Jerry Mark West

Jerry Mark West

Feb 27, 2018

Jerry Mark West, 56, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Jerry was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to John and Doris West. Jerry was the owner of Creative Lawncare. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, John H. West Jr.; and brothers, Thomas Tommy W. Alley, Raymond Gregory Paul Alley, and Steve West. Left to cherish his...

Connie G. Thomas

Connie G. Thomas

Feb 26, 2018

Connie G. Thomas, 76, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018. She was born in Vinton, a daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Vaughn Gregory and had been an area resident all her life. Connie retired from Medeco in 2013 following over 33 years of service and enjoyed going on evening drives. In...

Ernest Tex Havens

Ernest Tex Havens

Feb 26, 2018

Ernest Tex Havens, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2018. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 69 years, Sally Havens; son, Larry Havens and his spouse, Tina; daughter, Sharon Wilkes and her spouse, Ken; son, Douglas Havens and his spouse, Carol; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a...

William Templeton 'Temp' Norris, Md Jr.

William Templeton 'Temp' Norris, Md Jr.

Feb 22, 2018

William Templeton Norris, Jr., MD, 90, of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Laura Terry Norris; two daughters, Mary Ferrate and Liz Norris, and a granddaughter. A graveside service will be held at 2PM, Monday, February 26, 2018 at East Hill Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Pickle will officiate. The family will receive friends from...

John Patrick Wright Jr.

John Patrick Wright Jr.

Feb 22, 2018

John Patrick Wright, Jr., 82, of Roanoke, died in Christ February 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and son, Michael. He is survived by his brother, Jerry (Susan); daughters, Sandy (Lynn) and Tammy, his son Tim (Michelle), and daughter-in-law, Karen. During his last days God allowed him to see all his grandchildren: Mark, Remington, Kasey,...

Freda Maria Tolley

Freda Maria Tolley

Feb 22, 2018

Mrs. Freda M. Williams Tolley, 86, of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Mrs. Tolley was born November 9, 1931, a daughter of the late Alfred Gearheart and Okie Horsley Gearheart. She was retired from the Maid Bess Corporation and she also did upholstery work from home. Freda would do anything for anyone. She also loved her dog, Brutus....

Margaret Eloise Rhodes

Margaret Eloise Rhodes

Feb 22, 2018

Margaret Eloise (Ne Gilmore) Rhodes passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018 at the Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Salem, Virginia at the age of 98. Margaret is survived by her children, Thomas L. Rhodes, John A. Rhodes, and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Williams; grandchildren, Stephen Rhodes, Reese Rhodes, Brian Williams, Suzanne Poff, Jordan Rhodes, Alex Rhodes, and Benjamin Rhodes; and nine...

Gwendolyn Marie 'Mama Crowe' Crowe

Gwendolyn Marie 'Mama Crowe' Crowe

Feb 19, 2018

Gwendolyn Marie Mama Crowe (Hawkins) Crowe, 70, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Crowe, Sr.; and parents, Lawrence and Mildred Hawkins. Left to cherish her memory are son, Roy M. Crowe, Jr.; grandsons, Seth Eads, Bentley Crowe, and Gavin Crowe; sisters, Linda Moses, Patsy Ingle, Judy...

Betty Ruth Nappier

Betty Ruth Nappier

Feb 18, 2018

Betty Ruth (Haupt) Nappier, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Frankie Mayo; paternal grandparents, Simon and Rener Haupt; parents, George and Ethel Haupt; husband, Edward Nappier; sister, Jean Haupt Damewood; and brothers, George Haupt, Jr., Ralph Haupt, Earl Haupt, and William Bill Haupt. Left to...

Dorothy Mae Hunt

Dorothy Mae Hunt

Feb 15, 2018

Dorothy M. Hunt, age 96 of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Born on Wednesday, October 26, 1921 to the late W.J. and Elizabeth M. Corns. Dorothy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Salem and was a faithful follower of Christ. She was a loving mother and adored by her family....

