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Dorothy Louise Kennedy
Sep 13, 2015
Dorothy Louise Hudgins Kennedy, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September13, 2015. "Granny Dot" spent her life caring for others. In her final days, she was lovingly cared for by her family. She has gone to her eternal home in heaven with her Lord and received her crown of righteousness. She was born in Black Mountain, NC on January...
Gene Allen Moseley
Sep 10, 2015
Gene Allen Moseley, Sr., 69, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Gene had retired from James River Limestone after 37 years of service. He was also a member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department and Buchanan Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Allen and Lucille Virginia Gray Moseley; first wife, Clara Rickman...
Shirley Temple Richmond
Sep 10, 2015
Shirley Temple Richmond, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Margie Tingler. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Herbert Richmond; daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Stephen Ferguson of Roanoke; grandchildren, Matthew Ferguson and Joshua Ferguson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Leon Richmond; Geneva...
Judge Edward Washington
Sep 4, 2015
Judge Edward Washington, 55, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Melva Washington; sisters, Jean Washington and Constance Diane Waldron. Survivors include his sisters, Deborah (Emmit) Jones and Pam Lee; brothers, John, Jr., Thomas, and Mark Washington, all of Roanoke; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral...
Raye Markham Rice
Sep 4, 2015
Raye Rebecca Markham Rice, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015, at her home after a short battle with cancer. Raye was a longtime member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond Clarence Markham and Elizabeth Dewey Markham; her first husband, Calvin M. Rice; her second husband, Jack Abercrombie; her sisters, Elizabeth...
Jean Blake Hubble
Aug 28, 2015
Jean Blake Hubble, 68, of Verona passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vaughn and Elizabeth Beauchamp Blake. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul N. Hubble, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Paul, II and MaryElaine Hubble; daughter and son-in-law, Bethany H. and Olivier Douliery; grandchildren, Julian and Pascaline Douliery,...
Harold "Eddie" Montgomery
Aug 22, 2015
Harold "Eddie" Montgomery, Jr., 59, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold, Sr. and Madeline Montgomery. He is survived by his children, Eddie (Wendy) Montgomery, William (Brittany) Craighead, Crystal Hall, Jeffrey Craighead, Amy Overstreet, Bernard Craighead, Theresa Montgomery, and Lynette Montgomery; 13 grandchildren with one on the way; one...
Patricia "Pat" Lee Painter Simmons
Aug 17, 2015
Patricia Lee "Pat" Painter Simmons, 86, of Fincastle, died Monday, Aug. 17, at home of cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hunter M. and Viola W. Painter, and her beloved husband and partner of 55 years William M. "Bill" Simmons, with whom she fell in love, upon first sight, at age 4. Pat graduated from Hollins...
Harry Mac Williamson
Aug 15, 2015
Harry M. Williamson, Jr, 89, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Friendship Health and Rehab, Roanoke, Virginia. He was born September 9, 1925 to the late Harry M, Sr. and Vannie Short Williamson. Harry Mac was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Strickler Williamson; son, Dennis Rea Williamson; brother, M.M. "Jack" Williamson; and sisters, Lorena...
James Arthur Mundy
Aug 14, 2015
James Arthur "Jim Bigfoot" Mundy, 56, of Vinton, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Catherine Burkes Castle and James P. "Skipper" Mundy; infant brother, James Mundy; step-son, Michael Page; and granddaughter, Billie Jo Sifford. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include his daughter, Dani Mundy of Roanoke; step-son, Stanley...
Paul Leland Lorton
Aug 8, 2015
Paul Leland "Bud" Lorton, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lee and Lois Geraldine Laird Lorton; his daughters, Jodi Louise Lorton and Betsy Ann Lorton Harris; and his son, Josh Allan Lorton. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a General Foreman serving over 30 years. Bud...
Samuel Lee Dale
Aug 6, 2015
Samuel Lee Dale, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 after a brief, yet valiant, fight against cancer. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Lee and Margaret Morris Dale; his son, Jackson Andrew Dale; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. He graduated from Lexington High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice...
Martha Lucille Ingledew Jones
Aug 5, 2015
Martha Lucille Ingledew Jones, 73, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenza George and Ruby Florine Crawford Ingledew; her sister Doris Stull; and half-sisters, Lib McCormick and Nellie Maye Bcarrdi. She was an X-Ray Technician and finished her career in the Cath lab of Lewis Gale Medical Center, retiring...
Clara Mae "Nip" Cahoon Conner
Aug 3, 2015
Clara Mae "Nip" Cahoon Conner, 84, of Fincastle, entered into her heavenly home, Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Carrington Place in Daleville where she was a resident for three years. Clara was born On October 28, 1930, a daughter of the late Earl and Annie Cahoon. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Perry B. Conner; sister,...
James "Jimmy" "Pico" Preston Morris
Jul 26, 2015
James "Jimmy" "Pico" Preston Morris, Sr., 85, of Buchanan, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Brizendine Morris; son, Ricky Dale Morris; parents, Howard and Mary Morris; sisters, Margaret (Roger) Dale and Dorothy (Hampton) Ponton; in-laws, Tommy, Russell, and Dee Brizendine; and Nancy St. Clair. He is survived by his son...
Leah Lynn Bradford Entsminger
Jul 26, 2015
Leah Lynn Bradford Entsminger, 52, of Buchanan, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lee Lile and Lela Lee Byrd. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Richie; children, Brandon Bradford, Brandi Bowen, and Austin Entsminger; grandchildren, Alyssa McCullough and Shay Fowler; mother, Jodi Falstreaux; sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne...
Emma Lee Roberts
Jul 26, 2015
Emma Lee Roberts, 84, of Troutville, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Roberts; son, Michael Lewis Roberts; daughter, Cheree Lynn Roberts; and 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vicki Roberts of Troutville; grandson, Shane Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services...
Donald Thomas Jones
Jul 17, 2015
Donald Thomas Jones, 83, of Buchanan, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2015 due to complications leading up to surgery at UVA Hospital. He was an Air Force Veteran in the Korean War. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Nyokia and his favorite buddy, Tobie, who both miss him terribly. Other survivors include a son, grandsons, a granddaughter,...
Pauline Boblett Deacon
Jul 16, 2015
"Well done thy good and faithful servant" Matthew 23:21. Pauline Boblett Deacon, 93, of Buchanan, beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 16, 2015. She passed in her home with family and friends knowing she was headed to paradise. Mrs. Deacon taught school over 30 years and was a member of...
Mary Fitzgerald Shanks
Jul 3, 2015
Mary Madeline Fitzgerald, 90, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Shanks Sr.; parents, Buey and Ethel Fitzgerald; and brothers, Ennis, Clarence and Clyde. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ronnie Ramsey of Natural Bridge Station; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Dana George...
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