Phyllis Morris
Dec 22, 2025
Phyllis Doss Morris, 85, of Salem, Va., passed peacefully from this world on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeter Morgan and Geneva Young Doss; her son, Robert Craig Morris; and granddog, Prissy.
Phyllis was born in Franklin County, Va., and was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Va. She...
Joseph "Joey" Trovata
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph "Joey" Trovata, Jr., 74, of Shawsville, Va., was reunited with his loved ones gone before him Monday, December 22, 2025.
Joey was born to the late Angelina Melodayo Trovata and Joseph A. Trovata, Sr., on Thursday, February 1, 1951, in Binghamton, N.Y. The family later moved to Buffalo, N.Y. where Joey spent many years before moving to Virginia where...
Linda L. Aliff
Dec 21, 2025
Linda Lee Aliff, 78, of Salem, Va, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 21, 2025, leaving behind a life rich with love, tradition, and joyful memories that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Born Saturday, June 28, 1947, in Pulaski County to the late Pierce and Sophie Reynolds.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Margaret Beiley
Dec 21, 2025
Maggie Beiley, 84, of Salem, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Pamela Setser
Dec 18, 2025
Pamela Setser, 69, of Salem, Va went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Please check back for the full obituary.
Rita Rainey
Dec 18, 2025
Rita L. Rainey, 78, a lifelong resident of the Roanoke, Va. area, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Rita was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Gid M. and Delphine Crooke. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Linda C. Preston.
Rita was a homemaker and married Donald C. Rainey in 1965. They shared a loving relationship for...
Lonnie Brizendine
Dec 18, 2025
Lonnie “Lonzo” Victor Brizendine passed away peacefully in his home on December 18th, 2025, with Tami by his side.
Lonnie was a loving, devoted son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and partner. He was a dedicated employee who retired from a longstanding career with Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative. Lonnie was a funny storyteller with a laugh that could fill a room; he...
Clara Trent
Dec 18, 2025
Clara "Sue" Trent, 81, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Sue was born on Monday, August 7, 1944, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Margaret Irene Guthrie and Noel Thomas Guthrie.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Barry Guthrie; sister-in-law, Maxine Guthrie; and mother-in-law, Daisy...
Mary Havens
Dec 16, 2025
Mary C. Havens, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was 91 years old.
Mary was born in Pearisburg, Va., to the late Emma Kate Kitts and Eugene Mose Collins, on Saturday, July 14, 1934. She spent her childhood in Giles County, and as a young woman accepted a date by the local undertaker's son....
Gene D. "Jay" Helms
Dec 15, 2025
Gene D. “Jay” Helms, 62 of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Jay was born on October 2, 1963, in Roanoke, son of the late Douglas N. and Ima Jean Jones Helms. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and was most recently an independent residential and commercial contractor within the...
Doris West
Dec 13, 2025
Doris Jones West, lovingly known as "Nanny," of Elliston, Va., went home to be with the Lord and her children on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was 93 years old.
Doris was born in Max Meadows, Va., to the late Corbett William and Rosa Ratliff Jones on Monday, March 7, 1932. Doris loved her family deeply. Her grandchildren describe their...
Linda White Bruce
Dec 10, 2025
Linda White Bruce, 77 of Rocky Mount, Va passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Survivors and the full obituary will be posted soon.
Lynn Crawshaw
Dec 8, 2025
Mrs. Lynn Cecil Crawshaw, of the Roanoke and Salem area, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Harmony Assisted Living in Roanoke, Va. She was 79 years old.
Lynn was born to the late Archibald William and Lucille Olga Cecil on Saturday, October 12, 1946. She was a Navy wife for the 34 years her husband served, during which...
Martha Ahalt
Dec 7, 2025
Martha Susan Ahalt, 81, a life-long resident Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and her sister, Sara Lynn Ahalt.
Susan was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg), and the MALS program at Hollins University. A career educator, Susan retired from Bedford...
Carolyn Bain
Dec 5, 2025
Carolyn Umbarger Bain, 78, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born August 5, 1947, in Radford, Va., to the late Zeb V. and Lena Pillars Umbarger, she is also predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, William Earl Bain.
As an Army brat, Carolyn had the opportunity to live in many...
Theodore J. Blankenship
Dec 5, 2025
Theodore J. Blankenship, 90, of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
He was born on March 17, 1935, son of the late Crockett Thomas and Minnie Jane Stuart Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his friend and companion, Sue Sutherlin, and his grandson, Tony Thompson.
Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his siblings, Mary...
Timothy Reed
Dec 2, 2025
Timothy Lee "Tim" Reed, of Salem, Va., passed away in his home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old.
Tim was born to the late Malcom and Faye Reed on Tuesday, March 20, 1951. He graduated from Northside High School in 1969, before setting his sights on Virginia Tech's School of Engineering,...
Elijah A. Nelson
Dec 2, 2025
It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of Elijah Alexander Nelson, 16, who left this world far too soon on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Though his time here was brief, his impact was immeasurable. Born on Thursday, February 19, 2009, he was truly a one-of-a-kind young man with a beautiful soul, a sharp mind, and a presence that...
JoAnn Huffman
Dec 2, 2025
A dear friend, JoAnn Cobler Huffman, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was 86 years old.
JoAnn was funny, smart, and never forgot anything. She lived at Honeysuckle Cottage at Richfield, where her room was fixed up just like her apartment. JoAnn loved her CNAs and nurses dearly, and she found joy in playing bingo and going to the dances.
She...
Josephine Vipperman
Dec 2, 2025
Josephine Bower Vipperman, 93, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wayne Vipperman; daughter, Karen V. Almany; and grandson, Christopher Bradford.Her surviving family includes her daughter, Patricia Bradford (David); grandchildren, Mandy Tobey, Aaron Tobey (Amy), Scott Bradford (Danielle), and Ami Taylor (John); and 8 great-grandchildren.She...
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