Kay Schmeding was born in July 1933 in Canton, Ohio to Mary (Churchill) and Paul Young, the oldest child of three with siblings Kippy (Cynthia) and Kit (Paul).  She was born during the depression and spent her early years living with extended family including her parents, uncles, aunts and her beloved grandfather, at one time all living together in a tavern. Kay was a dedicated student and her loving parents, especially her...

Lillian "Jean" Roatenberry "Granny" 76, of Goodview ,VA went to be with the Lord March 31st 2024. Jean a native of Fincastle, VA; the significant other to Bobby Hay who survives she's the daughter of Pearl and Ira Roatenberry both deceased. She's also preceded in death by her brothers Allen Roatenberry and Joseph Roatenberry. Also left to cherish her memory are her children Sheila Lowers St Clair and Brandi Roatenberry Carter; her grandchildren, Chasity Dunlap,...

Mary Anne Rader Obenshain, age 95, of Troutville, Virginia passed away peacefully Friday, March 29th at Carrington Place with her children by her side after complications recovering from a hip fracture in January. Mary Anne was many different things to many different people. She was a devoted Wife of 45 years, Mother, Friend, Nurse, Musician, Historian, and Farmer among so many other things.  A proud nurse, graduating in 1947 from the Lewis Gale Nursing School, she worked over 40...

Gary Price Fischer, age 71, of Troutville (formerly of Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania) passed away at his home early Thursday, March 28, 2024, after a courageous 3-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Gary was born May 31, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Mildred Marjorie (Miller) and Charles Albert Fischer. He grew up and lived in Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania until going in to the US Army to serve his country. Gary has lived in Troutville, Virginia since...

Thelma Taylor, 99 of Roanoke, Va passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  She was proceeded in death by her one true love Orville (O.A) Taylor and her children Thomas Taylor, Ken Taylor and Patricia Taylor.  Thelma retired from Eli Lilly after many years of service as an accountant.  Thelma liked to stay busy and loved children, so she became a school car driver for Botetourt County Public Schools.   She absolutely adored the many children that crossed...

Patricia Florence Bristol, age 96, of Daleville Virginia (formerly of New York) passed away peacefully Monday March 25, 2024, at Carrington Cottage Memory Care. Patricia was born in Union City, New Jersey August 11, 1927, to the late Cyril Victor and Marion (Donovan) Farley. She was raised and grew up in Larchmont, New York before moving to Boston, Massachusetts to go to College at The Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences where she obtained her...

Donald “Donnie” Leroy Marcum, aged 85, journeyed to meet his Savior March 25, 2024.  He entered this world August 28,1938 in Loudoun County, Virginia to Mary Katherine Blankenship Marcum and Roy C. Marcum. Affectionally known as “Pop”, he was dedicated to his faith, family, and country above all else. He was devoted to his wife, of 41 years, whom he lovingly called Ruthie. He served as her primary caregiver prior to her admittance to memory care and continued to...

Esther Mukakabano, age 64, of Roanoke Virgnia (Formerly of Burundi, Bujumbura) passed away unexpectedly Monday March 18, 2024, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes – Barre Pennsylvania. Esther was born November 5, 1959, in Burundi, Bujumbura. Esther worked as a housekeeper in Schools to provide for herself and her family. She was a member of the Seventh – Day Adventist Church in Roanoke. Esther had a passion for caring for her family and she enjoyed spending time...

Dennis Lee Garten, age 89, of Daleville passed away peacefully Wednesday March 13, 2024 at his home. He was born May 23, 1934 in Meadow Creek West Virginia (Summers County).Denny served his country for 26 years of dedicated service, retiring as a Senior Master Sergent in the US Airforce – throughout his career in the US Airforce he was stationed in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, along with various other bases. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, but...

Linda Bell Hogan, age 72, of Roanoke passed away Monday March 4, 2023 at her home. Linda was born November 26, 1951, in Virginia to the late Nanny Bell (Clark) and Frank Barger. She has lived and worked in the Roanoke area most of her life. Linda was a nursing assistant for many years and had a passion for taking care of people. She was a devoted nursing assistant and care giver for 15 years at South Roanoke Nursing Home. Linda had also been an active member of the New Covenant Assembly...