Norma Jo Scaggs Bushnell
Mar 5, 2018
Norma Jo Scaggs Bushnell, age 69, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Norma was born on Sunday, December 12, 1948, the daughter of Preston and Clara Lee Duffy Scaggs who both preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her husband, Daniel W. (Danny) Bushnell. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Scaggs Brown of Raleigh,...
Lucious 'Big Daddy' Bowen
Mar 4, 2018
Lucious Big Daddy Bowen, 87, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born in Georgia, a son of the late Harris and Betty Giddens Bowen, and after a life of employment that took him to many parts of the country, settled in the Roanoke area over twenty years ago. He...
Jackie Junior 'Jack' Walton
Mar 4, 2018
Jackie Jack Junior Walton, 80, of Salem, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Born on Wednesday, November 24, 1937 to the late William Jasper and Helen Gertrude Burton Walton. He was a 1957 graduate of Andrew Lewis HS, Navy Veteran, G.E. Retiree, and member of Calvary UMC. Jack enjoyed spending time with family,...
Thomas Wayne Yeatts
Mar 4, 2018
Thomas Wayne Yeatts, 74, of Salem passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 after a hard fought battle with chronic health issues. Born on Sunday, August 15, 1943 to the late Thomas Tommy and Helen Yeatts. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by; mother and father-in-law, Paul and Deane Ferguson; and one brother, Albert Buck Yeatts....
William Edward 'Bill' Lee, Sr.
Mar 3, 2018
William E. Lee, Sr. Bill, Age 87 of Salem, VA, passed away on March 3, 2018 at the Salem VA Medical Center. Born on Thursday, March 13, 1930 to the late Elmer and Beulah Huff Lee. Bill served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Janice Jones Lee. Bill grew up in...
Kenneth Wilton Whitlock
Mar 3, 2018
Kenneth W. Whitlock, 79, of Salem, died Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was a long time employee of Blue Ridge Beverage in Salem, Virginia, he was known there as Speedy. He was a member of Wabun Revival Center where he enjoyed playing guitar in the church band. He was a very gifted musician. Kenneth was predeceased by his wife of...
Joshua Irvin 'Josh' Jewell
Mar 1, 2018
Joshua Jewell, 27, of Salem, left this world on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Josh was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Jewell. Left to cherish his memory are mother, Sharon Buckland; step-father, James Underwood; sister, Amy Duncan and husband, Derek; brother, Chris Jewell; nieces, Brooklyn and Everleigh Duncan; and best friend, Jared Christianson. A celebration of his life will...
Thomas Dave 'Buster' Pruett
Mar 1, 2018
Thomas Dave Buster Pruett, age 72, earned his angel wings on Thursday, March 1, 2018 lying in his loving wifes arms. Tom was surrounded by his four children and two sisters. He has a new set of lungs, new voice, and a new body to sing praises to Jesus as he did here on earth. Born on Tuesday, December 18,...
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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