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Don Everette Fore, 81, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Surviving family includes his wife, Mary Fore; daughters and son-in-law, Dreama and Ray Osborne, and Alice Hall; grandchildren, Jessica Hall and husband, Jason Lewis, and Zachary Hall and Alisha Thompson, and Mark Osborne, and brothers and sisters, Peggy and Wayne Booth, and Terry Fore. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Jeters Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be...

Karen Denise Brown, 66, of Blue Ridge, went to be with Jesus on September 3, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Although Karen never had any children, she possessed a loving Mother’s heart. She was instrumental in helping to raise five children who still call her Momma: Paul Michael, Bonnie, Roxanne, Lisa and April. Karen served her country in the US Army for 8 years where she obtained the rank of a Sargent and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. She had planned to make a...

Laura Bell Stilwell Thomas, age 98, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on September 2, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1924, to Andrew and Minnie Stilwell as the baby girl of the family. Her parents, along with her siblings Maggie Marshall, James Stilwell and Charlie Stilwell, all preceded her in death. After graduating from Sylvatus High School in 1943, Laura Bell briefly attended Charlottesville School of Nursing but decided it wasn’t her calling. On April 8, 1944, Laura Bell married James...

Wade Hampton Bynum Matthews of Sarasota, Florida passed away on August 29, 2023 at age 90. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Marshall Lawrence Matthews and Mary Preston Bynum Matthews. He was the eldest of three boys, who lived apart for several years upon the illness and death of their mother when he was ten years old. He was predeceased by his parents; his step-mother Ruth Benbow Matthews; his two step-brothers and their wives, who were all from Winston-Salem, North...

Scott Richard Compton, 53, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. Surviving family includes his wife, Chamairat Compton; mother, Nancy Compton; sister, Keeley Compton, and numerous friends. No services are planned at this time.

Michael “Mike” Lucien Douglas Paradis,61, beloved brother, and uncle passed away at home in Goodview on August 22, 2023. He was born March 12,1962 in Massachusetts, he graduated from Staunton River High school. Mike lived in both NC and FL, returning home to Goodview Virginia in 2003. He preceded in death by his parents Lucien J Paradis and Gloria Paradis. Mike is survived by his brothers Melvin; Matt and wife Y; Mark and wife Lenore along with nieces and nephews. Mike was an animal...

Shelley Ann Hoover, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2023, in Jordantown, VA. She was born on October 10th, 1960, in Long Island, NY, to Patricia and Melvin Domes. Shelley was a woman with a heart of gold, known for her loving nature and vibrant personality. She adored her husband, Randy, and cherished her children, Gary, Sean, and Chelsea (Mason). Shelley also leaves behind three grandchildren, who brought immense joy to her life. Shelley had...

Rayshawn Orlandis Banks, Jr., 2, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was predeceased by his great-grandmother, Connie Hicks; uncle, Chris; sister, Trinity, and cousin, Abigail. Surviving family includes his mother, Brittany Banks, and sisters, Sapphire and Aqua Banks; grandparents, Lisa Hicks and Ricky Kessler; great-grandfather, Rufus Hicks; aunts and uncles, Mark and Chelsea Kessler, Travis and Holly Kessler, Amanda Draper, Kayla Chapman, Jacob Kessler, Diego Kessler,...

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Danny Ray Mitchell, 68, of Hardy passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was a son of the late John Edmond Mitchell and Sadie Jane Martin Mitchell. He retired after 25 years of service from Roanoke City. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, James, T. Calvin “BigHead” (Sue), Roger “Tinkie”; sisters, Elise Wood (Bryan), Sue Martin (James), Nancy Kennedy, Patsy Huddleston (Jerry); father-in-law, Lewis R. Chandler; and a nephew, Tony L. Huddleston. ...