Robin Spencer

Robin Spencer

Nov 24, 2025

Robin Wilford Spencer, 68, of Salem, Va., left his earthly home and went to his heavenly home to be with his mom and dad on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Robin was an avid sports fan with Virginia Tech, the Washington Capitals, and the Washington Redskins among his favorites. He also loved music and had quite the collection of vinyls and...

Jeremy Delp

Jeremy Delp

Nov 20, 2025

Jeremy Delp, 45, left us too soon on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

A devoted husband, father, son, and friend, his roles were numerous and meaningful. To know Jeremy was to recognize him as the life of the party, a gentle giant, and the protector of everyone. The only thing that could overshadow his stature was his heart and personality.Jeremy was...

Roger Boone

Roger Boone

Nov 19, 2025

Roger Dale Boone, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Marie Boone; children, Reno Matt, Tom, Jennifer, Josh, Samuel, and Bethany; siblings, Billy Dickie, Chuck, Lorna, and David; and many grandchildren, nephews, and nieces as well as their children.

Family and friends may gather on Tuesday, November 25, 2025,...

Charles Edward Dick

Charles Edward Dick

Nov 17, 2025

Roanoke, Va.

Charles Edward Dick, 79 of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with loved ones gone before on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home.

Charles was born on July 25, 1946, in Danville, Va., son of the late Horace Paisley "HP" Dick and Jessie Day "Boots" Plott Dick . In addition to his...

Randy Yopp

Randy Yopp

Nov 15, 2025

Randy L. Yopp, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was 64 years old.

Randy was born in Salem to the late Joyce and Curtis Yopp on Sunday, October 1, 1961. He is survived by his son, Dillon Yopp; his daughter, Shannon Yopp; two sisters; and four brothers.

Per the family's wishes, all services will be...

Helen Kleven

Helen Kleven

Nov 15, 2025

Helen Kleven was born in Wisconsin and passed away in Virginia at the age of 91.

Helen was raised on a small dairy farm and had a lifelong love of animals and the outdoors. She and her husband, John, raised three children with a love for the same.

The family moved many times for John's employment, living on the West...

Barbara Wertz Williams

Barbara Wertz Williams

Nov 15, 2025

Barbara Wertz Williams, 85, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Barbara Wertz fell in love with J. Alwood Williams when they met while attending Andrew Lewis High School; they were happily married for 61 years when he passed. Barbara and Al had two children whom they loved profusely: Mary Dee Williams, of...

Howard Crotts

Howard Crotts

Nov 11, 2025

"H.C." Howard Crotts, Jr., 77 of Salem, Va, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Born Friday, June 11, 1948, in Salem, Va, to the late Howard Clifford Crotts, Sr. and Louise Mills Crotts.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wayne Crotts; sister, Diana Crotts Helm; and son, Jody Crotts.

After graduation, H.C....

Donald Shelton

Donald Shelton

Nov 10, 2025

Donald Joseph Shelton, 71, of Roanoke, Va., born on Thursday, August 12, 1954, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Arrangements are being cared for by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory in Salem, Va.

Steven Marshall

Steven Marshall

Nov 10, 2025

Steven Lawrence Marshall, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

He was born on January 6, 1958, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Betty Lakes Marshall and L. Julian Marshall.

Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Darlene; daughter, Jayne Marshall Richlak (Michael); and son, Owen Lawrence Marshall. Surviving also are his sweet...

Leonard Janney

Leonard Janney

Nov 9, 2025

Leonard Irvine Janney, of Salem, Va., passed at the age of 80 on Sunday, November 9, 2025, following a several year battle with multiple cancers.

Despite the cancer, Len never really complained and he just kept going. He worked part time up until two weeks before his passing at Catawba Hospital. Leonard was an accountant for the hospital for...

Esther Moore

Esther Moore

Nov 8, 2025

Esther Collins Moore, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025.



She was born on December 2, 1932, in Saltville, Va., to the late Lowe and Clara Belle Lyles Collins. Later in life she worked at Stuart McGuire.



In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her grandparents, Drue...

Elizabeth Hooten

Elizabeth Hooten

Nov 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Elizabeth Octava Noel Hooten

December 17, 1999 - November 8, 2025

Elizabeth Hooten passed away at home, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, strength, and compassion.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Elizabeth found her heart and happiness in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina -...

Patrick Richards

Patrick Richards

Nov 7, 2025

Patrick Douglas Richards, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1948, to the late Margaret Cunningham and William Douglas Richards.

Mr. Richards served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a son, Matthew David Richards; and a...

Rebecca Kingery

Rebecca Kingery

Nov 7, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Jean Bushnell Kingery, 90, of Bedford County, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roanoke, Va., on October 31, 1935, she was the last of the eleven children born to the late Evan R. and Paulina "Pansy" Thompson Bushnell. She is also preceded in...

James Edward Lynn

James Edward Lynn

Nov 6, 2025

James Edward Lynn, 88, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Salem, VA.

The full obituary will be posted soon.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Harvey Harman

Harvey Harman

Nov 6, 2025

Harvey Edward Harman (better known as Eddie, Ed, Dad, and Granddad) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6th.

Eddie was born on January 27, 1954, in Blacksburg, Virginia, to William Gene Harman and Lana Robinson Harman. He grew up surrounded by family including his special cousins (Gina Shelor, Steven Sheppard, Drew Sheppard, and Robert Sheppard), his Aunt Joyce, and...

Joseph Andrew Conner

Joseph Andrew Conner

Nov 3, 2025

Joseph Conner, 79 of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Born Saturday, November 10, 1945, to the late Isaac Raymond and Eleanor Ruth Conner.

Joseph retired from Rowe Furniture after 30 years of employment and was a faithful member of Life Church in Roanoke.

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Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Nov 1, 2025

Hope Abner Meador Davis, 86, of Alpharetta, GA, and a former longtime resident of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Born in Washington, D.C. on September 24, 1939, she was a graduate of George Washington High School in Alexandria, VA, and Roanoke College. She was an active member of the Delta Gamma sorority, supporting it as...