In loving memory, Eunice Grey Frye Poole Weaver was called to be with her Lord and Savior on November 29th, 2022. Eunice was born on January 3, 1930, and raised in Saltville, VA. She was the daughter of Walter & Josephine Hopkins Frye. After High School, Eunice graduated from Roanoke Memorial and Crippled Children’s Hospital Nursing School in 1951, where she fell in love and married the late Dr. Richard D. Poole. Eunice and Dr. Poole traveled with his job in higher education....

Donald Earl Rhodes, age 87, of Botetourt County, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at The Glebe Rehab Center. Donald was born in Catawba August 8, 1935 and lived in Botetourt all of his life. He was the son of the late G. Paul and S. Elizabeth Green Rhodes. Donald served in The United States Army and later retired as an engineering technician with General Electric after 35 years of service. He was a charter member of Mountain View Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was...

Richard Madison Newcomb Jr., age 64 of Botetourt, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications of a stroke. Richard was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina October 30, 1958 and lived in Botetourt since 1995. He was the son of Richard M. Newcomb Sr. and the late Mary Sue Bordeaux Newcomb. Richard was employed with Rowe Furniture (Salem Frame) for 38 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his vegetable garden. In addition to his mother,...

Barry William Martin, age 81 of Daleville, formerly of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at The Glebe following a long illness. Barry was born in Hartford, Connecticut November 16, 1941 and was the son of the late William Martin and Eleanor Gough Martin Wilbur. He attended St. Thomas Preparatory Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut; held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Guidance from Central...

Linda L. Johnsen, age 75 of Daleville, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, November 6, 2022 off of the coast of California aboard the Crown Princess. Linda was born in Tupelo, Mississippi August 1, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Charles Cecil and Byvirl Louise Mackey Smith. She lived in Daleville the past fourteen years. Linda was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, retired as a supervisor for Bank of America after 20 years of service, and was a member of Roanoke Newcomers....

River Scott Lawson, age 25 of Troutville, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. River was born in Roanoke April 11, 1997 and lived in Troutville all of his life. He was the son of J. Scott and Melissa Milliner Lawson. River attended Lord Botetourt High School and was an accomplished welder and was currently working at Affordable & Dependable Auto Services. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars, and hanging out with his family, friends, and especially his chocolate lab, Daisy...

Mildred Montez “Millie” Anderson, age 88, formerly of Rockbridge County, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Millie was born in Roanoke July 4, 1934 and lived in Rockbridge County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Walter Oscar and Fannie Belle Love Bonhotel. Alongside her husband Walter, Millie worked on the family farm along the James River, Sydney Vale where they raised their four children. The farm was purchased by...

Bobby Gene Minter, age 87 formerly of Daleville, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Our Lady of the Valley Memory Care following a long illness. Bobby was born December 3, 1934 in Reidsville, North Carolina and lived in Botetourt since 1965. He was the son of the late JN and Maggie E. Lynn Minter. Bobby was a member of Daleville Church of the Brethren and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and taking great pride in his yardwork. He served in The United States Air Force and retired...

Tita Marie Lee, age 63 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a brief illness. Tita was born in Roanoke and lived in the area most of her life. She was the daughter the late Victor D. Lynn and Virginia L. Abshire Vassey. Tita loved her family. Her children and grandchildren were her passion in life. In addition to her parents, Tita was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Lee. She is survived by son, Chris (Jacquelyn Wentworth) Moyeno...

John Wesley “Wes” Swope, age 61 of Botetourt County, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 27, 2022. Wes was born in Roanoke, Virginia September 29, 1961 and lived in the Roanoke Valley the past eight years. He was the son of the late John H. Swope and Margie A. Hale Swope. Wes was a golf professional most of his life and enjoyed fishing and classic rock music in addition to golf. He was a member of the Professional Golfers Association. In addition to his parents, Wes was...