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Wesley G. “Wes” Wissman, age 80 of Botetourt, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Wes was born March 29, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio and was the son of the late Bertram O. and Edith I. Barry Wissman. He lived in Maryland most of his life before moving to Botetourt County in 2010. Wes was a Certified Master Mechanic for Budget Rent-a-Car for 30 years and served in The United States Coast Guard. He was an active member of Fincastle Baptist Church and...

Lois Lucas McMahan, age 72 of Daleville passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. After a short affliction with cancer, it is with both deep sadness and complete joy that we announce the home going of our sweet Lois. What an incredible comfort it is that the entire family has complete confidence that she is now absent from the body and present with the Lord. Her “hope was built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. She dared not trust the sweetest frame, but WHOLLY leaned...

Rodney “Porky” Alls, age 58 of Troutville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Porky was born in Charlottesville and lived in Troutville all of his life. He enjoyed working with his hands and was a stone mason. Porky enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and collecting pigs. Preceded in death his father, Ralph L. Alls, he is survived by his daughter Felicia Alls (Andy Newberry) of Roanoke; grandchildren: Ivy, Abbey, and...

Frieda (Rader) Brillhart at 98 years old went to rest in the arms of our Lord, Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 12:05 pm at Saint Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. It was a Heavenly arrival; she had been wondering why the Lord was making her wait for such a long time. She is now with the earthly love of her life, Leonard C. Brillhart and their oldest son Barry L. Brillhart who passed away three years ago. Frieda will be remembered by everyone as every bit the southern lady, as well...

James Edward Barnett, age 94 of Troutville, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. James was born November 17, 1925 in Christiansburg and was the son of the late Sam and Ethel Young Barnett. He was married to the late Hazel Lee Yates Barnett for 65 years until she passed away September 6, 2011. James served in The United States Army from May 11, 1944 until May 7, 1946. He was in the 274 Infantry and 70th D-Company Division serving in the European Theater. James was awarded the Good Conduct...

William Perfater Caldwell age 90 of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 14 at The Glebe Retirement Community in Daleville. Bill was born in Radford October 13, 1929 and was the son of the late Frank Y. and Pauline Perfater Caldwell. Bill graduated from VMI with a degree in Chemistry in 1951. He served in the Korean War as a 1st Lt. from 1951 -53 as a Field Artillery Unit Commander with The United States Army where he earned the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Campaign Stars and the United...

Irene Hare Williamson, age 108, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at The Glebe Health Care Center. She attributed her long life to her faith in God. Irene was born May 6, 1912 in Narrows, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Robertson Hare. Irene was a graduate of Williamson High School in Williamson, West Virginia where she met her husband Hollis. Hollis was a sales representative for a mill and mining company and they made their home in Richwood, West Virginia...

Jackie O’Neil Sutliff, age 86 of Troutville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and a dear friend to many. Jackie retired from General Electric Company after 39 years of loyal employment. He retired from The United States Naval Reserve after 27 years. For 18 years, Jackie was both a member of Troutville Lions Club and a loving foster parent through Depaul Family Services. He was an active member of...

Claude A. Harris, Jr., age 79 of Troutville, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 following a long illness. Claude was born in Roanoke February 12, 1941 and lived in Botetourt all of his life. He was the son of the late Claude A. and Evelyn Obenshain Harris. Claude was employed as a carpenter with H&F Interiors for 42 years. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and yard work. Claude was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he...

Robin Gail Lee, age 59 passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at Kissito Health Care Brian Center Botetourt following a long illness. Services will be private.