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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:...

William F. “Billy” Deel, age 69 of Mill Creek, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Billy was born September 16, 1952 in Roanoke and was the son of the late George W. and Thelma J. Ferrell Deel. He was a mechanic and could fix just about anything with a motor or small engine. Billy was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beth Deel. Billy is survived by his brothers: Randy (Doreen) Deel of...

Jeri Leigh (Jerry Lee) St. Clair, age 69 of Troutville, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at Carrington Place following a brief illness. Jeri was born in Roanoke February 14, 1953 and lived in the area most of his life. He was the son of the late David Lee and Dorothy Lee Secrist St. Clair. Jeri served in The United States Army and retired with the rank of Sergeant First Class after 22 ½ years. He served two and half combat tours in Vietnam, receiving three bronze stars for meritorious...

Joseph (Joey) Scott Lovern. April 21, 1982 - April 20, 2022. Joey was preceded in death by his loving grandparents: R. (Bob) and June Stafford Lovern, and Clayton Eugene (Gene) and Pauline Painter Rhodes. He is survived by his loving daughter Lily Anne Lovern; his mother, Susan (Susie) Rhodes, his father Thomas Scott (Tommy) and mom Donna Lovern; his brothers: Richard Alan and wife Ettelie Lovern and Josh Long. He is also survived by an aunt and four uncles and their families: Pam and Mark...

Frances Louise Poland Perkins, age 96 of Roanoke went home to be the Lord and her family Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a brief illness. Frances was born February 16, 1926 in Strasburg, Virginia and lived in the Roanoke Valley for fifty years. She was the daughter of the late Edgar William and Hannah Peters Poland. Frances was a homemaker and was a true caregiver and always willing to help someone in need. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Ernest L. Noel, age 94 of Botetourt County, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Ernest was born in Eagle Rock May 31, 1927 and lived in Botetourt County all of his life. He was the son of the late Thurman F. and Beulah G. Teaford Noel. Ernest served in The United States Army during and following World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Clifton Forge and enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by his wife...