Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Linda Gail Branch Simmons was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, October 24th at 59 years old. Waiting for her was her husband Barry, the love of her life. Linda was an amazing mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was kind, generous, strong, and brave. She was always willing to help a friend in need or bring a smile to...

Oct 24, 2021

Shelley Paige Metz Fridley (Paige) June 10, 1953 – October 24, 2021 Daughter of Clarence Dudley Metz, Sr and Marjorie Brewbaker Metz Watts passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, her stepfather William W. Watts, and granddaughter Bevan Paige Mechalske. She is survived by daughters Shelley Terry and Larra Fridley, granddaughter Kinsey Whittington, brother...

Oct 19, 2021

Calvin Thomas Hodges, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edward Hodges and Gertrude Virginia Clark Hodges Mullins; sister, Esther Gordon; brothers, James E., Kenneth, and Clyde D. Hodges. Survivors include his daughters, Sasha and April Hodges; sister, Judy Meador; brothers, Dennis and Barbara Hodges, John Hodges, and...

Oct 18, 2021

Dwight Roland Moretz, 87, of Buchanan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol Moretz, his four daughters and sons-in-law; Janet and Chris Theimer, Linda and Mike Meese, Sandra Noell, and Susan and Tom Williamson; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also survived by his...

Oct 15, 2021

Anita Rita Clara Lambert, formerly of Eagle Rock VA, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born January 16, 1936, in Detroit, MI to the late Marianna Anita Scalzi Clara and Frank Dominic “One Punch” Clara. She was married to the late Commander Francis Richard “Dick” Lambert for fifty-five years; together, they resided in Eagle Rock for forty-seven...

Oct 14, 2021

Charles Robert “Bobby” Fridley died peacefully on October 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. A long-time member and officer of his church, his life revolved around faith, family, friends and sports. An accomplished athlete in his own right, he was a diehard UVA sports fan. He rarely missed a home or away UVA Football game and was always accompanied...

Oct 11, 2021

Michael Lee Dunbar, 59, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred E. Dunbar. He is survived by his sons, Barry Gearheart and wife, Andrea, Isaiah Dunbar and Jessica Miller, and Elijah Dunbar; former spouse, Michelle Dunbar; grandchildren, Allie Cundiff, Noah Gearheart, Zackery Dunbar, Nevaeh Dunbar, and Tanner Gearheart;...

Oct 9, 2021

Phyllis Mundy Carter, 84 of Lula, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. Phyllis was born on November 19, 1936, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Lloyd and Ruby Mundy. She was preceded in death by William (Billy) Richard Carter, her loving husband of 25 years and her son, Scott Thomas Carter....

Oct 7, 2021

Brenda Breeden Bryant, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Bryant; parents, George and Dorothy “Toots” Breeden; and brothers, Stevie “Reno” and George “Rope” Breeden. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Lee Bryant; cousins, Gerald and Rita Breeden; numerous nieces and nephews including special nephews, Troy...

Oct 4, 2021

Sep 27, 2021

RONALD W. WELCH Ronald (Bip) Welch 69, went to join the angels on the early morning of Sept. 27, 2021. He was born to George and Elizabeth Welch on January 8, 1952. He received his education in Salem, Va. Bip accepted Christ at an early age. He worked as a brick mason and carpenter for his brother for many...

Sep 26, 2021

Rosalie Green Cahoon, 89, of Fincastle, passed away September 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Cline Cahoon; parents, Ballard and Ruby Painter Green; brothers, Marion and Barney Green; sister, Darlene Green Fleshman; brothers-in-law, George, Carl, and Frank Cahoon, and sisters-in-law, Ruth Edgecombe, Francis Green, and Lorene Lucas. She retired from the Botetourt County School...

Sep 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” G. Stinnett, Jr., 62, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles, Sr. and Margaret Stinnett. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Matt Corbin; former spouse, Virginia Stinnett; and sisters, Rebecca Stinnett, Sara (Fred) Mason, and Kathleen (Ray) Bennett. According to Chuck’s wishes, his...

Sep 25, 2021

Cathy Clark Mayo, 66, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Clark. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James “Donnie” Mayo; children and spouses, Belinda M. and Wayne Tucker, B. Monique and Linky Ingram, Zachary W. and Sherri Mayo; 6 grandchildren; siblings and spouses,...

Sep 22, 2021

Mitchell Samuel Mason, Jr., 64, of Vinton, formerly of Summerlee, WV and Antioch, CA passed September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell, Sr. and Joyce Boothe Mason; grandsons, Wyatt Samuel and Luke Samuel Mason; brothers, James A. and Jeffrey W. Mason; sister, Marlena Garcia; and step-sister, Linda Nava. He began his music ministry as...

Sep 22, 2021

Dr. Kenneth A. Michalski, 83, of Troutville, passed away September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florian and Angeline Michalski; and sister, Kathleen Short. He served in the US Marine Corp and affectionately known as Dr. Bones, Kenneth graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa and practiced for over 30 years in Botetourt County....

Sep 13, 2021

Charles Irving Montgomery, 88, of Buchanan, passed away on September 13, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1933, to the late Paxton Montgomery Sr., and Ella Kelsey Montgomery. Raised in Buchanan and graduated from Buchanan High School in 1950. Charles was drafted in the Army in 1953 and served in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean...

Sep 1, 2021

Nancy Sandidge Gilliam, 79, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Morris Gilliam, Sr.; parents, Bernard and Sadie Sandidge; and brother, Harold Sandidge. She retired with the Postal Service in Troutville, being a rural carrier for over 28 years. She was a member of Troutville Church of the Brethren...

Sep 1, 2021

Florence L. Jones, 82, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. "Chuck" Jones; daughter, Victoria L. Davis; parents, Stanislaus and Victoria Zysk Kolodziejski; siblings,Edward Kolodzey, Julia Beehler, George Kolodzey, Wanda Vashlishan, Joseph Kolodzey, Helen Comstock, Stanislaus "Lefty” Kolodziejski, and Jean Roberson. She is survived by her daughter, Tabitha...

Aug 30, 2021

Zachary Ryan Sample, 30 years old, died on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born on July 2, 1991, in Roanoke, Virginia to beloved parents, Scott and Laurie Sample. A graduate of James River High School in Buchanan, Virginia. Zachary was a kindhearted, loving and goofy man. Caring for his younger brother, those less fortunate, and strays with equal dedication and...