Ollie Mae Frye

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)

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...

John Frederick Haase, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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...

Josephine Epperly "Jody" Laprad

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

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

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

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

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....

Gary Raymond Myers

Gary Raymond Myers

Aug 23, 2026

Gary Raymond Myers, 70, of Salem, Va went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026.

Born July 25, 1956, in Roanoke, Va to the late Paul Raymond Myers and Roma Ann Floyd Myers.

Gary was the loving husband of Karen Crotts Myers, with whom he shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. He was a simple, loving man who found the...

Robert L. "Bert" Sparbel

Robert L. "Bert" Sparbel

Aug 23, 2026



Robert "Bert" Lewis Sparbel, born December 7, 1975, of King George, Virginia, passed on August 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Robert N. and Carol A. Sparbel; devoted husband of Lisa, with whom he shared more than 18 years of marriage; loving father to Isabel and Olivia (Brendan); and proud...

John Edward Saunders

John Edward Saunders

Aug 22, 2026

John Edward Saunders, 66, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in Bedford, Va., to the late Florence and Joseph “Spott” Saunders.

Those remaining to cherish John’s memory are his “chosen daughter”, Heather Saunders; former wife and best friend, Edie Saunders; sisters in law, Teri Atkins and husband, Rick, Phyllis...

Annis Minix Bowen

Annis Minix Bowen

Aug 20, 2026

Annis Minix Bowen, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.She was born on September 19, 1935, to Alda Mae Minix and Joe Farrigan Minix in Coffee County, Georgia, and was raised by cousins, Bessie (Mother) and Raymond (Daddy) Davis in Douglas, Georgia. She was a graduate of Coffee County High School. Soon after, she was swept off her feet...

Janie Marie Bailey

Janie Marie Bailey

Aug 20, 2026

Janie Marie Booth Bailey, 81, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026.Janie was born in Pulaski, Va., to the late Edward Clinton and Madie Marie Midkiff Booth. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Richfield before retiring after 40 years of service. Throughout her life, she loved the beach, gardening, her dogs,...

Suzanne Gardner Summerlin

Suzanne Gardner Summerlin

Aug 19, 2026

Suzanne Warden Gardner Summerlin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, significantly on the same date her only sibling, Betty Jo, passed nine years ago. They held a very special bond and are now reunited in Heaven. 

Suzi married her high school sweetheart, Warren, and together they lovingly raised their sons, Mike and...

William Robert Yagle

William Robert Yagle

Aug 17, 2026

William R. "Bill" Yagle November 16, 1936 – August 17, 2026

William R. "Bill" Yagle, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Robert A. and Gerda H. Yagle. He graduated from West Virginia University and went on to serve four years in the U.S....

Vivian Leigh Crum Martinez

Vivian Leigh Crum Martinez

Aug 16, 2026

Vivian Leigh Crum Martinez, 69, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1957, to the late William Henry Burgess Crum and Virginia Ruth Collins Crum in Richlands, VA, and spent her childhood in Buchanan County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...