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Richard Lee Beard, 83, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was a son of the late Saylor F. Beard and Margaret Carper Beard. He served his country in the United States Army. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Van Beard. Richard retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 30 years of employment.  He was a past member of Melrose Masonic Lodge #139 and the Kazim Shriners Temple of Roanoke Virginia.  An avid gardener,  and...

Virginia Mills Gillispie, 82, of Henry County passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was a daughter of the late John Dewey Mills and Sylvia Irene Wright Mills; sister, Hester Bishop; nephew, Jeffery Witt. Survivors are her niece and nephews, Shirley Witt, John A. Witt, Todd Phillips (Chris) and Steven Phillips (Julie); and numerous other family and friends. A graveside service celebrating Virginia’s life will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Blue Ridge Memorial...

Leonard John Pick III, 25, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2023 in a tragic car accident while traveling near Roanoke, Virginia. He is survived by his mother, Anne-Marie; father, Leonard; sister, Nicole; grandmother, Kay. He passed away weeks before marrying his fiancée, Calsy. Len experienced and enjoyed so much in his short 25 years of life. Len was born in Norfolk, Virginia, attended The Williams School and moved to Europe with his family in 2006.  He attended the American School...

Denise Michelle Elkins, 51, of Roanoke passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Hazel Cox “Granny Cox”. Surviving are her mother, Patricia Gilley; partner, Mike Chinn; children, Holly Powell, Zachary Elkins (Ashley), Aaron Elkins (Helen), Nathan Elkins, Emily Elkins and fiancé, Jacob Poteat, Justin Broughman; sister, Brittany Gilley; grandchildren, Aubrey and Hayes Elkins; aunt, Linda Robertson; nieces and nephews, Dominic, Alex,...

Mary Louise Jamison, 65, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 year, Wesley Jay Jamison; daughter, Beth Jamison; parents, Welzy and Emma Thomas; and 5 brothers. Surviving are her daughters, Wendy Gray and Michelle Graham (Tim); Grandchildren, Catrina, Casidee, Colton, Brycen; brother-in-law, Danny Jamison (Sonja); sister-in-law, Vickie Hudson (David); special friend, Kim Conley; numerous nieces and nephews. The...

Frank “Frankie” Anthony Leon, 77, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was a son of the late Johnny Frank Leon and Ida Mae Leon. He served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Surviving are his sons, Mike and David Leon; his granddaughter, Adalynn Leon and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 305 E. Washington, Vinton. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be...

In loving memory of Sharon Mary Loya, 53, of Roanoke went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 1, 2023. Those left to cherish her memories are her special companion, Melvin L. Kestner; friends, Mark Booth and the entire Booth family.

Carmen Ventura Noto, 76, of Vinton passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023.  She is a daughter of the late Vincent Ventura and Josephine Melendez Ventura.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Joseph Noto; brothers and sisters, Louie, Vincent, Chichie and Richard Ventura, Josephine Thomas and Mary Velez; and uncle, Pete. Surviving are her children, Michael Noto (Wendy), Joey Noto (Adrienne) and Brian Noto and Cara; God Son, Ronnie Thomas (Amy);...

Andrea Love Workman, 52, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Joyce Grant; sister, Leza Crozier; infant brother, Grant. Surviving is her daughter, Jennifer Moses; grandchildren, Landon Routt, Mackenzie Routt, Natalie Routt, Megan Routt; special friend and caretaker, Kristy Dunbar. The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Friday, September 1, 2023 at Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke 1001 Franklin Road S.W. Roanoke,...

Robert Michael "Mike" Jornlin, 72, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. Services will be private.