Feb 11, 2026

Bertie Rucker Conner, 105 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

She was born on June 10, 1920, in Roanoke County, daughter of the late Joseph Cefus and Lillie Mae Bryant Rucker. In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Allen Conner, and four of her...

Feb 9, 2026

Elvia Veola (Boyd) Bentley, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1939, making her 86 years, 3 months, and 5 days old.



She was the daughter of the late Noah Boyd and Rosalene (Cantrell) Boyd. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Boyd, Alonzo Boyd, Lacy Boyd,...

Feb 8, 2026

Edna Jean (EJ) Chavis Garrett Brown, 80, of Roanoke Va., passed away February 8,2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born March 9, 1945, in Yukon, Mo., to Cleve and Meta Chavis, she was the eldest of four daughters. EJ grew up in Pekin, IL. After completing secretarial school in 1964, EJ moved to Washington D.C. to take a...

Feb 6, 2026

Vito Marletta, 87, of Salem, Virginia, but formerly of Miami, Florida, New Jersey and Sicily, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born November 20, 1938, in Regalbuto, Sicily to the late Domenico Marletta and Carmelina Ingrassia, he is also preceded in death by his grandmothers, Angelina Ingrassia and Francesca Marletta.

Vito was a captivating, contagious and colorful...

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Charlotte Marie Farris Hall, 82 of Salem, VA, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Born on Wednesday, June 30, 1943, in Roanoke, Va, to the late William Edward Farris and Mary Elizabeth Stover Farris.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Wheat, and her two children; sisters, Lorraine Carroll, Lois Farris, Martha Roop, and Jean...

Jan 27, 2026

Flim Edward Sanson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Born Friday, July 1, 1949, in Sutton, WV, to the late Claton Eskerd Sanson and Lona McCourt Sanson. 

Left to cherish his memory are the "Love of his Life, forever and always." Brenda Sanson. 

No services are scheduled at this time. 

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

Jan 26, 2026

Judy H. Jarlenski, 83, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Latham, N.Y., passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1942, to the late Robert and Irene Connor Hodge. Judy was a voracious reader. Judy cared for those around her and was an active supporter of RAM House, the Roanoke Rescue Mission, and the Catholic...

Jan 25, 2026

Patricia Sue Edwards Hooker, 70, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1955, to the late Susie Gross and Alfred Edwards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Stacy Hooker; sister, Diana Harmon and husband, William; and a brother, Alfred Edwards, "Jr.”

Left to cherish her...

Jan 25, 2026

Julie Madeline Kitts, 69, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1956, to the late Garnet Lee Pugh and Eunice Frances Flowers Pugh. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Michael Pugh.

Julie is survived by her devoted husband of almost 55 years, Foster M....

Jan 24, 2026

(Ella) Jean Wright Garst was with her children when she departed for her heavenly home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.She was born in 1939 to Leonard A. Wright and Irene L. Wright. She spent her early years in Salem, Va., before marrying her husband of 57 years, Wayne C. Garst, who predeceased her in 2018. She and Wayne enjoyed living...

Jan 23, 2026

Shirley Ann Goodwin Price, 92, of Salem, Virginia, peacefully passed into her heavenly home on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on April 9, 1933, in Salem, Virginia, to the late Elbert M. and Callie Hickson Goodwin, she is also preceded in death by her sisters, Wyoma Rock, Carolyn Anderson, and Arabelle Goodwin; and brothers, Lynwood Goodwin and...

Jan 23, 2026

Norma Beth Cooper Williams, of Roanoke County, Va., went peacefully into the arms of Jesus, days after her 89th birthday on Friday, January 23, 2026.Born on January 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Martha and Pete Cooper, Norma was known as "Little Pete" to those who knew her as a child.She is survived by her husband, Charles...

Jan 20, 2026

Donald E. "Donnie" Quarles, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Born May 30, 1949, to the late Geneva E. Secrist and Ryman Quarles, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Joey Secrist and Gary Quarles; as well as a sister, Kathy Secrist.

Donnie served in the United States Air Force...

Jan 20, 2026

Matthew Guy Melvin, 40, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Matthew was the life of the party, or any gathering, for that matter. He always had a good time, no matter what he was doing and who he was with. No matter the circumstances, he always had to have...

Jan 19, 2026

**Please Note** 

Due to the potential for inclement weather, services for Mr. Wooldridge have been postponed.  Visitation is now scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the Memorial service will now take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  

Thomas Wordie Wooldridge, better known as "Tom," passed away...

Jan 19, 2026

~ Clayton's Last Walk ~ 

This walk has been with his loving son, Marvin Ray Lynch and wife, Sheli. Clayton was able to get to know his 3 grandchildren: Cori Moss, Krys Lynch and wife, Kimmi, and Ciara Lee and husband, Cameron. Most importantly, he was able to meet and know his great-grandson, Chandler Ray Lynch (8 yrs old). Each time...

Jan 18, 2026

George Marvin Seymour peacefully passed away in his home on January 18th, 2026, at the age of 85. George was originally from Elizabeth City, NC and held close family ties with that area for his entire lifetime. He relocated to Roanoke, VA, in 1967, where he began teaching music within the Roanoke County School System. He and Glenda married in...

Jan 18, 2026

Lillian Lambert Harrison, 93 of Salem, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Born on Wednesday, April 27, 1932, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late George Irvin Lambert and Wancy Mae Sells Lambert.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the love of her life and husband for 79 years, Willard...

Jan 16, 2026

Donald E. “Rozy” Rozich, 80, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026. Born on September 22, 1945, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Rozy later made Salem his cherished home, where he lived a life marked by dedication, humility, and a steadfast commitment to those he loved.

A talented athlete in his early years, Rozy began his...