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Justin Travis Brandt
Jun 30, 2015
Justin Travis Brandt, 26, of Clifton Forge, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, along with his best friend, Ronnie Puller, III. Justin was an Assistant Manager of Famous Anthony's for over ten years. He loved to cook, was an avid reader, also loved the beach, and was a collector of sharp things. He is survived by...
Charles "Pawpaw" Benny Reid
Jun 30, 2015
Charles Benny "Pawpaw" Reid, 77, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Kathy Smith and Dianne VanNess Smith; and parents, Daniel and Mary Reid. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Juanita R. Reid; son, Charles Benny Reid, II of Lexington; daughters and son-in-law, Pattie Reid of Lexington;...
Claude "Freddie" Hancock, Ii
Jun 22, 2015
Claude Ceasar "Freddie" Hancock II, 60, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Freddie was a devoted husband and loving father, mentor and friend. He enjoyed anything with wheels, especially hot rods and Harleys. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Leroy Hancock and is survived by his wife of 29 years, Pamela Kelly Hancock; mother,...
Dustin Thomas Bolen
Jun 5, 2015
Dustin Thomas Bolen, 24, of Troutville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. He is survived by his son, Jacob Bolen; mother, Elaine Kanode; father and step-mother, Tom and Anita Bolen of Sanford, NC; sisters, Brianna Perley and Madison Bolen; brother, Matthew Bolen; grandmother, Eula Kanode; and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the...
Willie Joe Bryant
May 6, 2015
Father Time finally did what many others had tried to do with no success, make the outlaw Willie Joe Bryant dead. He came into this world on October 3rd, 1923 and left May 6th, 2015. He was a tough man, hardened by the Great Depression and World War II. Neither the tyrants Adolf Hitler or Benito Mussolini could kill...
Melvin Richard Sloan
May 3, 2015
Melvin Richard Sloan, 77, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Surviving include his wife of 54 years, Mildred "Millie" McDaniel Sloan; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Roy Linkenhoker, Sherry and Jerry Nelson, all of Buchanan; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Buchanan Chapel...
H. Wayne Orange
May 2, 2015
H. Wayne Orange, 75, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was born on March 28, 1940 in Troutville, Va. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert J. and Mary Bishop Orange; brother, Archie Orange; brothers-in-law, George Kent and Roy Thompson, Sr. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years,...
Robert Lee Simpson
Apr 30, 2015
Robert Lee Simpson, 91, of Eagle Rock passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. Mr. Simpson was a farmer, who farmed until he was 90 years of age. He was also an avid gun collector and trader. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Martha Fridley Simpson; son, Ricky Simpson; and great-granddaughter, Lauren Nicely. Survivors include his...
Barbara Dooley Perry
Apr 30, 2015
Barbara Dooley Perry, 65, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael W. Perry; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Perry and Willie Galvez of Fort Myers, FL; sons and daughter-in-law, Elvin and Renee' Perry of Vinton and David Perry of Cloverdale; granddaughter, Courtney Perry; great-grandson, Alexander Michael Zenguis; great-granddaughter, Elena...
Lindsey Miller Austin
Apr 27, 2015
Lindsey Miller Austin, 79, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Austin and Clemmie Austin Newcomb; brothers, Hawthorn "Buster", John "Toby", and Nathaniel Austin; and sisters, Sadie Tolley, Alice Wells, Linda Shafer, and Isabelle Robinette. He loved his family and enjoyed chocolate along with his mustang, antique cars, hunting...
Margaret Hammit Stinnett
Apr 23, 2015
Margaret Hammit Stinnett, 96, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oly Frank and Jessie Peck Thrasher Hammit; husband, Charles Gilbert Stinnett, and siblings, Ruth Stull, Anna Lee Hess, Frances Rollins, and Norma Wickline. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca Stinnett Lennox of Buchanan, Sara Stinnett (Frederick) Mason of...
Lynwood "Bull" Jackson Fowler
Apr 12, 2015
Lynwood Jackson "Bull" Fowler, 57, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl "Jack" and Daisy Crouch Fowler. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Marie Fowler; sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Mike Hedrick; brother, David Fowler and special friend, Teressa Ransone; nieces and nephews, Joshua F. Reed, Megan Marie...
Emanuel Cary Spickard
Apr 11, 2015
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Emanuel Cary Spickard, slipped away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 to be with his Lord and Savior after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Emanuel lived in Fincastle, VA, where he resided for the past 45 years. Emanuel was born on February 8, 1942, to Esther and Elmer Spickard...
Patsy Marie Owen Deacon
Apr 8, 2015
Pasty Marie Owen Deacon, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sinetta Owen; brother, John Wayne Owen; and sisters, Dolly O. Quesenberry and Bobbie O. Deacon. Patsy was a hairdresser with her sister, Bobbie for many years; owned and operated Village Variety with her husband; and was...
Clarence Elbert Trail
Mar 30, 2015
Clarence Elbert Trail, 93, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. After returning from the Army, he was self-employed for many years running a saw mill and logging; before doing road construction and foundation work. Once retired, he took joy in tending to his fruit trees, garden, and cattle of which he was very active until just recently....
Okley Duan Alexander
Mar 26, 2015
Okley Duan Alexander, 88, of Eagle Rock passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters; and grandson, Ronnie Lakes. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen Powell Alexander; daughters and son-in-law, Delma and Jerry Lakes of Fincastle; Ruth (Mike) Britt of Eagle Rock; son, Randy Alexander and Lisa...
Iris Marie Farrell
Mar 26, 2015
Iris Marie Farrell, 64, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo "Turk" Farrell; parents, Francis Camden and Maggie Camden Carter; and brother, Eddie Camden. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Kennie Brads of Buchanan; Linda and Howard Heck of Fincastle; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Andrew "Andy" Sherman Hickman
Mar 24, 2015
Andrew "Andy" Sherman Hickman, 72, of Natural Bridge, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Andy was born in Alleghany on December 7, 1942 and raised in Eagle Rock by his late parents, James Millard and Betty Sloan Hickman. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Arlene Link Hickman; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and David Walker of...
Genevieve O'Connor Thrasher
Mar 22, 2015
Genevieve O'Connor Thrasher, 49 plus, of Buchanan, was decades younger than her chronological birth date would indicate. The wife of the late Otho John Thrasher III, she was a poet, friend, believer in Christ, a Sunshine Girl, beloved mother to Susan Jeanette Rader and adored mother- in- law of Richard A. Rader. She will live on in the lives...
Douglas Allen Williams
Mar 14, 2015
Douglas Allen Williams, 54, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard L. Williams; first wife, Ivy Hodges Williams; and second wife, Lori Zoch Williams. Doug worked for ON Minerals James River for 30 years; having to retire because of health issues. Left to cherish his memory are his mother,...
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