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Debbie Faye Spradlin, 63, of Goodview, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was a great mother and caregiver who loved spending time with her grandkids making memories with them. She was predeceased by her mother, Bobby McFarland, and son, Billy Hagy. Surviving family includes her daughter, June Lynn (Hagy( Payne; son, Joe Spradlin, Jr.; grandchildren, Chloe Nash, Zachariah Stevens, and Conner Gilmore; Kimberly St.Clair, who she thought of as a daughter; sister, Donna Nichols and...

Doris H. Thacker, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter D. Thacker Sr.; infant son, Christopher Jerome Thacker; daughter Kathy DeeAnn Dillon. She is survived by her children, Sandy Blair, Walter D. Thacker Jr. (Kathy), Angie Thacker; grandchildren, Valerie, Cole and Evan. There will be a graveside service on 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.

Mattie S. Jones, 83, of Roanoke, passed away on November 18, 2020. She was predeceased by two children, her son, Christopher Jones and a daughter Melinda Vencill. She is survived by a son, timothy L. Harris and wife Brenda, grandchildren; Jeremy Harris and wife Nicole, Elizabeth Vencill and fiancé Gordon Keil, Sarah Collins and husband Scott, Conner Jones, Kyler Jones and 3 great grandchildren; sister, Stella McGuire. There will be a graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020 at...

Harold Glenn Hanger, departed this crazy, messed up world for Beulah Land on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was many things to many people. To most, he was a jokester, always ready with something like, “I’ll take a diet water”, to a waitress, or giving a friend a rock “off the moon”. To his grandkids, he was the king of crafts and projects. To his daughter, he was a treasure hunter and a fixer of all things. To his son, he was always there with a solution, usually involving duct...

Jerry Lee Anderson, born on May 16, 1974, went home to be with his Nana Amberson on November 4, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Marlene (Marty) Anderson; his favorite aunt, Marilyn and her husband David Lakins; his favorite uncle Warren and his wife Kelly Amberson and several cousins, great cousins, best friends to the end, Josh, Epp, Breedlove, Mike and Billy. A special thanks to Doug for being a great neighbor. Memorial service will be in the spring at the “Man Cave.”

Darrell Ashbrook, of Blacksburg, passed away on October 30, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Lyle Ashbrook and Shirley Rohkar Dillon. He is survived by his sister, Lisa Smith and husband Bobby of Roanoke; brothers, Jay Dillon and wife Raye of Troutville, Carl Dillon and wife Donna of Troutville, David Dillon and wife Jordian of Texas. Aslo surviving are several nieces and nephews and a special great nephew Layden. No services are scheduled.

Richard E. Lawson, of Roanoke, passed away on October 29, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Virginia Lawson; brother, Timothy C. Lawson; sisters, Wanda F. Lawson (Mac), Jody A. Lawson and Cynthia D. Tipton (William). He is survived by his sons, Timothy A. Lawson (Sydney D.), Michael B. Lawson (Adsila); daughter, Elise Rose Blanton; brother, William C. Lawson and 5 grandchildren. There will be a graveside service 2:00 p.m., November 4, 2020 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens....

Robert (Bobby) Rankins, Sr., 85, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Bobby was a loving and devoted husband and father, and was a hard worker and master woodcrafter. He enjoyed family gatherings, walking on the greenway, going to the flea market and gardening. He was loved by family and friends and will be missed by all. He was predeceased by a son, Robert Rankins, Jr; daughter, Shelia Wilson; mother, Dora Lois McGhee, and brother, Clyde Rankins (Betty). Surviving family...

Trigg Edgar Dunithan, 58, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Viniter Dunithan; brothers, Dexter, Graham, and Wammas Dunithan; nephew, Desi Robertson; great nephew, Billy Wayne Robertson, and sister, Robertta Robertson. Surviving family includes his daughter, Anna Lopez and husband Anthony; granddaughters, Makaila Lopez and Maiya Hatter; niece, Hope Craft of Texas; great-nephews, Mike, Doug, Drew, and Rocky Craft, all of Texas;...