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GenealogyBuff.com - Virginia Obituary and Death Notice Collection - Roanoke - 42

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Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014

McINTIRE, Elaine Spence

Elaine Spence McIntire, 96, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home.

PETTY, James Edward

James Edward (Eddie) Petty, 64, of Natural Bridge Station, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Eddie had retired from Burlington Industries in Glasgow after 25 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas Petty and Alma Mae Thompson Petty; brother, Sammy Petty; and sister, Sue Staton. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Thelma Manley Petty; stepdaughters, Sandra Southers of Buena Vista, Janet Powell of Natural Bridge, Kathy Darling of Monroe; brother, Danny Petty of Rich Patch; sister, Jeannette P. Dunman of Buchanan; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2005 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Chaplain Donald Staton officiating. Interment icon will follow in Fairview cemetery~Buchanan. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 254-3000.

ROBERTSON, James Gordon

James Gordon Robertson, 77, of Richmond, died Monday, April 4, 2005. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington.

UTT, Eldon Wise Sr.

Eldon Wise Utt, Sr., 86, of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Funeral, 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at Gladesboro Lutheran Church, Hillsville. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Chapel.

WELCHER, Thomas Dale

Thomas Dale Welcher, 52, of Richmond, formerly of Elliston, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He was employed by Mulch King, LLC in Richmond as a Manager of Offsite Grinding Operations. He was predeceased by his parents, James Paul and Mabel Harris Welcher; and a brother, Nash Randolph Welcher. Surviving family includes sons, Christopher D. Welcher of Roanoke and Michael James Welcher of Ashburn, Va.; grandchildren, Alexis and Chase; former spouse, Jennifer W. Phillips; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Martha Welcher, Joseph P. Welcher, all of Elliston; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette Rorrer of Elliston, Brenda W. and Claude Dickerson of Mineral, Va., Debbie W. and Glenn Kanode of Salem; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Rick Harris officiating. Interment icon will follow at Hall's Church cemetery in Ironto, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. He touched many lives with his abilities and witty personality. He will be missed. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA or any animal shelter. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

WRIGHT, Albert Leo

Albert Leo Wright, 81, of Buena Vista, died Monday, April 4, 2005. Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista.

FAGLIE, Stacey Lee Durrett

Mrs. Stacey Lee Durrett Faglie, 20, resident of Keystone Heights, Fla., passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. She was born in Norfolk, Va. and raised in Salem, Va. where she attended school. She had resided in Keystone Heights since September 2003. She married Johnnie Faglie, February 18, 2005. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Arron Faglie of Burleson, Texas; her father, Glen W. Durrett of Keystone Heights, Fla.; her mother, Barbara Durrett of Gulf Shores, Ala.; and a brother, Todd P. Radcliffe of Hunnington Beach, Calif. Her maternal grandfather, David B. Pillsbury of Norfolk, Va. and her paternal grandmother, Carmen Durrett of St. Peters, Mo. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at the chapel of Archie Tanner Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Hutcherson officiating. Interment icon will be in Bold Springs cemetery in West, Texas. Archie Tanner Funeral Home of Starke is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save The Dolphins Foundation.

UTTERBACK, Robert A.

Robert A. (Bob) Utterback, 62, of Ballard, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday at Peterstown United Methodist Church. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.

AKERS, Deborah Charlene Montgomery

Mrs. Deborah Charlene Montgomery Akers, 52, of Roanoke, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

GEARY, Bobby G.

Bobby G. Geary, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
66, of Roanoke, made his peaceful transition, after a brief battle with leukemia, to join his grandfather, parents and other loved ones on Saturday, December 11, 2004, surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, Angela, Lisa, and Mark, and cherished granddaughter, Jenny. He was a dedicated Roanoke City Firefighter and EMT for 38 years, a Boy Scout Leader for 15 years, loved to play golf with his buddies and go to Pinehurst, N.C. each year. Bobby was a naturalist in tune with animals and nature. His joy for the last 6 years was his granddaughter, Jenny. In addition to his wife, children and granddaughter, he is survived by his brother, Richard; sister, Peggy; very dear friends, Carol and Skeezie Runyon; and numerous close friends with the Roanoke City Fire Department, Hollins University and his golf buddies. He will be sadly missed. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. Diane Scribner Clevenger officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home before the service.
Love is patient and kind, love never ends.
Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 977-3909.

GRAVES, Flordy G.

Flordy G. Graves, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 12, 2004. Arrangements by Roanoke Funeral Home.

