Current Obituaries

Betty Jane Grimes

May 23, 1924 - May 17, 2013

Patricia S. Denton

Aug 5, 1942 - May 15, 2013

William T. 'Bill' Keith

Aug 30, 1936 - May 14, 2013

Norma J. Lewis

Jul 23, 1963 - May 13, 2013

David A. Kitchen

Jun 24, 1941 - May 12, 2013

Warren W. Rogers

Jan 20, 1921 - May 12, 2013

Wells competes in NBHA’s world championships

Hannah Wells, of Roanoke, competed in the National Barrel Horse Association Open and Senior World Championships, held Oct. 26-Nov. 3 in Perry, GA.

This is the second year Wells has competed in the event, which drew more than 950 entrants in the Open Division and about 416 in the Senior Division. Contestants must qualify for the world competition through competitions in their home sates.

Last year, Wells also rode in the Youth World Championships in Jackson, MS.