Wanda Elizabeth King

Apr 20, 2018

Wanda G. King, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. Mrs. King was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Jason Lee Grubbs and Louise Elizabeth Grubbs. She enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, modeling collectors' cars, singing in the church choir and taking care of her family. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Roanoke. In...

Mitchell Harold 'Flathead' Crawford

Apr 20, 2018

Mitch Flathead Crawford, 57, of Botetourt County and formerly of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. Mitch loved people, animals, and travel, and lived life to the fullest. In fact, if you knew him, then you loved him! His disability never got him down. He loved drag racing, and was a huge race care enthusiast. His surviving family...

Clark Wallace Monroe

Apr 20, 2018

Clark Wallace Monroe, 64, of Salem, passed away on April 20, 2018 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Mr. Monroe was a resident of Salem Health and Rehab in Salem, VA.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Ruby Sharon Leffel

Apr 19, 2018

Ruby Sharon Leffel, 63, of Roanoke, Va. and originally of Eubank, Ky., passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, to be with her loved ones in Heaven. She retired from Southeastern Optical in 1990. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of 26 years, Paul Leffel; and parents, Paul and Betty Galloway. Her surviving family includes her sons, James...

James Douglas 'Jimmy' Haley

Apr 18, 2018

James Jimmy Douglas Haley, 70, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, after a long, hard battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Ruth Haley; and sisters, Dorothy and Betty. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nellie Irene Haley; and sons,...

Fredona Lawson 'Freddie' Jones

Apr 17, 2018

Fredona Lawson Freddie Jones, age 81, of Roanoke, Va. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born on Wednesday, September 9, 1936 to the late Arnold L. and Kate Garnand Lawson. She was a loving mother. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother,...

Arlene Anne Ritter

Apr 17, 2018

Arlene Anne Ritter, age 84, of Roanoke Virginia and formerly resided in Greenport, New York, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ritter, her brother, George Hicks and 2 sisters, Lynne Nucci and Marie Maissonade. She was a loving mother and sister and well-remembered for her patience and care by those...

John David Hargrave

Apr 14, 2018

John David Hargrave, age 59, of Salem, Va. was called home on Saturday, April 14, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was born on Thursday, January 1, 1959 in Newport News, Va. to John Howard Hargrave, and the late Joyce Ann McVey Hargrave. John was a loving husband, and father. He worked for Phoenix Services for the past eleven years....

Shirley Ann Duncan

Apr 11, 2018

Shirley Ann Campbell Duncan, age 79, of Salem, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Blacksburg, VA. She was born on Wednesday, October 26, 1938 in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Frances Slaydon Campbell and Clarence Robert Campbell. She attended Jefferson High School where, while working on the student newspaper, she met the love of her life, Richard...

Hector Emanuel Escoto Munguia

Apr 10, 2018

First Visitation

Friday, April 13th, 2018 10:00am - 2:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Friday, April 13th, 2018 2:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Ronald Lee 'Ron' Minton

Apr 9, 2018

Ronald L. Minton, 72, of Salem, was called home on Monday, April 9, 2018. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Archer and Evelyn Minton; and sister, Regina Carnes. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 37 years, Jeanie Minton; daughters, Mackenzie Prandi and husband, Barry, and Jennifer Cleveland and husband, Richard; son, Andrew Minton; brother, Archie...

John Carlton Tickle

Apr 8, 2018

John Tickle, 45, formerly of Salem, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. John served a total of 25 years with Norfolk Southern, first as an Electrician and later a Systems Engineer. He loved his job with the railroad and was a fifth generation railroad employee. John was preceded in death by many loved ones with...

Birt Clayburn 'Skip' Huffman Jr.

Apr 5, 2018

Birt C. Skip Huffman, Jr. died peacefully at home Thursday, April 5th, 2018. He now forever resides with his Lord. Skip was born March 10, 1950, son of the late Birt Clayburn Huffman, Sr. and Bertha Gibson Huffman. He was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School and attended Virginia Western Community College. Skip was a retired Construction Administrator and...

Frank Sandy Lawrence

Apr 4, 2018

Frank S. Lawrence, 72, MSG. Ret. U.S. Army, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Frank and Hazel Lawrence, and with the exception of his military service, was a life long resident. He retired from the US Army as a Master Sargent following many years of service including tours of duty...

Audrey Ruth Wulfken

Mar 31, 2018

Audrey Ruth Schuett Wulfken, age 91, of Salem, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Born on May 22, 1926 in Melrose Park, Illinois to the late Herbert and Christena McIver Schuett. She grew up near Pontiac, Michigan, and graduated with a B.A. in Math from Albion College in Albion, Michigan, 1947. Audrey worked for General Electric in, Schenectady,...

William Woodrow 'Bill' Bryant

Mar 31, 2018

William Woodrow (Bill) Bryant, 71, of New Castle, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and great-grandfather, left this earth on Saturday, March 31, 2018, in all trust that his spirit would be with his Heavenly Father until he receives his new whole body when he is resurrected. He leaves behind the love of his life and wife, Joyce; his beautiful...

Arlene Hammond Gaking

Mar 30, 2018

Arlene Hammond Gaking, age 82, of Mount Pleasant, SC, formerly of Roanoke, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 30, 2018. Born on Monday, July 15, 1935 to the late Mansfield and Ruby Underwood Hammond. Arlene was very active with Meals on Wheels, and was noted for being very fashionable. She got the opportunity to live in...

Corinna Sheppard Witt

Mar 28, 2018

Corinna Sheppard Witt, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She spent 20 years in the banking industry as a secretary. Her hobbies included visiting the beach and hiking in the mountains. She loved her children very much. Preceding her in death were her parents, Troy and Pearl Sheppard. Her surviving family includes...

Ida Mae Garrison

Mar 25, 2018

Ida Mae Evans Garrison (known to many as Mae), 100, of Roanoke, journeyed to the Spirit World to join her Creator on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mrs. Garrison was born November 24, 1917, a daughter of the late Clarence G. Evans and Lillian White Evans. She loved people, especially children and loved to laugh, dance, and sing. She rescued animals...

Patricia Joann 'Pj' Waldron

Mar 21, 2018

Patricia PJ Waldron, 36, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. PJ was preceded in death by her father, David; mother, Joyce; and brother, Jimmy. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Destiny and Miracle; brothers, Andy and wife, Lissa, Noel and wife, Sandra, and Eric and partner, Fred; sisters, Colleen and Lori and husband, James. A memorial...