BENSON, Benjamin C.
Benjamin “Chad” Benson, 38, of Lowell, N.C., formerly of Troutville, crossed over to his Heavenly home Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on December 20, 1979 in Roanoke to Benny and Cindy Waugh Benson. Chad had a huge heart full of compassion and care for his family and other people and always gave the biggest hugs to everyone he came in contact with. He was the clown and prankster of his family and friends, always playing jokes and making everyone laugh. He was one of the biggest Carolina Panthers fans in all of the Carolinas and was formerly employed by the NFL, working his dream job with the Carolina Panthers. His pride and joy were his dogs, Jake and Stella, which were more like his children. He enjoyed hiking and throwing balls and Frisbees for hours with his dogs at the park. He was currently employed at his family’s funeral home, Benson Funeral and Cremation Services in Mt. Holly, N.C., where he was his dad’s right hand man and had such a passion for helping families in their time of grief.
Although Chad’s battle with his addictions won and took his life, on New Year’s Eve, the above character proves that his struggle with his addictions did not define who he was. Because he had such a huge heart for others, we as his family know he would want us to share the truth of his tragic death in hopes to speak to and help save the life of someone else battling the same addictions which quietly destroy one’s self and their loved ones.
In addition to his parents, Chad is survived by his “gypsy Sister,” as he called her, Amy Benson Helms and husband, Alan; niece, Brittany “Be-fri” Helms and husband, Isaiah; grandmother, Ann Patteson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as a multitude of close friends and acquaintances.
Services to celebrate Chad’s life were held Sunday, January 7, at Bethlehem Church, Gastonia, N.C. at 4 p.m. with the Revs. Dickie Spargo and Dale Lawing officiating. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. Inurnment was held privately. Contributions in Chad’s memory may be made to: National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence at www.ncadd.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.bensonfuneralservices.com.
CROWDER, Thomas L.
Thomas L. “Tommy” Crowder, 74, of Troutville, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Tommy was born in Roanoke November 8, 1943 and lived in Troutville all of his life. He was the son of the late John T. and Atlas Harshbarger Crowder. Tommy was employed for at least 40 years with Rowe Furniture. He enjoyed being outdoors camping, hunting, fishing, working in his gardens, or just being in the woods. When Tommy was younger, he was baptized at Cave Rock Baptist Church.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Gray Crowder; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Michelle Crowder of Troutville; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Tim Martin of Roanoke; grandchildren, Courtney, Ashley, and Madison; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Avery; brothers Bobby Crowder of Eagle Rock and Johnny Crowder of Tennessee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Crowder, Alma and Terry Moran, and Linda Bandy, all of Roanoke, Sandy and Randy Freeman of North Carolina, and Janet Horn of Buchanan.
A celebration of Tommy’s life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6 at Rader Funeral Home. Daleville. His family received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106, Roanoke, 24018; American Heart Association, 3140 Chaparral Drive, #106, Roanoke, 24018; or to American Diabetes Association, 2814 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27607.
HOSEY, Mary R.
Mary Madeline Richardson Hosey, 89, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Norman Hosey; daughter, Dorothy Greene; son, Roger Hosey; daughter-in-law, Anita Hosey; and brothers, Frank, Kyle, Earl, and Ray Richardson.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Nancy Hosey, Paul and Teresa Hosey, and Ernie Hosey; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildaren, 1 great-great-grandson; sisters-in-law, Ginnie Richardson and Mary Hosey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to especially thank the staff on 4 Main at Friendship Manor and her “angels,” Rochelle and Quanda for their loving care.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Pastor Tim Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, at Botetourt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 254-3000.
SLOAN, Edna L.
July 28, 1924 ~ December 30, 2017
Edna Lee Logan Sloan, 93, of Roanoke, entered into rest on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
She was born and raised in the Callaway area of Franklin County, became the bride of Irvin W. in 1946 where they settled in Roanoke, joined Fellowship Baptist Church, and raised two children, Joyce Lee and Irvin Ray. Edna had worked for Roanoke Mills, the Roanoke Rescue Mission, Eli Lilly, and Botetourt Funeral Home. She did obtain her driver’s license later on in life, drove once, and then never drove again. She was a Preacher’s wife in every sense of the title, helping Irvin in his endeavors as a Minister of the Gospel for over 50 years at Good News Baptist Church in Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Irvin Wilford Sloan in September 2013; parents, Minnie Frances Brown Logan Young and William Henry Logan Sr.; brothers, Elmer Daniel Logan Sr. and William Henry Logan Jr.
Edna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Mike Wingfield; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Bobbi Sloan; grandchildren, Michele and Donovan Haynes, Christopher Sloan, Joshua Wingfield and Dee Dee Wingfield, Karen Conner Hall and Eric Hall, Kevin and Katie Conner; great-grandchildren, Adriana and Eric Haynes, and Jacob, Tucker, and Trevor Wingfield, and Kayla Lugar; sisters-in-law, Ruth Likens Sloan Holmes and Mary Logan; and the many members of the Brown, Logan, and Sloan Families, and the Fellowship and Good News Church Families.
The family received friends Wednesday, January 3, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, where her funeral service began at 6 p.m. in the Chapel with the Rev. Mike Wingfield, the Rev. Marina Gopadze, and the Rev. Dave Mucha officiating. There was a reception following the service in the Logan Room of the funeral home. Interment was private in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 254-3000.
NEELY, Howard C., Jr.
Howard Chester Neely, Jr., 82, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.
Howard served his country in the Air Force during 1953-1959 in Japan. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Neely.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Neely; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Burt Sampson; grandchildren, Marisa and Reed Sampson, Samantha and Jake Farquhar, and Christopher Neely; great-granddaughter, Catie Farquhar; step-daughters, Beth (Chris) Shugg and Becky (Mike) Korom; step-grandchildren, Ben, Connor, Katie, Mary Beth, and Will; and sister, Sally Thompson.
A memorial gathering was held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 8, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral with a reception to follow. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit on the 10th Floor of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 254-3000.
TUTTLE, Emily M.
Emily Marie Fitzgerald Tuttle, 78, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tuttle; sons, Robert and David Rickman; and brother, Larry Fitzgerald.
In addition to her sons that preceded her, she had four other children, including Linda Kelly and Cynthia Tuttle; six grandchildren, including Wayne (Esther) Spangler; and six great-grandchildren, including Wyatt Spangler.
It was her wish that there be no services, but online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.
