William Perry Bandy Sr.

William Perry Bandy Sr.

Oct 6, 2018

William Perry Bandy, Sr., 79, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was employed with the City of Salem for over 30 years, and loved fishing and hunting in his spare time. Surviving are his children, Randy Bandy and wife, Sandra, Kathy Simmons and husband, H.D., Bill Bandy and wife, Tammy, Billie...

Philip Eugene 'Buddy' Snead

Philip Eugene 'Buddy' Snead

Oct 5, 2018

Philip Eugene (Buddy) Snead, 85, of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. Buddy was one of the Lakeside Boys, and officiated football in Salem and Raleigh for 30 years. He was also a veteran of the US Army. Preceding in death was his brother, Leonard Snead. His surviving family includes his wife of 32 years, Mary Snead; children,...

Audrey Christine Hartman

Audrey Christine Hartman

Oct 5, 2018

Audrey Christine Hartman, of Salem, Va., died peacefully at home on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clyde Allen Hartman, Sr.; brother, Ben Guthrie; sisters, Nadine Loope, Virginia Roope, and Bun Powell; and her son-in-law, Ralph Kosko. Surviving is a brother-in-law, Frank Hartman; and sisters-in-law, Lois...

David Hobson Meggs Jr.

David Hobson Meggs Jr.

Oct 4, 2018

David Hobson Meggs, Jr., 75, of Spotsylvania, Va. and formerly of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David was a veteran having served 23 years in the US Navy with 4 years of which as a SEAL and all of which as a photographer. He loved to hunt, fish, and camp in his...

Claude 'Lee' Sirry Jr.

Claude 'Lee' Sirry Jr.

Oct 2, 2018

Claude Lee Sirry, Jr., 54, of Catawba, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Lee was a wonderful son, brother, husband, and father who loved his grandbabies very much and definitely adored his grand-dog. His hobbies included fishing, farming, and talking as he never met a stranger. Preceding him in death was his father, Claude Lee Sirry, Sr.; father-in-law,...

Julia 'Louise' Manzie

Julia 'Louise' Manzie

Oct 2, 2018

Louise Manzie, 85, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Newport News, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Louise served many patients as a nurse for over 60 years beginning with the National Institute of Health, later at the Salem VA Medical Center where she retired, and then most recently at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center....

Karen Lee Cole

Karen Lee Cole

Oct 1, 2018

Karen Lee Cole, age 76, of Salem, Va. formerly of Athens Pa. passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, August 26, 1942 to the late Marleta Jeanette Kinney and Robert Leon Kinney. Karen studied at the Robert-Packard School of Nursing in Sayre, Pa. and was a Registered Nurse at Lewis-Gale Medical Center for 41 years....

Marion Eugene Helms

Marion Eugene Helms

Sep 30, 2018

Marion Eugene Helms, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was the son of the late George and Gladys Sheen Helms. He is survived by his life partner, William "Billy" Lee, Jr. Services are private. An online guestbook is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Charley Marshall Thomas ,Jr.

Charley Marshall Thomas ,Jr.

Sep 30, 2018

Charley M. Thomas, Jr., age 86, of Salem, Va. went home to be with the Lord and is home at last on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born on Thursday, July 14, 1932 to the late Charley and Clara Thomas. He retired from Adams construction Company in Salem. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by...

Carolyn Gail Little

Carolyn Gail Little

Sep 28, 2018

Carolyn Gail Little, 69, of Callaway, VA passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 7, 1949 in Roanoke, VA a daughter of the late Alvin Mason and Ollie Mae Meador Richards. She was also preceded in death by half-brothers, Lawrence L. Goff and Robert M. Goff. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, Danny...

Leonard Edward Woods, Jr.

Leonard Edward Woods, Jr.

Sep 26, 2018

Leonard E. Woods, Jr., 69, of Salem, Va. went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born Monday, May 2, 1949. He was a treasured brother, uncle, and son-in-law. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard E. Woods, Sr.; and mother, Kathleen (Woods) Mitcham. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Barbara...

Louise Sawyers Wimmer

Louise Sawyers Wimmer

Sep 22, 2018

Louise S. Wimmer, 89, of Salem, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born in Galax, a daughter of the late Henry H. and Carrie Horne Sawyers, and had been a Salem resident most of her life. She was a longtime member of Salem First Christian Church, loved gardening, cooking and was a very caring and giving person....

Robert Spencer 'Bob' Quigley

Robert Spencer 'Bob' Quigley

Sep 17, 2018

Robert S. Quigley, who would have been 91 this coming Friday, has finally been reunited with the love of his life, Betsy on Monday, September 17, 2018. He was another member of Americas Greatest Generation who has left us too soon. Bob was a good man who was blessed to live the American Dream as a husband, parent, and 65-year...

Eula F. Hodges Jacobs

Eula F. Hodges Jacobs

Sep 16, 2018

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, Heaven gained a special angel when Eula F. Hodges Jacobs, 93, of Trinity, NC, formerly of Salem, Va., peacefully joined the love of her life, Charles L. Dink Hodges. She was born on November 30, 1924, to the late Robert and Sadie Fields. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Dr. Edward Monroe Spencer, M.D.

Dr. Edward Monroe Spencer, M.D.

Sep 15, 2018

Dr. Edward Monroe Spencer, age 83, of Moneta, VA passed away on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Edward was born on December 14th, 1934 in Mason, West Virginia to the late Fred and Sarah Spencer. Our grandfather had a gentle and loving spirit. He was a quiet observer with an inquisitive mind. When we remember our grandfather, we think of his...

Gregory Alan Pohlman

Gregory Alan Pohlman

Sep 14, 2018

Gregory Alan Pohlman, 32, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018. Greg enjoyed culinary arts, cooking, grilling out with family, and most of all spending quality time with his children. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Victor Campbell and Bob and Janet Kane; and a brother, Alexander Mark Freeman. Gregs surviving...

Melvin Monroe Vance

Melvin Monroe Vance

Sep 12, 2018

Melvin Monroe Vance, 80, of Salem, went over the bridge to his forever home, a bridge that he did not have to build, on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Mr. Vance was born June 29, 1938, in Doran, Virginia a son of the late George Washington Vance and Nanny Myrtle Elswick Vance. He served his country in the U.S. Army and...

Luna Leigh Ann Campbell

Luna Leigh Ann Campbell

Sep 7, 2018

Luna Leigh Ann Campbell, infant daughter of Derrick Winstan Campbell and Kayley Ann Mariah Jeffries passed away Friday, September 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Amos D. Puckett; and maternal great-grandfather, Richard Thomas. In addition to her parents she is survived by paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Sonya and Jeffrey Padilla; paternal grandfather, John David Campbell;...

Steven Douglas Goodwin

Steven Douglas Goodwin

Sep 6, 2018

Our dear friend, husband, father, son, brother and all around good guy and hero, Steven Douglas Goodwin, age 71, passed away at home on Thursday, September 6, 2018 after a five year courageous battle with cancer. He now joins in heaven his father Jack L. Goodwin, Sr., and brothers Jack L. Goodwin, Jr. and Russell W. Goodwin. He is survived...

Betty Jean White

Betty Jean White

Sep 4, 2018

Betty Jean Davis White, 59, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Betty Davis. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Danny White; son, Keiffer White; brother, Dave Davis and wife, Sabrina; and sister-in-law, Rosemary White Mariner. A memorial service will be held at...