Jeffrey Todd Overstreet
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...
Kathi Jean Baker-Gonzales
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...
Freal Randolph "Buck" Bailey
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...
Bryant Eugene Duncan
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...
Patricia Ann Howard
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...
Harold David Palmer
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...
Ruth Earlean Underwood
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...
James Arthur "Jimmy" Dehart
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...
Virginia Holden Dunville
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...
Carolyn Sue "Cc" Greer
Mar 2, 2019
Carolyn S. Greer "CC", 66, of Salem, flew away to join her beloved Der, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was an avid artist and wood worker. Many of the pieces that she created over the years were donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Roanoke. Carolyn loved music and was known for her musical talents. She was also a...
Elsie Thelma Booth "Polly" Frith
Feb 26, 2019
Elsie "Polly" Thelma Booth Frith, 90, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was a member of CommUNITY Church in Salem, and was a long time area resident. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Lee Frith, Jr.; a daughter, Linda Frith Fullen; her brother, Charles Carr Booth, and a sister, Louise Thomason. She is survived...
Charles Edward "Buddy" Keith
Feb 25, 2019
Charles Edward "Buddy" Keith, 85, our beloved Dad, Poppie, uncle, dear brother, and faithful friend, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 25, 2019. Born on November 3, 1933, Buddy grew up in the Alleghany Springs area of Shawsville, Va., and graduated from the local high school there in 1951. Buddy served proudly in the US...
Irene Mae Mowles
Feb 25, 2019
Irene Mae Mowles, 89, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, James C. Mowles, Sr.; two sons, James C. Mowles, Jr. and Steve R. Mowles; her parents, Marvin and Helen Wharton, and a sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Marvin Wise. She is survived by her daughter, Jo...
Jonathon Eric Barrett
Feb 22, 2019
Jonathon E. Barrett age 50, of Thaxton, Va. was called upon by God to enter into his eternal home on Friday, February 22, 2019, in Roanoke, Va. He was born to the late Estie Herbert "John" Barrett and Mary Lou Lucas Barrett on Sunday, December 8, 1968. Jonathon worked at Salem Brickyard during his lifetime; he loved the outdoors and...
Marilyn Jane Cronin
Feb 21, 2019
Marilyn J. Cronin (nee "Schulien") passed away in the comfort of her home February 21, 2019. A kindhearted, gentle soul, she had an infectious laugh and energetic spirit. Marilyn was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, nurturer, and caregiver. She touched many lives, gave readily of herself, and loved without hesitation. Her favorite words used to describe her were, "Her...
Thomas Sheriden Harris Jr.
Feb 21, 2019
Thomas S. Harris, Jr., 61, of Hardy, Va. passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born on Wednesday, October 16, 1957, to the late Thomas S. Harris, Sr., and Garnett Bernice (Greer) Harris. Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Navy and later worked at Walmart. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife,...
Edwin Kelly Harless
Feb 21, 2019
Edwin "Ed" Kelly Harless, 93, of Salem, Virginia, passed away February 21, 2019, at Lewis Gale Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ed was a Navy veteran. He was also a graduate of Roanoke College where he was a member of the Hall of Fame. During his life he was a teacher/coach at Andrew Lewis High School. He then became...
William Harveycutter Robertson
Feb 20, 2019
William Harveycutter (Willie) Robertson, age 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Born on August 10, 1929, in Salem, VA, he was the son of the late Amelia Gwynn Harveycutter Robertson and Harold Gordon Robertson of Salem who predeceased him as did his brother Harold. Willie was a lifelong member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Salem where he served...
Gayle Morris Divers
Feb 20, 2019
Gayle Morris Divers went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2019. Quality of life was a cornerstone for Gayle, and exercise, proper nutrition, and natural healing were crucial to her. Regularly on the go, Gayle spent important parts of her life in the Roanoke Valley, Hot Springs, Alleghany County as well as Santa Fe, New Mexico....
William Traynham "Bill" Dalton Jr.
Feb 18, 2019
William T. "Bill" Dalton, Jr., 93, of Salem, Va., passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Salem VA Medical Center. Bill was born on February 2, 1926, in McDowell, WVa. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was proud to serve his country. Bill was a strong Christian and an active...

