William Edward "Billy" Leonard
Dec 31, 2018
William Edward "Billy" Leonard, 71, of Salem, Va. crossed that checkered flag, finished his race and went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born on Sunday, January 5, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Edith Leonard. All are saddened by his passing, we know "Billy" wouldn't want us to be sad, but to remember...
Margaret Stoke "Stokey" Robertson
Dec 31, 2018
Margaret Stoke Robertson, 102, of Salem, died on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Greer Robertson. She is survived by daughter, Gypsey Anne Wimmer (Mark); son, Dan Robertson (Judy); grandchildren, Mark Wimmer (Amy), Beth Stockton (Russ), Shannon Brown (Brian), and Bryan Robertson; and seven great-grandchildren. Margaret was a teacher for many years in Salem and a...
Richard Lee Mcculley Sr.
Dec 30, 2018
Richard Lee McCulley, Sr., 77, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Mr. McCulley coached with the Glenvar Youth Boosters for many years. He retired from Kroger after 38 years of service, and was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Raymond and Dessie McCulley; and...
Matthew Denton "Matty" Willard
Dec 28, 2018
Matthew "Matty" D. Willard, 31, of Salem, passed away December 28, 2018. Matthew loved a good game of golf with his dad. He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed fishing and hunting, often times with his uncle David Hayes. A world traveler, he enjoyed the fruits of adventure all of his life. Matty is remembered for being a loving,...
Virginia Patricia Goldsmith
Dec 27, 2018
Virginia "Ginny" Goldsmith, 75, of Walton, NY, passed away December 27, 2018 Surrounded by her loving family. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand mother. Virginia spent her the majority of her life in the community of Walton, NY. She cherished the times spent with her family and friends, and is known for have an unconditional love for those she...
Charles Jackson "Jack" Pendleton
Dec 26, 2018
Charles Jackson (Jack) Pendleton, 74, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Jack was a hard-working man who enjoyed music, was a phenomenal grill master, adored his dog, "Rosebud," was a hero of many, fiercely loved his family, and shared a true love story with his wife, Emilu. Preceding him in death were his...
James Paul Migliarese
Dec 23, 2018
In an uncharacteristic move, James Paul Migliarese left the party early on Sunday, December 23, 2018, after a very short but courageous battle with grade 4 Glioblastoma. While all are saddened by his passing, we know Jimmy wouldnt want us to be sad but to remember all the happy moments we had with him. Jimmy made many friends during his...
Marvin William Gordon
Dec 22, 2018
Marvin William Gordon, 88, of Salem, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Marvin Gordon and Lula Ada Moran; and several brothers and sisters. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Marvin was also a teacher for 22 years during which he received the State of...
Gale Denise Myers
Dec 20, 2018
Gale Denise Casey, 62, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at LewisGale Medical Center after a difficult battle with her respiratory health. She was born Wednesday, March 28, 1956 in Roanoke, VA. Gale was preceded in death by parents, Midge Casey and Earl Casey; brother, Glen Casey; husband, Kim Myers. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Genetta Hamblin
Dec 20, 2018
Genetta Hamblin, 87, of Roanoke, went on to join her husband in heaven, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love for her family, her grandchildren were her greatest treasures on this earth. She and her husband of sixty-eight years loved to travel together in their later years when their children left the nest....
Phyllis Clark
Dec 17, 2018
CLARK, PHYLLIS HOOVER Phyllis Hoover Clark, 81, of Roanoke, VA passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1937 in Roanoke to the late Marion Raymond and Lucy Wray Hoover. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Reese Clark, Jr.: and a granddaughter Megan R. Clark. She is survived by five...
Joe Edward Cruise
Dec 16, 2018
Joe Edward Cruise, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was born in Galax, the son of the late James Cruise and De Etta Higgins Burris and had been an area resident most of his adult life. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot, and...
Gregory Lewis Pollock
Dec 15, 2018
Gregory Lewis Pollock, of Salem, passed away on the morning of Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the age of 66. Raised in Covington, VA by his loving mother, Marie Whitaker Pollock, his devoted aunt, Irene Joseph, and an array of caring family. Greg graduated from Covington High School and earned an Associate Business Degree from Dabney S. Lancaster Community College....
Hilda Joyce Slone
Dec 15, 2018
Hilda Joyce Slone, 76, of Salem, Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home. Hilda was born June 10, 1942 in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1960, and on June 25 she married Donald Kenneth Slone. She was employed by GE as an order service clerk for 33 years. She was an active...
Margaret Jean Atkins
Dec 15, 2018
Margaret Jean Arthur Atkins, age 88, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Salem. She was born on Friday, February 28, 1930. Margaret was a loving wife, a wonderful mother to her children, and she adored her grandkids. She helped others, never met a stranger, and would give someone in need the...
Ronald Wayne 'Ron' Hunley
Dec 15, 2018
Ronald Wayne Ron Hunley, age 69, of Salem, Va. completed his earthly journey on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Ronnie was born on Tuesday, September 20, 1949. Ronnie was a resident at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center for 3 years. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and went to many races. He loved southern gospel Christian music. He enjoyed reading his computer, keeping...
Martha Menezes
Dec 13, 2018
Martha Menezes, age 83, of New Castle, Va. passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1935 to the late Octavio and Anna Ramos Ferrandini. Martha was born in So Paulo, Brazil and later moved to the U.S. in 1977. She gathered a large following of dear and loy-al friends from being part of...
Hazel Roupe Altizer
Dec 13, 2018
Hazel Blevins Roupe Altizer, age 96, of Salem, Va. passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born on Sunday, April 16, 1922 to the late Eli and Annie Blevins. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by both of her husbands, Denver Y. Roupe and Howard Altizer; children, Belinda and Jacob Roupe; numerous brothers and...
Betty Jean Tipsword
Dec 13, 2018
Betty Jean Tipsword, 87, of Blacksburg, passed away December 13, 2018 at Warm Hearth Village. She was born December 13, 1931 in Hillsboro, Illinois. Betty completed her Bachelor's degree in Education at Eastern Illinois State University. While in college she met Ray Tipsword, and they were married on August 23, 1952. She held various teaching positions at elementary schools prior...
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