Obituaries

Oct 2, 2018

Edna Thurston Ransone, 96, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born April 20, 1922 to Vivian Earnest Thurston, Sr. and Lillian McCoy Thurston of Glen Wilton. She was a wonderful homemaker and cook and worked at Lapes Federated Store then at the Peaks of Otter for over 20...

Oct 1, 2018

George Lynwood Hayth Jr., known to those who knew and loved him as Buddy, passed away on Monday, October 1. Buddy was born on December 19, 1933 to the late George Lynwood Hayth Sr. and Nina Welch Hayth in Springwood, VA. He is also joining his sister Marie Hayth Beemer and special cousin Ray (Sonny) Barger in Heaven. Buddy...

Sep 30, 2018

Betty Jane Bates, 81, passed away peacefully September 30th, 2018 in her home in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at 11:00 am at High Bridge Church, 67 High Bridge Church Rd, Natural Bridge, VA 24578. Her family requests In lieu of flowers, you may send a small donation to...

Sep 26, 2018

Tony Lee Spangler, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas M. and Ruth W. Spangler; sister and brother-in-law, Iris S. and Linden Hill; brother, Ricky D. Spangler, and sister-in-law, Jean Spangler. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Esther Spangler; daughter, Sarah Sloan; grandsons, Wyatt...

Sep 26, 2018

Nickie Bolen Harris, 59, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Nickie was a 1977 graduate of James River High School and 1979 graduate of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. He had been employed by Groendyk for 28 years and Gala Industries for 10 years. Nickie was an Eagle Scout, his father and Curtis Keith was his Scoutmasters....

Sep 20, 2018

Douglas Dixon Reed, Sr., 76, of Daleville, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was born on August 15, 1942 in Prairie City, Iowa to the Robert Early Reed and Virginia Madge (Meredith) Reed. He is predeceased by his parents, one sister Nora Madge (Reed) Pullen, a daughter Pamela Gail Reed, a grandson Douglas Dixon Reed III, and a...

Sep 19, 2018

Michael "Mike" Howard Ensminger, 66, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Mike was born June 20, 1952 in Elkins, WV to Martha and Howard Ensminger. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Howard Ensminger and his beloved grandson, Ethan Richardson. Mike is survived by his mother, Martha Ensminger; wife and...

Sep 17, 2018

Sep 10, 2018

James "Tommy" Thomas Camper, 87 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Beryl Wall Camper. He is survived by his children and spouses, Mark and Kathy Camper of Buchanan; Yvonne Camper and husband, Larry Fuller of Winston Salem, NC; Jeffrey M. and Loretta Cash Camper of Buchanan; grandchildren, William...

Sep 8, 2018

Hugh Norwood Simmons, 83, of Troutville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Hugh was born on July 10, 1935 to the late Harry Norwood and Dorothy Obenchain Simmons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Lee Simmons; brothers-in-law, Calvin Montgomery and Sherman Simmons; sister-in-law, Ruby Tolley; and niece, Janet Simmons. His is...

Sep 7, 2018

Janice Faye Bruce, 71, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Mason Houck mother, Ruby Clark; sisters, Anna L. Milani and Sandra L. Jenkins. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Samuel "Bill" Bruce; daughters, Lisa Brooks and fiancé, Darryl Dinwiddie; Lenore Owens; step-daughter, Carlyn Ruble and...

Aug 25, 2018

Charles Raymond Dooley "Deuce", 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. He had retired as a welder for Lloyd Electric. Mr. Dooley was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dillon Dooley and parents, James Roy Dooley and Martha Broughman Dooley. Survivors include his daughter, Ramona L. Dooley; sister, Nancy Piner of Cloverdale; brother, James Norman Dooley...

Aug 24, 2018

Elizabeth "Bucky" Irene Jones Ayers, 81, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Benton Ayers; parents, George and Bertha "Dutch" Jones; was the last of 6 children; and son-in-law, Steve Niday. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Sue Niday; Shelby and Donnie Goad; and Judy Wade; son,...

Aug 23, 2018

James "Jim" Allen Fowler, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia "Judy" Fowler, parents, Moffett and Edith Fowler; and infant son, Steve Mason Fowler. He is survived by his wife, Roena Fowler; sons and daughter-in-law, Walt and Kathy Fowler; Mark Fowler and special friend, Tracy Booth; daughter,...

Aug 19, 2018

Rossie Petty Willis, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Meade Willis; four brothers, Richard, Harry, John, and Raymond Petty; and sister, Ella Williamson. She is survived by her children, David Willis; Gordon Willis; and Geralyn Holley; grandchildren, Jessica Dowell, Justin Willis, James Holley, Ross...

Aug 16, 2018

Rosa Lee Camper Williamson, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 66 years, Claiborne Webster "Webbie" Williamson on April 25, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Irma Gross Camper; sister, Jacqueline "Jackie" Marshall, brother, Larry Camper; and grandson, Brian...

Aug 5, 2018

William Lawrence "Billy" Painter, Jr., 64, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. He had worked at Lionberger Construction for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William, Sr. and Lorraine Painter; and sister, Clara Painter. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbie Painter; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Painter and Richard King;...

Aug 4, 2018

Larry Alton Deacon, 82, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Charles Deacon and Florence Shorter Deacon; and daughter, Kay Deacon Pelton. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Patsy Ann Deacon; son and daughter-in-law, Larry D. and Kelli Deacon of Sevierville, TN; grandson, Luke Deacon; aunt, Della Mae...

Aug 1, 2018

Charlotte Vivian Broughman Cash, 72, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was a member of the Virginia Presbyterian Church and had retired from Happy Food Mart in Buchanan. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Margaret Broughman, brother, Jerry Broughman, and husband, Clarence Cash. Survivors include her son...

Jul 9, 2018

Betsy Austin, 87, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. She is rejoining her beloved husband in heaven, Jake Austin; whom she was married to for 68 years. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents Ruby and Ralph Smith, mother-in-law and father-in-law Sherman and Vernie Austin. Betsy and Jake are survived by their four children: daughter...