Peggy Ann Hunt
Jan 23, 2019
Peggy Ann Hunt, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born in Canajoharie, NY, the daughter of the late Melvin and Martha Penn and had been an area resident since 1955. Peggy worked as a realtor with several different agencies for over 25 years, was her father's caretaker for many years, and enjoyed going to the...
Nazimova Holland "Nan" Lee
Jan 23, 2019
On January 23, 2019, Nazimova (Nan) Holland Lee peacefully passed away. She was born in Camilla, Georgia in 1923, a daughter of the late Ann and O.C. Holland. She was an alumna of Georgia State College for Women in Valdosta, Georgia. She was married to the love of her life, Dr. Hugh Edward Lee in Atlanta, Georgia. They enjoyed 67...
Leslie Jean-Eve Martin Taylor
Jan 23, 2019
Leslie Jean-Eve Martin Taylor, 60, of Roanoke, VA passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born January 7, 1959 in Roanoke, VA a daughter of the late, Melvin and Betsy Altizer Martin. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, David and John Martin. Mrs. Taylor was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, crafting,...
Joshua Alexander Brown
Jan 22, 2019
Joshua Alexander Brown, 38, of Salem, Va., was taken too soon on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Josh was born, raised, and educated in Salem, and enjoyed playing football and lacrosse prior to graduating from Salem High School. He was also a graduate of Virginia Tech where he was a proud member of the German Club go Hokies!!! He worked for...
James Patrick Edwards
Jan 17, 2019
James Patrick Edwards, 29, of Elliston, Va., passed on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Preceding him in death was his step-grandfather, William (Bob) Gross; grandmother, Pauline (Mamaw) Alley; aunt, Diane Harmon; uncle, Alfred (Junior) Edwards; and cousin, Jason Edwards. His surviving family includes his parents, Michael and Patricia Edwards; siblings, Michael Edwards, Jr. and wife, Janice, Kimberly Shockley and husband, Ryan,...
Doris Grimsley Anders
Jan 17, 2019
Doris G. Anders, 88, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Andy Anders, and her daughter, Patricia Anders Ruggiero (Bo Ruggiero). She is survived by her two sons, Michael Anders and Steven Anders; grandchildren David Anders, Mark Anders (Jennifer), Heather Craig (James), Steven Casey...
Margie Lee Milton
Jan 16, 2019
Margie Lee Milton, 90, of Salem, Went to be with the lord on Wednesday January 16, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Gary Martin. She is survived by her Daughter Vicki Montoro; Three grandchildren Harry Montoro, Brittany Montoro (Ian), Kathrine "Brooke" Ferguson; Six Great Grandchildren Harry Montoro, Hank Montoro, Victoria Montoro, Haley Montoro, Justin Ferguson, Kayla Ferguson....
James William Cole
Jan 14, 2019
James William Cole, 94, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born in Tazewell County, VA on November 26, 1924 and had been an area resident for over 65 years. James proudly served his country during WWII, in the U.S. Army, serving in General Patton's Third Army, and served as an MP during the Nuremberg Trials. He...
Barbara Benton Garrett
Jan 14, 2019
Barbara Benton Garrett, 80, of Anthem, Ariz. and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1938, in Portsmouth, Va. and later moved to Salem, Va., a place she always called home, even after she moved away. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Morris A....
Marion Ruth Macmillan Moody
Jan 14, 2019
Marion MacMillan Moody, 92, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019, at The Hermitage in Roanoke, just five years and a day after the death of her beloved husband of 64 years, Henry S. Moody, Jr. Daughter of Robert and Grace MacMillan, she was born and raised in Richmond, Va. She retained her charming Richmond accent...
Aileen Beason Layne
Jan 13, 2019
Aileen Beason Layne, 92, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Elizabeth Hill Beason and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a life-long and devoted member of West Salem Baptist Church, where she served as librarian and church...
Natasha Maye Delp
Jan 12, 2019
Natasha May Delp, 40, of Salem, Virginia, passed away Saturday January 12, 2019 at her residence. She was a loving and caring woman, who loved the outdoors. Natasha was known for being an "adventurous country girl". She had a heart of gold and would help others in any way that she could. She spent many years working in construction as...
Cordie Mae Nutter
Jan 10, 2019
Cordie Mae Shealor Nutter, age 92, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born on Thursday, August 12, 1926, to the late Olen Lee Shealor and Florence Lillian Fagg Shealor. Mrs. Nutter was born and raised in Blacksburg, Va. and attended Blacksburg High School. Mr. & Mrs. Nutter were married in...
Charles Edgar Shenberger
Jan 10, 2019
Charles E. Shenberger, 95, died January 10, 2019 in Salem, Virginia. Charlie was born in York, Pa. on April 24, 1923 to Paul Gordon Shenberger and Helen Loucks Shenberger. He graduated from William Penn Senior High School in York. He served as a navigator in the 8th Air Force in World War II and was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic...
Eloise Ruth Wells
Jan 7, 2019
Eloise Sowers Wells, also known as Mom, Maw Maw, Grandma, and everyones Granny, 86, of Salem, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019. She worked for and retired from Home Shopping Network, formerly known as Stuart McGuire, and also volunteered at the Salem Food Pantry. She attended Lakeside Baptist Church for years, and visited the...
George Clayton Young
Jan 6, 2019
George Clayton Young, 87, of Salem, VA passed away surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. George is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Elizabeth young, three brothers and two sisters, three children Bobby, Larry, and Gary, and three grandchildren. George is survived by thirty one grandkids, forty three great grandchildren, and...
Herman Donald Fielder
Jan 4, 2019
Chief Petty Officer Herman Donald Fielder, 82, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. He was born on May 9, 1936, a son of the late Herman H. Fielder and Lelia Folden Hines, and proudly served his country for twenty years in the US Navy. While in the Navy he served aboard seven different ships and was extremely proud...
Betty Fisher Weaver
Jan 4, 2019
Betty Fisher Weaver, 69, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Minnie Fisher; and siblings, Everett Fisher, Della Schmidt, Minnie Ward, and Lucille Wampler. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ernie Weaver; sons, Eric Weaver and wife, Melissa, and Aaron Weaver and wife,...
Louise Richardson Burks
Jan 2, 2019
Louise Richardson Burks, 98, of Salem, Va. passed away peacefully at the home she shared with her daughter on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1920 in Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Burks was a long-time resident of Covington, Va., where she retired from a rewarding teaching career at Covington High School. She enjoyed many outdoor...
Lillie Ann Hanson
Jan 1, 2019
Lillie Ann Hanson, 77, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Earnest and Christine Crook Wills and had been an area resident all her life. She enjoyed doing needlework and crocheting, going to the beach and pool, but mostly spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to...

