Botetourt Funeral Home

11/04/2025

Mae Tingler

Mae Campbell Tingler, 79, of Buchanan passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Tingler, Sr.; parents, Clarence and Snowy Campbell; sisters, Betty (Richard) Kesler and Thelma (Frank) Leighton.

Mae retired from Botetourt County School System as a custodian with over 21 years of service.

She is survived by her son, Lee Tingler, Jr. and special friend, Stacey; daughters, Patricia Ann Tingler Altizer and special friend, Gary; Melinda Tingler Clark and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Dustin (Misti) Tingler, Brittany (Blake) Ashwell, and Matthew (Marlie) Clark; great-grandchildren, Landyn, Graysyn, and Masyn Tingler; Ariel and Laila Clark, and Avery Ashwell; and special friends, Liz Neely, Darlene Hiner, and Diane Staton.

Visitation will be held from 2-3pm with funeral services at 3pm at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.

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11/04/2025

Larry E. Painter

Larry E. Painter of North Chesterfield, Va., lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease, passing away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025, at the age of 68.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene “Fritz” and Lois Painter, and his sister, Linda. Larry is survived by his wife, Andi; her daughters and husbands, Anna & Justin and Aristie & Ben; his sister and her friend, Sandy & Freeman; Opie, his canine companion, as well as numerous cousins, friends, and his best buddy, Mike.

Larry grew up in Buchanan, Va., and graduated from James River High School in 1976. He became a “Hokie”, earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Virginia Tech. Later in his educational pursuit, Larry received a master’s degree in creative writing from Towson University.

Throughout his high school and college years, Larry worked during his summer break at the Peaks of Otter Lodge. He later moved to Maryland and landed a job in customer service with National Geographic Magazine.

His career history followed in information technology with the U.S. Coast Guard and as a technical writer with the Dept. of Veterans Assistance.

A few of Larry’s “favorite things” included travels with Andi, Marvel comics, graphic novels, UFO documentaries, and his many beloved dogs.

Larry also accomplished several “to-do’s” on his bucket list, with earning a black belt in Aikido as one of his proudest achievements.

To honor Larry’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

A “celebration and remembrance” gathering for family and close friends is planned for a later date.

Larry's arrangements are not being handled by Botetourt Funeral Home. This is a courtesy posting.

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11/03/2025

J. Ralph Naff

J. Ralph Naff, 99, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Reynolds Naff; great-grandson, Evan Austin; parents, Joel and Drusilla Naff; brother, Russell, Berlin, Curtis, and Glen; sisters, Irene Orndorf and Lucille Mills.

Ralph retired from Norfolk Western then Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 37 years of service.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Benny and Tammy Naff; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Tim Miller; grandchildren, Travis Naff, Joel and Sarah Miller, Jenny and Danny Austin; great-grandchildren, Keyleigh, Addison, and Piper Naff; Tyler Correll, Kellan Miller, and Liam Austin; sister, Betty Caricofe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 2pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wheatland Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.

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11/03/2025

Nona Saville

Nona Joyce King Saville, 90, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Honts Saville, Jr., parents, Howard Clayton King and Emma Clyde Austin King; brother and sister-in-law, Linwood and Jean King; Nona was a registered nurse for over 35 years, she started at the C&O Hospital and transitioned to Alleghany Regional Hospital and retired from there. Nona was an active gardener, loved canning, anything outdoors, the YMCA water aerobics, playing cards and bingo with friends. She was an active church member attending Longdale Baptist Church and Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-laws, Sidney H. III "Rusty" and Natalie Caldwell Saville, Dale and Lorri McClung Saville; daughter and son-in-law, Tina Saville Johns and Darryl Johns; grandchildren, Ezekiel "Zeke" and Luke Saville, Ben and Kristen Saville, Josh Saville, Robbie Saville and fiancée, Emma Reed; Taylor Johns Poole and Evan Poole, Charlie and Shiloh Johns; great grandchildren, Riley and Rowan Poole, and Trace Johns; brother and sister-in-law, David and Carolyn King; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lanny and Cheryl Saville, Louis and Betty Saville; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to Nona's caregivers, Missy Johns, Pam Young, and Sam Harlow. The family will receive friends at Galatia Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 78 Gala Loop Road, Eagle Rock, Va 24085 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 11 am until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon with Pastor Emily Hook officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the St. Jude's Children's Hospital at childrenscancer.org. Condolences to the family made be made to www.botetourtfh.com or 540-884-2276

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10/30/2025

Kenneth Sloan

Kenneth "Cheeseburger" "Kenny" Wayne Sloan, 54, passed away on October 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Duwayne Sloan; sister, Sharon Sloan; paternal grandparents, Howard and Lillian Sloan; and maternal grandparents, Estil and Edith Long.

