Dineshkumar Chhanalal Patel
Oct 21, 2019
Dineshkumar Patel, 69, of Troutville, VA., passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 after a tragic accident. Survived by his beloved wife Hansa Patel, and their three children Hiren, Ninkunj, and vni. A Celebration of Life Service for Dinesh will be conducted from 5pm -7pm on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem,...
Ramona "Kay" Martin
Oct 21, 2019
Ramona Kay Martin, age 72, of Salem, VA, formerly lived many years in Northern VA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019, in Salem, VA. She was born on Monday, September 22, 1947, to the late Linwood M. and Josephine Buchanan Collins. Kay achieved so many things throughout her life here are just a few; in 1970s she was elected...
Sharon Kaye Ullstrom
Oct 16, 2019
Sharon K. Ullstrom passed away at the age of 78, October 16, 2019, in Salem, Virginia. She was born and raised in Michigan, she was a resident of Livonia, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judson E. Simmons and Roxie M. Simmons; brother-in-law, Robert Batten. She worked for Southfield Public Schools in Michigan and was endearingly known...
Robin Jeanette Bradshaw
Oct 15, 2019
Robin Jeanette Bradshaw, 56, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was a Nationally Certified Phlebotomist, and proudly worked for the Red Cross. She loved her dogs, chickens, and most of all her family. Preceding her in death was her father, Robert C. Walters; and sister, Cynthia Lynn Holloway. Her surviving family includes her mother, Edith...
William "Todd" Barbour
Oct 15, 2019
William Todd Barbour, age 56, of Roanoke, Va, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his home in Roanoke. Todd was born on Tuesday, July 16, 1963, to Raye L. Barbour Hatton and the late William Lee Barbour. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Rev. J.W. Hatton, Jr. Todd was a Salem...
Mary P. Garrison
Oct 13, 2019
Mary P. Garrison, 86, of Salem, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was the wife of McCoy P. Garrison, and they shared a beautiful 67 years together. She was born in Big Stone Gap, the daughter of the late Roy D. Payne and Pearl Frazier Payne and had been an area resident most...
Gregory York Musselman
Oct 9, 2019
Gregory York Musselman, 72, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Survivors and arrangements will be announced at a later date by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory. Service Details.
Gary Neil Gaking
Oct 9, 2019
Gary Neil Gaking, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, SC, formerly of Roanoke, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Born on Friday, March 2, 1934 in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Jack and Zelda Adams Gaking. He enlisted into the US Air Force when he was 19 years old and served a distinguished career for...
Rebecca Jane "Becky" Woody
Oct 9, 2019
Rebecca Jane (Becky) Woody, 62, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home in Salem. She was born on October 25, 1956 in Catawba, Va. to the late George Samuel and Melva Grace Kirk Harmon. When its all said and done, a mother can never be replaced. Becky had a rich and intense personality, and whatever...
Alvin "Clyde" Lambert
Oct 9, 2019
Alvin Clyde Lambert, 83, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with Darlene on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Bluefield, W. Va. to the late Lockard Sheffey and Willie Madeline Champ Lambert. Alvin enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army Reserves in...
Lyndel Seth Foster
Oct 7, 2019
Lyndel Seth Foster, 84, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2019. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, spending 3 years in Germany and France, and later retired from Carter Machinery in Salem after nearly 37 years. He attended CommUNITY Church and served as a deacon there for many years....
David Lyle Cole
Oct 5, 2019
David Lyle Cole, 78, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. David is remembered for his incredible work ethic, and sense of humor. He was employed by Walker Machine & Foundry for forty-two years. In his younger years, he served in the United States Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He will always be remembered...
Albert Morton Baril
Oct 5, 2019
Baruch Dayan Ha Emet. Avraham ben Yisrael, Albert Morton Al Baril of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the age of 84. Al was a veteran of two nations armies - the U.S. and Israel. After serving with the U.S. Army in the early 1950s, he returned to the University of Texas...
Franklin Roger "Gaga" Perdue
Oct 4, 2019
Franklin Roger "GaGa" Perdue, 71, of Lafayette, Va, passed away Friday, October 4th, 2019. Born Wednesday, March 10, 1948, in Christiansburg, Va. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Leroy Perdue. Family remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Janice Jewell Perdue; son, Scott Perdue of Chesapeake, Va.; daughter, Jaime Eskridge and husband, Matt of Lafayette, Va.;...
Peter Charles Ozolins
Oct 2, 2019
Peter Ozolins, of Roanoke, Va., died in a tractor-trailer collision on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was 64 years old. He will be remembered for his boundless curiosity and irrepressible sense of humor. Peter was an architect who had lived in six countries and spoke five languages. He was an attentive student throughout his life, always eager to learn about...
Evelyn M. Pendleton
Oct 2, 2019
Evelyn Mullins Pendleton, 90, of Roanoke County, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Fon and Etta Mullins; a daughter, Debbie Kanode; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Frank Lee Pendleton; two daughters, Valerie (Frank) Parries, and Pam Christianson; a son Mike Pendleton;...
Marvin Allen Parsons
Oct 1, 2019
Marvin Parsons, 80, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 01, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1938, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Arthur C. and Irene Webb Parsons. Marvins love and passion for music were well known throughout the region and beyond. As founder...
Patricia Ann "Nada" Pitka
Sep 30, 2019
Patricia Ann Connelly Pitka left this earth surrounded by her family, on September 30, 2019. Nada, as she was affectionately known, was born in Lynchburg, Va. on November 15, 1944, to the late William Hatcher Connelly and Catherine Ellen Wooldridge Connelly. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by the father of her six children, Stephen...
C. Freeman Sleeper
Sep 28, 2019
Dr. C. Freeman Sleeper, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimers. Freeman was born on July 19, 1933, in New Haven, Conn. to Mr. and Mrs. L. Maxwell Sleeper and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mamie Lewis Sleeper; his brother, David Sleeper and wife, Beverly; his daughter,...
Doris Lelia Carter
Sep 27, 2019
Doris Lelia Carter, 95, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, September 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carter; daughter, Bonnie McCormack; brother, Mason Williams; and sister, Francis Obeshane. Left to cherish her memory, are her grandson, David McCormack; and great-grandson, Matthew McCormack. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29,...

