Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Jimmie Adam Tingler

Jimmie Adam Tingler

Jul 10, 2016

Jimmie Adam Tingler, 77, of Salem formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Tingler; parents, Chester and Margie Tingler; and sister, Shirley Richmond. Survivors include his children and spouses, Chester and Cheryl Tingler; Darlene and Wes Riffe; Lisa Tingler; Debra; Pam and Dale; Ricky and Donna; Timmy...

Russell D. "Buddy" Vines

Russell D. "Buddy" Vines

Jul 2, 2016

Russell D. ("Buddy") Vines, 89, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on July 2, 2016. Buddy was born on December 21, 1926, in Roanoke, VA, and raised in Lithia, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Vines and Grace Highfill Vines; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Geraldine Vines; sister, Nancy Vines Wirt; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth ("Libby")...

Lydia Frances Prease

Lydia Frances Prease

Jul 2, 2016

Lydia Frances Prease, 88, of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Prease; sister, Kate Prease; brothers, Jack, Charlie, Joe Lee, Raymond, John, Oscar, and Robert Prease; nephew, Roger Prease; and sisters-in-law, Bertha, Louise, Virginia and Mildred Prease. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Hazel and Lois Prease;...

Nalbro Lee Cox

Nalbro Lee Cox

Jun 30, 2016

Services will be private.

Judith Roberts Hodges

Judith Roberts Hodges

Jun 27, 2016

Judith Cecilia Roberts Hodges, age 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Ray Hodges. Survivors include her daughters, Karen D. Cox of Wertz and Jennifer M. Hodges of Blue Ridge; sister, Connie Welch of Shiloh, Illinois; brothers, Harvey Roberts and Ricky Nunley of Roanoke; grandchildren, Christopher Matthew...

Wilma Jean Hefner Stump

Wilma Jean Hefner Stump

Jun 26, 2016

Wilma Jean Hefner Stump, age 90, peacefully passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016 in Roanoke, Virginia. From her birth in Neola, West Virginia, on July 31, 1925, daughter of Arthur and Flora Wade Hefner, everyone who crossed paths with her experienced laughs, thoughtfulness, and excellent conversation. Wilma grew up in White Sulfur Springs and on June 10, 1950...

Carol Sue Kelly Sloan

Carol Sue Kelly Sloan

Jun 21, 2016

Carol Sue Kelly Sloan, 57, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She was preceded by her husband, Calvin Sloan, Sr.; father, Cloris Kelly, Sr.; and brother, David Kelly. She is survived her daughter and son-in-law, April Kelly and Alvin "Chip" Plumley; sons, Mark and CJ Sloan; mother, Pauline Kelly; brothers, Cloris (Hope) Kelly, Jr.; Howard W. (Olivia...

Lillian Gladys Pursley

Lillian Gladys Pursley

Jun 12, 2016

Lillian Gladys Helms Pursley, 98, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. Mrs. Pursley was a member of Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren since 1928. She was predeceased by her husband, Bennett F. Pursley; parents, Robert L. and Amanda Haynes Helms; brothers, Payne, Ira, and Grant Helms; and sister, Leitha Murray. She is survived by several nieces...

Edgar David Bourne

Edgar David Bourne

Jun 6, 2016

Edgar David "Eddie" Bourne, 67, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. He was a Journey Wireman employed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, George S. and Dorothy Taxis Bourne; sister, Edith B. Paderick; and infant brother, Robert Stephen Bourne. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Loretta Lee...

James Edward Eubank

James Edward Eubank

May 29, 2016

James Edward Eubank, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Bob Eubank and wife Patricia; Dylan Eubank; and granddaughter, Abigail Eubank. Graveside services will be held 3pm Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Fairview Cemetery with Chaplain Ray Sloan officiating.

James Essie Brown Smith

James Essie Brown Smith

May 26, 2016

James Essie Brown Smith, 91, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, May 26, 2016. Mr. Smith was an US Army Veteran serving during WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Jane "Janie" Elizabeth Deacon Smith on June 8, 2014; his parents, William E. and Georgia Grace...

Wendell Allen Noell

Wendell Allen Noell

May 24, 2016

There will be no service.

Sue Campbell Walker

Sue Campbell Walker

May 10, 2016

On May 10, 2016, Sue was called to Heaven to join her husband, Grover and son, James.Sue's life was an interesting one from the beginning. She was born June 4, 1941 to Rodney and Milre Campbell in a bear hunting cabin on McFalls Creek, a place, that would always be home in her heart. Life took Sue many places,...

Bertha Jean Butler Kidd

Bertha Jean Butler Kidd

May 10, 2016

Bertha "Jean" Butler Kidd, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Elizabeth Butler; brother, Buddy Butler; and sister, Sandra Pfautz. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harry "Bunky" Kidd; daughter and son-in-law, Angelia and James Gardiner of Hardy; son, Tony Kidd of Rupert, WV;...

Dennis Coleman Burrell

Dennis Coleman Burrell

May 7, 2016

Dennis Coleman Burrell "Grip", 55, of Fincastle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born in Buchanan, VA, March 3, 1961. He was the son of Irene and Sam Burrell; Leo Bannister (step-father). He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Burrell, grandparents, George A. and Mary Ruth Burrell, and nephew,...

Alberta Duncan Nininger

Alberta Duncan Nininger

May 6, 2016

Alberta Robertine Duncan Nininger, 79, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, May 6, 2106. She is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Lila Duncan, children; Shem Lee, Donna Dean, Mark Allen Nininger. She also was predeceased by the death of her siblings; Billy Duncan, David Duncan, and Vernon Peppers. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Nininger. She is...

Bertha Geraldine Myers Moran

Bertha Geraldine Myers Moran

May 5, 2016

Bertha Geraldine Myers Moran, "Nanny", 78, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. Jean had retired from Botetourt County School System as Teacher and Bus Aide. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne and Kenny Myers. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Douglas Ray Moran; children and spouses, Doug and Linda Moran of...

Dustin Alan Byrd

Dustin Alan Byrd

Apr 28, 2016

Dustin Alan Byrd "Big Byrd", 26, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard "Ricky" James Byrd; and grandmother, Sarah "Sally" Anne Byrd. He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Brittany A. Byrd; son, Callen, and unborn son, Colten; mother, Christy and Patch Robinette; sister, Summer Austin...

Phyllis Elaine Paxton

Phyllis Elaine Paxton

Apr 27, 2016

Phyllis Elaine Paxton, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Freshwater; Lisa and Michael Moore; grandchildren, Jennifer and Rachel Freshwater; Annabelle, Penley, and Miriam Moore; sister, Peggy Ballard; and numerous nieces and nephews. According to her wishes, there will be no service but online condolences may be made...

Solomon Elijah "Eli" Bridgen

Solomon Elijah "Eli" Bridgen

Apr 25, 2016

Solomon Elijah "Eli" Bridgen, age 26, died April 25, 2016 at the home of his "Auntie T" in Randleman, NC. Eli was born in Roanoke, VA on July 28, 1989. Right from the beginning Eli was a free spirit, charming those around him with his gregarious personality, contagious laughter, dancing blue eyes, mischievous grin and head full of wild...