Rachel Ridgeway Howell
Sep 4, 2018
Rachel (Ridgeway) Howell, 67, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, James W. Ridgeway, beloved step-mother, Jean Ridgeway, and beloved mother, Amanda T. Bowles. Those left to cherish her memory are her children Tina Horn Raines and husband, Walter, and Malinda Oliver Hall; grandchildren, Timothy Lafon...
Louise Finney Mattera
Sep 3, 2018
Louise Finney Mattera, 95, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday Sept 3, 2018. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on July 23, 1923, to the late Clyde and Essie Hairfield. She graduated from Jefferson High School and attended National Business College. She worked as a secretary for Appalachian Power and the Pullman Company. Louise was a devoted mother...
Jeanette Esther Fintel
Aug 30, 2018
Jeanette Esther Jo (Kosbau) Fintel, age 93, of Greer, SC, and formerly of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was born on Saturday, May 9, 1925, in Waukon, IA, as the sixth child of Charles and Alma Johnson Kosbau. Born to a family full of teachers, she also earned a degree in elementary education at Luther...
Allison Wallace 'Al' Mowles
Aug 30, 2018
Allison W. Al Mowles, age 54, of Salem, Va. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born on Friday, June 5, 1964 to Nancy H. Mowles and the late Kenneth L. Mowles. Al was an awesome brother to his siblings and was noted for being an avid jokester! He loved everyone, especially his nieces and nephews. His...
Josephine Noblin Porter
Aug 29, 2018
Josephine N. Porter, age 98, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Jo was born on February 20, 1920, in Radford, Va., to Dr. Joseph A. Noblin and Josephine Kelly Noblin and moved to Salem in 1955. She was a much-loved mother and grandmother, a talented artist, a lifelong Virginian and a longtime member of College...
Roger Dale Rickman
Aug 29, 2018
Roger Dale Rickman, 59, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. (540) 389-5441
James Francis Conlan Iii
Aug 28, 2018
James (Jim) Conlan III, 91 of Salem, is now resting, at peace, in the arms of Jesus, whom he loved and worshiped above all. He was born in Glen Cove, NY to his loving parents, who preceded him in death, James F. Conlan and Gertrude Farrell Conlan. He was also preceded in death by his sister Marilyn Schorr and two...
Donna Brown
Aug 27, 2018
Donna Swain Brown, 50, of Salem, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Millie Sweet Gillispie; father, Donnie Reginald Swain; brother, Reggie Swain; and niece, Ashleigh Swain. Left to cherish her memory are son, Jacob Leon Brown and wife, Kimberly; partner, Robert Wright; grandchildren, Bentley Brown; brothers, Mark Swain and wife, Patricia...
Doris Wade Basham
Aug 27, 2018
Doris Evelyn Wade Basham, 90, of Salem, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018, at the Richfield Recovery and Care Center in Salem, Virginia. She was born on August 2, 1928, in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of Jesse and Hettie Wade. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Sherman Basham, and her parents. Doris was employed as a...
Jeanette Carter
Aug 26, 2018
Jeanette Dickerson Carter, age 96, of Salem, Va. went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born on Saturday, April 22, 1922 to the late Judd and Nellie Dickerson. Jeanette was a retired secretary for Sheet Metal Workers Local 100 with 33 years of service. She enjoyed dancing, walking, and reading and was a lifelong...
William Carter 'Bill' Roberts Sr.
Aug 26, 2018
William Carter Roberts, Sr., 78, of Rocky Mount and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Bill was an avid hiker and backpacker around the Blue Ridge Mountains. He loved taking care of Roanoke families and visitors young and old, he inspired countless laughs and more memories than one could count at his...
Franklin Donald 'Don' Moran Jr.
Aug 25, 2018
A great man was lost on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 75. Franklin Donald Moran, Jr. was a devoted son, father, and friend to all. Don proudly served and employed many in Salem, Va. for the past 50 years where he was known for his kindness and generosity. To those who knew him well, he wore a...
Darrell Lee Camden
Aug 25, 2018
Darrell Lee Camden, 58, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his residence. Darrell served as a private in the U.S. Army and Reserves in 1984 where he received training in masonry, a trade he was always proud of. He was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms. He loved the outdoors, sunshine...
George Russell Hurst
Aug 25, 2018
George Russell Hurst, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.
Jane Winslow
Aug 24, 2018
Jane Furst Winslow, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. She was born in Lamar Township, Pa., a daughter of the late George Barner Furst and Amanda Elizabeth Sager Furst and had resided in Falls Church, Va. for over 35 years prior to relocating to the Roanoke/Salem area 21 years ago. She was employed as a teacher...
Robert Ray Russell
Aug 23, 2018
Robert Ray Russell, age 62, of Elliston, Va. went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Salem, Va. He was born on Thursday, January 12, 1956 to the late Earl and Geneva Kelly Russell. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He had a tremendous love for music and...
Arlene Delieto Reese
Aug 21, 2018
Arlene Delieto Reese, 83, of Roanoke, who proudly served her Lord and Savior since 1967, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sebert and Jessie Caldwell Guthrie, five brothers, six sisters, and son-in-law, Bobby Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted...
Jacqueline Elaine Compton
Aug 20, 2018
Jacqueline Elaine Michael Compton, age 76, of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at her home. Born on Wednesday, August 5, 1942 in Staunton, Augusta County, Va. to the late Louis Joseph Michael and Alva Bernice Good Michael. Jackie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She grew up in Newport News,...
Bennett Gill "B.G." Edwards Jr.
Aug 19, 2018
Bennett Gill B.G. Edwards, Jr., 76, of Salem, Va., passed away late Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born December 17, 1941, in Henderson, N.C. to the late Bennett Gill Edwards, Sr. and Mattie Edwards. He was also preceded by death by his brother, Charlie Edwards; and nephew, Tony Wilson. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Betty O. Edwards;...
Lynn Wilson
Aug 18, 2018
Lynn Wilson, 61, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Lynn was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Gerri Love; stepfather, Ralph Woods; and aunt, Madeline Mary Hall. Left To Cherish Her Memory are father, Billy Thomason; daughter, Sarah (Mark) Weincyzk; son, Brent (Julie) Mollette; sisters, JoAnne (Chris) Cundiff and Vickie (Mike) Kincer;...
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