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Earl William Gilliam
Jan 2, 2020
Earl William Gilliam, 75, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Beulah Mason Gilliam; infant daughter, Susan Gilliam; parents, Thornton and Elizabeth; siblings, Richard "Bud" Gilliam, Mamie Davis, Katherine Mars, and Joyce McCracken. He retired from Carmeuse James River after over 45 years of service. His...
Michael Clyde Hipes
Jan 1, 2020
Michael Clyde Hipes, 56, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Clyde Hipes and Geneva Dodd Mateer. He is survived by his brothers, Carl Ballard and Alan Hipes; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm with funeral services at 7pm on Monday, January 6,...
Bobby Lee Switzer
Dec 29, 2019
Bobby Lee Switzer, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Bobby was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School, served in the US Navy off the Coast of Viet Nam and the Mediterranean Sea, and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles, John Deere tractors, his beloved granddaughter, Gretchen, and his dog, Xander....
Floyd Walker Coffey
Dec 27, 2019
On Friday evening, December 27. 2019, Floyd Walker Coffey, age 78, passed peacefully at his home in Eagle Rock. At his side was his devoted wife, Helen, of 60 years, his three loving children Pammie, Jeffery and Randy. Floyd's last day was spent surrounded by his brothers and sisters and other family members. Preceded in death by his mother...
Barrie Marshall Bunn
Dec 26, 2019
Barrie Marshall Bunn of Troutville, Virginia passed away at home on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Barrie was born on September 18, 1945 in Bedford, Virginia to Delmas and Madaline Bunn. He is a Graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and obtained a Bachelor of Business Degree from National Business College. He enjoyed being active in the community through his...
Earl Eugene King
Dec 23, 2019
Earl E. (Gene) King, 88, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday evening, December 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny E. King; parents, Charles Jay and Clara May King; brother, Harold Wesley King and wife, Edna; and brother-in-law, John Koetting. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Nadine Peterman King; sons, Terry...
Jacqueline Sparrow Dennis
Dec 17, 2019
Jacqueline Beatrice Sparrow Dennis, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette L. Dennis; parents, Connie and Thelma Sparrow; brothers, Connie and Elsworth Sparrow; sister, Bertha Jordan; and nephews, Johnny Joe Dennis and Scott Andrews. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Everette LaDrew Dennis and Kiwania T. Dennis; Edwin...
Shirley Jean Reynolds Switzer
Dec 14, 2019
Shirley Jean Reynolds Switzer, 81, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lowman and Ruby Evelyn Firebaugh Reynolds and sister, Loretta Wright. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Luther Fred Switzer; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Karen Switzer, David and Pam Switzer, Mike and Loretta Switzer, and Donald...
Garland Bruce Jennings
Dec 12, 2019
Garland Bruce Jennings, 81, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Lee Jennings; his parents, and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by son, Leonard Linkenoker; daughter, Cheryl (Mike) Grose; grandchildren, Courtney, Brandy, Shanda, and Ellis; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Alex, Isiah, Isabella, Auria, Landon, and Luke; and...
John Clifton Kelley
Dec 9, 2019
JOHN CLIFTON KELLEY - Age 55 of Buchanan, Virginia, passed peacefully to his final reward on Monday, December 9, 2019, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Pauline Elizabeth Kelley, his father, M. A. Kelley, his brother, Lonnie Kelley, his father-in-law, C. J. Layman, and his niece, Amanda Layman Bradbury. He is survived by his...
Mary Frances Smith
Dec 7, 2019
Mary Frances Booth Smith, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. Frances was a loving wife, mother, and adoring grandmother to eight. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon David Booth and Mary Jane Kathleen Campbell Landes Booth Watkins; sisters, Bertie, Janie, Janice, Louise, and Sally; and brothers, Joseph, Samuel, Pete, Frankie, Bill and Bob....
Stephanie Charlene Kennedy Jarvis
Dec 6, 2019
Stephanie Charlene Kennedy Jarvis, 34, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virgil Kennedy, Sr. and Patricia Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter, Gracie Jarvis; mother and step-father, Donna and Tony Anderson; father, Michael Kennedy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Loretta Kennedy; Brian and April Kennedy; step-sister, Evie...
Betty Ayers Crowder
Dec 6, 2019
Betty Ayers Crowder, 78, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy V. "Sonny" Crowder, Jr. and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Robert Dooley; numerous nieces and nephews including special niece, Linda DeWitt; and kitty companion, Abby Rose. Funeral Services will...
Lillian Marie Toliver
Dec 4, 2019
Lillian Marie Toliver, 76, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born in West Virginia on February 13, 1943 to the late Thomas and Catherine Knight. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, George Toliver, son, William Toliver and brother, James Knight. She is survived by her daughter...
Charles "Butch" Eugene Aughinbaugh
Dec 3, 2019
Charles "Butch" Eugene Aughinbaugh, 72, of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Aughinbaugh; and step-son, Chester Castle, Jr.
Joseph "Joe" Burhman Camper
Dec 3, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Burhman Camper, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robie Martin Camper; parents, Carl and Lula Camper; and 10 brothers and sisters. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during Korea and a retired clerk from the US Postal Service. He is survived by his children and...
Martha Lee Sloan
Dec 1, 2019
Martha "Tootie" Lee Sloan, 53, of Fincastle formerly of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilmer and Jean Sloan; and sister, Cindy Sloan. She is survived by her husband, Charles Clark; and niece, Lisa Marie Neal. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Saint...
John Wayne Perkins
Nov 28, 2019
John Wayne Perkins, Sr., 72, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Perkins; parents, William and Ruth Perkins; brother, Bill Perkins; and 2 infant sisters, Barbara and Arlene. John served in the US Navy from 1967-1971 serving two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of...
Donald Paul Kellison
Nov 26, 2019
Donald Paul Kellison, 57, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Paul and Eunice Cauley Woodzell; son, Dustin Odell Kellison. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Patty Dudley Kellison; son, Justin Paul Kellison and fiancée, Crystal Roberts of Bath County; daughter, Mary Kellison (Boone) Doss of...
Michael Jay Sellers
Nov 24, 2019
Michael J. Sellers, 54, of Goodview, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Sellers; paternal grandparents, Clara and Walter Sellers; maternal grandparents, Otho and Lillie Haymaker. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mildred Haymaker Sellers; brothers and sisters, Allen (Donna Smith) Sellers; James Sellers; Patricia (Tom); special...
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