Aug 13, 2018

William Bill Andrew Doss, 83, of Salem and formerly of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 13, 2018. Bill was a retired conductor of 42 years from Norfolk Southern. He loved the beach particularly Myrtle beach and visiting with his special friends. Bill was a caring man who would do anything for anybody and was also...

Aug 13, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Thomas Jones Sr., 87, of Salem passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, August 13, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1930 to the late Corbett and Rosie Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sam Jones; sister, Marie (Joe) Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Charlie served in the...

Aug 11, 2018

Obituary coming soon........Service Information

Friday, August 31st, 2018 1:00pm,

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

42 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

Aug 11, 2018

Dennis B. Wickes, 78, of Salem, died Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Joseph and Regina Wickes. He was a graduate of Roanoke Catholic High School and Columbia Technical Institute in Washington, D.C. He proudly served for six years in the U.S. Army. Dennis was an avid handball player and coordinator of many...

Aug 10, 2018

Judith Ison Painter, 86, of Salem, Va. passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2018. She was born in Norton, Virginia, on January 28th, 1932. Judy was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Dr. Louis W. Painter Sr. She was also predeceased by her parents Kinard and Bertha Ison, and her two sisters, Phyllis Yvonne Ison and Jimmie...

Aug 9, 2018

Donnie E. Orange, 81, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Mr. Orange was born February 7, 1937 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was retired after 38 years of service as a truck driver for Blue Ridge Transfer and had also worked for Preston Motor Company. Donnie was a simple man who...

Aug 7, 2018

Lillian L. Murrell, 89, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.

Aug 7, 2018

Lola Mae Hicks, 92, of Salem, and formerly of Rainelle, WV, went home to be with her Lord and family on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Katherine Pack and had been a Salem area resident since 2008. A devoted wife and mother, she loved attending her flowers,...

Aug 6, 2018

John Stinson Keister, age 64 of Salem, Va., and formerly of Pinehurst, N.C., and Richmond, Va., passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was born on February 5, 1954, in Radford, Va. He was the son of the late Ruth Hedge Keister (Fowler) and Donald Stinson Keister. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald...

Aug 6, 2018

Gary R. Stovall, 75, of Salem, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was born in Princeton, WV, a son of the late Charles and Nellie Moore Stovall and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and National Business College, where he...

Aug 5, 2018

Guy Albert Jenks, Sr., 84, of Roanoke, was called home to dwell in the house of Lord, Sunday, August 5, 2018. Guy came from an extremely patriotic family whose family members fought in every major American armed conflict. He was the son of an immigrant. A Korean War veteran, Guy served on The Battle Wagon, USS New Jersey. He continued...

Aug 4, 2018

Lorene Farley Slusher, age 81, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born on Sunday, September 6, 1936 to the late Cecil and Lucy Farley. Lorene was an avid doll collector, and talented seamstress. She was noted for being a wonderful cook, because she made the best fried chicken, having retired...

Aug 4, 2018

Ronna Lynn Worrell, 54, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, September 18, 1963 in Roanoke, VA to Margaret Hypes Worrell and the late Ray Boydton Worrell. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Margaret Hypes Worrell of Salem; aunts, Evelyn Hypes Wilburn of Salem, Archalane Worrell Mason of Roanoke, Juanita Worrell...

Aug 4, 2018

Kathy S. Red Bordewisch, age 62, of Salem, Va. passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born on Thursday, May 17, 1956 to the late Bruce E. and Selma L. Smith. Red was a loving wife, dedicated mother, devoted grandmother, caring daughter, and loyal sister. She had an unwavering work ethic and was a faithful employee of Richfield...

Aug 3, 2018

Frances M. Grubb, age 90, of Salem, Va. passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born on Saturday, December 24, 1927 to the late Griffin Fuqua and Pauline Fuqua Ridgeway. Frances worked at Kmart in Salem until she was 82, and was a resident at Fairington Apartments. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

Aug 2, 2018

Kevin Lee Reynolds, age 54, of Salem, Va. was called home on Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1964. Kevin had a smile that could light up a room and he was loved by everyone. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree as well as a Master of Business Administration. He enjoyed all sports and...

Aug 1, 2018

Linda Meacham Simmons, age 56, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, June 5, 1962 to Goldie Palmer Meacham and the late James Edward Meacham. Linda was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and loving wife to Nathan Lloyd Simmons. Linda was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem;...

Jul 30, 2018

Rev. Dale L. Reynolds, 86, of Roanoke, Va., on Monday, July 30, 2018, joined the Great Cloud of Witnesses worshipping around the throne of Christ, cheering us onward in our earthy journeys. Dale was born on June 8, 1932, in Tuscola County, Mich., to the late Walter and Mary (Templeton) Reynolds. He married his wife, Jo Ann Dinkins, of OToole,...

Jul 25, 2018

Rusha P. McNeil Epperly, 87, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born July 16, 1931 where she grew up in Ironto, VA and lived in Salem the remainder of her life. Rusha graduated from Shawsville High School was then employed by Rowe Furniture; Dr. Harry J. Minarik; and retired from the LewisGale Clinic. She was...

Jul 23, 2018

Edsel Ernest Basham, 87, of Salem, Va., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born and raised in Floyd, Va. and was also a longtime resident of Russell County, Va. He was a U.S. Army veteran having been stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. As a business owner, he was a longtime...