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Mildred W. Glass, 99, passed away on January 19, 2022. Full obituary information will be available shortly.

Full obituary information will be available shortly.

Virginia M. Wells (92) of Northern Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Spring Arbor Cottage of Leesburg after a long battle with Dementia. Virginia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who were blessed to know her. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon M. Wells, her parents Graden and Zettie Martin, four brothers Robert Martin, Roy Martin,  James Martin and Edward Martin, and one sister Kathleen Alls. She is survived by her two...

Sharon M. Creasey, 74, passed away on January 12, 2022. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Frank Creasey, and the daughter of Dorothy and Ammon McDonald, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Creasey; and two sisters, Sandra Maxey and Deidra Mitchell. Sharon is survived by two sisters, Jeri Starkey and good friend Danny of Roanoke and Vickie Poston and husband Milton of Thaxton; her brother, Danny McDonald and wife Vickie of Shawsville; and...

Janice Joan Dowdy Boitnotte, 85, of Salem passed away on January 10, 2022.  Janice was born to James and Alma Dowdy in Giles County.  Janice retired as a nurse from the Veterans Care Center after 36 years of service and volunteered for 15 more years.  She is survived by husband of 65 years Norris Boitnotte and her three sons Norris and wife Debbie, David and wife Debbie, and Joe and wife Angie; seven grandchildren Chris and wife Merissa, Greg, Jacob, Justin, Jenna, Slaydon,...

Dorothy Ann Cowan Lee, 89, of Roanoke passed away on January 7, 2022 at her residence. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Richard Edward Lee and the daughter of Leo Anderson Cowan and Ruby McFarland Cowan, both deceased. Dorothy loved her family and was an exceptional grandmother. She enjoyed painting, sewing, and quilting. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Lee Hall and husband Eric; her son, Ricky Steven “Rick” Lee and wife Karen; four grandchildren, Patrick...

Dr. Richard Edward Frankfurt Ph.D, 72, of Salem passed away on January 5, 2022.  He was born and raised in Boston, MA. Dr. Frankfurt was a graduate of the University of Virginia. He was a professor at many colleges during his career. Dr. Frankfurt was the husband of 26 years to Janet Frankfurt, who survives. He is also survived by two step sons, Eric Patrick Body and Blake Alexander Allison. He loved nature and especially enjoyed walking the trails on the parkway.  No...

Frank “Jack” Jackson Wright, 81, of Roanoke passed away on January 4, 2022. A native of West Virginia, Jack was known as a good old country boy who enjoyed life. He was the husband of the late Patsy Fralin Wright and the son of Robert Franklin Wright and Lucy Eleaner Billips Wright, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Beth Walton; and three sisters, Nellie Wright Mitchem, Lena Ramsey, and Mollie Miller. Jack was a member of United Christian...

Rebecca Crowder Jones went home to the Lord on January 4th 2022 at the age of 93. Rebecca was born to Jacob Franklin Crowder and Cora Ellen Crowder on June 16th 1928 in Botetourt County. As a child Rebecca would help her daddy on the farm milking cows while studying her lessons. Rebecca attended Fincastle High school and graduated top of her class as the Valedictorian. Rebecca met her future husband Charlie Jones in 1948. Charlie and Rebecca a match truly made in heaven.They went on to have...

Ruth Emma Brown born September 10 1941 and she passed away January 2, 2022. She was born at Willow Bend WV to Charles William Buster Brown and Catherine Belle Wallace Brown. Ruth graduated from Union High School in 1959. Soon after graduation she moved to Roanoke VA where she started working for Allstate INC Company. She retired after 35 years from Allstate. Ruth was a strong independent woman. After retirement she loved to travel, bowling, and having lunch with her family and friends....