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Donald Lee Fralin, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. He worked for EMTECH Laboratories for almost 40 years. He loved to hunt, fish, woodworking, and just using his hands. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Delia Fralin; brothers, Gary, Ricky, Harold, and Douglas Fralin, and sisters, Judy Ching and Vicki Conner. Surviving family includes his wife of 45 years, Connie Fralin; children, David “Roger” Fralin and Stephanie, Michael “Shane” Fralin, Bethany...

Marie StClair Hedrick, 74, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Griffin and Estelle Preston StClair, and brothers, Dean and Pete StClair. Surviving family includes her husband, James (Mike) Hedrick; sons, James Michael Hedrick, Jr, and Scott Hedrick and wife, Patty; grandsons, Drew, Kyle, Justin, and Colby, and granddaughter, Abbey Marie Hedrick. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Lotz Funeral...

Candias Maree Kidd, 41, of Bedford passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. The family will receive friends Friday, March 24, 2023 from 12 noon to 2:00 pm, at Lotz Funeral Home, 305 East Washington Avenue, Vinton. A celebration of Candias' life will be held at 2:00 pm following the visitation with Pastor Brian Geiser officiating. Burial will be private.

Loretta Gail Heck “LG”, 70, of Vinton, passed away on March 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Anna Mae Napier and her husband, Walter Heck. She is survived by her brother, Dale Napier of Lewisburg, WVA, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, March 27, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Lotz Vinton Chapel. There will be a funeral service at 1:00 PM with burial following at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.

James “Leroy” Crouch, 85, passed away Sunday, March19, 2023. He retired from Norfolk Southern after 42 years of service. His passion was hunting. He started hunting in 1956 at the age of 12. He was married to his loving wife Zennia for 66 wonderful years. He was predeceased by his parents Johnnie Crouch and Helen Crouch. He will be joining his brother Wayne Crouch, Surviving family includes his wife, Zennia Sowers Crouch; sons, Jeffrey Crouch and wife, Judy, Chris Crouch and wife, Kim;...

James Thomas Drewery, 71, of Vinton, passed away on March 17, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Lavinia Drewery and one sister, Nancy Francisco. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Mitchell and Peggy Owen; nephew and niece, Troy Mitchell, and Tammie Stanley; great niece and nephew, Savannah and Austin Shelton. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Pastor Lewis Branson will be officiating.

Wanda Joyce Simmons, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on March 17, 2023. She worked at Tultex and then went to Home shopping Network. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Simmons and his wife Christine, Wayne Simmons; grandson Corbin Simmons; granddaughter, Alexia Wills; great grandson, Waylen Conner; best friend Joyce Rippey. There sill be a graveside service held at Mountain View Cemetery inVinton on Thursday, march 23,2023 at 11:00 AM.

Andrew Johnson Correll Jr., 84 of Moneta, VA. joined his wife in heaven Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He never knew a stranger and always wanted to lend a helping hand. His journey through life allowed him to touch many hearts. He fought his illness with joy, laughter and love until his body grew too tired to continue the fight. Junior "Pops" retired from Tread Corporation but also worked in Texas at Reed...

Connie “Sue” Craig Huffman, 65, of Vinton, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. She was predeceased by her father, Charles C. Morris. Surviving family includes her husband, Randy Huffman; mother, Dorothy Morris; son, Brian Craig; brother, Andy Morris and wife, Dottie; grandchildren, Kaydence Craig, Kaleb Craig, and Kason Craig, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in...

Elijah Hampton Devault, beloved son of Brandon and Kimberly Devault, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.