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Sara Josephine Leech, age 80 of Elliston went to be with the Lord October 18, 2021. Sara passed away at Carrington Place. She was preceded in passing by her parents, James Joshua Short and Murrelle Short; husband, William “Wayne” Leech; son, James Robert “Pyro” Leech; son-in-law, William B. Carneal, Jr. “Bobby;” brother, Paul Wayne Thomas; baby brother, Ralph; and baby sister, Sharon. Sara is survived by her mother, Clara Ferguson; three sisters: Louise, Ellen, and Diane;...

Garnet Arthur Wyrick, age 76 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Garnet was born in Bland, Virginia February 18, 1945 and lived in the area most of his life. He was the son of the late John E. and Dorothy L. Beamer Wyrick. Garnet was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and was the owner/operator of Coyner Springs Exxon along side his wife Audrey and son Stephen. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Audrey Carroll Wyrick; son,...

Marie Mitchem Lynch, age 85 of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Marie was born November 12, 1935 in Thorp, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late George M. and Alberna B. Moore Mitchem and lived in this area for fifty-three years. She was a graduate of Thorp High School in West Virginia and Roanoke Business College. Marie was employed as the church secretary for Grace United Methodist Church for many years, and was a member of...

Russell Warren “Russ” Bradway age 59, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home after fighting a long illness. Russ was born in Hampden, Massachusetts, but lived in Botetourt most of his adult life. He was an auto mechanic and also served his country in the US Army. Russ enjoyed working on cars, playing guitar, reading his bible and learning about the Lord, and he very much enjoyed his cats. Russ is described as a happy go lucky guy and his big smiles and bear hugs will...

Lucille Painter Graybill, (Mrs. E. A. Graybill, Jr.), 104, of Troutville, VA, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 30, 2021. Lucille, usually called Cille, was born in Montebello, VA and was the daughter of the late Bland A. and Martha Seaman Painter. Her family moved to Thaxton, VA where her parents ran a general store. After graduating from High School at the age of 16 she attended Averett College where she received her associate degree. She went on to attend Mary...

Tonya Renee Gibson, age 47 of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Tonya was born in Roanoke and lived in Botetourt all of her life. She was daughter of the late Alma Cecil Gibson and Gloria Defibaugh Gibson who survives. Tonya was a homemaker and enjoyed the outdoors as well as working on cars, fishing, hunting, and kayaking. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Todd Palmer; step-son, Wesley Palmer of Bedford; daughters: Shannon...

Terry Dale Horne, age 63, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. He passed away at his home, with his wife and 3 children holding his hand as he took his final breath. Terry was a beloved husband, father, Paw-Paw, brother, uncle, and friend. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson and Myrtle Horne, and two sisters, Shelby Huffman and Connie Brogan. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rhonda Horne, daughter, Alicia...

Curt was born January 2, 1927 to Curtis Carlyle (Pop) Humphris and Margaret Louise (Polly) Eubank in Lexington, VA in Stonewall Jackson’s early home. He passed September 24, 2021, the day after his 68th wedding anniversary with his loving wife Carolyn D. Humphris, originally from Lansing, MI and currently of Daleville, VA. Curt was preceded in death by his son Curtis C. Humphris III (Palmyra, VA), brother Dr. Robert Rives Humphris and his wife, Charlotte Y. Humphris (Charlottesville,...

Roland Albert Ouellette finished a remarkable life September 20, 2021, when he died peacefully at home in Fincastle, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ursula, and four children: Debbie, Jennifer, Denise and Stephen, nine grandchildren (Luci, Hale, Natalie, Lee, Rachel, Matthew, Michael, Danielle, and Nate), three great grandchildren (Tyson, Virginia, Geneva), with one on the way (Everett). Roland’s remarkable life started...

My beautiful mom slipped away early this morning.  Always kind, generous and thoughtful!  She loved Dad, us kids, and life!  Mom was always up for an adventure and a laugh, and we shared many over the years.  Sadly the past few years were not kind to her as dementia took the mom we knew from us.  Now she is back dancing with my Dad! Love you always mom.