Mar 20, 2019

Joseph Watson Carter (Joey), 56, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sidney Carter. His surviving family includes his parents, T.A. and Jeanette Carter; sister, Treva Carter; brother, Eddie Carter (Juliette); former wife, Cathi Caldwell Carter; as well as niece, Amber Mason (Channing); nephews, Jeremy Carter (Ines) and Ben...

Mar 19, 2019

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Mar 19, 2019

Louise Odess Bise Brewer departed this world on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, at the age of 90. She was born on May 2, 1928 in Wythe County, Va. She was a resident of Richfield Senior Living and Healthcare Community and was the last living member of her direct family. Her late relatives are father, Thomas Haynes...

Mar 19, 2019

Linda Ann Rhodes, age 71, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born on Thursday, August 21, 1947, to the late Emory and Zana Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Danny Rhodes. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Dunn, and husband, Tony;...

Mar 18, 2019

First Visitation

Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Mar 18, 2019

Dr. Gene Grubitz III, retired associate professor of biology at Roanoke College, world traveler, expert fly fisherman, avid bird watcher, talented photographer, wonderful cook, and one having a skilled and perceptive wit, died on Monday, March 18, 2019. Gene received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree at the University of Oklahoma, and his Doctor of Philosophy...

Mar 17, 2019

Ruby Odell Newsome, 89, of Salem, passed into Heaven on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Effie Elkins Odell; her husband, Charles Newsome; a sister, Alma Byrd, and her stepson, Ron Newsome. Family left to cherish her memory include her brother-in-law, Garnett Byrd of Pulaski; and her cousins, Ruth Fielder of Troutville,...

Mar 17, 2019

On the morning of March 17, 2019, Margaret Ann Meg Scott of Salem, VA went to be with Jesus. After a courageous 22-year battle with brain cancer, she passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 49 years old. Meg was born to Charles and Nancy (Harteis) Itle on November 29, 1969 in...

Mar 16, 2019

Clay Walthall, 42, of Shawsville, Va., passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday morning, March 16, 2019. His family and friends will tell you he was one of the greats. He was genuine, just truly a good man. He was a study in paradoxes; Big and soft, strong and gentle, tough and tender. He had a zest for life,...

Mar 16, 2019

Robert W. Bob Pickle, 66, of Salem, Va. passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Bob persevered through many health issues to have a full life with his family and friends. He was born on September 2, 1952, to the late Charles W. Pickle, Sr. and Rebecca Epperly Pickle. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by...

Mar 14, 2019

Mary Motley OBryan, age 96, of Salem, Va. passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on Thursday, November 23, 1922, to the late Robert L. Motley and Mary O. Motley. Mary was a long-time employee of Roanoke Orthopedic Co. She was a member of Southern United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Mar 13, 2019

Jeffrey Todd Overstreet, 47, of Goodview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was born on December 26, 1971. He was the son of the late George W. Overstreet and Audrey V. Overstreet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Overstreet; and beloved friend Tony Huddleston. Jeff...

Mar 13, 2019

Kathi Jean Baker Gonzalez left us to go to Elysian Fields on March 13, 2019. She was born May 21, 1958, in Roanoke, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father, James Warren Baker; her mother, Eleanor Wilma Jean Vandergrift; sister, Melanie Elaine Coley; and her brother, Gary Clayton Baker. She is survived by her three daughters, Jeannie Vandergrift...

Mar 8, 2019

Freal Buck R. Bailey, 79, of Salem, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. Buck was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as an usher, and was a member of the Baptist Men and Agape Sunday School class. He retired from the Kroger Company following 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by...

Mar 7, 2019

Bryant E. Duncan, 87, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was born in New Castle, a son of the late Esse and Ida Duncan and had been an area resident all of his life. A devout Christian man, he proudly served his country during the Korean War in U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed for many years...

Mar 7, 2019

Patricia Ann Howard, 86, of Roanoke County, passed away March 7 after struggling with Alzheimer's Disease for over 16 years. Her husband of 49 years, Elmer (Spick) Howard preceded her in death in 2003. Pat was born in Flint, Michigan on March 15, 1932, to William and Lucille Perreault. After graduating Bendle High School as valedictorian in 1950, she served...

Mar 5, 2019

Harold David Palmer, age 77, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his home. He was born on Monday, January 12, 1942, to the late, John Vernon Palmer and Sarah Myrtle Yopp Palmer. Harold was born and raised in Montgomery County. He moved to Salem; married and lived the rest of his...

Mar 4, 2019

God finally called Ruth Earlean Byrd Underwood, age 98, of Salem, Va. to her eternal home on Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born on Sunday, January 23, 1921, to the late Robert Sheffie Byrd and Evelyn Lee Mustard Byrd. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Underwood, Jr.; sister, Edith Delores...

Mar 4, 2019

James A. "Jimmy" DeHart, age 91, of Roanoke, Va. went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2019, at his home. He was born on Friday, October 7, 1927, to the late Thurman and Eula DeHart. Jimmy was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church where he once taught children's Sunday school. He retired from Rowe Furniture after 38...

Mar 2, 2019

Virginia Holden Dunville, 94, of Salem, Va., loving wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Virginia was born September 21, 1924, in Illinois City, Ill. to the late Glenn B. and Laura W. Holden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Dorman H. Dunville; and...