Capt. Robert Ord Crawshaw
Jul 15, 2026
Capt. Robert Ord Crawshaw, 79 of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.
Debra Hart Clapp
Jul 13, 2026
Dr. Debra Hart Clapp, aged 70, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. From humble beginnings in Bluefield, West Virginia, Debra knew from a young age that she wanted to be a physician. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she went on to study medicine at Duke University, followed by...
Eric Rayvon Whitley
Jul 13, 2026
Eric R. Whitley, 59 of Christiansburg and formerly of Salem, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
He was born on June 28, 1967, in Roanoke, Va, son of Clifford R. Whitley and the late Elizabeth Elkins Whitley. Eric loved watching any form of auto racing, and truly anything automotive or mechanical related. He spent most of his life working on,...
Lois Ellen Mitchem Parker Kiser
Jul 11, 2026
Lois Ellen Parker Kiser, 88, of Virginia and West Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Lois was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1938, in Elkhorn, West Virginia, to the late Ethel Marie Lawson and Garnet Mitchem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sylvia Hooven and...
Walter Ray Moyer
Jul 8, 2026
Walter Ray Moyer, 12, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by his adoring family. Born March 7, 2014, in Roanoke, Va., he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Shelby Welch and Joe Dillion; maternal great-grandmother, Dagmar Maroneg; and paternal grandparents, Walter Ferguson and Vivian Lorraine Moyer.
Walter was good kid. He was diagnosed as...
Michael James Thomas
Jul 7, 2026
Michael James Thomas, 71, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital from end stage dementia.Mike was born on September 24, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, to the late Richard J. Thomas and Janice L. Thomas. Mike earned a bachelor's degree of English from the Ohio State University and a master's degree of teaching...
Johnny Wayne Johnson
Jul 7, 2026
Johnny quietly fell asleep and awoke in the presence of his Lord and Saviour in Heaven on July 7, 2026.
He was born on August 1, 1950, in Norton, Va., son of the late Billy Wayne and Joann Nash Johnson. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his brother, Rickey Ellis Johnson; granddaughter, Virginia Estelle...
Ryder Maverick Seamster
Jul 6, 2026
Ryder Maverick Seamster, 7-month-old loving baby boy to David Seamster and Megan Shires, passed safely into the arms of his heavenly Father on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Ryder was a happy little boy whose smile would light up the room. He knew how to use his side eye to get what he wanted and to tell you what he thought....
Joseph Tornquist Trolier
Jul 6, 2026
Joseph Tornquist Trolier, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2026, surrounded by those he loved. While our hearts are broken by his absence, we rejoice knowing he is fully restored, completely healed, and finally home in the presence of the One he faithfully served.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...
Caroldean "Dean" E. Stenzel
Jul 5, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of "Dean" Stenzel, who left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on July 5th, 2026. Dean was born on April 22, 1941, in Trego County, Kansas, to Emanuel and Caroline Stenzel. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Ronald.
Dean was a Kansas farm...
Linda Gail Rice
Jul 5, 2026
Linda Jewell Rice, 82, of Roanoke County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born October 10, 1943, in Roanoke, Va., she is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Gertrude Adams and her son, Perry L. Rice.
Linda was a simple person who loved family, being home crocheting and watching a good movie. Her link...
Kathy Marie Gilbert Campbell
Jul 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathy Marie Gilbert Campbell, 55, of Catawba, Virginia. Kathy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2026, peacefully in her home.She was born on July 31, 1970, in Christiansburg, Virginia, to Bobby Earl Gilbert and Alma Lee Michael Gilbert.Kathy was a loving wife and mother who...
Richard Wesley Wood
Jul 2, 2026
Richard W. Wood, of Salem and formally of narrows, died July 2nd, 2026. He was 79.
He was predeceased by his wife, Dawn Enders wood, and his mother and stepfather, Margaret and Joshua Davis.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jason Wood and Laura Oates of Cooksbridge, England; his brother, Michael Davis of narrows, and his rescue Plott hound, “Luanne”.
Pursuant...
Sandra Sue Sink
Jul 2, 2026
Sandra Sue "Stidman" Sink, 79, of Salem, VA, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2026. Born Thursday, September 19, 1946, to the late Paul Stidman and Lillian Meade Stideman. Survivors include sons; John Statzer and Mark Statzer. No memorial services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Donald Shelton Tuck
Jun 29, 2026
Donald S. Tuck, 90, of Salem, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend whose life was marked by hard work, quiet dedication, and a love for the outdoors.
Born Tuesday, October 29, 1935, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Early Dodridge Tuck and Virginia Mae...
Marilyn Monroe Candler
Jun 28, 2026
A loving, creative and beautiful soul passed away with family by her side on June 28, 2026.
Marilyn Monroe Candler was born on April 21, 1944. She grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee, as the daughter of John and Helen Monroe, and the sister of John Monroe and Martha (Monroe) Krietemeyer. She attended Emory & Henry College, where she met...
McCoy P. Garrison, Jr.
Jun 28, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of McCoy P. Garrison, Jr., 95, of Salem, Virginia, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Louise Garrison and his son, Daniel Garrison.
McCoy is survived by his son, Steve Garrison; daughter, Kathy Spark and husband, Bill; grandson, Aaron Kelderhouse;...
Audrey Gayle Gallagher Pfeifer
Jun 27, 2026
Audrey Gayle Fish Pfeifer, 78, of Salem, Va., a place surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026.She was born on January 19, 1948, in Canton, Ohio. After graduating from Canton Central Catholic High School, she went on to Kent State University where she studied art. Professionally, she was an office...
Mary Elizabeth Martel
Jun 24, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Gibson Martel ("Bebe"), 83, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Born on September 17, 1942, in Skylar, Virginia, Mary was the daughter of the late James E. Gibson and Annie M. Gibson. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Gibson and Carol Ann Grier.
Bebe is survived by...
Rose Marie Neighbors
Jun 21, 2026
Rose Marie Neighbors, 81, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026.She was preceded in death by her parents, Carrie L. Barlow and Ralph L. Doyle; her sister, Barbara Baxter; her brother, Melvin L. Doyle; and her beloved grandchildren, Dakoda Kirk, Heather Norville, and Jesse Jones.She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Ray Neighbors;...
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