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Frances Taylor Lambert, 86, of Vinton passed away peacefully Friday, January 24th at Raleigh Court Health & Rehab. Born in 1933 in Covington, Virginia, Frances was the daughter of George C. Taylor Sr. and Gertrude Taylor. She was the mother of two boys, Audie and David. Frances worked at the Virginia Employment Commission for over 30 years until she retired to devote her free time to her two granddaughters. Frances was predeceased by her parents, her former husband Oliver Eugene Lambert,...

Iva Louise Kirk "Toodle" Ferris, 93, 0f Goodview, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton with Pastor Brian Geiser officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9-11 AM prior to the service. Arrangement by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

Robert C. Ratliffe, 73, of Vinton, passed away January 19, 2020 at home. He was predeceased by his parents. Robert was a lifelong buyer, seller and collector of antiques and traveled extensively. Surviving to cherish his memory is his husband, Robert Cheek; special friends Gerald Ellis, Jessie, Gary and Cory. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Katrina Weeks Arnold, 46, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, January 18, 2020. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents Bill and Phyllis Weeks, and her maternal grandfather Dan Feazell. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Alydia and Dalton Arnold; parents, Ronnie and Connie Weeks; sister, Christy Wall (Dewayne); maternal grandmother, Carrie Feazell, and special friend Priscilla Oliver. A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday,January 25, 2020 at Parkway House...

Geno A. Busecca, 65, passed suddenly on January 16 ,2020. He was born in Plainfield NJ and raised in South Plainfield and North Plainfield before moving to Roanoke VA 30+ years ago.  Geno was employed by the Roanoke School district for over 30 years. In his early years his passion was his 1968 Pontiac GTO followed by horse racing which led him to train and ride with Jockeys. His favorite pastime was Fishing and he was a huge Star Wars fan. Geno is survived by his sister Donna, Booster, TC,...

Mary Jeannine Coe, 77, of Moneta, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Coe, Sr. Surviving family includes her children, Kim Cawley and husband, Mike, Missy Martin, and Robert Schultz; grandchildren, Madison Cawley, Mason Cawley, and Tyler Martin; brothers, Andy Lawson and Don Lawson, and sisters, Carol Lawson and Paula Lawson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton with...

Norma Amos Cruff, 78, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was a very loving mother and kind soul. She was predeceased by her husband, William R. Cruff; parents, Vernia and Oscar L. Amos; sisters, Mildred Maxey, Frances Mills, and Joyce McDuffie; stepdaughter, Mary Ellen Colby, and brother, Lewis Amos. Surviving family includes her brother, Bill Amos; son, Claude Campbell, Jr. and wife, Christie; daughter Crystal Cruff; granddaughter, Olivia Campbell; grandsons, William...

Edna S. Powers, 94, of Blue Ridge, passed away January 8, 2020. She was married to her lifelong loving husband, Jack Powers for 75 years. Mr. Powers was deceased 5 weeks ago. Edna worked at Halmode Apparel for 18 plus years. She loved gardening, working in her flowers, cooking, quilting and dressing her many dolls. Edna was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was the oldest lifelong member of Shady Grove Fire & Rescue Department where she worked in the kitchen. Edna is...

Agnes Imogene Bishop, 88, of Goodview, Va., passed away, Sunday, January 5, 2020. She retired from Verizon after 25 years of service. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl D. Bishop; granddaughter, Michelle Novak; daughter in-law, Debbie Bishop. She is survived by her children, Sandra Bishop, Ted Bishop and wife Donna, Kenneth Bishop, Joan Haynes and husband Scott; grandchildren Jeremy Haynes, Shannon Haynes, Kenneth Bishop Jr., Justin Bishop; great grandchildren, Brittney Hedden,...

Bernita Terry Pugh, 100, of Moneta, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.