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Donald E. Wilson, age 73 of the Cloverdale area, passed away Monday, January 17, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Don was born October 16, 1948 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and was the son of the late David E. and Eula P. Potts Wilson. The son of a United States Army officer allowed him to grow up throughout the country, but mostly in Texas. For the last three years, he made his home in Botetourt County with his son and daughter-in-law and their family. Don served in The United States...

Doris Kanary Macauley, age 93 of Daleville, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Friday, January 14, 2022. Doris was born in Richmond, Virginia July 17, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Beasley Kanary. She has lived in Daleville for the past 18 years. Doris was a hard-working mother who raised seven children. She was artistic, loved dancing, but her family was always first and foremost to her. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in...

Delcie Mable Wakefield was born in Buffalo, New York on February 21, 1929 to James Everett and Delcie Musgrave. She died on January 11, 2022 in Daleville, Virginia. Delcie grew up in Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri (Columbia) with a degree in education. At the University, she met Bill through the Baptist Student Union and they married in 1951, sharing a loving partnership of 70 years. Before beginning a family, she taught in a one room schoolhouse while Bill pastored...

James Randolph “Jay” Chambers, Sr., age 48, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a brief battle with COVID-19. Jay was born in Roanoke October 8, 1973 and was the son of Ernest W. Chambers, Jr. and the late Shirley Lam Chambers. He lived in Buchanan most of his life. Jay was a welder and most recently worked for Landford Brothers Construction. In addition to his mother Shirley, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Lam and...

Deborah L. “Bunny” Chambers, age 52 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a brief battle with COVID-19. Debbie was born in Roanoke July 30, 1969 and was the daughter of the Ernest W. Chambers, Jr. and the late Shirley Lam Chambers. She lived in Buchanan all of her life. Debbie loved her cats and her dog. In addition to her mother Shirley, she was preceded in death by her brother Timothy Lam. Debbie is survived by her...

Gary Lee Alldredge, age 57 of Troutville, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 following a brief illness. Gary was born November 5, 1964 and lived in the area all of his life. He was the son of the late Urick S. Alldredge and Judy Garland Alldredge of Elliston, who survives. Gary was a retired screen printer for Mojo Sportswear, but first and foremost, he was a musician. Music was his passion. Gary played guitar with Dog Days South, Brother Travis Band, Last Stand Band, and Soul Shine Blues...

Marvin Lomax “Shorty” Harris, age 80 years old of Troutville passed away at home Tuesday, January 4, 2022. His struggle to breathe is now over. He was the son of the late Elmer and Myrtle Kessler Harris. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Clyde Harris and Buzz Harris; his sisters, Butterfly Harris and Jackie Byers. Shorty served his country in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. He was a simple, hardworking man all of his life. He was a jack of all trades;...

Bobby Lewis Anderson, age 74, of Troutville passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 at his home following a long battle with cancer. Bobby was the son of the late James Lewis and Mable Eanse Anderson. He was born November 17, 1947 in Montgomery County, but lived most of his life in Botetourt County.     Bobby retired from Medeco Security Locks Inc. after 22 years of service. He enjoyed spending his free time working on classic cars, woodworking, or spending time with his...

Mark Eugene Newton, 68, of Cloverdale went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Botetourt County and a member of Troutville Church of the Brethren. He graduated in the Class of 1971 from Lord Botetourt High School. He was the owner of the family business: Newton’s Garage in Cloverdale; which was established in 1950 by his father. Mark was a loving father, great friend, and an amazing mechanic. Mark loved dogs and cars. Mark Newton was born on...

Bessie Joan Hanselman of Daleville passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Roy Hanselman; parents, William and Helen Hicks; a son, Clifford Hanselman; granddaughter, Stephanie Hanselman; sisters, Hulda Stevenson, Elizabeth Hanselman, Grace Hicks (Infant), Barbara Hanselman; and one brother; William Hicks. Bessie was a mother to Glenda Marie Jennigans, Nancy Jean-Conner, Larry Dean...