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Garnetta Elizabeth Smith, 75, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 She is preceded in death by her parents, Sim and Grace Maxfield; brothers, William “Bill Bob” Maxfield, Richard Maxfield, Donald Maxfield and Jessie Maxfield. Surviving is her loving husband of 60 years, Collier James Smith; sister-in-laws, Patty Honaker, Dorena Smith, Gay Keith; brother-in-law, Norman Smith; numerous nieces and nephews left to cherish her memory. The family is planning for...

Shirley Ann Chisom Thomas, 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Luther Frank and Annie Jane Chisom, of Goodview; seven brothers; three sisters; and her beloved son, Michael David Thomas. She is survived by sons William “Al” Thomas, Clinton, IN; Frank R. Thomas, Roanoke; grandson, Trey E. Thomas, Clinton, IN; sister, Omega Chandler, Goodview; and a host of extended family. She was retired from Elizabeth Arden/Unilever...

Rodney “Bud” Wray, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. He was a volunteer with the Red Cross Disaster Team and volunteered with the Mount Pleasant Rescue Squad for over 15 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Luther and Louise Wray; sisters, Nona Hatcher, Oleen Hatcher, and Mary Frances Hatcher, and wife, Karen Sue Wray. Surviving family includes his wife, Karen Patton Wray; daughter, Ginger Seay (Chip); stepsons, Richard Lockhart and Kevin Patton...

Margaret H Fluke, age 104, of Blue Ridge, died on Saturday, November 19. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter M and Mary Hogan Fluke and two sisters, Mary E Huddle, and Kathryn Miller and aunt, Cora Fluke. She is survived by two nieces, Ann Champion and Sarah Muth; one great niece, Jessica Goodman; and great great niece, Scarlett Goodman; and special cousin, Phyllis Coffey. She was 1937 graduate of National Business College. Her entire working career was in insurance with...

It is with deepest regret we announce the passing of Vincent Francis Rewekant. He was a kind, patient and dedicated caretaker for Ethel Reese, until her passing. He retired from Hollins University after many years of service. There is an award named for him at the University, from the Soccer Team, “Vince Rewekant Super Fan Award”. After retirement Vince was a bus driver the for the team. “He proudly served his country as an Airman in the United States Air Force”. Survivors...

Curtis Allen Hoback, 69, of Moneta, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Curtis was born on November 19th, 1952 to the late John Henry Hoback, Jr and the late Hattie Victoria Bowles Hoback in Roanoke, Virginia. Curtis joined the United States Navy in 1971 and served on the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in Vietnam waters. He was proud to be a Veteran of the Armed Forces and serve our country. After serving, Curtis held several jobs during his life. He also enjoyed many hobbies...

Kay Susan Huff, of Vinton, passed away November 11, 2022 at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents William M. and Lillie Mae Pagans Huff, as well as her siblings. She is survived by her son, Doug Huff; cousin, Bonnie Richardson and her husband Earl; fur baby, Sasha; grand-dog daughter, Maggie Mae; and many friends. There will be no service at this time

Perry E. “Pete” Wickham, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was predeceased by his father, Everett Wickham; mother, Edith Cooper; brother, Paul Wickham; sister, Janet Neighbors, and nephew, Donnie Wickham. Surviving family includes his wife, Deborah Dunman Wickham; brother, George Wickham and wife, Maybelle of Brooksville, FL; sisters, Bonnie Sue Huffman of Brooksville, FL, and Mae Caudill and husband, Alton of Elkins, NC; grand-nephew, Stuart Wickham of Montvale, VA;...

Joseph W. Creech Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He retired from the City of Norfolk as a Draftsman after 32 years. Joe loved serving the Lord and did so in the field of music. He was a music director in many different churches for approximately for 70 years. He was predeceded in death by his parents, Joseph W. Creech Sr. and Nola Moore Creech; sister, Elizabeth Goodfellow; brother, Gary Creech. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty Creech; sons,...

Dennis Jones, Sr., of Moneta, went to be with the Lord October 26, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Clifton C Jones Sr. and Annie Painter Jones; wife, Ella Kidd Jones, brothers; Gratin A, Jones, Tracy Jones, Clifton C. Jones Jr. ; sisters, Ruby Farley and Mildred Nichols. He was a Christian and worked as a masonry contractor, self-employed for 50 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army and loved his family very much. He is survived by his children, Dennis (Denny) Jones, Jr. of...