William Anthony "Billy" Akers

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William Anthony Akers (Billy), of Roanoke Va. Passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born on August 2, 1971.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Jones, and best friend, Karen Lewis.

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Sandra Crouch Newman

Jun 30, 2025

Sandra Crouch Newman, 62 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem.

She was born on September 18, 1962, in Roanoke, Va., daughter of the late Carson and Joyce Montgomery Crouch. To those that knew Sandra best, she was truly the life of the party! She...

Alex Michael Marshall

Jun 28, 2025

Alex Michael Marshall, 55 of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home.

Alex was born on Friday, December 19, 1969, in Lompoc, Calif., to the late Vada Nadine Ervin and Michael Stephen Marshall. He grew up in the Fredericksburg area, where he attended Stafford High School. He was...

Danny Harold Garrett

Jun 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Danny Harold Garrett

The world knew Danny Harold Garrett (AKA, Sheepherder) as a fisherman, a hunter, a golfer, and a veteran. But to his family, he was so much more. On Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 81, Danny's long journey came to a peaceful close. He...

Helen Sue Keesling

Jun 26, 2025

Helen Sue Keesling, 86, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

She was born on April 21, 1939, in Roanoke, Va., to the late John Arthur Sisson and Bessie May Sisson. Sue graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1957, and shortly thereafter married the...

Herman Lee Reavis

Jun 25, 2025

Herman "Herm" Lee Reavis, Roanoke Radio Pioneer, retired from this earthly life on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025. He closed his final broadcast the same way he closed the Radio Bowling reports: "Mama, put the peanut butter away; the old Man from the Mountain is going Home."

He was born on Friday, October...

Frankie Cochran Shockley (Baker)

Jun 21, 2025

Frankie Cochran Shockley, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

She was born in Radford to the late William H. and Eva McDaniel Baker. Frankie graduated from Radford High School, and shortly thereafter, began her banking career at People's National Bank in Radford. She and...

Janet Earhart Amos

Jun 18, 2025

Janet Cecile Earhart Amos, 81 of Salem, formerly of Vinton, passed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Elmyra Callahan Earhart, and her infant son, Boyd Edward Amos.

Janet was a 1961 graduate of William Byrd High School and retired from...

Joyce Bolton Turbyfill

Jun 16, 2025

Joyce Lorraine Wainwright Bolton Turbyfill died peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born to Ellen Peters Bolton and Norman Milton Bolton, Sr., on December 25, 1933. When she was born in Fincastle, Virginia, on Christmas morning, her brother, Corky, ran to the neighbors across the street and announced that Santa Claus...

Janina Domeyko

Jun 16, 2025

The obituary for Janina Domeyko will appear here shortly.

Please feel free to leave condolences to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Patty Sue Hale

Jun 14, 2025

Patty Sue Hale, 71, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Patty was a loving and caring person with a big heart. She was special in many ways and was a rock for her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed taking care of her plants and dancing. While she...

David Leon Cook

Jun 13, 2025

David Leon Cook, 16 weeks, of Salem, Virginia, was born sleeping on Friday, June 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Rogers; and great uncles, David Cook and Roy Stanford.

Those remaining to cherish this precious little one's memory are his parents, Christopher and Brandi-Lynn Cook; sister, Jacklynn "LouLou"...

Ronald Hatfield Horne

Jun 13, 2025

Ronald H. Horne, 77, of Shawsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on June 1, 1948, in Montgomery County, Va., he is preceded in death by his father, Raymond S. Horne.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Horne;...

Donald Ray "Donnie" Oliver, Sr.

Jun 13, 2025

Donald Ray "Donnie" Oliver, Sr., 77, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025, with his loving sister holding his hand. Born on October 12, 1947, to the late Landon Boyce Oliver and Letha Mae Sullins Justice, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Boyce Oliver, Jessie Frank...

Gary Darnell Botts

Jun 11, 2025

Gary Darnell Botts, 75, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025. Born November 14, 1949, to the late Glen Elwood Botts, Sr., and Lettie Gunter Botts, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Glen Elwood Botts, Jr., and Walter Leon Botts.

Gary was a skilled...

Mitchell Lee Whitlock

Jun 10, 2025

Mitchell Lee Whitlock, born Tuesday, February 20, 1951, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Following Mitch's wishes, no services will be held.

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

William “Bill” Foster Piper

Jun 9, 2025

William Foster "Bill" Piper, 82, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born in Medford, Massachusetts on December 9, 1942, to the late Lloyd Russell and Ella Lillian Peterson Piper, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Vicky Cady Piper as well as maternal grandparents, Eric and Jensina...

Ronald Preston Johnson, Sr.

Jun 9, 2025

Ronald Preston Johnson, Sr., 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia on Monday, June 9, 2025.

He was born on October 8, 1942, to the late Gravely Manuel Johnson and Myrtle Hill Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from Fred Whittaker serving as a purchasing agent.

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Debora Kay Thompson Pugh

Jun 8, 2025

Debora Kay Thompson Pugh, 68, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on June 8th, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, James E. and Effie M. Thompson, and father and mother-in-law, Carl W. and Ruby B. Pugh.

Surviving are her loving husband and soulmate of 50 years, Carl W. Pugh,...

Teddy Glen Caudell

Jun 8, 2025