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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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