Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Robert "Bobby" Andrew Waldron

Robert "Bobby" Andrew Waldron

Apr 21, 2017

Robert "Bobby" Andrew Waldron, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Dianne Washington Waldron and sister, Anna Craighead. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Romond and Monica Waldron of Greenville, NC; Desmond and Renee Waldron of England; daughter, BJ Waldron of Buchanan; grandchildren, Nadja, Maliyah, Mahalia,...

Lula Roberts Johnson

Lula Roberts Johnson

Apr 20, 2017

Lula Roberts Johnson, 90, of Buchanan, left us peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2017 after being a kind caregiver to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Dean Johnson; parents, Latane and Fannie Roberts; brothers, Lawrence (Larry), Lewis (Slick), William (Punky), and Leonard (Hoss) Roberts; and sister, Mary Roberts Hurst. She...

Danny Eugene King

Danny Eugene King

Apr 15, 2017

Danny Eugene King, 64, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2017 with his children by his side. He was born August 16, 1952 in Altoona, PA and graduated from William R. Boone High School in Orlando, FL in 1970. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jeanette and Paul Peterman; paternal grandparents,...

Delcinia Earllease Saunders Willis

Delcinia Earllease Saunders Willis

Apr 12, 2017

Delcinia Earllease Saunders Willis, 57, of Roanoke formerly of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Delcinia was a loving and caring wife and mother to many, a great checkers and marbles player, and a great artist. Delcinia loved to talk, she could talk for hours. She also loved to dance. But most importantly, Delcinia loved serving God and...

Mabel Virginia Burks

Mabel Virginia Burks

Apr 11, 2017

Mabel Virginia Burks, 97, Buchanan, left this earth Tuesday, April 11, 2017 to be home with the Lord. She was born in Buchanan, VA on February 11, 1920 to the late Jessie and Hattie Reid. She was the youngest of four brothers and three sisters, all deceased. Mabel married Paul Lawrence Burks in 1937 in Buchanan. They had three...

Betty Ann Montgomery May

Betty Ann Montgomery May

Apr 9, 2017

Betty Ann Montgomery May of Buchanan passed away on April 9, 2017 after a short illness. She was a graduate of Buchanan High School and the Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Va. and Florida Hospital in Winter Park/Orlando, Fla. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paxton, Sr. and...

Robert Bruce Camper

Robert Bruce Camper

Apr 8, 2017

Robert Bruce Camper, 86, Buchanan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Bessie B. Camper, brothers, W. Fred Camper, Frank M. Camper, Ray E. Camper, and Billy Camper; sister, Margaret Camper Obenshain, and infant granddaughter, Jessica Noel. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...

Thelma Ferrell Deel

Thelma Ferrell Deel

Apr 8, 2017

Thelma Ferrell Deel, 96, of Fincastle passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George William Deel and Parents, Paris Randolph and Nolia Austin Ferrell. Survivors include her daughter, Beth Deel of Fincastle; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Deel of Fincastle, Randy and Doreen Deel of Buchanan, John and Genia Deel of Clifton Forge,...

Joseph "Joe" Lee Mccullough

Joseph "Joe" Lee Mccullough

Apr 2, 2017

Joseph "Joe" Lee McCullough, 67, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy McCullough; parents, Jack and Julia McCullough; and brother, Phillip McCullough. He is survived by his daughter, Marlena McCullough; granddaughter, Lacey Lawhorne; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Debbie McCullough; niece, Dawn Reid; and nephew, Phillip McCullough, II. Graveside...

Dawn Michelle Curtis

Dawn Michelle Curtis

Mar 25, 2017

Dawn Michelle Curtis, 41, of Roanoke, born December 9, 1975, departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur Davis, Sr., James, Jr. and Jean Curtis, uncles, Arthur Davis, Jr. and Jeffrey Davis. Those left to mourn her loss are her children, Kristoffer Barber, Jr. of Roanoke; Kiante'...

Elizabeth "Lib" Brooks

Elizabeth "Lib" Brooks

Mar 21, 2017

Elizabeth "Lib" Stinnett Brooks, 92, of Buchanan passed away, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Brooks and son, Allen "Pedro" Brooks. Lib was the youngest and the last surviving of numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Butch Schaffer of Buchanan; Pam Brooks and...

Brenda Nell Smith

Brenda Nell Smith

Mar 20, 2017

Brenda Nell Smith, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Kenneth Hyden and granddaughter, Jaylen Hyden all of Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Wesley "Nubbin" Taylor. There will be a memorial gathering held at High Bridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 2,...

Evelyn Ninita Redman Fisher

Evelyn Ninita Redman Fisher

Mar 17, 2017

Evelyn Ninita Fisher, 88, of Fincastle passed away, Friday, March 17, 2017. She was the last of 12 children to the late Kimmie and Laura Redman and also preceded in death by her son, Steve Niday. She was a member of Botetourt Church of God of Prophecy. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, William Fisher; daughter...

E. Glenn Cox

E. Glenn Cox

Mar 13, 2017

E. Glenn Cox, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Clarence and Susie Lynch Cox and first wife, Jeanne Cox. Glenn was a member and deacon of Buchanan Baptist Church, a former EMT and fireman, helped coach various youth sports, Lions Club member, and a funeral assistant at...

Donald A. "Jake" Bryan

Donald A. "Jake" Bryan

Mar 9, 2017

Donald A. "Jake" Bryan, of Buchanan, passed away quietly with his family by his side on Thursday night, March 9, 2017 in his home in Arcadia Virginia at the age of 81. Jake was born in Arcadia on March 2, 1936. He was one of 6 children of Robert Burhman and Pauline White Bryan. He was preceded in death...

Mary Elizabeth Mullins Patsel

Mary Elizabeth Mullins Patsel

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Mullins Patsel Sept 13, 1925- March 9, 2017 Our precious mama went to her heavenly home with her family by her side on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Mary accepted the Lord as her Savior in 1955 at Spec Mission. She was a charter member of Valley View Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, served as treasurer,...

Donald Wayne Wright

Donald Wayne Wright

Mar 9, 2017

Donald Wayne Wright, Sr., 76, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. Wayne loved to hunt and fish, he was very comfortable being outdoors, enjoyed reading Civil War books and listening to Bluegrass music, a very big fan of the New York Yankees, and deeply loved his "girls", Megan and Madison. He served his country in the US...

Virginia Darlene Mclaughlin

Virginia Darlene Mclaughlin

Mar 5, 2017

Virginia Darlene Walker McLaughlin, 50, of Lithia, died on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Darlene was born in Waynesboro on February 17, 1967 and lived most of her life in Botetourt. She was the daughter of James Edward, Sr. and Lorene Jane Ayers Walker of Troutville. She was a stone mason for Little Jim's Stone Yard and enjoyed spending time...

Lawrence "Jake" Lee Austin

Lawrence "Jake" Lee Austin

Mar 5, 2017

Lawrence "Jake" Lee Austin, 90, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Jake was born in Arnold's Valley on May 10, 1926 to the late Sherman and Vernie Seay Austin. He was a lifelong member of Springwood Baptist Church, served in the US Army during WWII, and retired from Groendyk with nearly 30 years of service. He...

E. Dickey Kelly

E. Dickey Kelly

Feb 20, 2017

Elbert Dickey Kelly, 81, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of the Mill Creek Community in Botetourt County. Dickey was born on July 31, 1935 to the late Robert Dickey Kelly, Jr. and Martha Stevens Kelly. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Beale Kelly; brother and sister-in-law, Robert...