Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Julia Elizabeth Newcomb Norton “Julie”, 52, of Botetourt County, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 after a courageous but brief struggle. She inspired many by her courage and faith during her battle. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Brooks Newcomb; father, Roger Newcomb; and grandparents, J.D. “Hawkie” and Mary Hawkins and William and Louise Newcomb....

Dec 11, 2021

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Thomas Hale, 84, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born March 17, 1937 in Prince George’s County, Maryland and preceded in death by her parents, James William and Pearl Virginia Boswell Thomas; brothers, James Benjamin Thomas and James Marshall Thomas; sisters, Mary J. Warren and Margaret M. Warren; and father of her...

Dec 8, 2021

Eunice Crouch Linkenhoker, 94, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Bill” Linkenhoker; parents, Oscar Sales and Martha Markham Crouch; daughter, Rachel Tolley; daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Sexton. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rodger and Nancy Linkenhoker of Buchanan, David and Christina Linkenhoker of Bedford; daughter...

Dec 8, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” “Papaw” Milton Spangler, 82 of Buchanan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Jean Proffitt Spangler; mother and father, Thomas Matthew and Ruth Welch Spangler; sister and brother-in-law, Iris and Lynden Hill; brothers, Ricky and Tony Spangler; and numerous members of Jean’s...

Dec 3, 2021

Ricky Gene Love, 68, of Botetourt County, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sydney Love. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Travis Palmer; son, Chris Love; grandchildren, Sophia, Ariel, and Anakin; and sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Boliver Deacon. Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, December...

Dec 1, 2021

Stella A. Dudley Peery, 84, of Buchanan, went to meet her sweet Jesus surrounded by her daughters and caregivers on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Peery; mother, Lettie A. Dudley; “sons”, Carl David May, Sr. and Charles P. Giles, Sr.; brothers, Dickie and Junior Dudley; and sisters-in-law, Betty, Judy, and...

Nov 30, 2021

William Earl ( Bud, Buster) Dunbar, 76, of Cloverdale, VA, departed this life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 30, 2021 after a long illness. He transitioned to his heavenly mansion with his beloved Jo Ann, his wife of nearly 60 years by his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Ottie Dunbar,...

Nov 30, 2021

Aubrey Lee Crouch, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Mary Crouch; sisters, Betty Jean Winn, Mildred Mae Markham, and Daisy Marie Fowler; brothers, Otho William Crouch, Fred Lester Sloan, Robert Turner Crouch, James Albert Crouch, and Gary Wayne Crouch. He is survived by his daughter and...

Nov 23, 2021

Richard “Tommy” Francis Wood, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born in Clifton Forge, VA, to the late Francis Richard and Mildred Virginia Shupe Wood, and lived most of his life in Troutville. Tommy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a military K-9 trainer. He then came home and was...

Nov 18, 2021

Joyce Saville Stull, 91, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Budd “B” Stull, Jr.; parents, Cline, Sr. and Cecile Saville; sister-in-law, Joyce Saville; and nephew, Patrick Saville. She was a Registered Nurse for many years in numerous facilities. She enjoyed sports, played basketball in high school, and...

Nov 16, 2021

James Alfred Dupree, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. James took over his father’s insurance business and formed Dupree Insurance Agency. James was a loving person; he loved his family and friends and he loved to talk with them and have conversations. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl and Thelma Camper Dupree;...

Nov 14, 2021

Dwayne Kevin Swartz, 59, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. Dwayne was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by a infant son, Austin Swartz; paternal grandparents Denny and Virginia Swartz; and maternal grandparents, Myrtle and John Haynes. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Virginia Raye Long Swartz;...

Nov 10, 2021

Arthur Leon Johns passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021, at the age of 81. Funeral services with military honors will be held graveside at 11 am on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at Forest Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Eagle Rock, Virginia. Leon was born on April 12th, 1940, to Teddy D...

Nov 6, 2021

Lorraine Stultz Blount went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6, 2021, at the age of 94. She was received into her eternal home after a long journey with Dementia. Lorraine was one of the sweetest and most kindhearted person, you would ever meet. She loved the Lord, and always looked forward to attending church. She...

Nov 4, 2021

Robert “Bob” Wayne Sweet, age 73 of Roanoke, VA passed away on November 4, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Edna Louise Sweet. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher “Chris” Sweet and Cary (Jessica) Sweet; daughter, Elizabeth C. Sweet; three grandsons, Christopher II, Gannon and Liam Sweet; brother Jerry (Sue) Sweet; nieces,...

Nov 2, 2021

Gary Wayne Crouch, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Mary Crouch; sisters, Betty J. Winn, Mildred Mae Markham, and Daisy Marie Fowler; brothers, Otho William Crouch, Fred Lester Sloan, Robert Turner Crouch, and James Albert Crouch. He is survived by his sons, Bradley Brogan; Joseph Crouch...

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Amanda Cameron, 47, of Cloverdale passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Wendell A. Cameron; grandparents, Norman and June Garrett, Leroy Cameron, Shannon and Lucy McCampbell. Born on September 21, 1974, in Chattanooga, TN, she was a 1992 graduate from James River High School and...

Oct 30, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Carson Fralin of Blue Ridge, Virginia passed away on October 30th, 2021. Preceded in death by her son Matthew Scott Fralin and her parents Thelma Carter Carson and Marvin Eugene Carson, Becky was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter Sarah J. Fralin of Blue Ridge, Virginia, daughter-in-law Jennifer Fralin...

Oct 29, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Boyd Vernon Shaver Jr., 88, of Roanoke, Virginia went to be with our Lord, Friday, October 29th, 2021. Born August 27th, 1933, in Buchanan, Virginia, he was the son of Boyd (Senior) and Ruth Shaver and brother of Barbara (Shaver) Templeton. He attended and graduated from Buchanan High School where he was the...