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On the morning of October 15, 2021, at 98, Helen Koerner Foutz of Goodview, VA left her Earthly home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Foutz. She is also preceded in death by her parents, John and Maude Koerner and her two brothers, Jack Allen Koerner and Tom Allen Koerner. She is survived by her 3 loving daughters and son-in-laws, Marie Shealy and Dale Shealy, Dot Wolfe and Mike Wolfe, and Joan Colwell and Steve Colwell. She was also a foster mother to...

Sammy Glen Widener, Sr., 73, of Wirtz, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was an; amazing, kind, loving, strong and funny; husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was greatly loved will be missed by all. He will forever be in our hearts. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Charles Belmer and Gladys Louise Widener. Surviving family includes his loving wife of 28 years Martha H. Widener; his sister Jeannie Bishop...

Arthur Edward Watkins, 86, of Charlotte, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all. He will forever be in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ethel Watkins; wife, Shirley Watkins; sister, Margaret Taylor; grandson, Jacob Baird. Surviving family includes his children; Eric Watkins, Christal Pringnitz, Terri Baird and their spouses; brother, Charles Watkins; grandsons, Jared, Jesse, Jaden, Dustin,...

Jacqueline Thompson Lafon, 92, passed away on October 11, 2021, at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center, Vinton, VA where she had been a resident for the past 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James Blane Lafon, who moved the family from the Roanoke area to Tazewell County, VA in 1974 to live closer to his surface construction business for the coal mines (J. W. & L. Co. Inc.). She was also preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Henry and Emma Lois...

Sandra Dianne Parker, 57, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. She worked as a hairdresser for many years mostly in Vinton, VA, where she took great pride in bringing out the beauty in all of her clients. Sandra was predeceased by her parents Larry and Betty Jo Lester and sister Linda Jo King. Her surviving family members includes her son, Shannon Parker; sister, Brenda Smith; children, James (Devon), Courtnae, and Tristen; nephew, Larry (Jamie) Saunders and wife,...

Saeb was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on December 14, 1972. He moved to Houston, Texas at age 8 and later to Roanoke, Virginia at the age of 14. Saeb fell in love with Roanoke, especially the Fall season, and never wanted to leave. He had a passion for adventure, singing, writing, and performing in plays. On October 9th, God called Saeb to join him in his eternal home in Heaven. Saeb is survived by his wife Sonya, his daughters Alayna (18), Alyssa (12), his mother Lydia, brothers, Nasser, and...

Carolyn McMiller (Shepherd) was a beautiful woman inside out. A woman who loved with her whole heart. She had a smile and an energy that could light up an entire room. She had lasting affects on anyone who was graced by her presence. She was compassionate, loving, caring, courageous. She was the epitome of A Strong Phenomenal Black Woman. Her words of wisdom, her laugh, her smile, her energy and her grace will forever be engraved in any and everyone that she has graced with her presence. A...

Laura Mae McNeill, 81, passed away at home on Thursday afternoon, September 30, 2021. She was predeceased by her wonderful husband, Howard Grayson McNeill, who she met at Washington Bible College, Washington, DC, and with whom she faithfully served with in the ministry for over 50 years. Surviving family includes her children, Reverend David McNeill (Kristi) of Blue Ridge, Robin McNeill Dunavant (Doug) of Dublin, and Danny McNeill (Paula) of Taylor Mill, Kentucky; grandchildren, Ashley...

Joyce Anna Ayers, 85, of Goodview, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was predeceased by a son, Michael Ayers. Surviving family includes daughters, Loretta Ayers and Teresa Gibson; sons, Donald and Gary Ayers; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a special friend. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Goodview Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the church...