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Sylvia Stinnett Mason
Feb 14, 2022
Sylvia Stinnett Mason, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe, Sr. and Fannie Lyle Stinnett; sisters, JoAnne Spangler and Kathy Agnor; and brother-in-law, Bernard Mason. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Douglas B. Mason, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas, Jr. and Laura Mason; daughters and...
Charles Lamar Downs
Feb 12, 2022
Charles Lamar (Charlie) Downs, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Beaulah Downs; brothers, J. E. Downs and Wesley Downs; and sister, Linda Thompson. Charlie is survived by his wife, Cindy R. Downs of Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Rachel Downs of Roanoke;...
John Trent Clemmer
Feb 11, 2022
John Trent Clemmer, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dolly Clemmer; first wife, Joan M. Clemmer; sisters, Nathalie McCullough, Virginia Hall, and Ferrell Amos; brothers, Curtis and Bud Clemmer; and granddaughter, Carlotta Smail. He is survived by his “wife” of 22 years, Shirley Hood; daughters and...
Mary Hazel Hollingsworth
Feb 10, 2022
Mary T. Hollingsworth, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry W. and Viola Simpson Trail; brother, Rodney L. Trail; and brothers-in-law, Hugh Jones and David Amos. She is survived by her husband, Chester E. Hollingsworth; and son, Reginald B. Hollingsworth of the home; also son, Jeffery B. Hollingsworth...
Edith Virginia Smith
Feb 7, 2022
Edith Virginia Duvall Smith, 94, of Buchanan, passed away on February 7, 2022. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Guy A. Smith; parents, Richard H. and Harriett Yeomans Duvall; brother, Richard Duvall, Jr.; sisters; Elexia Rowen, Mabel Duvall, Hazel Fritter, and Nancy Isham. Survivors include her numerous nieces and nephews and her caretaker, Robin Tawney Markham. A...
Clyde Markham, Jr.
Feb 5, 2022
Clyde has been promoted, having been called to make his final move to be with his savior on February 2,2022. He was a Christian, a saved sinner called to preach when he was 16 years old. He was born at the old Madison Hospital in Madison, West Virginia on May 1,1958 to Clyde Markham, Sr., and Josie Tincher Markham....
Tammy D Fitzpatrick
Feb 4, 2022
Tammy D. Fitzpatrick, 62, of Eagle Rock formerly of Allamuchy, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Fitzpatrick; brothers, Bill, Charlie, and Timmy Fitzpatrick; and daughter, Amanda Fitzpatrick. She is survived by her partner of 26 years, Matt Katzenstien, Sr.; children, Angie (John) Jones, Matthew Katzenstien, Jr., Kendra Katzenstein,...
Susan Rae Lavender
Feb 1, 2022
Susan Rae Lavender, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Edward Lavender. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Sue and Ralph Darienzo; brother, Stacey Lavender; half-sister, Amanda Letchford; and numerous other family members and pool friends. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Online...
Richard Raymond George
Jan 30, 2022
Richard Raymond George, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Richard was a U S Army veteran serving in Viet Nam, retired from Roanoke Cement after 45 years of service, and enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and motorcycles. He was a member of Lithia United Methodist Church and he loved his church family. He was preceded in...
Karen Elizabeth Hill
Jan 26, 2022
Karen Elizabeth Hill, 36 of Vinton, formerly of Botetourt County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 26. She is survived by her precious children, Dakota, 18, Maddie, 16 and Landon 11. She is also survived by her parents, Bill and Betty Hill of Fincastle, sister, Janice Weeks of Louisiana, sister, Debbie Garrett and husband Jim of...
Sherri Lynn Padgett-Ware
Jan 25, 2022
Sherri Lynn Padgett-Ware, 62, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Sherri was the Queen Bee for W. P. Hilts, Inc. She was a loving wife, mother, Glamma, and friend to many. Sherri was full of life, a child at heart, free spirited, and had the most beautiful smile. She loved trips to the beach, jamming some cool...
Roy Woodie Bryant
Jan 21, 2022
ROY WOODIE BRYANT, of Lynchburg, Va., formerly of Indian Rock, Virginia, answered God’s call and earned his wings on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Salem VA Medical Hospital. He was born to the late Earnest L. Bryant, and Grace R.D. Bryant Anderson. He served his country honorable in the U.S Army during World War II. Later he worked...
Clifton Allenizy Woolfrey
Jan 20, 2022
Clifton Allenizy “CW” Woolfrey, IV, 42, of Glasgow, gained his heavenly wings surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, January 20, 2022 after battling cancer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton, II and Mary Lee Woolfrey; Wayland and Pina Dotson; and numerous other family members He is survived by his parents, Clifton III and Roxann Woolfrey;...
Ralph Edward Lee
Jan 18, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Edward "Eddie" Lee, 66, of Blue Ridge, Virginia. Eddie passed away very unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Eddie was born February 22, 1955 to Robert Erskine Lee and Christine McClung Lee. He was predeceased in death by his father, Robert Erskine Lee, and...
Clarence Anderson Stinnett
Jan 17, 2022
Clarence Anderson Stinnett, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Clarence was a member of the Buchanan Baptist Church where he served the Lord as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and member of the Adult Choir. He loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Edward Stinnett and mother, Mary Smith Eubank; step-father,...
Gregory Alan Stull
Jan 15, 2022
Gregory Alan Stull, 71, of Eagle Rock, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Ingersoll Rand and HF Interiors. Greg was an avid farmer, raising beef cattle and was a member of the Botetourt Cattlemen’s Association. He loved to bear hunt and was a...
Mary Alice Sparks
Jan 15, 2022
Mary Alice Welch Sparks, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born February 27, 1950 to the late Major and Mildred Welch, she was the 5th of six children. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Thomasson and Faye Boley. Surviving are her husband of 54 years and the light of her life, Carl...
Earl Victory Slusser
Jan 13, 2022
Earl Victory Slusser, 77, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Earl had worked for Moore’s Building Center and Pro Build as a contractor sales representative. Earl was a natural wheeler dealer and loved farming, playing softball with the Moore’s softball teams, four-wheel drive racing with his wife, Linda, team bowling, an avid hunter and gun trader, mechanically...
Joyce Ann Sanders
Jan 12, 2022
Joyce Ann Alexander Sanders, 68, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everette Lynn Alexander; second husband, William Sanders, Jr.; parents, Glen, Sr. and Clara Ayers; and brothers, Glen, Jr., Timothy, and Donald Ayers. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Alexander; son, Hank Sanders; granddaughter, Alyssa...
John Gregg Stump
Jan 10, 2022
John Gregg Stump Sr., 69, of Fincastle, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Gregg was born on Feb. 8, 1952, in Beckley, West Virginia, and was the son of the late James Hilliard Stump and Wilma Jean Hefner Stump. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela Ferris Stump; two sons, John Gregg Stump Jr....
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