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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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;...

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...