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...

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...

Dec 5, 2025

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 1, 2025

Barbara A. (Tootie) Brown, 93, of Salem, Va., peacefully went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025.Tootie deeply loved her family, and she had a group of lifelong friends whom she cherished. She was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church for 75 years and remained active as an ordained deacon and elder as well as a participant...

Nov 29, 2025

Gladys Lucille Eldridge, 75, departed this earthly world on Saturday, November 29th, at her home in Elliston, VA.

Born on June 3, 1950, in Norton, VA, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Gardner.

Lou, as many would come to know her, was a retired nurse of 50 years. In addition to her career as a caregiver, she still...

Nov 29, 2025

Dennis “Bubba” Gray, 67, of Elliston, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Born Friday, January 31, 1958, to the late Walter I. and Kathleen Dudding Gray in Roanoke, Va.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Gregory I. Gray and William D. Gray; and his best buddy, Mellow yellow.

Those...

Nov 26, 2025

Henry Clayton King, 93, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025. Henry was the son of the late Thomas Dow and Bertha Wirt King and is predeceased by his siblings, Sherman, Versey, Reva, Harry and Charlotte as well as a son-in-law, David.

Henry loved God and his...

Nov 24, 2025

Henry Lee Crawford, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was 69 years old.

Henry was born on Tuesday, July 31, 1956, to the late Ethel Bryant and Alexander Watson Crawford. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by a special godchild, Autumn.

Left to cherish Henry's memory are...

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...

Nov 23, 2025

Mary Louise Epperly Walthall, lovingly known to many as "Nanny", 97, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home of 67 years, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born in Montgomery County, Va., on June 28, 1928, to the late James Houston and Arlie Jane Poff Epperly, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard "Dickie" Walthall;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...