May 21, 2019

William (Bill) D. Shumate III, 73, of Salem and formerly of Radford, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Bill worked as an electrical engineer with Virginia Tech for 32 years. His favorite hobbies included hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed his membership with Sherwood Archers of Roanoke and Triangle...

May 20, 2019

Ellen Oney Agner Crotts, 101, of Salem, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Ellen was born on June 27, 1917, in Salem, Va., to the late James Andrew Agner, Sr. and Fannie Hilda Vandegrift Agner. She was a life member of Salem Baptist Church, and was associated for many years with the North American Mission Board, formerly the Home...

May 18, 2019

Lillian Keaton Howard Spradlin 76, of Roanoke, Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord in the early morning of Saturday, May 18, 2019. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Ruby Keaton; brothers, Junior, Leroy, Russell, and Roger; sister, Rosie; two sons, Marvin and Lewis; as well as her two husbands, Marvin and Jasper. She is...

May 17, 2019

Charles Louis Fallis, 91, of Salem, VA, was called to heaven by his Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019. His many diverse accomplishments included rising to Postal Service senior management, then the Presidency of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. In 2004 he was awarded the highest honor of...

May 15, 2019

Danny William Combs, 75, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born May 31, 1943 in Roanoke VA but was a true Salemite! He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Elizabeth Waldron Combs; sister, Faye Divers; and a brother-in-law, Charles Divers. Danny served his country in the US Navy during the Cuban...

May 15, 2019

Ronald Calvin Whittaker, 70 of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family, Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Salem. (540) 389-5441 Service Details.

May 15, 2019

Joey Michael Lynn, 56, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time. Service Details.

May 14, 2019

Joanne Hibbitts Taylor, 78, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She loved animals, and thoroughly enjoyed working puzzles and puzzle books. She was loved by many, and will be truly and sadly missed. Preceding her in death were her parents, Raymond Leeon and Lucy Elizabeth Hibbitts; husband, Fred Clinton Taylor; and dog, Cally....

May 13, 2019

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May 13, 2019

Henry James Davis, 66, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 in Salem, Virginia. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Salem.Interment Location

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May 12, 2019

Leslie Wade Les Reid, age 59, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Salem. He was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1959, to Elsie Reid and the late William Reid. Les had a love for life; he was always up to do something, and always ready to have fun, known to so...

May 9, 2019

Gilman Thomas Saul, 88, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was born in Richmond in 1931, the son of the late Ishmail and Pauline Saul. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Vera Evelyn Duncan Saul. He is survived...

May 9, 2019

Pauline Evelyn Spangler, 91, of Roanoke, died peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving caretakers. She was born in Patrick County, a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Lyon and has been an area resident for most of her life. She worked as a clerk with her father at the Floyd Country Store and later packed...

May 6, 2019

Jeffrey Wayne Lee, 34, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home and Crematory. (540) 389-5441 Service Details. Service Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

May 4, 2019

Mark Farley Roberts, 51, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019 at his residence in Roanoke. No services are scheduled at this time. Service Details.

May 4, 2019

Wilma Jean Graham, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Wilma spent twenty years working as a supervisor in the shipping and handling department of the Home Shopping Network. She was an avid bowler, and was named as one of Roanokes top five bowlers on multiple occasions. She loved southern gospel music, and...

May 3, 2019

James M. Hilton, 89, of Elliston, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Christiansburg. James is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Hilton; Wife Hilda Hilton. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home & Crematory 305 Roanoke Blvd....

May 3, 2019

Ella (Tiny) Gordon Wyrick Wilson, 85, of Salem, died on Friday, May 3, 2019. She was the wife of Dr. Bayes Wilson, retired superintendent of Roanoke County Schools. They would have celebrated their sixty-second anniversary this November. Tiny was born in 1933 in Marion, Va. She spent her childhood and teen years in Marion before moving to Salem. She won...

May 1, 2019

Joseph William Nagy, affectionately known as Pappy Joe, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the age of 94. He was a decorated US Army WWII veteran having earned the EAME Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct medal, and Victory Medal. Mr. Nagy was also a retiree of General Electric. Preceding him in death was his wife,...

Apr 30, 2019

Betty Presnell Helms, 84, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, with family by her side. She was born to the late Robert and Clara (Young) Presnell on September 6, 1934, in Asheville, N.C. Betty graduated from Burnsville High School in 1952 and received a BS in Education from Appalachian State Teachers College in 1956. She married Alex...