Sandra Lyne 'Sandy' Mckay

Sandra Lyne 'Sandy' Mckay

Jul 8, 2018

Sandy Horen McKay, 61, of Salem, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1956 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Robert and Clara Link Horen and had been an area resident since 1959. Sandy was employed for many years as a manager for various valley Stop-In Food Marts and was also employed for...

Charlotte Mcdonald Guthrie

Charlotte Mcdonald Guthrie

Jul 7, 2018

Charlotte McDonald Guthrie, age 75, formerly of Roanoke, Va. went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her home in Churchville, Va. She was born on Thursday, July 1, 1943 to the late Alden and Connie McDonald. Charlotte was a Quality Control Manager for Malnove Corporation in Florida. She loved to shop, cook meals for...

James Richard Dishner

James Richard Dishner

Jul 6, 2018

James R. Dishner, age 77, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 6, 2018. He was born on Thursday, July 18, 1940 to the late James C. and Lucy Dishner. James was an avid hunter and fisherman, and had a knack for gardening. He was married to the love of his life, Thelma Hall Dishner...

Rita Marie Mathewson

Rita Marie Mathewson

Jul 6, 2018

Rita M. (Paquette) Mathewson, 98, of Salem, VA and formerly of Blackstone, MA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July, 6, 2018. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elosia (Dupuis) Paquette; two brothers, Adrien and Roland Paquette; and four sisters, Lina, Emma, Bertha, and Flora. Left to cherish her memory is...

William Thomas Radford

William Thomas Radford

Jul 5, 2018

William Thomas Radford, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 42 years, Patsy Radford; his four-legged buddy, Troy; and numerous extended family and friends. The family will be receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at John M. Oakey...

Marvin Chapman Smith, Jr.

Marvin Chapman Smith, Jr.

Jul 5, 2018

Marvin Chapman Smith, Jr., 86, of Roanoke, or Buddy as he was affectionately known by most, made his peaceful journey to Heaven on Thursday, July 5, 2018 following a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his most cherished and loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jo Reid Smith of Roanoke. Left to cherish his memory...

Joseph Kelly 'Jody' Johnson

Joseph Kelly 'Jody' Johnson

Jul 5, 2018

Joseph K. Johnson, 49, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mom; dad; and brother. He is survived by a daughter and two sons; two stepsons and one stepdaughter; four nieces and one nephew; three great-nieces and two great-nephews; a sister; and many friends. And from the heart of...

Ronnie Dale King

Ronnie Dale King

Jul 4, 2018

Ronnie King, age 61, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home. Ronnie was born on Thursday, December 6, 1956 to Dorothy King and the late Robert B. King. He was an avid car enthusiast, more so than his love for cars, he was a loving husband to his wife, Karen...

Eleanor Wilma Jean 'Vandy' Vandergrift

Eleanor Wilma Jean 'Vandy' Vandergrift

Jul 2, 2018

Eleanor Wilma Jean Vandy Vandergrift, 84, of Salem, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 2, 2018. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Texas Anna Gladden; husband of 32 years, Frank Jarrett Vandergrift; daughter, Melanie Elaine (Baker) Coley; son, Gary Clayton Baker; granddaughter, Angelique Sokol Baker; grandson, Jason Thomas Baker; six...

Norma Jean Partin

Norma Jean Partin

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...

Shirley Ann Fletcher Conley

Shirley Ann Fletcher Conley

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...

Charles Joseph Liebal Sr.

Charles Joseph Liebal Sr.

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...

Robert Wayne 'Bobby' Wilcox

Robert Wayne 'Bobby' Wilcox

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...

Farron Michelle Lowry

Farron Michelle Lowry

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...

Jackie Claire Rees

Jackie Claire Rees

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...

George Dale Crotts

George Dale Crotts

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...

Norma Bryant King

Norma Bryant King

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...

Donna Carol Grant

Donna Carol Grant

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...

Betty Forbes Conner

Betty Forbes Conner

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...

Kathleen Terry Treynor

Kathleen Terry Treynor

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...