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Robert Wayne Owen
Feb 18, 2017
Robert Wayne Owen, 55, of Buchanan, VA passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, John Wayne Owen. He was employed at Groendyk for 29 years and Dynax for 5 years. He is survived by his mother, Norma Layman Harris; sister, Renee Owen Jenkins; nieces, Jesse and Ashley Thanasouk; aunt, Linda Layman, and...
Carrie Jo Caldwell Sutcliffe
Feb 15, 2017
Carrie Jo Caldwell Sutcliffe, 64, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy Wells and Mary Caldwell; and grandparents, Elliot and Etta Caldwell. She is survived by her children and spouses, Jazzmun Brown; Ellen Sutcliffe; Richard and Beth Sutcliffe; and Alexis and David Nininger; grandchildren, Andrew Nininger, Thorn Potts,...
Mandy Lee Gale Switzer
Feb 14, 2017
Mandy Lee Gale Switzer, 31, of Fincastle, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Louise M. Switzer; grandfather, Cecil "Shorty" Switzer; and a special aunt and cousin, Jeannie Shelton and Brendan Shelton. She is survived by her daughter, Keelan Ruby Duding; son, Dennon Dewayne Cecil Dudding; parents, Louise...
Mark Norman Rogers
Feb 13, 2017
Mark Norman Rogers, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marjorie Rogers, and sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Yustin Wallrapp. He was survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra Rogers; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Abby Rogers of Needham, MA; daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Joe...
Billy Lee Newcomb
Feb 10, 2017
Billy Lee Newcomb, 86, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Iva Newcomb; brother, Warner Newcomb; and sisters, Madeline and Otis Gray Newcomb; and Lorene Newcomb Scott. He was a life member of Eagle Rock Fire and Rescue and a faithful employee of Eagle Rock Funeral Home,...
Elline Gertrude Shifflett
Feb 9, 2017
Our beloved Mother, Elline Gertrude Shifflett, 93, of Roanoke, went to join our brother, Danny Lee Shifflett, on Thursday, February 9, 2017. She is survived by sons, Dallas (Jia) Sweet and Ricky Shifflett; daughters, Linda (Jesse) Hancock, Becky Moran, JoAnn Shifflett, and Tanya Pugh. Very special grandson, Todd Ferguson and his partner, Delia Kerr; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral...
Alvin Wayne Ayers
Feb 6, 2017
Alvin Wayne Ayers, 65, of Roanoke, formerly of Troutville, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ayers; sister, Linda Morris Snead, and Linda's father, Harry Morris. Alvin was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He was a hard worker. Alvin loved and was dearly loved by his family....
Frank Jay Blackner
Feb 2, 2017
Frank Jay Blackner, Jr., 84, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Fort Hood, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Margaret Blackner; parents, Frank, Sr. and Frances Blackner; brothers, Bob, Ed, Jim, Chuck, Bee, Jerry, and Gene Blackner; sister, Blanche. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Valarie and Jack Johnson of...
Darla Campbell Mann
Jan 28, 2017
Darla Campbell Mann, 53, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Dora Campbell; and brothers, Stephen and Kevin Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Todd Mann; step-sons, Ryan, Jarret, and Jacob Mann; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Daniel Robtison; special aunt and uncle, Pat...
Earl Lewis Eubank
Jan 27, 2017
Earl Lewis Eubank, 45, of Buchanan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2017. Earl was born on February 17, 1971 in Roanoke, Va. He graduated from James River High School in 1989 and had been employed by Roanoke Cement for over 26 years. He loved hunting, softball, and coaching sports. Earl loved seeing his daughters swing a bat,...
Phillip (Pr) Ray Mccullough
Jan 18, 2017
Phillip Ray (PR) McCullough, 65, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Julia McCullough. PR was an avid guitarist and loved music. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Phillip, II and Tammy McCullough of Stuarts Draft; daughter, Dawn R. Reed of Buchanan; grandchildren, Phillip Stewart, Dalton...
Clyde Earnest White
Jan 13, 2017
Clyde Earnest White, 80, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nellie Fringer White, Clyde was the last of their thirteen children. He is survived by his wife, Gail Hesse White; son and daughter-in-law, Randy P. and Linda White of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews including Marvin and...
Charles Edward Washington
Jan 11, 2017
Charles Edward "Lil Jack" Washington, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lula Washington; brothers, Sam, Homer, and James Washington; and sister, JoAnne Blake. He is survived by his sister, Alene Harvey of Washington, DC; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a host of other relatives....
Nancy Ann Moseley
Jan 10, 2017
Nancy Ann Moseley, 53, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Minnie Moseley; brothers, Timothy and Harry "Junebug" Moseley. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Timothy Rickman of Buchanan; Cyndy and Eugene Harlow of Glasgow; brothers, Frank Moseley and Danny Moseley both of Buchanan;...
Rufus Clemon Firebaugh
Jan 3, 2017
Rufus Clemon Firebaugh, 78, of Daleville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was a faithful member of Grace Bible Church and worked at Roanoke Auto Spring Works for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Rufus was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia "Jenny" Jones Firebaugh; parents, Hubert and Mable Firebaugh; sister,...
Ernest Edward Bradley
Jan 2, 2017
On Monday, January 2, 2017, Ernest Edward Bradley III, "Tubby," was surrounded by his wife Lola and family as he crossed over. Tubby was like an M&M, hard on the outside and soft on the inside. He loved his tasteless jokes and cheap sparkling wine, and he was a champion for nature and animals. That love of nature and...
Elsie Kern Bradley
Jan 1, 2017
Elsie Kern Bradley, 93, of Fincastle, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Bradley; parents, Matthew and Katherine Kern; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Luther Huffman of Fincastle; grandchildren, Michelle Roberts and husband, John; Michael Huffman and wife, Traci; great-grandchildren, Justin...
Walter Phillip Camper
Dec 28, 2016
Walter Phillip Camper, 62, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Phillip graduated from VMI in 1977. He worked briefly for VDOT and retired from American Electric Power after 32 years of service. He served as Scout Leader for Cub Scout Pack # 207 before he became an Assistant Scout Leader under Curtis Keith for Boy Scout...
Mary Marie Mccullogh Fitzgerald
Dec 28, 2016
Mary McCulloch Fitzgerald, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Fitzgerald, Sr.; parents, Bobby and Viola McCulloch. She is survived by her sons, Leonard "Bugs" Fitzgerald; Bobby "BJ" Fitzgerald; daughter, Melissa Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Austin Fitzgerald, Byron Smith, Thomas Fitzgerald, Lexie and Li Li Fitzgerald; brothers, Bobby McCulloch, Roger...
David Ronald Sloan
Dec 26, 2016
RESCHEDULED David Ronald Sloan, 65, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. He served proudly in the Marines on the VMA231 Squadron as a Corporal. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of Quality Inn and Holiday Inn. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, Sr. and Dorothy Sloan and brother, James "Junie" Sloan, Jr....
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