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Ashley Ellen Strock of Troutville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the tender age of 38. She is survived by her loving husband, Erik, and their two precious children, Harper, age 5, and Liam, age 3. Ashley is also survived by her mother, Judy Burton; her father, Stephen Wilmoth; and her sister, Krista Wilmoth. She has an amazingly large and beautiful family of grandmothers, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends, all of whom she treasured. Ashley attended Marshall University where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega chapter, Gamma Omicron, and as an alumnus, an active member of their Rho Phi Rho chapter. Ashley worked at New River...

William Ladd "Bill" Parker, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Born on September 2, 1935, in Charlotte, N.C., he was the son of the late James Auddy and Mabel Webb Parker. Bill grew up in Charlotte, then attended Mars Hill College, where he met his future wife, Elizabeth Reid Parker. She always noted that she was the last woman in their group of friends he asked out. His rejoinder was that once he got with her, he stopped dating anyone else. Bill completed his early education by graduating from Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. After their marriage in 1957, they lived in Charlotte and gave birth to one child, then moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, and had two...

Frances June Ratliff, 82, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ratliff; her mother, Virginia Patterson; and her father, Andy Patterson. Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Randall Ratliff and wife, Dale Ann Ratliff; grandchildren, Nicholas Ratliff, Lindsay Gill, Chris Chaney, Mike Via, Ashley Reimer, and Samantha Via; brother, Andy Patterson; and multiple cousins and great-grandchildren. Frances graduated from Waycross High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Champion Paper Company for 20 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and attending church services. Frances was active with the Birthright...

Joy Hicks Carr of Boones Mill, Virginia, peacefully departed this life at her home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A native of Wilson, N.C., Joy earned a Baccalaureus Artium Education degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1963 and embraced a lifelong love of art. Her paintings captured not only the beauty of her surroundings but her vibrant heart. Joy is survived by her three children, Alpheus Branch Carr III (Cecilia) of Warrenton, James Bradley Carr (Tammy) of Roanoke, and Nell Watson Carr-Young (Marshall) of Roanoke; sisters, Jenifer Webster Avi?a of Eden, N.C., and Diana Lynn Webster of Morehead City, N.C.; grandchildren, Addison Hoff of...

Kay F.H. Backus of Roanoke, Virginia, passed with peace and grace on October 12, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband, William "Bill" in 2012. Kay is survived by her sister, Priscilla Johnson of Roanoke; niece, Amy Padgett (Ty); and beloved great-nieces and nephews, Bryn, Brooklynn, and Christopher of Roanoke, and nephew, Brian Carte of Bethel Park, Pa. Kay was born in Ansted, W.Va., in 1936, graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology and moved to Belle, W.Va., to begin her career as a teacher. She threw her energies into being a high school English teacher at DuPont High School in Kanawha County, W.Va. She fostered a warm-hearted manner with all of her...

Belinda K. Hoagland of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on May 1, 1949, and passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Friendship Health South Nursing Home. She had been in their care since July 2021. She had valiantly fought many health issues including surviving colon cancer in 1995. She was a constant inspiration throughout to the many left to cherish her memory. She was the beloved wife of John Steven Hoagland (Hoag) for forty-two years having married on March 31, 1979. He remained a blessing to her throughout her long health battle. She was the loving and devoted mother of Lindsey Nicole Hoagland that predeceased her in 2009. She was a dear and engaging friend to many, including long time...

Betty Jean Murdock Walker, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, and formerly of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was a resident of The Park - Oak Grove. She was born on September 8, 1927. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia, and she was a member of the marching band. She was the oldest child of the late Averill Earl Murdock and Lillian Harvey Murdock. She attended National Business College in Roanoke and Beckley College in Beckley, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald E. Murdock, of Beckley, West Virginia; her husband of 53 years, Gerald C. Walker; son, Randall...

Carrol Edward Amerson, 77, of Roanoke County, Virginia, died early on Sunday morning, November 8, 2020. He was born on June 25, 1943, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to Sarah and James Amerson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Sheila Helms Amerson. Left to cherish his memory are Carrol's loving companion of over 21 years, Marcye Macomber Liken, and his faithful feline, Boo Kitty. Also surviving are his two daughters, Kimberly Hunsucker (Gary) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Amy Jones (Curt) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Cameron and Brandon Jones, Reagan, Devon and Logan Hunsucker, and Olivia Blair Jones; and great-granddaughter he never met....

Carrol Edward Amerson, 77, of Roanoke County, Virginia, died early on Sunday morning, November 8, 2020. He was born on June 25, 1943, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to Sarah and James Amerson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Sheila Helms Amerson. Left to cherish his memory are Carrol's loving companion of over 21 years, Marcye Macomber Likens, and his faithful feline, Boo Kitty. Also surviving are his two daughters, Kimberly Hunsucker (Gary) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Amy Jones (Curt) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Cameron and Brandon Jones, Reagan, Devon and Logan Hunsucker, and a great-granddaughter he never met, Olivia Blair Jones....

