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Larry Steven “Steve” Reed, age 67, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away in his home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, August 5th, 2022, after a short battle with liver angiosarcoma. Steve, born June 12, 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia, was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth E. Reed Sr. and Claudine E. Reed, and his brother, Kenneth E. Reed, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Janice Roberts Reed, his two daughters and their families: Angela Dawn...

Matthew Earl Sullivan Sr., age 86 of Troutville, Virginia went home to be with his Lord Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Earl was born in Troutville December 1, 1935 and was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Lane Sullivan. For 43 years, Earl owned Sullivan and Lane Carryout at the corner of 14th and Euclid Street, NW in Washington, DC. After he moved back to Botetourt, Earl worked as a custodian for ten years at Burlington Elementary School and worked...

Roger Lee Brickey, age 76 years of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home following a year-long illness. Roger was born in Roanoke November 6, 1945 and lived in Botetourt most of his life. He was the son of the late Robert E. and Louise I. Arthur Brickey. Roger served in The United States Army in Vietnam. Following his service in the army, he was a corrections officer at Camp 25 in Botetourt. Roger enjoyed antique cars, racing, NASCAR, hunting, and Harley Davidson...

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Ikenberry Rauck age 72 of Troutville, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Wednesday, July 27, 2022 surrounded by family. Peggy was born July 3, 1950 in Washington, DC and lived in Botetourt the past fifty years. She was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Margaret Henry Ikenberry. Peggy was an avid reader, historian, and dog lover. Peggy graduated from Hollins University with a Bachelor’s Degree which is where she met John and then they both went...

David Allen Carr, age 79 years of Botetourt County, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 22, 2022. David was born December 20, 1942 in Roanoke and was the son of the late George Donald and Sylvia Crawford Carr. He was a veteran of The United States Air Force, honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant and part of the 96th Air Force Civil Engineers Squadron. David spent the majority of his working career at the N&W Railroad, IT&T, and 35 years at General Electric in...

James (Jim) McNabb passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary McNabb, older brother William (Bill) McNabb, and younger brother John (Jack) McNabb; his wife Mary Agnes Murphy and son, James Matthew (JM) McNabb. He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte McNabb (Bob Hutchison) and five grandchildren he adored: Ruairi and Keir Hutchison, Suzanna, Patrick, and Jaime McNabb; and his extended family of nieces and nephews. Jim...

Mark E. Wood, age 60 of Troutville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday July 14, 2022. Mark was born July 13, 1962 to his parents Robert E. and Priscilla W. Wood in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has lived most of his life in Botetourt area after his family moved to Virginia in 1964. Mark enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, guns, watching basketball, but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. He is described by family and friends as “a...

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...

Donald Gene Stith, age 82 years of Troutville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Donald (Don) Gene Stith was born in Hannibal, Missouri, on September 20, 1939. His parents were Herbert Stith and Loretta Millslagle, but was always fond of the loving kindness of his maternal grandmother Zola. Don attended Hannibal High School and participated in track and tennis Don also l graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla with a degree in Chemical...

George Wayne Lipscomb passed away peacefully at his home in Troutville, VA on June 21, 2022. He was 82 years young. George was the son of the late George Washington and Willie Gladys Moody Lipscomb. He was born and grew up in Lynchburg, and lived most of his life in the Roanoke and Troutville areas. At a young age, George proudly served 3 years in the US Army where he was a driver and mechanic, afterward receiving an honorable discharge. He credits his military experience as a positive and...