Lois Viola Herdman, 95, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born in Michigan on August 24, 1928, to the late Jesse and Esther Dietrich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Raymond Herdman. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Herdman Kildow, Roanoke, VA; sons, Randall Herdman, Roanoke, VA, Erik Herdman, Cana, VA; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. She worked for Roanoke Photo Finishing, Qualex and Kodak for 35...

Richardson, Boyer Gary “Butch,” 92, left this earthly world for eternal rest with his Lord surrounded by his devoted family on April 16, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, B. Gary Richardson and Muriel Madill Richardson of Roanoke, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sandra Mills Richardson, his daughter Karen Richardson Cooke and her husband James; daughter Kimberly Richardson; his three grandsons, Jameson Boyer Cooke...

After a long hard fight with illness, Linda Louise Reynolds,75, has gone to be with our Lord on Monday, April15, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1949, to the late Billy and Toni Reynolds. Surviving is her daughter, Michele Dean-Morrison; sisters, Pat Laity and Mary Reynolds; brother, Billy R. Reynolds; numerous nieces and nephews; special fur baby, Zimba. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church c/o Colonial Baptist...

Melody Lynne Brizendine Newby, 34, of Newcastle passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Meri Lynn Fleisher; grandparents, Glenn and Lucy Brizendine and Matt and Jewel Fleisher; two aunts, Lisa Brizendine and Kim Jones; nephew, Emerick Carmichael. Surviving her are her father, Michael G. Brizendine, Sr. and fiancé, Ellen; two sons, Hunter and Bentley Newby; brother and sisters, Michael Brizendine, Jr. and Missy, Meridith Marze, Michelle Brizendine and...

Sherry Lawrence, 59, of Roanoke went to be with our heavenly father, Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Patsy Lawrence, grandmother, Verna Lawrence. Those left to cherish her memories are her sisters, Pamela S. Conner and Rhonda Altice (Tony); uncle, Charlie Dailey (Dottie); nephews, P.C.J Crimmins (Kelly), Stuart Dailey (Jennifer), Donnie Conner; and many other beloved family members. The family would also like to give special...

Richard Bernard Pond Jr. entered into Heaven's Gate on Thursday, April 4, 2024, reuniting with his mother, father, two sisters, niece, and other family members. Richard, as we called him Junior and sometimes June bug, was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, and moved into the Roanoke Valley in April,1961. Junior was a sight for sore eyes and stubborn as a mule. However, he loved his family and friends and would do anything he could to help when he could. Only the ones that knew him would know...

On March 27, 2024 around 10:20 AM, with a smile on her face, family right there, and in the arms of her son, Beverly Lynette Bond ran into her mamma's waiting arms in Heaven. We can only imagine the reunion that was! Beverly was born March 15, 1954 to Nannie Pierce of Max Meadows. She went to Fort Chiswell High School and Radford College. She later became a minister, who loved life, her friends and family, and Jesus with all her being. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Orville and...

Annie Marie Ingram, 94, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Laura Gusler; husband, Roger Ingram; life partner, Dennis Williams, Sr; brothers, Jesse Gussler, Tommie Lee Gussler, Junior Gussler and Willard Gussler; sister, Virginia Atkins; granddaughters, Paige Marie Williams and Devin Nicole Williams; great granddaughter, Ashleigh Nichole Swain. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Joan Shaw;...

Amy Williamson Burd,64, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Burd; parents, Charles and Mary Williamson. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Michael Burd; brothers, Randal Williamson and Don Williamson; sister, Nancy Frittman; nephew, Sam Williamson; best friend, Susan Lane. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com.

Orren “Paw” Richard Anderson, 86, of Franklin County, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Georgie Anderson; brothers, Clinton Anderson, Virgil Anderson and Garland Anderson; son-in-law, Michael Rouse. Surviving him is his loving wife of 36 years, Geneva B. Anderson; children, Steven R. Anderson (Lisa Gibson), Lisa A. Rogers (Chris), Connie Rouse, Russell Bryant; grandchildren, Brandi Boltinghouse, Brittany...