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...
Steven Leon James
Jul 29, 2019
Steven Leon James Steven Leon James, 32, of Salem, Virginia, unexpectedly passed on July 29, 2019. Steven was born in Roanoke on March 2, 1987, and grew up in Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia. He graduated from Salem High School in 2005 and worked for many years with Varney, Inc., apprenticing to become an electrician. Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the...
Patricia Hudson Baker
Jul 27, 2019
Patricia Charlene Baker, 66, of Salem, Va, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Patty is remembered for having a heart of gold and was full of life. She loved good music, a good laugh, a house full of primitive decorations, outstanding cuisine, and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was a...
Kevin Jay Smith
Jul 27, 2019
Kevin J. Smith, 53, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord and rest beside his mother on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at his home. Born on Thursday, November 11, 1965, to Lynn E. Smith and the late Brenda L. Hayes Smith. Kevin loved fishing, B8-A, the lake, he also loved his mom and daughter dearly. He is survived...
Wanda Robertson Witt
Jul 26, 2019
Wanda Lee Robertson Witt (Nana), 72, of Salem, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Isabelle Janelle Robertson; her brothers, Jimmy, Billy, and Michael; and her son-in-law, Christopher Caveness. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Danny G....
Peggy Ruth Walton
Jul 25, 2019
Peggy Ruth Walton, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Peggy was a kind and tender-hearted woman would do anything for anyone she came across. She was a devout Pentecostal woman, who stood strong in her faith and lived her life according to the word to the best of her abilities no matter...
Jerry Lee "J.T." Turner
Jul 24, 2019
Jerry Lee Turner JT, 26, of Matthews, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019. JT is remembered as a man with a heart of gold. He had a beaming personality that would brighten up a room and he knew just what to say to put a smile on anyones face when they needed it...
Annie Sue Smith
Jul 23, 2019
Annie Sue Moore Smith, 76, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Sue was born and raised in Fairlawn, Va. by the late Roland and Stella Moore. She was a devoted Jehovahs Witness for many years, and was a seamstress by trade. She enjoyed selling Avon, and thoroughly loved babysitting children. In addition to her...
Miss Marjorie "Margie" Roberts
Jul 21, 2019
Marjorie W. Roberts, affectionately known to many as "Miss Margie", age 82, formerly of Westville and Woodbury, NJ. and since 1980, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born on Thursday, July 1, 1937, to the late Harry and Sarah Wilhelm Woodrow. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George W....
Don Wade Debusk Sr.
Jul 17, 2019
Don Wade DeBusk Sr., 88, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Don was the definition of a southern gentleman. A man with a pure loving heart, who cared for, and embraced people from all walks of life without care or judgment. He was an honest and fair man and traveled through this...
Jacquelyn Dame "Jackie" Denton
Jul 17, 2019
Jacquelyn Dame Denton (Jackie), age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2019 at her home in Salem. Jackie is preceded in death by her father, James Knox Dame (Jack) and mother Kathleen Kinsley Dame, and her beloved black lab Dixie-Belle. She is survived by her son, Benjamin Knox Denton (B.K.) and girlfriend Jessica Butner, brother Benjamin Buckley Dame (Buck)...
Sidney Allen Combs
Jul 14, 2019
Sidney Allen Combs, 87, of Salem, following a brief illness, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Lewis Gales Medical Center. Mr. Combs was born in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Ellis and Kate Thomas Combs and had been a lifelong resident of Salem. He was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the Air Wing...