Robert Joseph Davis

Robert Joseph Davis

Feb 15, 2018

Robert Joseph (Bobby) Davis, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2018, with his loving wife of 26 years, Donna B. Davis, by his side. Bobby was born in Radford, Va. After serving in the US Army, he entered trade work as an electrician. He loved animals, and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors in...

Jessica Anne Stephenson

Jessica Anne Stephenson

Feb 15, 2018

Jessica Anne Stephenson passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was 36. While her life was characterized by catastrophic and enduring illness, she had an indomitable spirit and woke each day smiling and delighted by the possibilities that lay ahead. Jessica loved her family, classical and jazz music, and the spoken word. Indeed, she loved to sit and be...

Albert Ewell Bailey Iii

Albert Ewell Bailey Iii

Feb 14, 2018

Albert Ewell (Bill) Bailey, III, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2018. Surviving him are his wife of 55 years, Elsie Wingfield Bailey; and his two children, Anne Bailey Johnston and husband, Paul Michael, and Albert E. (Bill) Bailey, IV and wife, Karyl Camp; and grandchildren, Ian Hall, Parker Hall, Alexandra Bailey, and Albert E. (Quentin)...

Darrell Wayne Blankenship

Darrell Wayne Blankenship

Feb 14, 2018

Darrell W. Blankenship, 55, of Salem, went home peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B. Blankenship and Betty Spears Blankenship, and by a nephew, Zane A. Blankenship. He is survived by his sister, Alice Blankenship; two brothers, Allen and David Blankenship; a nephew, Hank Blankenship and his wife Deidre; and great...

Richard James Sirry

Richard James Sirry

Feb 13, 2018

Richard James Sirry was the five-day old son of Marvin L. Sirry, Jr. and Jennifer L. Cowden who passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Charlottesville, VA. He was born on Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was greeted in heaven by his paternal grandfather, Marvin L. Sirry, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Sandra G. Holmes; and baby brother, Marcellus B. Hernandez....

Kathy Marie Dehart

Kathy Marie Dehart

Feb 13, 2018

Kathy Marie Dehart, 68, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donald, Melinda, MeCrissa, Melissa and Edward; grandchildren, Cortney, Traci, Sarah, MaKayla, Jimmy, Heather, Marrissa, Katelyn, Tabitha and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Lydia and Adeline, and siblings, Melissa and Jimmy. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM, Friday, February 16, 2018...

James Stanley 'Jimmy' Bland Jr.

James Stanley 'Jimmy' Bland Jr.

Feb 11, 2018

James Jimmy Bland, 76, of Salem, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Jimmy will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gloria Sparkle Bland; children, Sandy (Eugene), Jeff (Tonya), Valerie, David (Kim), and Christa; and grandchildren, Ashley, William, Trey, Gracie, Jenna, and Joseph. His life will be celebrated at a private family gathering officiated by Dr. Jay...

John 'Harmon' Smith

John 'Harmon' Smith

Feb 6, 2018

The Reverend John "Harmon" Smith, 93, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jackie; and brother, Charles Smith. Harmon is survived by his dear friend, Mildred Slater; brother, Dick Smith, of Greensboro, NC; two daughters, Judy Riffle and Betty Coleman; three grandchildren, Sue Mecham, Kim Bears and Jim...

Kenneth Stafford Hamblin Sr.

Kenneth Stafford Hamblin Sr.

Feb 5, 2018

Kenneth Stafford Hamblin, Sr., 89, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018. His surviving family includes his wife of nearly 68 years, Genetta B. Hamblin; children, Regina Clingenpeel and her husband, Glenn, Vicky Gilliam, and Kenny Hamblin, Jr. and his wife, Tammy; grandchildren, Julie Gilliam Kricheldorf and her fianc, David, Sara Gray and her...

Edgar Mack 'Pete' Peters

Edgar Mack 'Pete' Peters

Feb 5, 2018

Major Edgar Mack Peters age 87, of Salem, VA went home to be with his Lord and heavenly family, Monday morning February 5, 2018. He was born on Friday, June 13, 1930 to the late William H. Peters and Minnie Mae Garman Peters. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by; brothers, Ralph Peters and wife, Jackie,...