Obituaries

Jason Emerson Wood, 45, of Fincastle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 24, 2026. He was born on...

David Thomas "Tommy" Wheeler, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Jan.13, 2026. A lifelong lover of racing,...

Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson Knewasser, 76, of Roanoke, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Liz was preceded in death...

John Henry "Johnny" Harris, 82, of Troutville, passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home. Johnny was born in...

November 4, 1946 – January 29, 2026   Jimmy Wayne Fleshman, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29,...

Sherry Sloan Nelson, 62, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Freddie Jay Dudding, affectionately known as “Jay,” passed away on Jan. 18, 2026, in Blue Ridge. He was born on...

Judy Marie Burleson, 80, passed away at her home on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2025. Judy was born in Roanoke...

Loren Darnell Bruffey Sr., 84, of Fincastle, peacefully passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior...

Clay “Peanut” Anthony Austin, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his...