Phillip William "Phil" Tillman
Aug 20, 2019
Phillip William Tillman, 78, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, a son of the late Henry and Rose Gibbs Tillman and had been an Salem area resident most of his life. He received his bachelors degree from Virginia Tech, followed by a successful 42-year career as a Nuclear Engineer at...
Ssg. Timothy Scott Woods Ii
Aug 19, 2019
SSG. Timothy Scott Woods II, 26, of Salem, crossed from this life to another on August 19, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska. Tim was born on March 23, 1993, to Timothy Scott Woods Sr. and Alicia Moran Woods. He was a 2011 Glenvar graduate who lettered in both football and wrestling. Tim was a phenomenal football player and was chosen to...
Ava Fox
Aug 17, 2019
Ava Fox, 65, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Preceding her in death was her mother, Christine Marie Graham and sister-in-law, Sylvia Legg. Her surviving family includes her loving husband, Michael Fox; father, Allen Keith Graham; brothers, Robert Lee Livingston and Allen Keith Graham, Jr.; sister, Linda Joanne Hardy; brothers-in-law, Tommy Fox and wife, Sharon, Monty Fox...
Michael Emil Siska
Aug 17, 2019
On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Michael E. Siska, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 88. Mike was an honorable, hard-working man of great integrity. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him, but especially by his wife of 68 years, Audrey Sulin Siska, whom he married on...
Matthew Christian Reilly
Aug 16, 2019
On Friday, August 16, 2019, Matthew C. Reilly, loving husband, and father of four children, passed away at age 28. Matthew was born on Saturday, October 27, 1990, in Romania and was adopted by Michael and the late Nancy Reilly, as an infant. Matthew was a plumber. On January 4, 2013, he married Bethany Joy Dodd Reilly. Together, they had...
Carol Lea Goodwin Lucado
Aug 14, 2019
Carol Lea Goodwin Lucado, 66, of Hardy, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Per Carol's wishes, all services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.
Madison Shyanne "Shy" Keaton
Aug 13, 2019
Madison Shyanne (Shy) Keaton, of Hardy, Va., was welcomed into Heaven on the evening of Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the age of 24 as a result of a tragic car accident. Shy leaves behind her loving parents, Brian Keaton Sr. and Susan Johnson Keaton; her siblings, Brian Keaton Jr. (Tiffany), Jonathan Keaton (Alice), Kaitlin Keaton, and Abigail Keaton; an...
William J. "Bill" Witt
Aug 11, 2019
William Bill Witt, 81, of Vinton, and formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born in Roanoke County, a son of the late Ronald and Gladys Trout Witt. He was a veteran of the US Army and was employed as a technician with Prillaman Heating and Air. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Rosamond Phelps
Aug 11, 2019
Rosamond Hendrix Phelps, 81, of Salem, VA. passed away on August 11, 2019. Rosamond was born in Independence, VA. May 1, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cam and Jo Ella Hendrix; brother and sister-in-law, James and Charlotte Hendrix; and son-in-law, Leithan Grinnell III. Rosamond is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe Phelps; daughter Lisa...
Rodney Parham Furr
Aug 10, 2019
Rodney Rod Furr, 71, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Clarence and Lula Mae Davis Furr, and William Alexander and Ira May Henderson Parham. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his parents, John Richard and Kathleen Carolyn Parham Furr....
Joyce Martin
Aug 7, 2019
Joyce E. Utter Martin, 85, of Salem, Va. rose on heavens shore on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was born on Thursday, September 28, 1933, in Oneonta, NY, to the late Albert Elmer and Neva Mae Steinrod Utter. Joyce was devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her career working as...
Ellen Arnold
Aug 7, 2019
Ellen Arnold died at home on August 7, 2019. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia in 1930, the daughter of Everette L. Martin and Goldie Q. Martin. She was the loving wife of Bill Arnold for 67 years and the proud mother of Delores Gordon (Jerry) of Winchester, Lynne Yates (Joe) of Salem and the doting Grandma of Rev....
Varsha Mukesh Vora
Aug 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Varsha Mukesh Vora announce her sudden passing on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at the age of 64 years. Varsha will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 43 years, Mukesh and his children, Hetal, Hena, Kruti, and Jay. Varsha will also be fondly remembered by her mother, her four sisters, and...
Emma Smith Caldwell Long
Aug 5, 2019
Emma Smith Caldwell Long, 86, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. She worked as an administrative secretary at the Salem VA Medical Center. Following retirement, she went on to become a real estate agent. She was an active member of CommUNITY Church in Salem, and loved her flowers and growing tomato plants. She...
Philip Stuart Janis
Aug 3, 2019
On August 3, 2019, Phil left this earth and walked into the loving arms of the cherished ones who left before him. His mother and father, Domna and George, are smothering him with hugs and kisses. His brother, Jim, is giving him a passionate update on the current Notre Dame football recruiting season. When the cocktail hour approaches, Aunt Bunny...
Denise Gaye Compton
Aug 3, 2019
Denise Champ Compton, 56, of Roanoke, VA, completed her journey to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019, surrounded by those who love her. Denise was born a twin (Donna) to the late Carson and Willa Gaye (Akers) Champ on May 1, 1963, in Elmhurst, Illinois. She was a hair stylist in the Roanoke Valley for over 20...
Jimmie Glenn "Pete" Stamper
Aug 2, 2019
Jimmie Glenn Pete Stamper, 89, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born in Princeton, WVA, a son of the late Thomas and Virginia Stamper. He was veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. Pete was an avid golfer, and was the Roanoke Valley Amateur Mid-Seniors Champion in 1985. He loved UVA and...
Evelyn Mae Turner
Aug 2, 2019
Evelyn Bowe Turner, 90, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully Friday, August 2, 2019. Evelyn lived most of her life in Salem, VA and was a loved member of Washington Heights Grace Brethren Church and retired as a Nursing Assistant at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center where she excelled at her ability and desire to take care of our...
Geneva Ferrell "Ge Ge" Leffel
Jul 30, 2019
Geneva Ferrell Leffel, 91, of Craig Springs, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. She was born on December 11, 1927 in Craig, County, Va. to the late John Watt and Mila Missouri Caldwell Ferrell. As a child Geneva learned the value of hard work and the benefits that came from it. She was...
Stephen James Vamosy
Jul 30, 2019
Stephen James Vamosy, 64, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born in New York, the son of Pearl Vamosy and the late Joseph Vamosy. Stephen was a humble, God fearing, private and simple man. He was an avid animal lover and rescued as many as he could. He worked...
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