Wendell Cornelius Johns
Oct 22, 2026
Wendell C. Johns "Wiggles", 83, of Salem, VA, passed away on October 22, 2026.
Born December 26, 1942, in Salem, Roanoke County, to the late Howard Cornelius Johns and Naomi Frances Barbour Johns.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lois Johns "Bunny"; daughter, Cindy Hale; grandson, Larry Hale, Jr.; and sister, Charlotte...
George Jeff Trail Sr.
Oct 19, 2026
George Jeff Trail, Sr., 80, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.George was a hard-working man who took great pride in providing for and spending time with his family, who meant the world to him. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting, and fishing. Known for his sense of humor,...
Harold Lee Phillips Jr.
Oct 18, 2026
Harold Lee Phillips, Jr., 71, of Roanoke, but formerly of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with his devoted wife, Angela, holding his hand. He was born in Waynesboro, Va., on October 1, 1955, to the late Harold Lee, Sr. and Isabelle Hughes Phillips.
Harold was never one to shy away from hard...
Gail Rowell MacFarland
Oct 18, 2026
Gail Rowell MacFarland, 80, of Salem, VA, passed away on October 18, 2026.
Born May 21, 1946, in the City of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Charles Fletcher Rowell, Sr. and Evelyn Goobie Rowell.
Gail found great joy in giving her time and caring for others. Whether helping with a project or lending a hand where she was needed, she...
Michael Lee Prillaman
Oct 16, 2026
Michael Lee Prillaman, 84, of Salem, Va passed away on October 16, 2026.
Born February 28, 1942, in Roanoke, Va to the late Henry Meade Prillaman and Dorothy Ann Dowdy Prillaman.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Brian Meade Prillaman and Travis Anthony Prillaman, and brothers, Pete Prillaman, Phil Prillaman, and Russell Prillaman.
Those left to...
Betty Hall Tisinger
Oct 16, 2026
Dr. Betty Tisinger, 94, graduated to glory on October 16, 2026.She was a distinguished educator and lifelong advocate for art education in Virginia. Born in Logan County, West Virginia, the daughter of a coal miner, Betty attended Berea College in Kentucky and went on to earn her doctorate in education from Pennsylvania State University. She devoted her professional life to...
Lorraine Colucci Murtaugh
Oct 15, 2026
Lorraine Colucci Murtaugh, age 91, passed away on October 15, 2026. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her generous heart, her quick wit and the seeds she sowed in the many lives she touched.
Lorraine was a respected middle school English educator in Arlington, Virginia, who understood that her role extended far beyond the classroom. She took...
Robert "Glen" Dillon
Oct 14, 2026
Robert "Glen" Dillon, 85, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his residence, with family by his side.
He was born on August 18, 1941, in Roanoke, Va., son of the late L.E. and Irene Jewel (Perdue) Dillon. At the young age of 12, Glen began working in the family printing business, then known as Chocolate Printing and...
Teresa Lee Straub Nininger Whitlock
Oct 11, 2026
Teresa Lee Nininger Whitlock, 74, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026. In following Teresa's wishes, there will be no formal services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
John McRae Hayth
Oct 9, 2026
John McRae Hayth, 87, of Salem, Virginia, formerly of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Born in Springwood in Botetourt County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Peck Hayth and Elizabeth McRae Hayth.
John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Turkey during the Cold War....
Robert Lee Cline Jr.
Oct 5, 2026
Robert L. Cline, Jr., affectionately known as "Bob" and "PawPaw", 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, took his last ride to Heaven while listening to his favorite Doo-wop music on Monday, October 5, 2026. Born and raised in Roanoke, Va., he is preceded in death by his foster parents, Lemuel "Lemmie" and Bernice Epperly and his sister, Annie Lee Gibson.
Bob...
Cynthia Wray VanDyke
Oct 5, 2026
Cynthia Wray Dean Van Dyke, our Ma, of Salem, VA, gained her wings on October 5, 2026. She was 83 years old.
Cynthia was born December 13, 1942, in Salem, VA, to the late Ray Leo Dean and Eunice Oneida Hall Dean. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Alan Dean.
Cynthia was a bona...
Sandra Kay Jones Bradley
Sep 28, 2026
Sandra Jones Bradley was born on March 18,1942 to Albert Fielding Jones and Gaynelle Mitchell Jones of Salem, Virginia. Sandra was the apple of her father's eye, and she enjoyed a youth filled with travel and cultural experiences with her three younger brothers. This contributed to her lifelong love of the arts, music and literature. She devoured historical novels and...
Ernest Ashton "E.A." Downey, Jr.
Sep 27, 2026
Ernest Ashton "E.A." Downey, Jr., 64, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Glen Wilton, Va., went to join his grandbaby in Heaven on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
E.A. was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed trips to Claytor Lake and Bradenton, Florida, and was a lifelong member of the Roanoke Valley Four Wheelers Association. Above...
Samuel Louis "Sambo" Coffey
Sep 22, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Samuel L. "Sambo" Coffey, 34, of Salem, Va., on September 22, 2026.
Born November 10, 1991, in Roanoke, Va. to Reamona Bowles Coffey and the late John David Coffey.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Garon Bowles, and sister, Heather Mills,...
Carol Jean Nunnally
Sep 21, 2026
Carol Jean Jones Nunnally, 82, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Born on July 24, 1944, Carol was a lifelong resident of Salem and devoted herself to her family, her church, her community, and the many people whose lives she touched.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Moore Jones and Ethel Hockett Jones,...
Phoebe Kathryn Lombardi
Sep 20, 2026
Phoebe G. Lombardi, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Wilton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026.
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Phoebe was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and George Grassman. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She settled in Wilton, Connecticut, where she raised her...
Susan Ann Strals
Sep 17, 2026
Susan Ann Strals, 63, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Salem.She was born on January 18, 1963, to the late Gerald R. Tenney and Shirley Bane Tenney.No services are planned at this time.Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.
Charley McDanald Turner
Sep 17, 2026
Charley McDanald Turner, 86, of Va., passed away surrounded by the love of his family on September 17, 2026.
Charley was born in Roanoke, VA., to Charley and Mary Turner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Turman Turner, who passed away in May 2021. Their life together was one of love, family, and devotion, and Frances remained...
Jerrold Elmer Falk
Sep 16, 2026
Jerrold "Jerry" Elmer Falk, 81, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Jerry was born on Tuesday, January 2, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Sylvia Marian Selma Hornlund and Wilford Arthur Falk.
Jerry spent most of his career with the Social Security Administration as a claims representative and was also a member of St. Philip...
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