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Clifford Eugene Hoppe
Aug 22, 2021
Clifford Eugene Hoppe, 91, of Buchanan, Va., passed peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The love, pride and joy of his life was his family: wife of 64 years, Mary Joan; son, Vincent (Heather); daughter, Brenda (Chip); grandchildren, Bethany (deceased), Travis (Brittany), Bryan, and Dalton (Jo); great grandchildren, Aspen, Jovie, Sutton, and Emory. He was preceded...
Mildred (Millie) Louise Seay Lugar Tibbetts
Aug 15, 2021
Mildred Louise Seay Lugar Tibbetts (Millie), 87, of Charlottesville, formerly of Mineral, Va passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021. She was born on October 5, 1933, to the late Viva Alexander Seay and William Jennings Seay in Buchanan, Va. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Seay. Mildred loved the...
David Gordon Cahoon
Aug 14, 2021
David Gordon Cahoon, 67, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Henry and Alice Brown Cahoon. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jernell Cahoon; brother and sister-in-law; Earl H. and Marty Cahoon; step-sons, Michael (Kaylynn) Huffman, Mark (Michelle) Huffman, and Bobby (Lori) Huffman; step-grandchildren, Adam (Allison) Huffman, Taylor...
Michael Arthur Dodson
Aug 10, 2021
Michael Arthur Dodson, of Troutville, VA, left for his heavenly home on August 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue St. Clair and stepfather, Norman St. Clair; and his father, Virgil Dodson. Left to cherish his memory are; his brother, Nathan St. Clair and wife, Katherine; nephews, Nathan Jr. and Trevor of Troutville, VA; sisters,...
Wendy Abercrombie Falls
Aug 10, 2021
Wendy Abercrombie Falls, 62, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack B. and Anna Louise Abercrombie; and brothers, Jay and Terry Abercrombie. She was the Palliative Care Technician at the VA Hospital, which that position was created for her after seeing the care she showed for the veterans. She...
Alfred Shaver Ayers
Aug 8, 2021
Alfred Shaver Ayers, 74, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ayers Broughman; brother, Willie Broughman; and aunt, Nellie Ayers. He is survived by his children, Gail Ayers, Mike and Debbie Ayers, Alan Ayers, and Kristie Ayers; grandchildren, Chris and Staci, Cody, Britney and Mic, Corey and April, Austin...
Teresa Diane Lee Sawyer
Aug 4, 2021
Teresa Diane Lee Sawyer, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frankie and Rosemary Lee; sister, Donna Thrasher; and fiancé, Morris Miller. She loved her kids, grandkids and animals, they were her everything. She loved going out to eat and to the movies with her friends. She had 30+...
Mattie Elizabeth Tolley Ayers
Jul 26, 2021
Mattie Elizabeth Tolley Ayers, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was a housekeeper by trade and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy W. and Annie Noel Tolley; infant sister, Hazel Jane Tolley; and brothers, Charlie and Donnie Tolley. Survivors include her son, Michael Ayers of Roanoke; sister, Christine Higgins; brothers, James and Ralph...
Malcolm Wayne Broughman
Jul 19, 2021
Malcolm Wayne “Punk” Broughman, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. Wayne or Punk served in the US Army during Viet Nam era; retired as a dispatcher for Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 40 years of service; he loved sports especially golf, baseball, and the New York Yankees; and enjoyed the beach, working on old classic cars...
Doris Tolley Smith
Jul 19, 2021
Doris Tolley Smith, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Smith; parents, Joseph and Gladys Tolley; son, Bobby “Crow” Painter; and granddaughter, Phadrae Carter. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Marty Layne; sister, Judy Vest; sisters-in-law, Rena Tolley and Dixie Tolley; and numerous nieces...
Samuel Ray Mozingo
Jul 14, 2021
Samuel “Ray” Mozingo, 79, of Vinton, took Jesus’ hand and entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. All who knew Ray, quickly learned he had the gift of gab. This ability to talk to anyone served him well, as an Uber driver, while in the hospital, or talking to others, he shared the gospel with everyone. He...
James Stanley Hickman
Jul 10, 2021
James Stanley Hickman, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Stanley, a professional logger who loved hunting, fishing, walking his mountains, and foraging for mushrooms and ginseng. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Betty Sloan Hickman. Survivors include his children Todd Hickman, Michael Hickman, Karen Hickman (John) Moseley, and Jamey Hickman, all...
Penelope "Penny" Raye Obenshain Davis
Jul 7, 2021
Penelope “Penny” Obenshain Davis, 71, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Obenshain; and brother, Cary Obenshain. Survivors include her significant other of over 30 years, Danny Tucker; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Claude Campbell, Jr.; granddaughter, Olivia Campbell; Danny’s son, Andy Rost; sister-in-law, Patty Obenshain; and...
Joyce Newcomb Lawson
Jul 7, 2021
Joyce Lawson of Eagle Rock completed her earthly journey and entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roy and Mearl (Hill) Newcomb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a special aunt and uncle, Woody and Pearl Newcomb, Woody being Roy's brother and Pearl being Mearl's...
Delbert Dean Harris
Jun 29, 2021
Delbert Dean Harris, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin Lee and Estelle Painter Harris; brothers, Earl, Delano, and Newton Harris; and sisters, Bennie Muterspaugh and Eleanor Harris. He graduated from Fincastle High School in 1954, served in the US Army from 1954 to 1957, worked at the...
Roy Lee Tingler, Sr.
Jun 29, 2021
Roy Lee Tingler, Sr., 74, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Chester A. and Margie Grace Baker Tingler; brother, Jimmy Tingler; sisters, Shirley Richmond and Geneva Hizer. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mae Campbell Tingler; son, Lee Tingler, Jr. of Moneta; daughters; Patricia Ann Tingler Smith and...
Anne Mcclelland Gilliam Braford
Jun 24, 2021
Harriet Anne McClelland Gilliam Braford was welcomed to her heavenly home on June 24, 2021. Born May 30th, 1927 to John Heck McClelland and Harriet Finley Brown McClelland, Anne was the youngest of seven children. She often bragged that her siblings did everything for her because she was the baby. An avid genealogist she often remarked that she was...
Rickey Eugene Kelley
Jun 24, 2021
Rickey Eugene Kelley, 62, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Kelley; mother, Geraldine Crawford, and his “pop”, MacDonald Crawford. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Karen Brannan Kelley; son, Josh Kelley; daughter, Amon Kelley; grandchildren, Emma and Silas Kelley; and brother Tony Kelley and his...
Mahala Ruby Broughman
Jun 23, 2021
Mahala Ruby Broughman, 84, of Roanoke, formerly of Botetourt, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She is survived by her children and spouses, Brenda Haymaker, Doug and Juanita Broughman, Gary and Janet Broughman; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Rosa. Graveside Services will be held 2pm Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in the Galatia Presbyterian...
Garland Ray Crawford
Jun 20, 2021
Garland Ray Crawford, 80, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joann B. Crawford and second wife, Lottie M. Crawford; parents, Mary and Everette “Slim” Crawford; brothers, Larry, Darrell, and Donald Crawford; and sister, Dorothy Giles. He is survived by his children and spouses, Theresa and Kenneth Stevens, Raymond...
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