Lena Ann 'Ann' Tuck
Nov 18, 2017
Ann Brown Tuck, 78, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 18th, 2017 Ann was born and raised in Salem, Virginia where her father was farm manager at the Lutheran Childrens Home. She attended and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School. Ann worked for Farmers National Bank which later became First Virginia Bank. Ann was a member of College Lutheran Church...
Edward Estes 'Eddie' Dooley Iii
Nov 17, 2017
After a long and hard battle with no opportunity of a positive outcome, Edward Eddie Estes Dooley, III, of Salem, passed away November 17, 2017. He was the husband of Gayle V. Dooley. Mr. Dooley was born December 18, 1946 in Roanoke, a son of the late Edward Estes Dooley, II, and Evelyn Decker Dooley. After completing his service with...
Carolyn Annette 'Seymore' Lee
Nov 17, 2017
Carolyn Seymore Lee, 72, of Salem and Roanoke, went to be with the lord on Friday, November 17, 2017. She was a woman who loved to play games like Bingo, listen to1950s music, watch movies, go to Myrtle Beach and Smith Mountain Lake, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and to dance, she even danced on two local television shows...
Ann Beamer Burch
Nov 16, 2017
Ann Beamer Burch, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 16, 2017. Ms. Burch was born October 3, 1938 in Hillsville, a daughter of the late James Thomas Beamer and Elizabeth Rickman Beamer. She was a dedicated mother and teacher whom loved her students. She was giving to a fault and always put others first. Ms. Burch...
Elsie Mae Surface
Nov 16, 2017
Elsie Mae Surface, 92, of Salem, VA passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born May 9, 1925 in Salem, VA a daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Wade King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul I. Surface; and brothers, Clarence and Avon King. Mrs. Surface retired from Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital with over...
Lucile H. Freese
Nov 14, 2017
Lucile H. Freese, 85, formerly of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 after battling a brain tumor since 2010. She was retired from AXA Equitable Inc. and worked for Roanoke Mills earlier in her life. Lucile was a life-long member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church in Salem and attended Gayton Baptist Church after moving to Richmond in 2008....
Doris Dunman Furrow
Nov 10, 2017
Doris Dunman Furrow, 91, of Salem, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Friday, November 10, 2017. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late William H. and Ella Orange Dunman and had been an area resident for most of her life. She graduated from National Business College and was employed at Norfolk Southern Railroad prior to...
Maggie Worrell Sheppard
Nov 9, 2017
Maggie Worrell Sheppard, 33, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Maggie was a loving and caring wife, mother, and friend to many. She will be remembered for the countless lives she touched through her caring spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geri and Tony Worrell. Those left to cherish...
Nelia Ann Peck
Nov 9, 2017
Ann Peck, 89, of Salem, died Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was a longtime member of West Hampton Christian Church where she was active in the choir, Sunday School and Womens Fellowship. Mrs. Peck was also a member of the Salem 49ers Club Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Peck, Sr. and by a son,...
Judith Adrinne Mccormack
Nov 6, 2017
Judith A. McCormack, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Barger; husband, William McCormack, Sr.; and sister, Meryle Mize and husband, Bobby. Left to cherish her memory are her children, William McCormack, Jr. and wife, Wendy, Mary Waldron and husband, Gary, and...
Lorraine Marie Ledwell
Nov 4, 2017
Lorraine Marie Ledwell, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born October 25, 1947 in New York a daughter of the late Joel and Letitia Burell Ledwell. She is survived by her niece, Joy Ledwell of Roanoke. Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and...
Clara Duffy Scaggs
Nov 3, 2017
Clara Duffy Scaggs, 92, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born on Saturday, March 7, 1925, to the late Agnes Lee and Omer Daniel Duffy. Clara graduated from Andrew Lewis High School with the class of 1939. She met a handsome man, the late Preston Scaggs, who was from Middleton, Ohio and a semi-pro baseball...
Ronald Martin Gilliam
Nov 2, 2017
Ronald Martin Gilliam, 65, of Roanoke, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born in Roanoke, Va. on Wednesday, May 7, 1952, Ron was the son of Jesse Martin Gilliam and the late Alice Engleman Gilliam. Ron graduated from Lord Botetourt High School Class of 1970, he received his Bachelors Degree from Virginia Tech (VPI) in...
Dennis Paul 'Big D' Beverage
Oct 31, 2017
Dennis Big D Beverage, 59, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was the husband of Brook Beverage. Dennis was born on July 29, 1958 in Roanoke, a son of the late Bobby Clark Beverage and Janice Lou Smith Beverage. In addition to his wife, Brook, he is survived by his son, Nathan Beverage; grandson, Logan Beverage; brother,...
Holly Gay Deal
Oct 30, 2017
Holly Gay Deal, 48, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Gary Lineberry and Janet Shinault Huff and had been an area resident all of her life. Holly was an authentic people person and was loved by everyone she met. In addition to...
Sandra Brown Craighead
Oct 28, 2017
Sandra B. Craighead, 75, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett I. Craighead, Jr. Sandra is survived by her sons, Tim R. Craighead, Sr. and Steve D. (Hope) Craighead; grandsons, Timothy R. Craighead, Jr. and Matthew R. Craighead; and numerous brothers, sisters, and friends. The family will receive friends...
Jey Allen Tyree
Oct 28, 2017
Jey Allen Tyree, 35, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 following a courageous battle. Jey was employed as a manager at All Sports Caf. An outdoor and sport enthusiast, Jey was at home at the beach and in the mountains, camping and fishing, snowboarding or whitewater rafting. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol...
Bobby Lewis Hypes
Oct 27, 2017
HYPES Bobby Lewis Bobby Lewis Hypes, 75, of Roanoke died Friday, October 27, 2017. He was born February 19, 1942 in Roanoke County a son of the late Aina Guy and Virginia Cleo Grubb Hypes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Lee Hypes; sisters, Mildred Jean Hypes and Linda Sue Hypes. Mr. Hypes was a retired...
Angela Denise Alexander
Oct 26, 2017
Angela Gege Denise Alexander, 43, of Salem, passed peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Her family has lost their biggest heart. She was always giving advice and love, a life spent with open ears and an open door, forever putting others before herself. She was never alone and was always surrounded by family and friends....
Arthur Boyd Hoback
Oct 23, 2017
Arthur Boyd A.B. Hoback, 90, passed away at his home in Salem on Monday, October 23, 2017. A.B. was raised in Wythe County. A graduate of Rural Retreat High School, he missed his graduation ceremony in 1945 because Uncle Sam requested his service in the U.S. Army once he turned 18. He was stationed in France, working with The Stars...
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