Apr 22, 2026

Mark “Andy” Phoenix, Sr., 63, of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Andy was born November 17, 1962, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Wesley Phoenix and Charlotte Ann Phoenix; his grandparents, Fred Wilson Phoenix (Frances) and Oakey Wirt (Diane); his uncle, Bobby Phoenix; and his nieces, Tonya Wall and Jeanna Smith.

He is...

Apr 21, 2026

Jean Marie Mattera, 62, of Salem, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The family invites friends to a visitation at 12:00 pm Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, VA. 

A service will be held immediately following the event, accompanied by a committal service at Evergreen Burial Park.

Apr 21, 2026

Murel Winona Harmon Suggs, 88, entered her rest on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home in Glenvar.

She was born in Carroll County on June 26, 1937, to Guy and Eula Winesett Harmon.

She was a beloved mother who loved the Lord, loved reading the Bible, and loved Gospel music. She was a member of Living Well Church of the Nazarene...

Apr 20, 2026

Shirley Ann Sisson Epperly, 91, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, joining her late husband, Theodore "Teddy" Epperly, to whom she was happily married for 63 years.

Mrs. Epperly was born November 26, 1934, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of the late Sherman Ralph Sisson and Georgia Mae James Sisson. She retired from...

Apr 18, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Hinchee, 58 of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Born Sunday, February 25, 1968, in Salem, VA, to Luke and Linda Murphy Hinchee.

Jeff was a man whose greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, creating memories that will be treasured forever.

He loved to travel, but found peace and happiness...

Apr 17, 2026

Nancy Campbell Lewis, 66, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born August 29, 1959, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Anna Dodson and Frank W. Campbell, she is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Ollie and Dewey Campbell and Dorethia and Charles Dodson.

Nancy loved being outdoors and greatly appreciated the natural world around her....

Apr 17, 2026

Linda Lee Hartman Berry, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.



A longtime resident of Richmond, Va., Linda relocated to Salem four years ago to be near her daughter, where she spent her final years surrounded by community, friendship, and the things she loved most.



Linda retired from the Virginia...

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Frank Staley Hester, Jr., beloved son of the late Frank Staley Hester and Ella Trevey Hester, died April 16, 2026, after a brief illness. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Malinda; Malinda's sister, Sandy Dawyot and husband, Peter; a number of cousins including Eliza Hubble Severt and husband, Jim, of Martinsville, Va., James W. Severt II of Georgetown, Dr....

Apr 16, 2026

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Evelyn Loretta Wyrick Thompson, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 96.

Mom was born on Sunday, November 3, 1929, in Marion, Va., to the late W. French Wyrick and Grace Virginia Wyrick. She spent her early years in Marion, where...

Apr 13, 2026

Yvonne Plymale Roach, 91, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She was born on Thursday, July 19, 1934, in Vinton, Va., to the late John Otey Plymale and Addie Bell Shepherd Plymale. She graduated from William Byrd High School in 1954, and married the love of her life, the late Frank...

Apr 11, 2026

Dorothy Louise Phoenix Pruett Cooper Weeks, 93, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026. Born on July 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillie Phoenix.

Dorothy was a devoted member of Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church and a beloved figure in her community. Known affectionately as "Granny," she opened her "Christmas...

Apr 7, 2026

Kathleen Mae (Moran) Reichel, age 84, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Friendship Richfield Living the evening of April 7th, surrounded by her family.

Born and raised in Schenectady, New York, to the late Paul F. and Virginia M. (Craw) Moran, Kathy was the oldest of 4 girls, raised in an Irish Catholic household, filled with the love of family...

Apr 7, 2026

Yvonne Radford Metz, 95 of Roanoke, VA, reunited with her husband in heaven on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Born on Sunday, November 9, 1930, to the late William Odell Radford and Mamie Goodman Radford.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Kenward Metz; daughter; Dory Silva, brothers, Arnold Radford and Junior Radford;...

Apr 6, 2026

Karon (Merrill) Johnson passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Salem, Va., surrounded by family.



Karon was born in Oakland, Calif., the second of six children. Karon grew up in Phoenix, Ariz., where she enjoyed dancing, hosting friends, picnicking in the desert, and cooling off on the concrete floor after a full day at the...

Apr 5, 2026

Frank David “Dave” Nofsinger of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on Friday, October 13, 1944, in Fincastle, Virginia, to the late Frank Montague Nofsinger and Edna Margaret Haymaker Nofsinger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kent Montague Nofsinger, Sr.; his sister, Martha...

Apr 5, 2026

James “Paul” Beck, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. He was 69 years old.

Paul was born to the late James Wilton and Rachel Ruth Taylor Beck on Friday, September 21, 1956. His childhood home was in Archdale, N.C., where he lived on a truck farm next to his grandparents. His mother...

Apr 5, 2026

Jacquelin Carol "Jackie" Turman, of Salem, Va., went to be with her heavenly family on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was 79 years old.

Jackie was born in Roanoke, Va., to the late Fred A. and Clara Redden Jordan on Monday, April 29, 1946. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred Jordan, Jr.,...

Apr 1, 2026

Alice K. Hickson Morris, 77, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Claybourne Roger Hickson and Nannie Hickson Lawrence from Salem, Va. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Edward Morris III; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Kirby; and her brothers, Russell Wayne...

Mar 31, 2026

Melissa Roberts Wimmer, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1957, in Christiansburg, Virginia, to the late H. Elbyrne Roberts and Ruth B. Roberts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jonathan Roberts and Yogi Roberts; and her sisters, Zsa Zsa...