Mar 26, 2019

Paul T. Purcell, 71, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was born on Monday, December 8, 1947, to the late Joseph and Mary Purcell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Purcell. Paul worked in the furniture industry for forty years. He was the...

Mar 25, 2019

Elinor Cornelia Bent, 91, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Oaks Assisted Living. Upon receiving her bachelors degree from Hofstra University in the 1940s, she married her husband of 49 years, Roy Sumner Bent, Jr. Together, they moved to Boston and later to Atlanta before finally settling in Virginia in the late 50s. She...

Mar 24, 2019

Geneva Brumfield Siler, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of, 96. She was born Thursday, October 5th, 1922 in Big Stick, WV a daughter of the late, Robert Sawyer and Daisy Bell Barton Tickle. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, James Allen Brumfield and William E....

Mar 24, 2019

The for William Harry Brown, Jr. will appear here shortly. Service Details.

Mar 22, 2019

Stephen G. Moushegian, age 74 years old, of 220 North Broad Street in Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home surrounded by his wife of 52 years, Ricki Moushegian; and his three children, Jeff Moushegian and wife, Tammy, Christie Shaps and husband, Michael, and Suzi Moushegian and husband, Carl Agren. Steve was a highly decorated...

Mar 20, 2019

Joseph Watson Carter (Joey), 56, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sidney Carter. His surviving family includes his parents, T.A. and Jeanette Carter; sister, Treva Carter; brother, Eddie Carter (Juliette); former wife, Cathi Caldwell Carter; as well as niece, Amber Mason (Channing); nephews, Jeremy Carter (Ines) and Ben...

Mar 19, 2019

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Mar 19, 2019

Louise Odess Bise Brewer departed this world on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, at the age of 90. She was born on May 2, 1928 in Wythe County, Va. She was a resident of Richfield Senior Living and Healthcare Community and was the last living member of her direct family. Her late relatives are father, Thomas Haynes...

Mar 19, 2019

Linda Ann Rhodes, age 71, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born on Thursday, August 21, 1947, to the late Emory and Zana Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Danny Rhodes. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Dunn, and husband, Tony;...

Mar 18, 2019

First Visitation

Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Mar 18, 2019

Dr. Gene Grubitz III, retired associate professor of biology at Roanoke College, world traveler, expert fly fisherman, avid bird watcher, talented photographer, wonderful cook, and one having a skilled and perceptive wit, died on Monday, March 18, 2019. Gene received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree at the University of Oklahoma, and his Doctor of Philosophy...

Mar 17, 2019

Ruby Odell Newsome, 89, of Salem, passed into Heaven on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Effie Elkins Odell; her husband, Charles Newsome; a sister, Alma Byrd, and her stepson, Ron Newsome. Family left to cherish her memory include her brother-in-law, Garnett Byrd of Pulaski; and her cousins, Ruth Fielder of Troutville,...

Mar 17, 2019

On the morning of March 17, 2019, Margaret Ann Meg Scott of Salem, VA went to be with Jesus. After a courageous 22-year battle with brain cancer, she passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 49 years old. Meg was born to Charles and Nancy (Harteis) Itle on November 29, 1969 in...

Mar 16, 2019

Clay Walthall, 42, of Shawsville, Va., passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday morning, March 16, 2019. His family and friends will tell you he was one of the greats. He was genuine, just truly a good man. He was a study in paradoxes; Big and soft, strong and gentle, tough and tender. He had a zest for life,...

Mar 16, 2019

Robert W. Bob Pickle, 66, of Salem, Va. passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Bob persevered through many health issues to have a full life with his family and friends. He was born on September 2, 1952, to the late Charles W. Pickle, Sr. and Rebecca Epperly Pickle. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by...

Mar 14, 2019

Mary Motley OBryan, age 96, of Salem, Va. passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on Thursday, November 23, 1922, to the late Robert L. Motley and Mary O. Motley. Mary was a long-time employee of Roanoke Orthopedic Co. She was a member of Southern United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents,...

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...

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...

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...

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...