Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” Robinson Noblett, 56, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Frances Robinson; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Charles Reid; son, Allen Blankenship; and granddaughter, Abby Blankenship.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Danny Noblett; daughters, Amanda Blankenship, Denna Blankenship,...

Sep 20, 2024

David Leon Spangler, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Matthew and Ruth Welch Spangler; sister and brother-in-law, Iris S. and Linden Hill; brothers and sister-in-law, Ricky Spangler, Tony Spangler, and Tommy and Jean Spangler.

He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita...

Sep 19, 2024

Dean Perry Wendling, 67, of Thaxton, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born September 17, 1957 to the late Dean Odell and Patricia Blanchard Wendling in New York.

In addition to his parents, Perry was preceded in death by his brother, Kim Stewart Wendling. He was a mechanic by trade.

He...

Sep 18, 2024

Darlene Yvonne Ratliff, 85, of Goodview passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Maxine Ratliff; and brothers, Larry and Jim Ratliff.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff and Max; great-granddaughters, Breanna and Allison; sisters, Hazel and and Sharon; many other immediate family members; and numerous nieces...

Sep 17, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Ray Crawford, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Joann Crawford; and sister, Theresa Stevens.

Danny was a talented artist, musician, and avid reader.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Carrie Crawford; daughter, Joanna Crawford; nieces, Brandi...

Sep 15, 2024

Jerry Alan Deel, 78, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Stella Deel; siblings and spouses, Jim and Betty Deel, Larry “Kent” and Vi Deel, Marlene Smith, Joe Deel, Jr., Dot and Red Ward, and brother-in-law, Jim Hall. He was the owner/operator of Peaceful Valley Fencing for...

Sep 10, 2024

Blair Wade Dudley, 64, of Eagle Rock passed away on September 10, 2024, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Dudley; two sisters, Alma Dudley and Susan Dudley Smith; a brother, Richard Dudley, Sr.; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Dudley.

He is survived by two...

Sep 10, 2024

Roy Clifford Watts, known to all as R.C., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10th after a brief illness.

Born on February 11th, 1934 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, he lived a long and fulfilling life. His life was guided by conviction, honesty, hard work and devotion to God and was most proud of his...

Sep 7, 2024

Daniel Lee Sanderson, 40, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Thompson; and grandparents, Harold and Norma Thompson.

He was a JRHS graduate and employed by Williams Brothers Tree and Lawn Service.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, David and Cheryl Sanderson; daughter,...

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Jane Linkenhoker Thomas, 77, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Martin and Leona Pullen Linkenhoker; brothers, Mike Linkenhoker and Carlyle Linkenhoker; and sister, Joyce Huffman. She had retired from Botetourt County School System where she had worked as a teacher and cafeteria manager for Eagle Rock...

Sep 1, 2024

On Sunday evening, September 1, 2024, Carter Mason Coffey, age 74, took his final breathe here on earth and ran into the arms of Jesus where he was met by his mother and father, Alfred R. and Mae Coffey, brother and best friend, Floyd Coffey, sister, Wanda Simpson, brother-in-law, Bud Siler, nephews, Jake Siler and Brian Coffey; niece, Lauren...

Aug 28, 2024

Mildred Louise Whitt Campbell, 83, formerly of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Franklin Campbell, Jr.; daughter, Tammy Campbell; grandson, Jason Zell; parents, Raymond Whitt and Aline Whitt Clark, and sister, Nancy Clark.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Bill and Brenda Campbell, Caren...

Aug 19, 2024

Willard Howard “Willie” Barnard, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Barnard and Laura Leanna Jackson and mother-in-law, Eunice Sprinkle.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Harriett Lewis Barnard; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Anne Barnard and Randy and Melissa Barnard; grandsons, Jacob...

Aug 15, 2024

Carolyn Jean Newcomb Hayslett, 81, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, William Kermit and Beulah Downs Newcomb, son, William H. Hayslett, Jr.; brothers, Buddy and Tommy Newcomb; and sister, Ann Newcomb Hensley. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, William Harris Hayslett; daughter and son-in-law, Debora H. and...

Aug 11, 2024

Christine Diane Profitt Caldwell, 66, of Huddleston, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. After graduating from James River High School in 1976, she began a 30 plus year career at Home Shopping Network. After retiring, Christine became a receptionist for Berglund Ford in Bedford. She loved Halloween, any thing Hocus Pocus, and her Chinese Crested dogs, Monty and...

Aug 6, 2024

David Earl Hodges, 65, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer, Sr. and Earline Hodges and great-nephew, Alexander McCormick.

He is survived by his wife of almost 32 years, Deborah Lynn Hodges; son and daughter-in-law, David and Ashley Wall; step-son, Ivan Wall; grandchildren, Adrian, Isabella, and Daniel...

Aug 4, 2024

Dennis Roy Staton, 74, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. Dennis was a lifetime trucker and loved riding horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Roy and Etta Belle Anderson Staton and step-father, Herbert Staton; sisters, Annie Umberger and Phyllis Switzer, brother, Charlie Staton, and brother-in-law, Eddie McKinney. Survivors include his wife, Diana McKinney...

Aug 3, 2024

Aug 1, 2024

Barbara “Bobbie” Frango Zicafoose, 75, of Fincastle, VA, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after an extended illness.

Bobbie was born on February 6, 1949, to David Ollie, Jr. and Carol Bryant Frango in Iron Gate, VA. After graduating from James River High School in 1967, she became the first member of...

Jul 31, 2024

Billy Lee “Bill” Petty was born on August 16, 1939 and left our earthly presence on July 31, 2024. Billy was the son of the late Frank William and Louise Rycroft Petty and was born in the family’s home just North of Buchanan. There he enjoyed country life, full of hard work and creative fun. He graduated from Buchanan...