Nov 10, 2018

BRATCHER Stefan Charles Stefan (Steve) Charles Bratcher, Sr., 57, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was born January 31, 1961 in Germany a son of Annemarie Ruppel Bratcher and the late Charles Wayne Bratcher. Steve retired from the Navy where he last served as an Aviation Boatswain Mate. He served his country during the Gulf War...

Nov 10, 2018

Mary Epperly Sheppard, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 10, 2018, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Ervin and Mae Witt Epperly; and sister, Alma L. Dehart. She is survived by her loving son, Carmel (Susie) Sheppard; grandchildren, Mandy (Jason) Otey , DJ (Sarah) Sheppard...

Nov 9, 2018

Charles W. Zeider, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Nov 8, 2018

Charlotte Craig Lawrence Allman, 93, of Salem, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Born in Huntington, West Va. on December 13, 1924, she was preceded in death by her grandparents (Mama and Daddy), William Figgett and Annie Belle Walters, who lovingly raised her from an early age. Also preceding her in...

Nov 5, 2018

Herbert Burton Lawson, 89, of Salem, Va. passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. Herbert was born in Boissevain, Va., on Monday, March 11, 1929. He retired from the Roanoke County School Board, where he was a lifelong mechanic. Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Mose and Lillian Lawson; his first wife, Kathleen Lawson; second wife, Ollie Lawson;...

Nov 3, 2018

Marvin L. Sandy Reese, 56, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1962 to Curtis and Dixie Reese. Sandy worked at WDBJ7 for 35 years and he cherished the friendships that he made during his career. He was a talented musician and especially enjoyed playing the...

Nov 3, 2018

Robert Lynn Hudson, Jr., 45, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, June 26, 1973 to Robert Bob Hudson, Sr. and Melissa Hudson. Although Robert was faced with numerous life challenges, he persevered with grace and love for his savior, Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Elsie...

Nov 2, 2018

Robert Monroe Alls, 84, of Salem, Va. passed peacefully and quietly to his heavenly home on Friday, November 2, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on Tuesday, November 14, 1933, to the late Arnold Wade and Eva Blankenship Alls. Robert was a true patriot, he served his country in the U.S. Army in 1957 and...

Oct 30, 2018

Sean Clinton Carter, 49, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Sean is survived by his parents, James and Sharon Wise Carter; a sister, Tisa Carter; nephew, Barry Mason, his wife Lorie and their daughter Katie; and best friends, Eric and Irene Osti, and John DiGenova. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Margaret Wise, and...

Oct 29, 2018

Dorothy Ann White Kieffer, 88, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born on July 5, 1930 in Staunton, VA, a daughter of the late Roy Lynn and Mary Virginia White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Cleon Kieffer, Jr., a daughter, Deborah Lynn Landes, and two brothers, Roy...

Oct 29, 2018

Opal Willard, 92, of Salem, Va. ascended to the garden of Heaven on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born on Saturday, July 31, 1926 to the late George and Grace Helton. While her family grieves her passing they are comforted by the thought that she is reunited with loved ones. During the last few months Opal was bound by...

Oct 29, 2018

Mary Esther Moore Mabe, 63, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was a kind, tenderhearted Christian woman who is loved by many. She was born on April 13, 1955, at the Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Mary was the daughter of Rev. Alfred H. Moore and Lois Bayse Moore. She was raised...

Oct 28, 2018

Virginia Elizabeth (Hall) Cooper, 84, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. She was born on Sunday, August 26, 1934 in Roanoke, Va to the late Carl E. and Annabelle G. Hall. In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded by her son, Kurt John Cooper; husband of 38 years, James Junior Cooper; and brother, Emmett Hall and...

Oct 26, 2018

Cecilia Price Fielder, age 79 of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 26, 2018. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family in her childhood home. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Howard and Blanche Price; and her husband of 56 years, Jimmie Buck Fielder. She was a Salem...

Oct 23, 2018

Philip M. Argabright, Sr., 78, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018. He was born in Blacksburg on October 8, 1940, a son of the late Malcolm and Reba Smith Argabright and had been an area resident most of his life. He earned his bachelors degree from Virginia Tech and taught Agriculture Education for many years, and later became...

Oct 23, 2018

Rebecca Alexander Wood, 93, of Salem, died on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Homer Byerle and Minnie Bowman Alexander; brothers, Homer B. Alexander, Jr. and Robert Bowman Alexander, DDS; and half siblings, Gordon W. Alexander and Pauline B. Alexander Melton. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John L....

Oct 23, 2018

Wayne Cody Garst, 79, of Salem, passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 with his wife and children surrounding him. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who was happiest when spending time with his family, working in his woodshop, and serving his church. He was a long-time member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren...

Oct 23, 2018

James O. Shorter, 87, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Mr. Shorter had worked for Aaron J. Conner Construction for nearly 50 years, and was a faithful and active member of CommUNITY Church. Preceding him in death was his wife of 45 years, Lorine Shorter. His surviving family includes his son, James...

Oct 22, 2018

Patsy Pearman Stroop, 69, of Roanoke, Va., reunited with her heavenly family on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Pearman; her soulmate, Wesley Stroop; and her brother, Roger Hawley. She is survived by her son, Shannon Stroop and wife, Kim; her daughter, Sherri Stroop Wilson and husband, Freddie; her niece, Tina...

Oct 22, 2018

Furman B. Pat Whitescarver, Jr., 85, of Roanoke County, departed this life on Monday, October 22, 2018. A native of Salem, he was a 1951 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, and graduated from Hampton- Sydney College and T.C.Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond. A lawyer in practice for 56 years, he served as Commissioner of Accounts...