GUERRANT, Sara Young

Sara Young Guerrant, 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 11, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

KESTNER, Garnett Thomas

Garnett Thomas (Spike) Kestner, 60, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 10, 2004. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 25, 1944, the son of the late Beecher H. Kestner and Cathleen F. Kestner. Surviving are his sisters, Linda McDonald and husband, Gerry, of St. Louis, Missouri, Kathryn Bass and husband, George, of Lynchburg; three nephews, two nieces, and many special friends. The family requests that memorials be made to the Humane Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory. 366-0707

LLOYD, Kenneth Eugene

Kenneth Eugene Lloyd, 66, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 12, 2004. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

OBENSHAIN, Ruth Turner

Ruth Turner Obenshain, 96, of Roanoke, died on Saturday, December 11, 2004. She was formerly of Natural Bridge, Va., and a member of Glasgow Baptist Church. She was the widow of E. Howard Obenshain. Surviving are her godson, Howard Breck Smith and wife, Karen; sister-in-law, Hazel Johnson; nephew, David Lee Obenshain and wife, Bonnie; nieces, Anna Mae Smith and Edna Smith; great-niece and great-nephews; cousins, Vivian Beck and J.W. and Frances Jones. Services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 12 noon, with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Interment icon will follow at fair view cemetery.

RUMBERG, Billy Joe

Billy Joe Rumberg, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2004. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Lotz Vinton Chapel. Interment icon will follow in Mountain View cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

TRAYLOR, James William

James (Butch) William Traylor, 51, of Blakeslee, Pa., and formerly of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2004. He was born June 14, 1953. He loved his family, fishing, and hunting. He had ways of making you feel special by being a good listener and friend. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Elijah W. Traylor. Surviving are his mother, Louise "Bunny" Traylor of Salem; wife, Roxanne Traylor; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sherri Traylor, and their daughter, Autumn, of Pennsylvania; daughter, Jennifer Traylor; granddaughter, Annabelle Anderson of Charlottesville; step-children, Frank and Teresa Branch, Julie Branch, and Tonya Branch; step-grandchildren, Andrew, Tara, Megan, Kaylee, and Devin; sisters, Birdie St. Clair and husband, Harry, and their children, Zak and Henna-Spring, of Blue Ridge, and Judy Cundiff and husband, Ned, and their child, Renee Cundiff, of Glade Hill; and many special cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

TUCKWILLER, James Lewis

James Lewis Tuckwiller, 68, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem 389-5441.

AKERS, Charles Weldon

Charles Weldon Akers, 94, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2004.

DEDE, Karl H.

Karl H. Dede, 68, of Boones Mill, passed away, Thursday, December 9, 2004. He was a native of Germany, a former employee of Grumman Corp., and took pride and enjoyment in producing custom wood products for customers locally, across the U.S., and internationally. Karl was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed special times with friends and neighbors of the Boones Mill community. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anke Hoffman and is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Helen C. Dede; one daughter and son-in-law, Lori D. and Ronnie Norris of Spartanburg, S.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Edgar K. and Jennifer Dede of Manassas; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Norris, Isabella Dede, Sophia Dede; two grandsons, Collin Norris, Mitchell Dede; one brother-in-law, Manfred Hoffman and family; two nieces, Martina Wottka and family, and Stephanie Goerke and family, all of Germany. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, December 13, 2004 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Callaway Rescue Squad, 8380 Callaway Rd., Callaway, Va. 24067. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 982-2221.

Jones, Carolyn Davidson

Carolyn Davidson Jones, 58, of Penhook, died Friday, December 10, 2004. Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 12:30 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

METCALF, Billy Wayne Sr.

Billy Wayne Metcalf, Sr., 60, of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2004. A private graveside service will be conducted on Monday, December 13, 2004. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707.

MOTLEY, George Booth

George Booth Motley, 63, of Rocky Mount, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.

ROBERTSON, Samuel A.

Samuel A. Robertson, 67, of Henry, Va., died Saturday, December 11, 2004. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Collins Funeral Service Chapel

HOPKINS, Christine Manns

Christine Manns Hopkins, 77, of Radford, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.

JOHNSON, Kathryn Anne Haynes

Kathryn Anne Haynes Johnson, 77, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 12, 2004. Arrangements are pending with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. 382-2612

KINSLEY, Betty Paulette

Betty Paulette Kinsley, 55, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 12, 2004. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg.

Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014

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