Richard Charles Vari, age 68 years, died at his home in Botetourt County, Virginia on June 12, 2022, after being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) one year before. Rick lived a large life and was generous with his love and talent. He was born in Lynch, Harlan County, Kentucky April 9, 1954, and then moved to Cumberland, KY a few years later. Born to Elizabeth “Lib” Vari Ball, he was then adopted and raised by his grandmother, Elizabeth Orres Vari. Mama Vari...

James “Jamie” Crowder, age 50 years of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Jamie was born in Roanoke October 26, 1971 and lived in the Roanoke area all of his life. He was the son of Clyde E. and Lottie Bowles Crowder. Jamie grew up in a family of motorcycling enthusiasts, riding around the country on his Kawasaki Ninja along with his parents and brother, Ricky Crowder. He was a truck driver and drove for Preston Trucking and was a member of the International Brotherhood of...

Cecil Carson Blankenship, age 74 of Daleville, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home following a long illness. Cecil was born in Roanoke November 17, 1947 and lived in Botetourt County for 36 years. He served in The United States Army and retired from Canatal Steel. Cecil attended St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, enjoyed Harley Davidsons and the Redskins, and was a member of the Liars Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Carson Blankenship; father-in-law,...

Carl Channing Newcomb, 58, passed away at his home on June 4, 2022 due to a tragic accident. Carl was born April 13, 1964 to his parents Richard and Sue Bordeaux Newcomb. He was raised in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Northside High School. Carl later graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1986 with a Bachelor's degree in Business. While there, he was a member of the ROTC and continued to obtain the rank of Captain in the Army Reserve. Carl is survived by his parents; his...

Bette Oberdorfer Mahony, age 86 years of Fincastle, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered to Bette's family at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Bette-Mahony.

Lana Jean Simpson Kyle, age 76 years, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Lana was born August 2, 1945 in Clifton Forge and was the daughter of the late Landon Berks Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Miller Simpson. She lived in Roanoke County prior to moving to Fincastle in 2003. Lana enjoyed reading, shopping, fellowship with family and friends, and loved animals. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Lana...

Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr., 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Doretta "Ducky" Switzer, and his beloved Son Bruce Clinton "Clint" Switzer Jr. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad: Virginia and Les Switzer; brother, John W. Switzer; mother-in-law, Mary L. Linkous; brothers-in-law: George Winter and Hugh Henderson. In addition to his wife and son, surviving are sisters: Dollie Henderson...

Lisa C. Cameron, age 66 years of Botetourt, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 following a long illness. Lisa was born August 27, 1955 in Lima, Ohio and lived in Botetourt for the more than 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Stuart G. Chapin and Janet E. Main Polock. Lisa was Registered Dental Hygienist for more than 30 years, retiring in February. After her husband Darrell, her true passion was her grandchildren and gardening. Lisa was a true outdoors-person enjoying hunting,...

Jean McClurkin Claunch, age 81 years of Eagle Rock, returned to her heavenly Father Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Jeanie was born August 20, 1940 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, the daughter of the late Dr. John I. McClurkin, Jr and Mona Buercklin McClurkin, and lived in Eagle Rock for the past 50 years. Jeanie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in languages from Randolph-Macon College and was a teacher at Eagle Rock Elementary School for several years. She served as choir director at...

Donna St. Clair Hurst, age 67 years of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Donna was born August 28, 1954 in Roanoke and was the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Merlin G. Giles St. Clair. She grew up in Montvale and lived most of her adult life in Botetourt. Donna enjoyed antiquing and primitives shopping. Donna is survived by her husband of 39 years, Everett R. Hurst; daughter, Heather (Josh) Weaver of Troutville; grandson, Hunter Weaver; and her cousins and caregivers:...