Kathleen Brugh Hale
Dec 14, 2017
Kathleen Brugh Hale, 91, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Preceding her in death were her parents, E.O. and Kitty Brugh. Her surviving family includes her children, Sue Hale, Roger Hale and wife, Barbara, and Cathy Davis and husband, Tim; brothers, Henry and Bill Brugh; grandchildren, Teresa Byers, Laura Hale, Ashley Hale, Michelle Alonzo, and Rebecca Hammond;...
Ruby Young Jenkins
Dec 13, 2017
Ruby Young Jenkins, 85, a lifelong resident of Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend, Paul Jenkins; parents, Andrew Herbert Young, Corabelle Ingram Young, and Mary Sue Shumate Young; brothers, Robert L. Young, Harry W. Young, and H. Kenneth Young; and sisters, Hazel Young, Louise Hurt,...
Mary Agnes Washburn
Dec 10, 2017
Mary Agnes (Campbell) Washburn, 67, currently of Salem, VA and formerly of Dover, Del. and Staunton, VA, crossed over into the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, December 10, 2017 due to complications from Huntingtons Disease. Mary was born as the only child to the late Lester and Margaret Campbell in Waynesboro, VA on December 13, 1949. Mary is...
Ivan Pejic
Dec 9, 2017
Ivan Pejic, 60, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was the husband of Mirjana Pejic. Mr. Pejic was born June 27, 1957 in Bosnia, a son of the late Simun Pejic and Manda Pejic. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren dearly. He had a great sense of humor and loved to...
Robert Marion "Bob" Friend
Dec 9, 2017
Robert Bob Marion Friend, 90, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was the husband of Betty Dagenhart Friend. Mr. Friend was born September 19, 1927, in Roanoke, a son of the late Victor H. Friend, Sr. and Pearl Wilkinson Friend. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1946. One month later, in September, he was drafted into...
Douglas Allen Parris
Dec 9, 2017
Douglas Allen Parris, 66, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Doug was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) the summer of 2017. He fought a good fight and far outlived expectations. Doug was born February 5, 1951 to the late Everett and Virginia (Duffy) Parris. He lived his entire life in the Roanoke/ Salem...
Janette Maude Walker
Dec 9, 2017
Janette Maude Walker, 96, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Richfield nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Walker. Janette was the last of ten children born to Alice and William Andrew Harris. Janette celebrated her 96th birthday on November 15, 2017. Left to cherish her memory are children, Phyllis (Alton) Throckmartin,...
James Coy Vonderhaar
Dec 9, 2017
James Coy Vonderhaar, 82, of Salem, Va., passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Clem and Mary Ellen Vonderhaar; son, Mark James Vonderhaar; two sisters, Patricia (Hank) Neuhaus; and Betty Vonderhaar. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marlene, sons, Jeffrey and Scott (Cindy) as well as 3 granddaughters, Brittany, Abigail and Brooke....
Philip Henry 'Pete' Peterson Sr.
Dec 7, 2017
Philip Henry Pete Peterson, Sr., 75, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Peterson; and mother, Melba Peterson. Pete served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and was an avid Salem Spartans Football fan. He...
Ronald Lee 'Ron' Hedin
Dec 7, 2017
Ronald Ron Hedin, 75, of Salem, VA and formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Hedin; and parents Walter and Carolyn Hedin. Ron loved trains and really enjoyed traveling. He a life-long Chicago Bears fan and from time to time he liked to golf. Ron 4 avid...
Rita Shoemaker Everhart
Dec 3, 2017
Rita S. (Parr) Everhart, 84, of Salem and formerly of Roanoke, joined Heavens choir on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, John; and mother and father, C.T. and Vera Shoemaker. Her surviving family includes her sisters, Joan Philpott and Barbara Adams and husband, Denny; and children, Daniel Parr and wife, Kay, Thomas Parr and wife,...
Betty Jean Scruggs Buck
Dec 3, 2017
Betty Jean Scruggs Buck, 86, of Wirtz, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was a member of Mt. Ivy Christian Church in Moneta. Preceding her in death was her mother, Kathleen Henry and husband, Frank. Her surviving family includes her husband of 68 years, Jack Buck; children, Kathy MacFarlane and husband, Doug, Karen Webster,...
Mary Elizabeth 'Beth' Davis
Dec 2, 2017
Mary Elizabeth (Grove) Davis, 95, of Salem, VA, died December 2, 2017 after a brief illness. Mrs. Davis, known to her many friends as Beth, was born October 3, 1922 in Bradford, PA, the beloved daughter of John Melvin and Ruth Evans Grove. She married Harry Edmund Davis Jr on March 12, 1945, and they lived together for 63 years...
Douglas Leroy Puckett
Dec 2, 2017
Douglas L. Puckett, 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. A native and lifelong resident, Doug retired as a corrections officer from the Botetourt Corrections Center following many years of service. He enjoyed planting flowers, sports cars; the comradery at Happys Flea Market and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah...
John Carroll Shifflett
Nov 26, 2017
April 18, 1946 November 26, 2017. John Carroll Shifflett, 71, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Salem, Virginia where he resided since May of this year. He was born at home, with Nettie Conley (deceased) as midwife, in west Rockingham County to Norman C. Shifflett and Myrtle Morris Shifflett (deceased). Johns life...
Dennis Lee 'Hollywood' Zainfeld
Nov 24, 2017
Dennis Hollywood Zainfeld, 63, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Dennis was a good friend and a dedicated, lifetime racer. He helped so many people achieve their hopes and dream of going fast. He was one of a kind! Rest in peace. A celebration of life will be conducted Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 1 to 4 p.m....
John Wilson 'Opa' Heslep
Nov 22, 2017
John Wilson Heslep (Opa), age 71, of Salem, was granted his final wish and passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, as a result of ALS. John graduated from Narrows High School in 1964. He was a Game Warden with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for 35 years and retired as...
Christine Marie Lewis
Nov 20, 2017
Christine M. Lewis, 84, of Roanoke, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Arcadia, Botetourt County and formally of Bedford, Chris was a dedicated wife and mother who enjoyed sewing, antiquing, and restoring furniture. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of over 65 years, Chester...
Earnest Calvin King
Nov 19, 2017
Earnest Calvin King, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Mr. King was born January 13, 1941 in Salem, a son of the late William Alvin King and Willie Jones King. He served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Roanoke City Public Schools. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who also loved watching...
Viola Peters Rippee
Nov 19, 2017
Viola P. Rippee, 92, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Starkey, VA, a daughter of the late Posey and Lena King Peters and had been an area resident most of her life. She retired from the Salem VA Medical Center following over 27 years of service, enjoyed traveling,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
