Carol Jean Nunnally
Sep 21, 2026
Carol Jean Jones Nunnally, 82, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Born on July 24, 1944, Carol was a lifelong resident of Salem and devoted herself to her family, her church, her community, and the many people whose lives she touched.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Moore Jones and Ethel Hockett Jones,...
Susan Ann Strals
Sep 17, 2026
Susan Ann Strals, 63, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Salem.She was born on January 18, 1963, to the late Gerald R. Tenney and Shirley Bane Tenney.No services are planned at this time.Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.
Charley McDanald Turner
Sep 17, 2026
Charley McDanald Turner, 86, of Va., passed away surrounded by the love of his family on September 17, 2026.
Charley was born in Roanoke, VA., to Charley and Mary Turner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Turman Turner, who passed away in May 2021. Their life together was one of love, family, and devotion, and Frances remained...
Barbara Lois Taliaferro Barnhart
Sep 16, 2026
One of the sweetest, kindest and gentlest souls the world has ever known passed from this life on September 16, 2026. Barbara Lois Taliaferro Barnhart was born January 21, 1934, to Robert and Lois (Howard) Taliaferro. She was the first of four children, followed by her sister Patricia Weaver of Stockbridge, Georgia; James Taliaferro (deceased); and Linda Boone of Christiansburg,...
Mary Ellen Verdu
Sep 13, 2026
Mary Ellen Verdu passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by family.She was a loving wife and mother, thoughtful gift giver, and aspiring beekeeper, but more than anything else, she was a passionate and relentless advocate for children and families in need.Mary Ellen grew up in Cranberry Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa., as the oldest of five children...
Charles Rudolph Spence
Sep 8, 2026
Charles Rudolph Spence, 94, passed away on September 8, 2026.Please check back for the full obituary.You may leave online condolences at www.johnmoakey.com.
Carl Arthur Murchison
Sep 4, 2026
Carl Arthur Murchison, age 89, of Salem, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Carl was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the beloved son of the late Arthur William and Eleanor Olson Murchison. At the young age of 17, Carl answered the call to serve his country and entered the U.S. Navy. Following his...
Ollie Mae Frye
Sep 4, 2026
Ollie Mae Frye, 95, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born in Smyth County Virginia on July 12, 1931, to the late William Marshall and Lula Coe Clapp, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Frye, Sr.; son-in-law, Dennis Morgan; sister, Ruth Chapman; brothers, Robert Earl Clapp and Everett...
Kelley Shawn Clark (O'Dell)
Sep 3, 2026
Kelley Shawn Clark (O’Dell), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 67.
Kelley was born in Belle, West Virginia, but spent most of her life in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a 1977 graduate of Cave Spring High School. Family was always at the center of her life, and she devoted...
Dennis Allen Rider
Sep 2, 2026
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Heaven gained an awesome musician when Dennis Allen Rider closed his eyes, sitting in his favorite recliner, and woke up on the golden streets of Heaven.
Dennis Allen Rider was born in Covington, Virginia, on November 25, 1947, to Winters Oscar Rider and Leah Hatter Rider. In his early years, his heart's passion was football and...
John Frederick Haase, Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
John Frederick Haase, Jr., of Salem, Virginia, passed away on September 2, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. John was born in Roanoke, Va., on October 27, 1946, to the late Margaret Catherine Murphy and John Frederick Haase, Sr.
John was a proud Navy veteran who earned multiple medals for his service in Vietnam. After his service, he attended college...
Bertha "Bert" Spessard
Aug 31, 2026
Bertha "Bert" Spessard, age 72 of Salem, VA passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Prior to her illness she worked as a teacher's aide at Andrew Lewis Middle School. She was a fun and loving mother who loved her children and grandchildren.
Bertha was preceded in death by her mother, Belva (Biddle) Porter George. Those left to cherish...
Jean Brummett Wallace
Aug 29, 2026
Jeannea Wallace of Salem, Virginia, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Jeannea was a loving wife of 61 years, a sister, an aunt, great-aunt, and friend to so many who share a lifetime of wonderful memories. She always went the extra mile for her family cause family was so important to her.
Jeannea is from a family of 10...
Doris Eloise Clephas
Aug 29, 2026
Doris Eloise Clephas, 88, passed away on August 29, 2026. Please check back for her full obituary. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Ida Jean Rowland Southern Poff
Aug 29, 2026
Ida "Jean" Poff, resident at the Carrington Cottage Memory Care Center, Daleville, Virginia, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 29, 2026.Jean-as she was known by family and friends-was born in Danville, Virginia, on May 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee Rowland and Frances Ashworth Rowland. She graduated from Schoolfield High School, and...
Josephine Epperly "Jody" Laprad
Aug 28, 2026
Joesphine Laprad known to her family & friends as Jody, age 84, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family, on August 28, 2026.
Born on August 15, 1942, in Elliston, Virgina to Dennis Irvin Epperly and Mabel Epperly.
Jody retired from Medeco Security Locks after 28 years of service, where she met many lifelong friends. She was...
Beulah "Bootsie" Skidmore Moore
Aug 28, 2026
Beulah "Bootsie" Moore, age 92, of Salem, left this life for her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was a loyal daughter, a devoted wife, a supportive mom, a doting Nana, and a loving Great Nana, but most of all she was a beloved daughter of the living God who was...
Holly Gray Goodspeed
Aug 27, 2026
Holly Gray Goodspeed, 77, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cedar Mountain, N.C., and Harvard, Mass., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke, Va.
A lifelong animal lover, she opened her heart and home to many beloved dogs and cats throughout the years. She also enjoyed attending auctions, searching for antiques...
Theresa Ann "Terri" Hawryliw
Aug 25, 2026
Theresa Ann "Terri" Hawryliw, 76, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away on August 25, 2026, where she was greeted in Heaven by her beloved son, Geoff. She was born on December 1, 1949, to the late Agostino Zazzara and Jean Budziak Zazzara in Cleveland.
Terri was a fun-loving and friendly person who had a wonderful way of...
Wyn Wilson Yuhas
Aug 25, 2026
Wyn Wilson Yuhas, 81, of Salem, VA, went to be with Marty on August 25, 2026.
Born December 29, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, to the late George Wilson and Rita Montalbano Wilson.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Andrew Martin "Marty" Yuhas.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, John D. Hudson, Jr....
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