He is survived by his mother, Shelia Sloan; daughters, Shelly Sloan and fiancé, Joshua Dunaway, Tiffany Sloan and fiancé, Colton Dame son, Christopher Sloan and wife, Ashley; mother of his children, Tracey Sloan; grandsons, Timber Sloan, Re*****on Sloan, Waylon Dunaway, and Dominick Moreno; granddaughters, Kynsleigh Sloan, and Jalissa Moreno; aunt, Sylvia Helmick; uncle, Robert Long; uncle and aunt, Ralph and Agnes Sloan; numerous cousins; and special cousin, Cheryl Helmick Campbell.

Kenny was an avid outdoorsman who loved bear hunting, cutting timber and dirt track racing. He loved his family dearly but his grandchildren and children were the light of his life; he lived each day for them. Always laughing, joking, and ready for a new adventure.

Kenny was a good man, even though he and his family went through some tough times, his love was never unwavering or undying. He was always there for friends and family, both standing up and showing up even in the toughest of times. Kenny would give you the shirt off his back or the last dollar he had and never met a stranger. He tried to be a friend to everyone and knew he had friends everywhere.

Kenny will be greatly missed by so many.

The family will receive friends in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A service will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 4 pm at Rapps Mill Church, S. Buffalo Road, Lexington, VA with Pastor Jay Robinette officiating. Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.

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10/25/2025

Cecil Smith

Cecil Edward Smith, Jr., 86, of Glen Wilton, passed away Tuesday,

October 21, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He is

survived by his wife, Pearl, and his children, Robin, Karen, Libby,

and Stanley. Per his wishes, Cecil's body has been cremated

and private services will be held at a later date.

Botetourt Funeral Homes of Buchanan and Eagle Rock

were in charge of the arrangements

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10/24/2025

Eva Mae Woods

Eva Mae Woods, 101 years old, of Cloverdale, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peyton Hamilton Woods, after nearly 73 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, Mamie Jo Tincher Brown and Marshall Markwood Brown. Also preceding her were her brother, Bob, and sister, Mary. Her offspring preceding her were daughter, Mary Carol Voorhees, and son, Randall Timothy Woods.

By trade, Eva was a cosmetologist, but her real passion was teaching children the Word of God. As a Child Evangelism Teacher of 30+ years, she taught throughout the Roanoke Valley using missionary stories, magic tricks, puppets, and illustrations, along with the lessons from the Bible (her main weapon) to help children learn more about Jesus and His love for them.

She was known as "Granny" by her grandchildren, consisting of the following:

• 23 grandchildren

• 39 great children

• 11 great, great grandchildren

Also, surviving to cherish her memory are three daughters, Sandra BeCraft, Donnia Woods, and Linda Kaye Woods, as well as two sons, Leon Woods (Kathy) and Norman Woods.

Mom, we know you are truly 'home.' We love you and will miss you greatly.

We will see you and Dad in heaven one day.

Friends and neighbors will be greeted by the family at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home on Sunday, October 26 from 6 pm until 8 pm. A service will also be conducted at the Funeral Home on Monday, October 27 at 11 am with Pastors Ed Bailey and Joseph Pjecha officiating. Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.

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10/23/2025

Jean Powell

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Jean Leffel Powell, 94, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Hedrick Leffel and Ida May Cox Leffel; husband, Branson Elbert Powell, Sr; grandsons, Jason Philip Powell and Jantzen Wade Powell; siblings, John Richard, Helen Louise, Anna Maragret, Charles Edward, Frank Lomack, Lenver, and Robert Francis Leffel.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Branson "Butch" Elbert Powell, Jr. (Betty), and John William Powell (Josephine); daughter, Anita Jeanine Thomas (Steve); grandchildren, April Martin (Dean), Justin Powell (Marie), Angela Lunsford, and Preston Kidd (Samantha); sisters, Elsie Loraine "Pete" Leffel, Connie Lee Leffel Cronise, and Mary Vivian Leffell Falls; great-grandchildren and numerous "adopted" children and grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3:00pm. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Troutville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses at 70 Greenfield Street, Daleville, VA 24083.

Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.

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10/13/2025

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10/06/2025

Vickie Cline

Vickie Marie Peery Cline, 73, of Staunton, went home to meet her Lord Friday, October 3, 2025. Vickie was a sweet kind spirit in this world and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Peery.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert "Jay" Hensley, Jr.; daughter, Brittney Hensley; grandson, Lucas Robinson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Toni and Charles Holliday, Margaret and Ray Grubbs, Jr.; brothers, Matthew and William Peery; specials friends, Barbara and Betty; numerous nieces and nephews; and her fur baby Abby.

Vickie spent hours on Ancestry.com compiling records to present at family reunions. She loved working crossword puzzles and playing with her fur baby. In memory of Vickie, do an act of kindness, show love, and trust in the Lord.

