Mar 21, 2018

Brice Emanuel, 65, of Salem passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was the husband of Julia Bailey Emanuel. Mr. Emanuel was born February 7, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Noel Emanuel and Edna Douds Emanuel. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Penn State University Class of 1976. Mr. Emanuel was retired from a 40 year...

Mar 21, 2018

Patsy Jo Board, 80, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, L. Ray Board. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Rebekah Ohl and husband, Richard, and Sarah Staton and husband, Steve; sister, Rosalie Medley; and grandchildren, Jake Ohl, Matthew Ohl and wife,...

Mar 18, 2018

Ernest Lee Caldwell, 89, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Mr. Caldwell was born on Saturday, September 15, 1928 in Dublin, Va. He was a retired foreman with VDOT after 34 years of service, and was an avid gardener throughout his life. Preceding him in death was his mother, Reba Caldwell Akers; step-father, John Earl Akers; loving...

Mar 17, 2018

John Phillip Newton, 81, Shallotte, NC, died Saturday, March 17, 2018. Born in Scotland County, NC on June 22, 1936, he was a son of the late Earl Newton and Veronica Scholl Newton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James Newton, and a sister, Catherine Bream. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired educator,...

Mar 16, 2018

Rosemary McLain Rose Harman, age 87, of Salem, VA joined her beloved husband Jimmy in heaven on Friday, March 16, 2018. Born on Wednesday, April 2, 1930 to the late John Thomas and Mary Steele McLain. Rose was a Kmart Corporation retiree, she loved to travel, and play games on her tablet and smartphone. In addition to her parents she...

Mar 15, 2018

Daniel Lynn Spradlin, 56, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Tolbert Spradlin; step-daughter, Jamie Clay and husband Jesse; grandson, Colin Maddy; his mother and step-father, Gloria and Curtis Lang; and brothers Steve and Lonnie Spradlin. He was preceded in death by his father, James Spradlin, and...

Mar 15, 2018

Linda Z. Oberlender, 60, died suddenly on Thursday, March 15, 2018 while riding her horse. A beautiful, multi-talented, and vivacious soul, she will be dearly missed by her loving family and many loving friends. Services will be held at the kever in the Beth Israel Cemetery 2900 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke, VA Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM with...

Mar 15, 2018

Viola M. McClure, 98, of Salem, died on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Assisted-Living facility, The Oaks at Richfield in Salem. Viola was born on September 20, 1919 in Elk Creek, Virginia to George F. McCormick and Mamie Hale McCormick. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, B.R. Monk McClure, and brothers George F. McCormick,...

Mar 14, 2018

Donald Wayne Jackson known to some as Boodie Jackson was born on Saturday, October 12, 1957 to Charles Jackson and the late Mildred Twine Jackson. He departed this life on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. Donald attended G. W. Carver High School in Salem. He was employed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In addition to his mother he...

Mar 13, 2018

Charles E. Wade, 67, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late William T. and Helen Kingery Wade and had been an area resident all his life. He attended New Covenant Assembly of God, where he enjoyed sharing his ministry thru song. Chuck mostly enjoyed...

Mar 12, 2018

Robert Bob Lavern Poore, Sr., 86, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Mt. Airy, NC, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018, with his family by his side. Born on April 1, 1933, Bob grew up attending Grace Moravian Church in Mt. Airy where he was a member of both the band and choir. As an adult,...

Mar 12, 2018

John David Bland, 71, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Bland; mother, Lillian Moore Bland; brother, James M. Bland; and sister, Nettie F. Wiggins. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosetta Hammersley Bland; daughters, Lisa Bland and Sherry Brown and husband, Forrest; son, Kevin...

Mar 12, 2018

Thomas Flickwir Franklin, Jr., 71, of Roanoke and formerly of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin, Sr. and Sylvia (Deel) Franklin. Left to cherish his memory are daughter, Aimee Brown and husband, Scott; sisters, Sharyn Parks and husband, Derrell and Susan Bohannon and husband, Lewis; grandchildren, Andrew, Brian,...

Mar 11, 2018

Myrna Wright Shrader, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Myrna was a lover of animals, riding in the car on long scenic drives, looking at nature, and creating beautiful flowerbeds, as well as a watching classic films and enjoying the pleasure of Hallmarks creations. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mar 11, 2018

Ms. Nancee Jo Henson, 63, of Elliston, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Ms. Henson was born November 22, 1954 in Elliston, a daughter of the late Joseph Douglas Henson and Virginia Bell Poff Henson. Nancee was very creative with an artistic flair and loved to tell stories about her adventures. She loved animals and her mom and dad, to...

Mar 11, 2018

Albert Al S. Montgomery, 81, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was the husband of Shirley S. Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery was born September 10, 1936 in Carrol County, Virginia, a son of the late Abraham Lincoln Montgomery and Myrtle Virginia Dalton Montgomery. He served his country as a U.S. Marine in the...

Mar 10, 2018

Doris Turner Mabes, 85, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 10, 2018, while being surrounded by her family. Born on Wednesday, May 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Virginia B. and Marsden B. Turner. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kolmer, Warren, and Woodrow; and a sister, Edna. Doris...

Mar 8, 2018

Audrey Mae Dickerson, age 78, of Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born on Thursday, August 3, 1939 to the late William and Ocie Conner. Audrey loved Elvis! She was a loving; mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by...

Mar 7, 2018

William Henry (Bill) Yates, III, 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Bill was a proud veteran having served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He later retired from the US Postal Service. Bill had also worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad as a former locomotive fireman. Preceding him in death...

Mar 6, 2018