She grew up with seven siblings in Springwood along the...

Ray Richard Noell

Ray Richard Noell

Feb 21, 2022

Ray Richard Noell, 85, of Bedford County (Jordantown) went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was a devoted Husband, Dad, Grandad (Gengay) and Great Grandad and Sunday School Teacher at Barnhardt Baptist Church. He dedicated his life to serving God and caring for his family and friends. He loved fishing, NASCAR and bluegrass,...

Timothy Eugene Alexander

Timothy Eugene Alexander

Feb 18, 2022

On February 18, 2022 we found out Timothy Eugene Alexander had been called home to be with the Lord just short of his 54th birthday. He was born on March 8, 1968 to the late Weldon Eugene and Rosa Pauline McCormick Alexander. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Palmer and Louise Alexander and...

Joel Wesley Matthews

Joel Wesley Matthews

Feb 16, 2022

Joel Wesley Matthews, 50, of Roanoke, died February 16, 2022. He was born January 10, 1972 to the late Henry Mason Matthews Sr and Maxine Matthews. Including his parents, he was also preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; brothers, Kevin Matthews and Henry Mason Matthews Jr. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and...

Edward Dean Woodson

Edward Dean Woodson

Feb 14, 2022

Edward Dean Woodson, age 77, passed away on February 14, 2022 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Virginia. Dean was a life-long resident of Eagle Rock, Virginia. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, and worked his entire career at Westvaco in Covington, Virginia. Dean loved reading, golf, and hunting. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Brack Irvie...