Elijah William Clark
Jun 4, 2019
Rev. Elijah W. Clark, 75, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was born on Tuesday, October 12, 1943 in Lexington, Va. to the late Clarence M. and Alva Floyd Clark. Rev. Clark pastored for over 30 years in various capacities serving his Lord. He was an avid sports fan,...
Lillie Ellen Rice Dawson
Jun 3, 2019
Lellen Rice Dawson, of Salem, Va., age 95, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 69 years, Robert Custer Dawson, a former Postmaster of Salem. Lellen was a daughter of the late Howard Strouse Rice and Ellen Blair Wiley Rice. Lellen attended Andrew Lewis High School in...
Richard David Mcdaniel Jr.
Jun 2, 2019
Richard (Ricky) David McDaniel, Jr., 58, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard McDaniel, Sr.; and mother, Bonnie Poff. Surviving him is his girlfriend, Deeann Laster; children, Richard Norris McDaniel and wife, Emily, Aaron McCarter, and Dakota McDaniel; siblings, Tracy McDaniel Price and husband, Troy, Robin Poff Nester and...
Lt. Col. Ben Douglas Bowles, Ret
Jun 1, 2019
Ben Douglas Bowles, 87, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Roanoke surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Letcher Hill Bowles, Hazel Gearhart Robinson and Virginia Fortune Bowles; his wives, Patricia Kelly Bowles (1987) and Marcia Bryn Bowles (2015), and a daughter Katherine Bowles Rogers (2009). Ben is survived by...
Mary Kinzie Mitchell
May 31, 2019
Mary Gallion Mitchell, 82, of Salem, was carried away by the angels on Friday, May 31, 2019. Mary was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, class of 1955. Throughout her life she has passed time playing the piano or doing crossword puzzles. While she had no children of her own, she devoted her love toward her nieces and nephews...
Lewis Victor Martin, Sr.
May 29, 2019
Lewis Victor Martin, Sr., 86, of Salem, Va. rose on heavens shore on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1933, in Oneonta, NY, to the late Jesse Erskine and Edith Julia Burke Martin. Lewis proudly served and retired after 20 years of service to the United States Air Force, as well as, 19 years of...
Susan Spencer Butler
May 29, 2019
Having battled Parkinsons Disease for over the last 15 years, her suffering has now turned to serenity. Susan Spencer Butler succumbed to this debilitating disease on May 29, 2019, at Woodhaven Nursing Home. She is survived by her devoted mother, best friend, and confidante, Nelia Spencer and is preceded in death her beloved father, William Spencer, both of Roanoke, Va....
Nellie Collins Overstreet
May 28, 2019
Nellie C. Overstreet, 81, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Collins. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, loved bowling, golf and being with friends. Nellie was a long-time employee of the American Red Cross. Most of all, she loved spending time with...
Lt. Col. Arnold Robert Moon
May 28, 2019
SALEM Lt. Col. Arnold (Arnie) Roger Moon, U.S. Air Force, retired, of Salem, Virginia died following a brief battle with metastatic esophageal cancer. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in Japan, Germany, Thailand, and Vietnam. After retiring from a 20-year career with the Air Force, he was employed by H & R Block for 11 years. He...
Dr. Walter Asbury Gold, D.D.S.
May 27, 2019
Dr. Walter Asbury Gold, D.D.S. passed away on May 27, 2019, in Salem, VA at the age of 74. Walter is survived by his Children, Benjamin Thomas Gold of Charlotte, NC; Daniel Pharis Gold (his wife Maggie) of Kula, HI; and Christian Asbury Gold (his wife Scarlett) of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Ryan, Tanner, Landon, Reese, Sadie; one brother, Thomas...
Taylor Dixon Parks
May 27, 2019
Taylor Dixon Parks, age 24, of Salem went to spend eternal life in his heavenly Fathers house after a courageous battle with cancer on May 27,2019. He was born on June 20 1994, the son of Kenneth Joe Parks Jr and Alicia Dixon Parks. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Alta Hughes Dixon, and his paternal grandparents...
Jim Fee
May 26, 2019
Jim Fee, 82, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was born on March 4, 1937, in Lee County, Va. Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Jenny Fee; and sisters, Pearl Hamilton, Chris Pilling and husband, Harry, Audrey Deaner and husband, John, Freda Szwec and husband, Richard; Charlene Drough,...
Albert John Reiser
May 25, 2019
Albert John Reiser, 93, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born in Union City, N.J. on August 11, 1925, a son of the late Albert and Regina Reiser. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in Corpus Christi, Tx. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward;...
Jennifer Marie "Jenny" Martin
May 25, 2019
Jennifer Marie Martin, age 43, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Jenny is survived by her parents, Pat and CE Cumbie; fianc, RJ Martin and his mother, Cindy Craig; children, Tyler Rutledge (Alex), Derek Rutledge (Alex), and Evan Martin; grandchildren, Emmitt and Iris; brother, Scott Cumbie (Brittney); nieces, Taylor and Emily Cumbie; aunts and uncles, Helen...
Betty Louise "Granny" Cable , Sr.
May 23, 2019
Betty Louise Cable, Sr., 84, of Salem, Va. passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She showed love for everyone she met. The family will hold a memorial gathering on Monday, May 27, 2019, at Bettys home, 613 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be sent...
Cynthia Sue Fisher
May 23, 2019
The for Cynthia Sue Fisher will appear here shortly. Service Details.
William Dexter "Bill" Shumate Iii
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...
Ellen Agner Crotts
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...
Lillian Mae Spradlin
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...
Charles Louis Fallis
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...
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