Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Carl “Mac” Wymer, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Wymer, Sr. and Irene Wymer Proffitt; siblings, Cecil Wymer, Mary Lois Shanks, Vera Smith, Margaret Jane Wymer, Shelby Thrasher, Bessie Kingery, Frances Robinson, and William Wymer, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Betty...

Dec 5, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

Thelma Marie Tingler Richmond, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Hubert Richmond; sons, Jackie Lee and Jimmie Dale Richmond; and brothers, Jimmy and Roy; and sisters, Shirley and Geneva.

She is survived by her sons, Leon Jr., David (Alisa), and Dannie (Amy); 7 grandchildren; and...

Dec 2, 2024

Louise Paxton Kessler, age 97, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2024 with family by her side. Louise was born in Buchanan, Virginia to the late Cecil and Myrtle Hall Paxton. She and her younger brothers were raised on a farm near the community of Springwood. Her brothers, Howard Lee Paxton and Roy Malcolm “Buddy” Paxton...

Nov 25, 2024

Nov 17, 2024

Lenore Beatrice Davis, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Davis Sr.; brothers, Arthur, Jr. and Jeffrey Davis; grandchildren, Tremaine and Rodney; grandparents, Walter and Nettie Davis and Dorothy Dawson; and niece, Dawn Curtis.

She is survived by her mother, Connie Davis; daughter, Shannon...

Nov 16, 2024

Evelyn Wilhelm Burger Dunbar, 86, of Fincastle, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ashby Godwin Burger and Katie Lee Wilhelm Burger; husband, John G. Dunbar; brother-in-law, Buddy Dunbar; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Dunbar.

Evelyn is survived by her sons, Steve and Greg Dunbar; granddaughters, Ashley Dunbar and...

Nov 3, 2024

Opal Clemons Wiley, 98, of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Francis Wiley, Jr.; parents,

Hansford Clemons and Minnie Spangler Clemons; brothers, Albert, Shirley ,

Bubby, Carlos Clemons, and sister, Annie Foley.

She is survived by her sons, David (Marsha)...

Nov 1, 2024

Toney Basil Smith, 65, of Buchanan passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Proffitt Smith; father, Elmer Basil Smith; and mother, Barbara Ann Smith Moore.

He is survived by his sons, Jacob Smith; Benjamin (Jill Doster) Smith; step-father, Wayne Moore; sister, Dixie Huff and her husband,...

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Sue Anderson Basham, age 90, of Vinton, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born on Maple Street in Vinton and grew up on Jeanette Avenue. She graduated from William Byrd High School in the Class of 1952. In 1954, she married Jesse Lee Basham, Jr. Their family grew to include three children, eight grandchildren, and seven...

Oct 31, 2024

Betty Ruth Smith Johnson, 87, of Clifton Forge, was freed from her earthly ordeals on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and is now at peace with our heavenly father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Edward Smith, Sr. and Nelva Keffer Smith; husband, Tucker Johnson; and brothers and sister-in-law, Louis Edward Smith, and William Garland and Frances...

Oct 14, 2024

Lee Franklin Dunbar Jr., 63, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Monday, October 14th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Franklin Dunbar Sr. Lee's life was a testament to how much he loved his family, friends, and most importantly, Jesus.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Leslie Crow Dunbar; children, Brianna Diaz...

Oct 14, 2024

Nathaniel R. O’Quinn, 37, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy E. O’Quinn.

He is survived by his daughters, Erica and Brooklyn O’Quinn; mother, Carolyn O’Quinn; sisters, Rebecca O’Quinn and Leah Paivanas; brothers, JJ and Randy O’Quinn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Oct 1, 2024

Bertha Marie White Brugh, 73, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Fringer White and Lois White Keith, and her step-father, Dewey Keith. Bertha’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and community. She married her sweetheart, James “Jimmy” Brugh, and together they shared 54 wonderful years of ...

Sep 30, 2024

Vera “Punch” Hood Anderson, 72, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Helen Hood; and brothers, Alexis and William Hood.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norvel Anderson; sons, Lamara Anderson and wife, Sara; and Donovan Anderson; daughter from another...

Sep 26, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” McDaniel LeBon, 64, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ryland Lawrence McDaniel and Phyllis Smith; and husband, Robert LeBon.

Ginny is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Danyel and David Bailey; bonus daughter, Kaitlynne Moseley; bonus grandson, JD Moseley; and fur baby,...

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Belle Lacks, 81, of Troutville, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Nathan Lacks and Lizzie Belle Lacks; nephew, Roy Lacks, Jr.; and nieces, Tammie Lacks, and Amber Huffman.

Mary is survived by her siblings, Roy Sr. and Karen Lacks, David and Jean Lacks, and...

Sep 24, 2024

Laura Patricia Jones, 75, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Pete” Jones, mother, Evelyn Fisher; father, Gilbert Niday, infant daughter, Patricia Diane Jones; and brother Steve Niday.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Casina and Tracy Terry, Lisa and David Brogan; grandchildren,...

Sep 23, 2024

James “JB” Brack Duke, 87, of Buchanan, left his earthly home on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally Landes Duke; parents, Alfred and Polly Duke; and siblings, Viola Morris, Tommy Duke, Dewey Duke, and Earcel Wright.

JB is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Tony...

Sep 22, 2024

Lesley “Les” Charles Mabe, 59, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Mabe.

Les was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed spending time at his “happy place” the beaches of the Outer Banks and at home with family cooking and grilling. He...