Marcia Elaine Newcomb

May 29, 2018

Marcia E. Newcomb, 63, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Angel Moss; granddaughter, Keelyn Hall; a brother, Jeff Dillon and wife Lynda; four sisters, Debbie Hallstead, Janet Brand and husband Billy, Cindy Lawhorn and husband Jeff, and Cheryl Flinchum. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Marcia enjoyed gardening,...

Harmony Grace Zimmerman

May 29, 2018

Harmony Grace Zimmerman went to be with the angels on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Harmony was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Gene Cable, Sr.; maternal grandfather, Dwayne Thomas Bishop, Sr., and two paternal uncles. She is survived by her parents, James Earl Zimmerman and Aija Mae Cable; maternal grandmother, Vivian Cable; maternal great-grandmother, Betty L. Cable, Sr.; paternal...

Violet Marie 'Barney' Grice

May 24, 2018

Violet Marie Hamlin Grice, age 86, of Salem VA went to her Heavenly home on May 24, 2018. She was born in 1932 and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herndon (Duck) Grice Sr, her son, Herndon (Sandy) Grice Jr and wife Susan, and her beloved grandchildren, Michael, Emily and Abigail Grice. The Grice family is being served...

Bertha Agnes Jones

May 22, 2018

Bertha (Burcham) Jones, 89, of Salem for 54 years and formerly of Richmond, Radford, and Galax, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Ethel Burcham; and eight siblings. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Cody Jones; children, Sylvia Jacobs (Russell), Suzanne OConnell (Doug), David Crawford...

Lucille Elizabeth Davis

May 22, 2018

Lucille E. Lucy Davis, 86, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mrs. Davis was born January 13, 1932, in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late James Leonard Hinkle and Sarah H. Swain. Lucy was a loving mother of four children. She was also strong-willed and loved the Lord. She worked as a...

Lona Mae Epling Sharrier

May 21, 2018

Lona Mae Epling Sharrier, 84, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. She was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed being involved in various card groups and parties. Her surviving family includes her husband, David E. Sharrier of Salem, Va.; children, Elizabeth Sharrier of New York City, and Mrs. Patricia Fricker...

Charles Newton Boyden Jr.

May 21, 2018

Charles Boyden, of Salem, passed away on May 21, 2018. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son in Salem.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Susan Renee Gray

May 19, 2018

Susan Renee Gray, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. She was born in Greensboro, NC, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jimmie Margaret Ratliff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jake Ratliff. She is survived by two sons, Will Gray and his wife Allison, and Justin Gray and his...

Linda Elena Lucas

May 13, 2018

Linda Pugh L. Lucas, age 77, of Roanoke, Va. passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Linda was a retired Registered Nurse from Va. Baptist Hospital and a member of Monroe United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lola Keyser Pugh; son, Timothy Patrick Lucas; and brother, Robert H. Pugh. She is survived...

Arnold Bartley 'Buddy' Hogan

May 11, 2018

Arnold Bartley Buddy Hogan, 82, of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. He was born October 3, 1935 in Matoaka, WV a son of the late Oscar Thomas and Annie Buchanan Hogan. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Bowling and Jacqueline Jackie Ferguson. Mr. Hogan was a US Navy Veteran, retired Lithograph Printer and...

Beatrice Mae Bowles

May 9, 2018

Beatrice Mae Bea Bowles, age 86, of Salem, Va. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. She was born on Friday, January 8, 1932 to the late Edward J. and Doris Thompson Aruther. Bea was a loving; wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She worked for Toms Potato Chips in Salem for 22 years, while...

Anthony Joseph 'A.J.' Trovata Sr.

May 8, 2018

Anthony (A.J.) Trovata, Sr., 32, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. His surviving family includes his parents, Joey A. and Charlene A. Trovata; wife, Aleah J. Trovata; children, Anthony J. Trovata, Jr. and Ava J. Trovata; brothers, Joseph Smith and wife, Lori, and Jack A. Smith, Sr. and wife, Melissa; a niece and several nephews; and...

Lynette Virginia Watchempino

May 7, 2018

First Visitation

Friday, May 11th, 2018 4:00pm - 7:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Saturday, May 12th, 2018 1:00pm,

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Saturday, May 12th, 2018 1:00pm,

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Betty Ann Fitchet

May 7, 2018

Betty Ann Fitchet, 89, of Roanoke, VA and formerly Ashtabula, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018. She retired from Kingsville Elementary School, following many years as a fifth-grade teacher, was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church, and enjoyed playing Bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thorward Otto and Helen Otto Kahrs, and by her...

John Franklin Black Jr.

May 5, 2018

John Franklin Black, Jr., of Salem, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born June 16, 1937. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Jane Gilreath Black. He is survived by his sister Ann Black and her spouse Kaye Wachsmuth; four children, Pam Beckner (Tim), John F. Black, III (Karen), Susan...

William 'Jerry' Journell

May 3, 2018

William Jerry Journell, 77, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Jerry was a long time employee of Salem Paving Company and had a love for hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Muncy Journell; mother, Ellen (Kirk) Journell; sisters, Mary Flannagan, Charlotte Cousin, and Diane Martin; and brother, Leonard Journell. He is survived...

Larry Ross Slusher

May 2, 2018

Larry Ross Slusher, 67, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian (Poff) Slusher; and father, Madison Hamilton Slusher, Jr. Larry is survived by his brother, Dale Slusher; nieces, Valerie Skripak (Stephen), Sonia Gerald, and Stephanie Farnsworth (Jeff); nephew, Dale Slusher, Jr. (Janet); and grand-nieces, Carly Skripak, Dana Skripak, Megan...

Nadine Taliaferro Poff

Apr 27, 2018

Nadine Taliaferro Poff, 93, of St. Cloud Fla. and formerly of Salem, Va., went home to her Father resting in peace on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed quilting and traveling. Preceding her in death were her parents, Sidney (Jack) and Ruth Wheeler Taliaferro. Her surviving family...

Alberto Grinstein

Apr 25, 2018

This obituary has been removed by request of the family.First Visitation

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 5:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153...

Donald William 'Don' Mayberry

Apr 25, 2018

Donald Don William Mayberry, 74, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Burton William Mayberry and Elsie Estelle Tyree Mayberry. Left to cherish his memory is wife, Joanne Ashwell Mayberry; sons, Gary Lynn Mayberry (Pam) and Matthew Scott Mayberry (Amy); sister, Peggy Campbel (Nat); and grandchildren, Courtney, Liam, Logan, and...