Jul 1, 2018

Norma Jean McDonald Partin, age 86, of Roanoke, Va. passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 1, 2018. She was born on Thursday, September 10, 1931 to the late Carrie B. and Frank E. McDonald, Sr. Jean was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was everything to her, and her friends were her greatest...

Jul 1, 2018

Shirley Ann Fletcher Conley, 81, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Narrows, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Irene Fletcher. Surviving are her siblings, Franklin (Jeanie) Fletcher, Juanita Higgs, Linda Farley, and Darlene (Shady) Fisher; and many nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish her memory are her...

Jun 30, 2018

Just around the bend, he would say. Are we there yet, dad? Almost, he would say as we hiked to the tallest mountain peaks, rode his jeep down the beach, canoed in the lake or crossed the river 7 times to get to just the right spot." Well now he has passed the bend. With a joke on his lips...

Jun 30, 2018

Robert Bobby Wayne Wilcox, 77, of Salem, VA, went to be in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on June 10, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H. Wilcox and Goldie Wilcox Navarro; step-father Augie Navarro; siblings, Bonnie Navarro, Carma Jo Pritchard, Virginia Stuart and Danny...

Jun 28, 2018

Farron Chinault Lowry, age 51, of Roanoke, Va. formerly of Pulaski, Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Farron was born on Tuesday, June 6, 1967 to Rebecca Dale Dunford Chinault Myers and Gary Randall Chinault. Farron loved Jesus with all her heart. She would not want anyone to be sad for her because she...

Jun 27, 2018

Jackie C. Rees, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Eugenie Walker Rees, and is survived by her sister Debbie Rees and her family. A graveside service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, July 2, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. Brian Morgan will officiate. The family...

Jun 27, 2018

George Dale Crotts, 62, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Dale was preceded in death by his father, George E. Nick Crotts; and sister, Sue Lovell. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Matthew Crotts; mother, Mary Crotts; sisters, Gayle (Charlie) Myers and Karen (Gary) Crotts Myers; brothers, Steve (Candy) Crotts and W.G. (Lisa) Crotts; and...

Jun 27, 2018

Norma Bryant King, 95, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha Garst Bryant Tucker and Emmett Tucker, her husband, James Clinton King, a granddaughter, Vicki Lynn Cline Golden, and her brother, Wallace Preston Bryant. Surviving and cherishing her memory...

Jun 26, 2018

Donna C. Grant, 57, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cecil, Maryland, a daughter of the late Donald C. Rumburg and Ann Roberts Barkley, who survives. She was a Shawsville area resident for most of her life. Donna was employed for many years as a waitress at...

Jun 25, 2018

Betty Conner, 73, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born in Vincent, AL on Friday, September 1, 1944 to the late Grover and Mildred Forbes. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Conner; and brothers, Arthur Forbes and Bobby Ferguson. Left to cherish her memory...

Jun 25, 2018

Kathleen Terry Treynor, 92, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem. She was the wife of the late Glenn Albert Treynor. Mrs. Treynor was born Tuesday, November 17, 1925, in Covington, a daughter of the late John Leslie Terry and Lola Wyatt Persinger Terry. Upon graduating from Covington High School in...

Jun 24, 2018

Theresa Barbara Goldman, 61, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Salem, VA.Interment Location

John M. Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153

Jun 22, 2018

Stewart L. Stew Crowder, age 40, of Salem, Va. peacefully went to meet the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was Born on Sunday, October 30, 1977. Stew loved being outdoors and enjoyed all of Gods creation including; hiking, and lots of canoe trips on numerous rivers. He was a Northside High School class of 95 graduate, shortly after...

Jun 19, 2018

Alene C. Lawrence, 85, of Roanoke, Va., was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born on Monday, March 13, 1933, in Princeton, W.Va., daughter of the late Coy Royster Cole and Virgie Mae Riffe Cole. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, James Wesley Lawrence....

Jun 18, 2018

Esther Wigington Magruder, 90, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. A native and life long Salem resident, she was born February 15, 1928 to the late Isaac M. and Ethel Weaver Wigington. She enjoyed doing needlework, was active in local bridge and garden clubs, and was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Esther was a kind and...

Jun 17, 2018

Paul Rembe Higginbotham, 70, of Roanoke, businessman, entrepreneur, avid outdoorsman, father, grandfather, and a longtime resident of Roanoke, died peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018 with his adored wife of 37 years, Martha Ann, at his side. Paul and four brothers, along with their father, Demah Jacob (D.J.) Higginbotham, built a family business in Roanoke known as Corrugated Container Corporation...

Jun 14, 2018

Full Obituary To Appear At A Later Date.

Jun 14, 2018

Larry Lee Leonard, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He grew up in Blue Ridge, Va. and graduated from Lord Botetourt High School in 1979 where he received a certificate in Auto Body Mechanics. He went on to be one of the best body mechanics in the greater Roanoke Valley for many years. He...

Jun 13, 2018

Judith Rae Butler, 77 of Salem, Va. passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was born on Thursday, June 20, 1940 in Medford, Massachusetts to the late Kenneth Allen and Etta Thorburn Rae; and step-mother, Dorothy Vaughan Thorburn Rae. Judith was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother. Her quiet grace, strength, wisdom, patience, and selfless optimism will be greatly missed....

Jun 11, 2018

The obituary for Jimmie Hatcher will appear here shortly.