Steven Wayne Yopp

Steven Wayne Yopp obituary

Steven Wayne Yopp

Steven Yopp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Roanoke on Dec. 16, 2025.
Steven Wayne Yopp, known throughout the stone mason community as "The Crow," passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on June 17, 1958.

Steven devoted his entire life to the craft of stone masonry. His work was a reflection of his strength, dedication, and pride in doing things the right way. Known for his skill and reputation within the trade, Steven left a lasting mark not only through the stone he shaped but through the respect he earned from those who worked alongside him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Yopp; his mother, Joyce Foutz Yopp; and his brother, Randy Yopp.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters, Pat Yopp and Marlene Hunt; his brothers, Rick Yopp, Frankie Yopp (Terri), and Chris Yopp; his stepdaughters, Teresa Frydrych (David), Missy Bayne, and Angie Bayne; his grandchildren, Chelsea Wagner (Bradley), Michael Shockey, Amber Bayne (David), and Bradley Bayne; his great-grandchildren, Tegan Shockey, Landen Wagner, Bryson Blankenship, Little David Jr., and Jaxxen Brown; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

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