Obituaries

Jun 17, 2024

David Tyrone “Horn” Johnson, 49, of Roanoke formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garrett and Daisy Johnson Washington, Walter and Melva Washington. He was a 1992 graduate of James River High School.

He is survived by his children, Marcus and Jordan Johnson; grandson, Wyatt and...

Jun 16, 2024

Deborah Sue Sifford, 60, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Thompson; step-father, Skipper Mundy; and daughter, Billie Jo Sifford.

She is survived by her mother, Sue Mundy; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Butch Berry; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Kimmie Sifford; granddaughter, Maddie Sifford; numerous...

Jun 14, 2024

Brenda Faye Monaghan, 73, of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brady and Elsie Blevins; sisters, Margaret Ann,  Patsy Turner, Mary Greer and Nancy Johnson.

Brenda loved her family, especially her grandkids, and spending time with them. She enjoyed traveling to the Outer Banks and going to...

Jun 11, 2024

Yvonne Lynn Graham, also known as Evon, Yo-von, Be-bon and Evie, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Born on May 28th, 1956, she was a reserved, compassionate, and generous individual with a golden heart. She prioritized others' needs above her own and always offered a helping hand. She will be greatly missed by her parents, William Wymer JR and...

Jun 8, 2024

Carson “Pete” Everette Hickman, 83, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Hickman; parents, John and Mary Hickman; sisters, Vara Dudley, Nadine Painter, and Nancy Hickman; and brother, Leonard Hickman.

Pete is survived by his sisters, Joyce Dudley, Christine Mae Grishaw, and Jane Evelyn Powell; best...

Jun 1, 2024

David Wayne Rorke, 60, of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1963, son of Betty Jean Foster Rorke and the late Homer Page Rorke.

David was employed at Krispy Kreme of Roanoke where he had dedicated 30 plus years of his working...

May 25, 2024

Joseph Ramey Chambers of Troutville, VA passed away on May 25, 2024. Born April 5, 1936, he was the youngest son of the late Boyd Ramey Chambers and Audrey Mae Blankenship Chambers. He is preceded in death by his brother Jack Porter Chambers of Tazewell, VA, and his former wife Lois Lazetta Buskell Chambers.

He...

May 14, 2024

Lily Hill E. Williamson, 91, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully, with her loving

family beside her, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Billy Ray Williamson; siblings Charlotte (Zach) Phillips and Waring

(Evelyn) Edwards; her sister-in-law Dorothy W. Howard; and brother-in-law Fred P.

Williamson. Left...

May 10, 2024

Jimmy Rodney Adkins, 86, of Roanoke, went to rest with the Lord on May 10, 2024 after several recent illnesses. Jimmy was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Adkins, parents Charles Lowell and Kate Adkins, brother Reed Adkins, and sister Jane Crallè. Jimmy is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Michael Crawford of Charlotte, NC and his...

May 4, 2024

Steven E. Deacon, 69, of Buchanan formerly of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence F. Deacon; mother, Phyllis Jackson Bralley; grandparents, Homer and Lucille Jackson; uncles, Everette, Warren "Scott", Kenneth, Hunter "Bruce", Douglas "Carlyle", Curtis, and Bernard.

Steve retired as manager of Shepherds Auto...

May 2, 2024

James William Hopper, 53, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. James was preceded in death by his wife, Ashley Nicely Hopper; and grandparents, Catherine and William “Bill” Graff.

He is survived by his daughter, Allyson Hopper; parents, James and Susan Hopper; sister, Carol Hensler; and nephews, Jake and Brendan Hensler.

A Memorial Gathering...

Apr 23, 2024

Patsy Gail Entsminger, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma Entsminger; and great-nephew, Austin “AJ” Entsminger.

She is survived by her brothers and sister-in-law, Billy and Lisa Entsminger, JC Entsminger, and Ricky Entsminger; nephews, Richie and Zack Entsminger; and niece, Zoe Entsminger. Graveside services...

Apr 19, 2024

Charles Michael Johnson, 73, of Roanoke, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia Johnson. Born January 28, 1951, he was a 1969 graduate of Roanoke Catholic High School and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1973 and Indiana University in 1978. Mike retired from Public...

Apr 15, 2024

Allison entered the world on April 6, 1950 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. She is the daughter of Iona and Letcher Morris. Allison had a love for plants and flowers, and surrounded herself with them in her home. She also loved to sew, quilt, and crochet and made many gifts for her extended family. Above all,...

Apr 4, 2024

Ricky “Mole” Levi Alls of Troutville, Va. passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at home at the age of 65. Ricky was proceeded in death by his mother, Elsie Mae Brickey Alls and brother, Rodney Alls. Left to mourn is his son, Ricky Levi Mundy; grandchildren Shyanne Mundy and Ricky Levi Alls, lll; sister, Susan Roatenberry; special friends and...

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph William Harper, 59, of Troutville passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Zelpha Harper, half-brother, John Morris, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Darlene Patsel.

He is survived by his brothers, James Patsel and Jack Harper; niece, Jennifer Patsel; nephews, Jason and John Morris, Jr.; and numerous friends.

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Mar 29, 2024

James Leroy Boyd Sr., 67 of Iron Gate, VA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hollie Boyd Sr and Sadie Alvis Harlow Boyd; grandparents, John Riley Boyd, Della Boyd Poague, William (Bill) Poague, Charles T Harlow and Pearl May Harlow. Also preceding him in death, a brother George Boyd,...

Mar 23, 2024

Doris Marie Webster Pettis gained her wings on March 23, 2024, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Facility in Clifton Forge, Virginia. She was born on December 17, 1947in Henrico, Virginia by her parents the Late James and Mattie Webster of Glasgow. She was educated in the Rockbridge County School Systems. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an...

Mar 23, 2024

Vara Hickman Dudley, 81, of Botetourt County, passed

away Saturday, March 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Erskin

“Nochie” Dudley; son, Alvin Dudley; parents, John and

Mary Hickman; brother, Leonard Hickman; sisters, Nadine

Painter and Nancy Johns; nephew, Wayne Hickman; and

son-in-law,...

Mar 19, 2024

Teddy Wayne Childress, 64, of Springwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl, Sr. and Dorothy Childress; sisters, Gracie Louise Hamilton, Alice Marie Hamilton, and Patsy Darlene Paitsel; and brother, Carl Childress, Jr.

He is survived by his sons, Teddy Lee Childress and girlfriend, Nikki; Terry Wayne Childress...