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Elbert Dovel, age 91, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1929 in Rockingham County VA to the late Rev. Homer Dovel and Hettie Lam Dovel.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his “bestest” friend and wife of 67 years Emma Jean Frances Hensley Dovel and his siblings, Russell, twin brother Elwood , Helen Landis, Noah and Jesse.  Surviving to cherish his memory include children; Kemberly Smith, Lorna...

Betty Frances Bowyer Thomas “Betsy” Campbell, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was a retired LPN and worked for several different health care centers. She was predeceased by her parents, Snead Bowyer and Nora Gray Bowyer; husband, Gordon Booker Campbell; daughter, Nerissa Mae Campbell Smith; grand daughter, Sonya L. Bryant, and son-in-law, Charles E. “Chuck” Wade. Surviving family includes daughters, Brenda...

Carolyn Diane Preston Barlow, 75, of Roanoke County, where she attended Roanoke County Public School, departed this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born March 4, 1945 to the late George Edward Preston, Sr. and Dorothy L. McGeorge Preston. She was also predeceased by her brother, Joseph Wayne Preston, Sr. and nieces, Lisa Preston, Tina Preston, and Tracy Board, and a great niece Lacole Board. She came to Christ at an early age and became a member of St. John A.M.E Church and...

Kane Jones, 31 of Roanoke, passed from this life into eternal life on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Kane was born in 1989 to his loving and devoted parents, Tom and Karen Jones. Kane was a miracle, he brought great joy to his family and all those blessed by his presence. He suffered from SMA his entire life and above all odds he lived 31 years with his parents. Kane was a 2007 graduate of William Byrd High School. He enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, listening to his dad read...

Ted R. Cline, 76, of Moneta, passed away on September 8, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Alvin and Juanita Crowder.; wife, Bobbie Jean Cline and brothers, Wayne Cline and James “Kenny” Cline. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Cline Auto and Metal Salvage. He is survived by his children, Angela Ritter (Tom), Randy Cline, Layla Cline (Nick), Jeramy Cline (Angel), grandson: Lane Cline and other family and friends.. A service to celebrate his life will be...

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Mary Jane Wheeler Wade left peacefully for her heavenly home on September 7, 2020. She was the oldest of eleven children born to James Sherman Wheeler and Goldie Avis Williams Wheeler. Mary Jane shared 53 years with her beloved husband, James Alvin Wade, who passed in 2017. Mary Jane was a loving wife and mother, a devoted sister and aunt, an endearing grandmother and great-grandmother, and a faithful friend. Her care and concern for her family were constant evidences of her love for...

Eunice Jean Lyle, 83, of Bonsack, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was a lifetime member of Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Tommy Roosevelt Lyle; daughter, Bonnie Ann Lyle; daughter-in-law, Tina Lyle; son-in-law, M. C. Walker and several brothers and sisters. Surviving family includes her sons, Donnie Lyle and Barry Lyle; daughters, Robin Dunbar and Vickie Walker; sister, Mary Brown; sister-in-law, Molly Donald; granddaughters,...

Peggy S. White, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on August 31,2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Mack “Big Mack” White Sr.; son, Jerry White; grandson, Greg White; parents, Hedly and Lena Spradlin; brothers Dick Spradlin, Gene Spradlin, Glenn Spradlin; sister, Dorothy Meador and daughter in-law, Janet White. She is survived by her son, Mack White; grandson Brian White and wife Amanda; great granddaughters, Payton and Pyper. The family will receive friends on Thursday,...