Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

Aidan Scott Calkins, 18, our beloved son and brother died on Monday, March 18, 2024. Aidan was born on May 11, 2005 in McCall, ID, a small mountain community where he spent most of his youth. He was athletic and loved hockey, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking with friends. Aidan travelled with his hockey team all over the Western...

Mar 16, 2024

Juanita “NeeNee” Virginia Robinson Reid, 77, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Benny Reid; parents, William “Bill” and Frances Wymer Robinson.

She is survived by her children, Charles “Ben” Reid, II (Amanda), Cherie Long (Larry Lee), Shawn Smith, and Pattie Reid; grandchildren, Mary Frances Long...

Mar 15, 2024

The world became a better place on January 8, 1927, the day John Douglas Hammit was born to Oly F. and Jessie T. Hammit in Buchanan, VA. John passed away peacefully, March 15, 2024, with his loved ones at his home after a long and blessed life. While 97 years seems a long time, it wasn’t nearly enough.

Mar 14, 2024

Damon “Cap” Leroy Shelton, Sr., 76, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezekial and Betty Shelton; brother, Grat Shelton; and grandson, Tristan Shelton.

He was a butcher at the Kroger meat plant in Salem and a member of the House of Prayer.

He is survived...

Mar 11, 2024

Paul Louis Provost, 70, of Eagle Rock, went to his heavenly home on Monday March 11, 2024. He retired from Carris Plastics with numerous years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Jacqueline Provost; and sister, Anne Thomas

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Theia Barrett...

Mar 9, 2024

Rev. Michael Lee Woody, 63, of Buchanan, beloved husband, extremely dedicated dad and granddaddy, minister, and friend passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 9, 2024. He was born November 26, 1960 in Roanoke and he graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1979. He began his college career at Carson Newman where he was set to play basketball but...

Mar 7, 2024

Ted Allen Rader, 69, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (John 3:16) on March 7th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Tony and Jane Rader; and stepfather, Chester Young. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Cheryl; son, Joshua Rader (Whitney); daughter, Jenna Rasnick (J.R.); grandchildren,...

Mar 5, 2024

Glenneta “Nita” Lou Bowden Garman, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gory and Elizabeth Bowden.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Sherry Mayhew; granddaughter, Lauren Mayhew; sisters, Orpha Hatcher and Sue Preston; nieces, Kim and Jill; and nephew, Kevin.

Visitation...

Mar 1, 2024

Bessie “Trudy” Gertrude Johns, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wayne Johns, Sr.; parents, Thomas and Bessie Beckner; sisters, Ruth Holdren and Evelyn Beckner; and brothers, Joseph Beckner and Larry “Ernest” Beckner

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Johns, Jr., Terry Johns,...

Feb 27, 2024

J. Wayne (“Uncle Wayne”) Utt, 83, traveled to his happy hunting grounds on Feb. 27th, where there’s no shortage of ammo or varmints and his rifle barrel will never overheat. Wayne was born on April 28, 1940 in Eckman, West Virginia and lived in N&W company housing with his parents until he was 10. After a few years in...

Feb 25, 2024

Wayne Taylor Conner, 75, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jefferson Conner and Elizabeth Hostetter Conner Johnson; a brother, Henry Conner; a sister, Patricia Wright; and a nephew, William Conner. Wayne was a Staff Sergeant in US Air Force for over seven years and had served in Viet...

Feb 24, 2024

Howard William Kelly,62, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Cloris Kelly; sister, Carol Sue Sloan; and brother, David Kelly.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Chalona and Freddie Tomlin; granddaughters, Kaley and Alexis Tomlin; mother, Pauline Kelly; brother, Cloris Kelly, Jr.; sister, Lorrie Kelly; and...

Feb 24, 2024

Betty Jo Custer Brookman Bernard, 88, of Troutville passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wallace Brookman and Jimmy Bernard; daughter, Revonda Thomas; granddaughter, Erin Thomas; parents, Guy Wesley and Ida Mae Custer; all of her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Altis and...

Feb 19, 2024

Tonya Elaine Stout, 53, of Buchanan passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Peake Stout.

She is survived by her son, Chase (Kayla) Keith; daughter, Dee Dee (David Cox) Keith; boyfriend, Teddy Kidman; grandchildren, Aiden Tanner, Autumn Keith, Kamdyn Keith, Liam Cox; step-grandchildren, Aiden Rakes, Oliver Bolton;...

Feb 15, 2024

Elmer Wesley Alls Jr., 95 of Roanoke, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was born to Elmer W Alls Sr. and Mae Lugar Alls October 9, 1928.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law Donald Alls and Elizabeth Alls and well, to be...

Feb 15, 2024

Denvel “Denny” Thayer Eastman, 81, of Buchanan passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Egbert and Ruby Eastman; brothers, Dwight and Garland Eastman; and sister, Bernice Hollenbeck.

He retired from Carter Machinery with over 40 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 60...

Feb 15, 2024

Calvin Ray Morris, 60, of Botetourt County passed away Thursday, February 15,2024. He was preceded in death by his father, James C. Morris; sister, Peggy Hatcher; aunt, Brenda McDaniel; and stepfather, Paul Underwood.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Underwood and special friend, Doug; aunt, Myrtle Childress; uncle, Preston McDaniel; step brother, Buddy Crowder;...

Feb 3, 2024

Sandra Wills Link made her transition to Heaven on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born September 8, 1949 in Lexington, Virginia, daughter of the late Charles “Buddy” Wills and Nancy Wills. Sandra was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard Link, and her brother, Charles Phillip Wills.

Feb 2, 2024

Jeffrey Linwood Montgomery, 64, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Angie Montgomery.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jan 31, 2024

Diane Proffitt Smith, 63, of Buchanan passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Warner Proffitt and father-in-law, Elmer Basil Smith.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Toney Smith; sons, Jacob Smith; Benjamin (Jill Doster) Smith; mother, Jean Begtrup Proffitt; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda...