Current Obituaries

Joyce Kay Clark

February 15, 1934 - January 1, 2021

Joyce Kay Clark passed away on January 1, 2021. Arrangements are pending with Botetourt Funeral Home in Buchanan.

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Botetourt County, Botetourt Funeral Home

Shirley Tester Reed

April 14, 1936 - January 1, 2021

Shirley Tester Reed, 84, passed away at her home in Radford on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. An amazing mother who will best …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Brooks Baylor Hoback

December 14, 1935 - January 1, 2021

Brooks Baylor Hoback, 85, of Bedford, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born in Roanoke, VA on December 14, 1935, a son of the late James F. Gates …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Denise Ferrell Clevinger

July 27, 1957 - January 1, 2021

Denise Ferrell Clevinger, 63 of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021. Denise was born on July 27, 1957 in Grundy, VA and was …

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Narrows, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

Keith Duane Austin

December 25, 1941 - January 1, 2021

KEITH DUANE AUSTIN, 79, of Bastian, VA, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born December 25, 1941 at Franklin County, Virginia, the son of the …

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Bastian, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Irma Ocampo-Juarez

October 22, 1961 - January 1, 2021

Irma Ocampo-Juarez, 59, of Ridgeway, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born October 22, 1961 in Mexico, to the late Catalino Ocampo Alvarez …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Ruth Peters Ellinger

November 13, 1927 - January 1, 2021

Ruth Peters Ellinger, 93, of Lynch Station died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 13, 1927 in Maben, West Virginia. She was …

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Lynch Station, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Queen Elizabeth Wells

March 17, 1931 - January 1, 2021

Queen Elizabeth Wells, 90, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 1, 2021 at SOVAH-Martinsville. She was born March 17, 1931. She is the daughter of …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Thomas Kuhlken

December 21, 1953 - January 1, 2021

Robert Thomas Kuhlken, 67, passed away on Jan. 1, 2021. Bob was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Robert Kuhlken and Eleanor Doran Kuhlken, who preceded him in death. He …

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Bedford County, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

William Terry Brooks

- January 1, 2021

William Terry Brooks, 60, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Patricia Diane Hatcher

August 21, 1947 - January 1, 2021

Patricia Diane Hatcher, 73, of Roanoke, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents; Odell and Rosemand Doss …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Hugh Dennis Key

- January 1, 2021

Hugh Dennis Key, age 80, passed away on January 1, 2021 in his room at Pheasant Ridge Retirement Community where he had been living since his wife, Mary, passed away …

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Moneta, Burch Messier

Katheen Marie Poff

- January 1, 2021

Katheen Marie Poff 63, of Moneta passed away on January 1, 2021. Kathy was known for her great love of family and will be dearly missed by many. She is …

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Moneta, Burch Messier

James Garfield "Peach Fuzz" Manns, III

February 15, 1952 - January 1, 2021

James Garfield “Peach Fuzz” Manns III has received his new body. His old one was taken due to complications of Covid-19 on January 1, 2021 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. …

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Pulaski, Mullins Funeral Home

John Jewel Spencer

- December 31, 2020

John Jewel Spencer, 89, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was the son of the late John Lewis Spencer and Fannie Mae …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Alton Eugene Hawks

April 13, 1940 - December 31, 2020

Alton Eugene Hawks, age 80 of Dublin passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born April 13, 1940 in Carroll County he was the son of …

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Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels

"LG" Leon Gardiner Brown, Jr.

- December 31, 2020

“LG”  Leon G. Brown, Jr., 56 of New Castle, husband of Rhyanna Brown, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was the son of Leon G. Brown, Sr., and the …

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New Castle, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles Burman Nelson

January 26, 1987 - December 31, 2020

CHARLES BURMAN NELSON, 33, of Rocky Gap, VA, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born January 26, 1987 at Princeton, WV, the son of Arvin M.  & Teresa …

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Rocky Gap, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

David Dyer Peak

May 2, 1931 - December 31, 2020

David Dyer Peak, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Thursday evening December 31, 2020 at his home. Born May 2, 1931 in Draper, Virginia he was the son of the late Melvin Claude …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Mamie Byers

- December 31, 2020

Mamie Byers passed away on December 31, 2020. Arrangements are pending with Botetourt Funeral Home in Buchanan.

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Botetourt County, Botetourt Funeral Home

Gerald Russell "Jerry" Philpott

January 21, 1942 - December 31, 2020

On Sunday, December 31, 2020, Gerald (Jerry) Philpott, 78, of Salem, Va., died unexpectedly around 5 a.m. and had only complained of a stomachache. Jerry was the beloved husband of …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Margaret Louise Parker

January 1, 1926 - December 31, 2020

Margaret Louise Parker, 94, of Vinton passed away on December 31, 2020. Her husband’s Bob Parker and Ray Calhoun preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Douglas …

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Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Judith "Judi" Cremeans Shaver

July 31, 1949 - December 30, 2020

Judith “Judi” Cremeans Shaver, 71, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was a former social worker and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Judi …

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Pulaski, Mullins Funeral Home

Bobby Owen Markham

October 6, 1941 - December 30, 2020

Bobby Owen Markham, 79 of Goode, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on Monday, October 6, 1941 in Bedford County, a son …

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Goode, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Wilbur Daniel Roope

May 16, 1942 - December 30, 2020

Wilbur Daniel Roope, 78, of Pulaski died Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020 in the LewisGale Hospital Pulaski. He was born in Lexington, NC and was the son of the late …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

Calvin Clay Shrewsbury

May 31, 1938 - December 30, 2020

Calvin C. Shrewsbury, age 82, of Troutville. passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was a plumber pipefitter employed by G.J. Hopkins for many years and retired from Community …

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Troutville, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Vera Ilene Nester Dalton

April 16, 1929 - December 30, 2020

Vera Ilene Nester Dalton, age 91 of Dublin passed away at her home in Dublin, Virginia after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Vera was born in Dugspur, …

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Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels

Christopher Jason Luper

March 15, 1975 - December 30, 2020

Christopher Jason Luper, 45, of Roanoke County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 after a 14-year battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death …

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Roanoke County, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Fred Thomas "Freddie" Martin, Jr.

August 20, 1954 - December 30, 2020

Fred Thomas Martin Jr., better known as Freddie, died unexpectedly on December 30, 2020 at the age of 66. He was a lifelong resident of Martinsville, Virginia. Freddie is survived …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Mary Anne Thompson

January 25, 1951 - December 30, 2020

Mary Anne Thompson, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on Thursday, January 25, 1951, the oldest child of the late Joseph …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Minota Midkiff Beckner

May 28, 1926 - December 30, 2020

On Thursday, December 30st, 2020, Minota Midkiff Beckner, aged 94, beloved mother and grandmother was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. Minota was preceded in death by her parents, William …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Sharon Taliaferro Kragh

- December 30, 2020

Sharon Taliaferro Kragh, 64, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Phyllis Jean Hill Taliaferro. Sharon was a 1974 …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Wayne "Johnny" Basham

June 18, 1934 - December 29, 2020

Wayne Lee “Johnny” Basham, 86, of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. After giving up a successful construction business and submitting to the Lord, he planted and pastored Faith …

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Moneta, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Atwood Jackson Huff, II

- December 29, 2020

Atwood Jackson Huff II

February 21, 1933 – December 29, 2020

Atwood Jackson Huff II, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 following several months of illness.

Atwood was born …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

William "L.G." Cassell

June 14, 1932 - December 29, 2020

William “L.G.” Cassell, 88, of Fieldale, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Henry County on June 14, 1932 to the late Lester Cassell …

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Fieldale, Bassett Funeral Service

Barbara Summerville

- December 28, 2020

Barbara Summerville, 87, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is handling arrangements.

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Daniel Webster Rudy

September 3, 1941 - December 28, 2020

Daniel Webster Rudy, 79, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at his home. He was born September 3, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Elmer and …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Horace Eugene Shumate

February 13, 1935 - December 28, 2020

Mr. Horace Eugene Shumate, age 85 of Bassett, Virginia passed away at Sovah Health of Martinsville-Henry County on Monday, December 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Mr. Shumate was born …

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Ella Reed Ward

June 6, 1959 - December 28, 2020

Ella Reed Ward, 61, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Nataline Elliott. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home

Wynnie White Foster

October 19, 1940 - December 28, 2020

Wynnie White Foster, 80 of Thaxton, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on Saturday, October 19, 1940 in Campbell County, a daughter …

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Thaxton, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Nancy Byrd Jones

May 11, 1932 - December 28, 2020

Nancy B. Jones, 88, of Bassett, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home. She was born in Bassett on May 11, 1932 to the late John M. Byrd and …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Garland Dean Pollard

August 18, 1961 - December 28, 2020

Garland ” Dean” Pollard, 59 of Hardy passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He is survived by his parents, John and Margaret Pollard, sisters, Denise Pollard, Donna Collins and husband …

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Hardy, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Larry William Finney

September 18, 1951 - December 28, 2020

Mr. Larry William Finney, 69, was called home on December 28, 2020 doing what he loved the most “Trucking”. He was born September 18, 1951 to the late Jack Finney …

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Fieldale, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Price "Bob" Basham, Sr.

March 20, 1938 - December 28, 2020

Robert Price “Bob” Basham, Sr., 82, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at his home. He was born on Sunday, March 20, 1938, to the late …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Dr. Jan Heyn Lynch

May 8, 1947 - December 28, 2020

Dr. Jan Heyn Lynch, 73, of Salem, VA., passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, surrounded by her family. Dr. Lynch began her educational career after obtaining her undergraduate degree …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son