Donna Mae Wright
Mar 25, 2026
Donna Mae Fitzgerald Wright, age 74 of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on Thursday, April 19, 1951, to Boyd and Willie Fitzgerald in New York, Donna lived a life full of energy, purpose, and love for the people around her. She was a cherished wife, mother,...
Michael Lawrence Ruble
Mar 24, 2026
Michael "Mike" Ruble was a good man who truly never knew a stranger. He would talk to anyone about anything. Mike loved life. He was a gentle giant. Rest easy love, your pain is gone. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Ruble.
Mike is survived by his wife Pamela Ruble; his step-son, Andrew; and step-daughter,...
Daniel T. "Dan" Andrews
Mar 24, 2026
Daniel T. Andrews, 77, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on March 24, 2026. Born on July 3, 1948, in Princeton, Indiana, he was the son of Alberta Taylor Andrews and the late Ted H Andrews.
Raised in St. Francisville, Illinois, Dan was a proud graduate of Saint Francisville Community High School, where he played on the basketball team....
Robert Lee "Bob" Palmer Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Robert Lee Palmer, Jr., lovingly known as "Bob," age 78, of Eagle Rock, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026.
Bob proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. After his time in service, he devoted his life to his work as a Class A contractor, building homes and...
Helen Vest
Mar 22, 2026
Marjorie Helen Vest, 94, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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James Randolph Bush
Mar 21, 2026
James Randolph Bush, 84, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2026. He was born on February 10th, 1942, to the late Luther and Nannie Bush. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosemary Bush; three sons, Randolph Bush (Dr. MaLora Bush), William Bush, (Leigh Ann Bush), and Cary Bush; Eight grandchildren, Brian Bush (Sarah Bush),...
Roger Wimmer
Mar 21, 2026
Roger Wimmer, age 71, of Saltville, Virginia, passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family.Roger was a man who never met a stranger. With his warm personality and easygoing nature, he made friends wherever he went and left a lasting impression on all who knew him.He was a proud and devoted father to his son, Roger Lee Wimmer...
Janet Ruby Keeney
Mar 18, 2026
Janet Ruby Keeney, 93 of Salem, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husbands; William E. Ruby in 2003, Richard A. Keeney in 2020, and son-in-law Arthur J. Provenzano in 2020.
Known by friends as Jan and family as Gran, she was born to the late Eldon and Mildred Brown in Frankfort, Indiana on September...
Maxine Cline Blankenship
Mar 16, 2026
Maxine Cline Blankenship, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was 92 years old.
Maxine was born in Richlands, Va., to the late Tom Cline and Elsie Marie Harris on Sunday, April 2, 1933. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Cline; her second...
Anne Leffler Terrell
Mar 15, 2026
Anne Gregory Leffler Terrell (July 6, 1959) and Perry Lee Terrell (June 14, 1958) were called home together by God on March 15th 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, strength, and unwavering devotion to family.
Together, they were a powerful, united force-partners since high school, their 50-year marriage was built on loyalty, faith, and a rare, unbreakable bond....
Perry Lee Terrell
Mar 15, 2026
Perry Lee Terrell (June 14, 1958) and Anne Gregory Leffler Terrell (July 6, 1959) were called home together by God on March 15th 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, strength, and unwavering devotion to family.
Together, they were a powerful, united force-partners since high school, their 50-year marriage was built on loyalty, faith, and a rare, unbreakable bond....
Allen Warner Whitmire
Mar 15, 2026
Allen Warner Whitmire, 95, of Salem, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born in Frederick Co., near Winchester, on Saturday, September 27, 1930, to the late Perry & Mildred Whitmire. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased in death by his brother, Denny Whitmire. He is survived by his brother, Terry Whitmire.
Allen attended John Handley High School and...
Opal Sutphin Jones
Mar 13, 2026
Opal Sutphin Jones, age 94 of Salem, VA, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 13, 2026, and was greeted by Jesus saying, "Well done, My good and faithful Servant"! Opal was born in Radford, VA, on January 29, 1932, to the late William Murray and Ollie Sutphin. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband,...
George William Hartless
Mar 12, 2026
George William Hartless, 100, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Born to Herman and Violet Hartless on Friday, April 10, 1925, in Rockbridge County, Va.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Hartless; daughter, Valerie Yates; and son, Danny Hartless.
Those left to cherish in his memory include...
Michael William Mabry
Mar 7, 2026
Michael "Mike" Mabry, 70, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1955, to William and Delphia Mabry. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and attended Villa Heights Baptist Church for many years.Mike spent much of his working life driving tractor trailers and working for Valley Rich Dairy, where he was known for his strong work ethic...
Mary M. Shortridge Rose
Mar 4, 2026
Mary M. Shortridge Rose, born May 31, 1939, in Grundy, Va., peacefully fell into the arms of Jesus on March 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Mary was the daughter of the late Glenn and Helen Shortridge from Grundy, Va.
Mary had many wonderful traits, the most profound being her faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Mary spent most...
Lawrence Richard Mitchell
Mar 3, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Richard Mitchell, 69, of Salem, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2026. Larry was born July 24,1956 in Astoria-Queens, New York to the late Rose Cunningham Mitchell and Frank Mitchell.
Larry worked for the Fallsburg Central school system in New York for 15 years as a superintendent of grounds and building maintenance. He loved the New York...
Alice Jones Clem
Mar 3, 2026
Alice Jones Clem, 101, of Salem, VA, was born May 30, 1924, to Weldon and Beatrice Jones in Norfolk, VA. Expected to help care for her younger siblings, Alice quickly learned how to get things done. Raised in Norfolk, she caught the twinkling eye of a certain sailor, William B. Clem Jr., her husband of 53 years. They were married...
Jean Brown Talley
Mar 3, 2026
Jean Brown Talley, 95, a native of Roanoke, Va., passed on to her new life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
She surrendered her earthly love and departed to be with all she loved. She was a sweet soul, who laughed easily. She was easy to talk to and easy to love.
She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and then later from...