David Kent Howington, 71, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. David loved the Lord and was a member of Haran Baptist Church. He touched many lives and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. David had a great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Howington, and brother, Joe Howington. David is survived by his wife, Patricia Howington of Roanoke, Va.; daughters, Kim Warren of Scott Depot, W.Va., Natatia DePaoli (Ryan) of Emerald Isle, N.C., Michelle Link of Roanoke, and Tabatha Stimeling (Steve) of Roanoke; grandchildren, Alex, Joshua, and Ryan...

Betty Rhoads Lineberry, 87, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2020, at her home in Roanoke, Va. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Louis Charles Lineberry Jr. Betty is survived by her children and their spouses, Caroline Lineberry Yetman and Bill Yetman of Rock Hill, S.C., Mary Jane Lineberry McMillen and John Douglas McMillen of Roanoke, Va., and Louis Charles "Trip" Lineberry III and Julie Montgomery Lineberry of Frisco, N.C. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Catherine O'Hagan Blades of Brooklyn, N.Y., Eliza McHenry Blades of Nashville, Tenn., Brian Kennedy McMillen of Charlottesville, Va., and Rhee Caroline McMillen of Richmond, Va.; and great-grandchild, Arthur...

One of America's "Greatest Generation" Heroes, Leo A. LaCasse, 99, United States Air Force, (retired), passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at The VA Medical Center, Salem, Va., and joined his beloved wife, Anne Marrie Vallier LaCasse, in Heaven. He was born on July 4, 1920 in Manchester, N.H., where he attended local schools and joined the National Guard in 1935. During World War II, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 after graduating from U.S. Army Air Corps Flight School. He became the pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, "The Lady Anne," and was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England where he flew 35 missions over German occupied territory. A veteran of 28 years in...

One of America's "Greatest Generation" Heroes, Leo A. LaCasse, 99, United States Air Force, (retired), passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at The VA Medical Center, Salem, Va., and joined his beloved wife, Anne Marrie Vallier LaCasse, in Heaven. He was born on July 4, 1920 in Manchester, N.H., where he attended local schools and joined the National Guard in 1935. During World War II, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 after graduating from U.S. Army Air Corps Flight School. He became the pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, "The Lady Anne," and was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England where he flew 35 missions over German occupied territory. A veteran of 28 years in...

Juanita Ruth Thomas Cheatwood , 87 Sep 16, 1932 - May 27, 2020 Juanita Ruth Thomas Cheatwood , 87 Sep 16, 1932 - May 27, 2020 Juanita Ruth Thomas Cheatwood, 87, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Otis and Ruth Wade Shufflebarger. Nita was also preceded in death by her first husband, Patrick H. Thomas; her second husband, Alfred W. Cheatwood; and her sister, Rosemary Lemon. Nita graduated from William Fleming High School in 1950 and from Lynchburg College in 1954. She moved to Hagerstown, Maryland in 1956 and was employed by Washington County, Maryland Free Library for several years before becoming an...

George Conrad Wilson, 82, of Roanoke, Virginia, retired Presbyterian minister, left his earthly life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Wilson; his brother, W. David Wilson; sons, George Conrad Wilson Jr. and William (Bill) Wilson; daughter, Kelly Wilson Clark; as well as nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Rev. Wilson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina State University before graduating from the University of Hawaii (Manoa) and acquiring a Master's in Business Administration from Auburn University. He lived a life of service, first as a decorated wartime officer in the United States Air Force and...

<u>Russell</u> <u>E.</u> <u>Crawford</u> , 71 Sep 13, 1947 - Jun 26, 2019 Russell E. (Buddy) Crawford, 71, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was born and raised in Hagerstown, Md., graduating in 1965 from North Hagerstown High School. Russ served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1969, which included a tour of Vietnam onboard the USS Ticonderoga. He worked in manufacturing for 50 years and retired as plant manager at Semco. Russ was a member at First Baptist Church of Roanoke, where he served as Chairman of Deacons. He loved his Lord and loved serving Him and others. Russ was a member of Gideons International. He was preceded in death by his...

Angela Cianciosi Caserta, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Va., after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. to Italian immigrants, Michael and Mary (Yavicoli) Cianciosi. Angela was the eldest of four siblings. She moved to Roanoke, Va. in 1978 when her husband accepted a job in the Electo-Optical Division at ITT. They were parishioners at St. Andrew's Catholic Church of Roanoke for nearly 40 years. Before retirement, Angela worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed reading, crochet, crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy, trips to Myrtle Beach, musical theater, opera, and shopping for bargains....

Patricia Carney Rock, 87, of Leesburg, Va., died on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Brookdale Senior Living facility in Roanoke, Va. Born on September 29, 1931 in Iron Mountain, Mich., Patricia was the daughter of the late Raymond Carney and Alice Whiten Carney. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Anthony Rock, who served as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. Having a passion for history, writing, and family lineage, Patricia received a graduate degree from Michigan State University and was an experienced genealogist for the Leesburg Public Library. She continued her research interests by charting the Rock and Carney family history and for contacting relatives...