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Frances Akers Nelson
Jan 15, 2014
One of God's angels on earth, our beautiful sweet mother, Frances Akers Nelson, 92, of Troutville, went home to be with her heavenly father, she departed from this life at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Born December 10, 1921, a daughter of the late McKinley H. and Eva Akers, she was the...
Roy Weldon Breeden
Jan 13, 2014
Roy Weldon Breeden, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Mr. Breeden was a WW II US Navy veteran from 1943-1946 as an Aviation Electrician's Mate, 2nd Class, then became a Repair Technician with Hobbie Brothers from 1946-1981. He and Dorothy owned and operated the Arcadia Cash Store from 1953 to 1977. Roy was a member and...
Larry Carl Bowman
Jan 10, 2014
Larry Carl Bowman, 54, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Bowman. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Kimberly Love Bowman; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jesska Patterson of Smith Mountain Lake; daughters and son-in-law, Ashley Patterson of Floyd; Amanda and Ryan Schrader of Tazewell; grandchilderen, Tayler...
Lewis Allen Wilhelm
Dec 31, 2013
Lewis Allen Wilhelm, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Services will be private.
William Kyle Boone,
Dec 31, 2013
William Kyle Boone Jr., 84, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Mr. Boone was a Life Member of the Haygood United Methodist Men of Haygood United Methodist Church. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1947-1951, he served in civil service with tours with the Naval Air Rework Facility, United States Army Nike Hercules...
Elmer David Parker,
Dec 31, 2013
Elmer David Parker, Sr., 73, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Mr. Parker owned and operated Parker's Refuse Service in Troutville for over forty years, was President of the Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Society, and a member of the Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson Owner's Group. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucy Wheeler Parker;...
Josh Allan Lorton
Dec 26, 2013
Josh Allan Lorton, 41, of Buchanan, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2013 of natural causes. Josh was born in Decatur Illinois and moved to Virginia in 1987. He was a graduate of J ames River High School and ITT Tech. He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Hawaii. He worked...
Rebecca Ward Wrenn
Dec 23, 2013
Rebecca Gail Ward Wrenn, 51, of Fincastle, departed this life into the arms of her Savior on Monday, December 23, 2013. Rebecca was born August 11, 1962 in Roanoke, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was presently employed as a Teller for the Bank of Botetourt. Rebecca was kind and sweet person who loved her horses and animals....
James Meade Willis
Dec 22, 2013
James Meade Willis, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. Jim was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church and retired with over 30 years of service with CSX Railroad. He was an avid reader with a deep interest in Civil War History and a member of the American Legion Post 93. He was preceded in death...
Madeline Myers Wickline
Dec 21, 2013
Madeline "Happy" Kern Wickline, 96, of Salem, Virginia, also a lifelong resident of Botetourt County, joined her beloved husband, C.T. Wickline and loved ones on December 21, 2013. Happy was the oldest of 13 children born to Matthew Brown and Ethel Haddox Kern on July 17, 1917 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Surviving siblings include her sister, Elsie Bradley of...
Pauline Myers Thomasson
Dec 21, 2013
Pauline Myers Thomasson, 96, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romie B. Thomasson, Sr.; parents, Claude and Sarah Myers; son, Henry (Hawkeye) Thomasson; grandsons, Aaron and Stephen Morris; and sisters, Mary, Anna, Sylvia, and Ola Mae. She was the oldest member of the Buchanan Women of the Moose. She...
Warren Franklin Landes
Dec 20, 2013
Warren Franklin Landes, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. Frankie was a U S Air Force veteran and a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jane Campbell and Joseph Henry Landes; sisters, Toots Higgins, Janie Welch, and Janice Hall; brothers, Joseph Landes, Sam Landes, and Pete Landes. Surviving siblings include...
Gerald Glenn Hannah
Dec 14, 2013
Gerald Glenn Hannah, 65, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Keith and Lillian Gladys Thompson Hannah, and his infant son, Kevin Andrew Hannah. Jerry was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church, retired as a Control Room Operator with Dominion Power at Bremo, VA with over 28...
Wiliam Gilbert Brewbaker
Dec 7, 2013
William Gilbert Brewbaker, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry M. and Helen Booze Brewbaker. Willie was a member of the Masons with Catawba Lodge #342 for 39 years and retired with 40 years of service from Union Pipe Fitters Local 491. He is survived by his wife...
Mary Louise Thomski Love
Dec 5, 2013
Mary Louise Tomski, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Love, Sr.; parents, John and Frances Tomski; and twelve brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Amherst, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Bill L. Love, Jr.; daughter and...
Audrey Elizabeth Young Terry
Dec 4, 2013
Audrey Elizabeth Young Terry, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Terry, Sr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, George "Skipper" Terry, Jr., Steve and Becky Terry, Barry Terry, Kevin and Sarah Terry; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 11am, Friday, December...
William "Bud" Calvin Watts
Dec 3, 2013
William "Bud" Calvin Watts, 83, of Waynesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene Blankenship Watts and brother, Joseph Eldridge Watts. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Smith of Schuyler; sisters, Gladys Davis of Waynesboro and Mary Ellen Ball of Racine, OH; special friend, Wyma Phillips; and nephews, Larry and...
Edgar "Bo" Douglas Brannan
Dec 2, 2013
Edgar "Bo" Douglas Brannan, 76, of Troutville, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013. He was a truck driver for Kroger for almost 20 years and a member of the Teamsters Local 171. He was preceded in death by his wife, FayAnn Robertson Brannan; parents, David and Ruth Brannan; and brother, Buck Brannan. He is survived by children and spouses,...
Stella Virginia Cary Kidd
Nov 28, 2013
Stella Virginia Cary Kidd, 84, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Neil Kidd; parents, Jordan and Emily Cary; one sister, Violet Jane Armstrong; and a nephew, Lester Eubank, Jr. Stella managed the pressing department of Kenrose for many years. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Pleasant United...
Elizabeth Gunter
Nov 26, 2013
Elizabeth "Sammie" Gunter Fox, 95, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther, Sr. and Bessie Camper Gunter; two sisters; three brothers; and grandson, Dale Wells. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Elizabeth (James) Lam of Mechanicsville; Nancy (Charlie) Brown of Seaford; son, James "Jimmy" Fox, Jr. of Buchanan;...
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