Visitation will be held from 1-2pm with funeral services at 2pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Hogan. Interment will follow in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.

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09/29/2025

Barbara Wymer

Barbara Jean Wymer, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Wymer, Jr.; daughter, Yvonne Graham; parents, Walter and Ruby McAllister; sister, Delores Newcomb; and brother, Gary Lee McAllister.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Esther "Bunny" Reid and Paul; sons and daughters-in-law, Willliam Henry Wymer, III and Cheryl, Dennis Wymer and Carole; son-in-law, Thomas Graham; very special granddaughters, Chrissy Graham, Ashley Smith, and Megan Duty; grandsons, Tommy and Jonathan Reid, and TJ Graham; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephen, Brantley, Amelia, Maggie, Emory, Charlotte and Riley; brothers, Cecil and Glenwood McAllister; sister, Teresa Patterson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 1-2pm with funeral services at 2pm Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren with Pastor Michael Tabor officiating. Interment will follow in Rapps Mill Cemetery.

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09/25/2025

Dr. Nicholas Howard Des Champs

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Nicholas Howard Des Champs of Richmond, Virginia, announces his peaceful passing on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Surrounded by loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy as a cherished family member, visionary entrepreneur, and esteemed leader in the HVAC industry.

Dr. Des Champs was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dorothy Des Champs, and his brother, Lawrence Des Champs. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Rebecca Moles Des Champs; his daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and Bryan Galapon; his son, Doug Des Champs; and his grandchildren, Nicole and Ryan.

Born with a relentless drive inherited from his father, Dr. Des Champs began his career working in his father's masonry business, laying bricks to fund his education. His academic journey led him to Virginia Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech), where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1962 while working as a co-op student with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. Hired by Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC), he developed an innovative anchoring device for U.S. Marine Corps runways in combat zones, earning the first of his 35 lifetime patents in 1962.

Driven by intellectual curiosity, Dr. Des Champs pursued graduate studies at Virginia Tech, becoming one of the first two Ph.D. recipients in Mechanical Engineering in 1967. His passion for heat transfer shaped his career. At Sanders Associates, he contributed to NASA's spacecraft re-entry projects and early artificial heart development, as well as cooling systems for submarine detection devices. His expertise led to an offer from Donbar Corporation, where he worked until the 1973 oil crisis inspired him to found Des Champs Laboratories in 1974.

Starting with an Air Force contract, Dr. Des Champs developed an air-to-air heat exchanger for the F-15 fighter jet, a project that fueled his lifelong affection for the aircraft. His innovations extended to the HVAC industry, where his heat transfer solutions delivered significant energy savings during the oil crisis. In the late 1980s, he relocated his company from New Jersey to Rockbridge County, Virginia, revitalizing local facilities, including an abandoned high school and a former bus plant, to create a high-volume HVAC production hub. Under his leadership, Des Champs Laboratories grew to employ over 500 people.

A true visionary, Dr. Des Champs addressed emerging challenges like "sick building syndrome" with his innovative Wringer design, still widely used today. As the telecom industry expanded, he developed compact cooling solutions for cell tower electronics and evaporative cooling systems for data centers. In 2007, he sold Des Champs Laboratories to Munters Corporation, which continues to thrive in the data center market in Botetourt County.

Ever forward-thinking, Dr. Des Champs founded eForay Consulting LLC, serving as an expert witness and problem-solver for HVAC challenges. In the early 2000s, he pioneered an online marketplace for HVAC components, predating platforms like eBay and Amazon. In 2003, a collaboration with a Swedish heat exchanger manufacturer led to the creation of a global "one-stop shop" for heat exchanger solutions. Later, he tackled a 150-year-old HVAC challenge, inventing the HVAC Air-Trap, a condensate trap now specified worldwide, securing 15 of his patents.

Dr. Des Champs, a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia, was a Fellow of ASHRAE, a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and an active contributor to Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute advisory boards. Honored as a member of Virginia Tech's Committee of 100 and the Academy of Engineering Excellence, he contributed to publications like the ASHRAE Handbook, SMACNA's Energy Recovery Equipment and Systems, and the John Wiley Data Center Handbook. His accolades include Master Entrepreneur of the Year (1997), National Entrepreneur Council membership, and fellowships with the Ford Foundation, National Science Foundation, Tau Beta Pi, and Pi Tau Sigma.

Dr. Des Champs' legacy transcends his professional achievements, inspiring generations of engineers and entrepreneurs to combine technical expertise with bold vision. His life's work reflects a commitment to innovation, community, and family.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Fincastle Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Neil Dunnavant officiating. Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery. A reception will be held back at the Fincastle Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the committal. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.botetourtfh.com or by calling 540-254-3000.

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