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Edna Vest Ramsey
Jul 3, 2012
Edna Vest Ramsey, 92, of Buena Vista, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Ramsey, parents, Emmett and Lillian Dale Vest, daughter, Ann "Becky" Kennedy, brothers, Clarence, Elliott, and Erskine Vest; and sisters, Geraldine, Calli, and Lillian Madison. She is survived by her children and spouses, Deanna and Jimmy Hickman...
Herbert Jackson Sherertz
Jun 28, 2012
Jack (Herbert Jackson) Sherertz, 94, of Matthews, NC died June 28th, 2012 at home. Jack was born December 1, 1917 in Roanoke VA, the oldest son of the late Frank and Mary Sherertz. Jack received his bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech in 1940. After college, Jack entered the Navy V-7 Officer Training Program in October 1940, became an Ensign...
Annie Campbell Rhodes
Jun 24, 2012
Annie Viola Campbell Rhodes, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012. She was a devoted member and lifetime historian of Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey H. Rhodes. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Barry W. and Laurie Rhodes; David W. Rhodes and special friend, Danny...
Thelma Grace Mccracken
Jun 7, 2012
Thelma Grace McCracken, 92, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. She retired from Piscataway, NJ Board of Education in 1980 with over 22 years of service and was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, daughter, Leona Winsett, and granddaughter Alicia Pajak. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Lori McCracken of Buchanan; John...
Anne Stokes Mowles
Jun 4, 2012
Anne Stokes Mowles, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mowles, parents, Daniel Stokes and Clelia Stokes Hall, brothers, John, Garland, and Jay Stokes, and son, Jimmy Mowles. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Darlene Mowles, Kenneth and Debbie Mowles, Brian Mowles, and Samuel...
Louise Virginia Niday
May 31, 2012
Louise Virginia Dunbar Niday, 85, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Niday, parents, Ernest and Emma Dunbar, numerous siblings, and granddaughter, Julie Arbaugh. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David J. Niday and Rose Niday; Jimmy and Diane Niday; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara J. and Robert...
Mary Virginia Firebaugh
May 23, 2012
Mary Virginia Jones Firebaugh, 62, of Daleville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus Preston and Margaret Alice Dunbar Jones; brother, Jerry Jones, sisters, Brenda Jones and Margaret Jones Puckett; sisters-in-law, Maxine Jones and Mary E. Firebaugh. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Rufus Clemon Firebaugh; daughter and...
Jo Etta Marie Tashler Preston
May 21, 2012
Jo Etta Marie Taschler Preston, 72, of Eagle Rock, Virginia, formerly of Charleston,WV, died on May 21st, 2012, at home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Loretta Taschler, and brother Joseph Taschler, III She is survived by her husband, Joe Preston, daughters Debra C. Coleman (David), Vickie M.McBride (David), and son...
Betty Josephine Hollis
May 9, 2012
Betty Josephine Hollis, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hollis, who with her husband ran the Arcadia Store through the 1980s. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Shaver, Krissi and Carl Wayne Wymer, and Carlene Valkonen and fiance', David Flint all of...
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Booth
Apr 26, 2012
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Booth, 50, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. He especially enjoyed participating with Kaitlyn's softball teams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty Booth. He is survived by his son, Adam Thomas Booth; daughter, Kaitlyn Nicole Booth both of Buchanan; sisters, Bay Hollis...
Angela "Angie" Marie Crabb
Apr 25, 2012
Angela "Angie" Marie Crabb, 31, of Fincastle, has won her battle over darkness and has found her rest in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is safely home on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elmer Ray and Mary Belle Crabb. She is survived by her daughters,...
Raymond "Ronnie" Owen,
Apr 20, 2012
Raymond R. "Ronnie" Owen, Sr., 70, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Randolph Owen. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Raymond R. Owen Jr., Paul J. and Carlie Owen, and Charles A. Owen; granddaughter, Blakely Belle Owen; mother, Ruby Owen; sisters and brother-in-law, Elizabeth "Betsy" Helms,...
Audrey Mae Austin Broughman
Apr 18, 2012
Audrey Mae Austin Broughman, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Broughman; parents, Sherman and Vernie Seay Austin; and sister, Alma Henson. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jessie and Mary Hill of Daleville; daughter and son-in-law, Nyokia and Don Jones of Buchanan; grandchildren, Jeff and...
Virginia Dodd Vassar Swartz
Apr 9, 2012
Virginia Dodd Vasser Swartz, 93, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. Mrs. Swartz was a member of the Lithia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dennis Swartz; parents, James and Mable Simmons Vasser; brothers and sisters, Lillian Vasser Smith, Evelyn Vasser Moren, Inez Vasser, Joyce Vassar, James Vassar, and Buddy Vassar. She...
Woodie Earl Layman
Apr 8, 2012
Woodie Earl Layman, 93, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Virginia Hunt Layman; parents, Clarence and Ella Hodge Layman; son Woodie "Joe" Layman, Jr.; sister, Lena Fringer Simpson; and brothers, Chester and Ray Layman. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Pat Layman Turner, Carolyn and Tommy...
Billy Ray Hubbard
Mar 31, 2012
Billy Ray Hubbard, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 in the Hampton Veterans Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, William Hubbard and brother, Norris Hubbard. He is survived by mother, Julie E. Stith of Buchanan; daughter, Debrissa McKinney of Ashville, NC; nephew, Terrence (LaTonya) Jackson of Hampton; great-nephews, Kevauhn Hightower and Turon Jackson;...
John "Tom" Thomas Drewry
Mar 26, 2012
John Thomas "Tom" Drewry, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Aubrey and Evelyn Drewry, his son, Jimmy Drewry, and his beloved pet, Duncan. Tom was an avid outdoorsman, who loved traveling and spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed working on and admiring hot rod cars...
Della "Gubby" Marie Powell
Mar 20, 2012
Della Marie "Gubby" Powell, 97, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Rhodes and Walter Powell; several sisters and one brother. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Rita Rhodes of Buchanan; grandchildren, Sandra and Jerry Jessee, Donna and Mike Cox, and Christy and Michael Barry;...
Frances Jones Grogan
Mar 19, 2012
Frances Jones Grogan, 81, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Grogan; daughters, Frances Smothers and Mary Williams; son, Robert Grogan; grandsons, Roland Franklin and David Merchant. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Saunders of Salem; sons, Ed Grogan Jr., of Newport News; Charles Grogan...
Vickey Martin Hylton
Mar 18, 2012
Vickey Martin Hylton, 50, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Homer Harlos Hylton. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Brian Hylton, son, Jacob Hylton, parents, Kay and Jerry Lamb of Salem and Richard and Doris Martin of Roanoke; sister, Kathy Martin of New Castle; niece, Alisha...
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