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Elizabeth Barnes Harlow
Mar 5, 2019
Elizabeth Barnes Harlow, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "Mule" Harlow, Sr.; and sons, Christopher Lee Harlow and Kenneth "Bob" Harlow, Jr. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Maldonado; Brenda (Clay) Dooley; Ronnie and Laurie Harlow; Sandra Harlow; Ash-Leigh Harlow; Darrell Harlow; and Pam Young;...
Edna Phyllis Allen
Mar 3, 2019
Edna Phyllis Allen, born March 23, 1936 in Talcott, West Virginia and passed away March 3, 2019 in Daleville, Virginia. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Phil and Francis Simmons of Hinton, West Virginia, Sisters, Wilma Jean Campbell of Woodbridge, Virginia and Luzana Bell Howard of Dale City, Virginia. She is also preceded by her only grandson,...
Quinton Ashby Smith
Mar 3, 2019
Quinton Ashby Smith, 24, of Troutville passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was preceded by his grandfathers, Leonard W. Woodson and Estel Ray Smith, Sr. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Pam and Kevin Fringer; father, William Ashby Smith; brother, Jayden Smith; step-sisters, Lauren Fringer, Jessica Weikel, step-brother, Jamie Fringer; grandmothers, Leslie Diane Blake and Ann...
Margie Elizabeth Hodges Moore
Feb 26, 2019
Margie Elizabeth Hodges Moore, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Joseph Allen Moore; daughter, Janet Hartman; parents, James and Florence Hodges; sisters, Estelle Stanley and Irene Clark; and brother, Carey Hodges. She is survived by her children and spouses, Joyce and William Wenk; Jeanne and Darryl Clark;...
Karl Eugene Keith
Feb 23, 2019
Karl "Pops" Eugene Keith, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Keith; parents, Luther and Zettie Keith; sons, Gary Wayne and David Keith; brothers, William, Curtis, and Gerald Keith; and sister, Janie Horne. He was a life member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department for over 45 years...

Eddie Mac Coleman
Feb 20, 2019
Eddie Mac Coleman, 93, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Allie Coleman; brothers, James and Gene Coleman; sisters, Dorothy Painter, Ruby Lawson, and Rosa Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Broughman Coleman; son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Sharon Coleman; granddaughter, Amy Coleman;...
James "Jimmy" Stuart Hickman
Feb 17, 2019
James "Jimmy" Stuart Hickman 78, of Richmond formerly of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Bessie Hickman. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Deanna "Tussie" RamseyHickman; numerous special cousins and their families; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Louty Ramsey; Brenda R. Tolley; Ronnie and...
Elizabeth "Dea" Ardelia Smith
Feb 15, 2019
Elizabeth Ardelia "Dea" Smith, 82, of Buchanan, joined her Heavenly family on Friday, February 15, 2019. She is now with her parents, Dorothy Markham Smith and Clarence Bell Smith; her beloved sister, Susie Smith Lann; and brother, Norman Odell Smith. Born in Buchanan, she played basketball at BHS and Madison College (JMU). She was blessed and scored game high...
Melvin Leroy Childress
Feb 10, 2019
Melvin Leroy Childress, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Childress; and eight brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (PeeWee Beckner) Childress; son, Wendell (Missy Boxley) Childress; grandchildren, Kris and Katie Swartz, Amber and Charlie Carter, Kelsey (Mathew Andrews) Swartz; great-grandson, Parker; sister, Susan Basciano; and...
Johnny Blair Hix
Feb 9, 2019
Johnny Blair Hix, 74, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mary Hix; sisters, Treva Foster and Betty Wills; and brother, Gary Hix. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Teresa Hix; Christopher and Gail Hix; and Kevin and Elizabeth Hix; grandchildren, Wyatt, Becca, Michaela,...
Tony Roger Stinnett
Feb 4, 2019
Tony Roger Stinnett of Surfside Beach, Texas, went to Heaven to be with his Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his son's residence in Austin, Texas, after a long and brave fight against liver cancer. He was 69 years old. Born in Botetourt County in 1949 to Thomas Edward Stinnett and Mary Smith (Stinnett) Eubank, Tony spent his...
Elizabeth "Liz" Linkenhoker Peery
Feb 4, 2019
Elizabeth "Liz" Linkenhoker Peery, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born March 25, 1932 to the late Robert and Lucy Linkenhoker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Will" Lewis Peery; sisters, Mary Mae Linkenhoker, Viola Austin and Lillian Peery; brothers, Charles Linkenhoker, Bill Linkenhoker, Taylor Linkenhoker, James Linkenhoker, and Robert Linkenhoker,...
Sharon Diane Blankenship
Feb 3, 2019
Sharon Diane Ambrose Blankenship, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Blankenship; and parents, William Thomas and Ruth Evelyn McGee Ambrose. She is survived by her son, John Blankenship; daughter, Cynthia Blankenship; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Susan Ambrose. Visitation will be held 10...
Frances Eubank Deeds
Jan 30, 2019
Frances Eubank Deeds, 77, of Hopewell formerly of Vinton passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hunter Deeds; parents, Charles Ray and Bertha Irene Hensley Eubank; sister, Margaret Eubank King; and brothers, Earl Ray Eubank and L. Dean Eubank. She was a school teacher with over 30 years of service, retiring...
Robert Francis Conlon
Jan 19, 2019
Robert Francis Conlon 12/11/27 - 01/19/19 So quiet was his approach that Heaven was unaware. A glider pilot had met his fate, and was standing at the heavenly gate."How could this happen?" the Lord exclaimed, "for unto me is known all things!" The glider pilot's answer was "I came on silent wings." Robert (Bob, Bobby) Francis Conlon, 91, a...

Kenneth "Bob" Howard Harlow, Jr.
Jan 16, 2019
Kenneth "Bob" Howard, Harlow Jr., 59, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth "Mule" Harlow, Sr. and brother, Christopher "Doc" Harlow. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and wood cutter for many years. He never met a stranger and was friends with all he met. He is survived by...

Harriet Ann Sellers Wright
Jan 12, 2019
Harriet Ann Sellers Wright, 79, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wright; parents, Walter and Clara Holland Sellers; brothers, William "Bill" and Richard "Dicky" Sellers. Harriet retired from State Farm Insurance with over 40 years of service and was the first lady claims adjuster in the state....

Danny "Tink" Stephen Clark
Dec 29, 2018
Danny "Tink" Stephen Clark, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, Sr. and Annie Belle Clark; brother and sister-in-law, James, Jr. and Sharon Clark; and sister, Janet Grider. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Georgie Clark; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Nancy Clark; grandchildren, Danny...
James Robert Newcomb
Dec 22, 2018
James Robert "Pete" Newcomb, 80, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. Pete had retired from James River Limestone as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dewitt "Ped" and Gladys Ethel Hawkins Newcomb; son, James Ray "Booger" Newcomb; sister, Jean Newcomb Harper; and brothers, George Lee Cox and Lewis Dewitt "Hook"...

Norma Jean Merritt Conner
Dec 22, 2018
Norma Jean Merritt Conner, 77, of Vinton formerly of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Conner; son, Ronald Eric White; and father, Melvin Merritt; and, mother Viola Cook. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie White (Mike); grandsons, Eric (Melissa), Corey (Lauren), Chris, and Tyler; great-granddaughter, McKenzie; special "daughter",...
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