Oct 23, 2017

Lucille Johnson Miller, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Monday, October 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Miller; son, Timothy Miller; and brother, Burdette Johnson. Surviving family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Kathie and Sandy Maxwell of Roanoke, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David and Sandee...

Oct 22, 2017

Donald L. Manning, 73, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert W. and Glenna M. Manning; brother, Roger Manning; his first wife, Doris J. Manning; and his son, Kevin S. Manning. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cindy S. Manning; his daughter, Candice A. Manning;...

Oct 21, 2017

Martha Ellen Roop, 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Mary Stover Farris; husband, Delmas Roop; children, Mary Ellen Stanley, Rebecca Patsel, and Ronald Roop; and siblings, Lorraine Carroll, Lois Farris, Curtis Farris, Sr., and Jack Farris. Her surviving family includes children, Danny Roop...

Oct 21, 2017

Jacob Patrick Milligan, 5, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Jake was a kind and well-loved student at G.W. Carver Elementary School. At home, he loved to interact with his siblings, and especially with his big brother, Harlan. He also loved to listen to his daddy play the fiddle. Preceding him in death was his sister, Suzanna...

Oct 21, 2017

Patricia Gail King, 63, of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Paige and Virgie Shreve Argabright and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed as a Certified Nurses Assistant with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for over 18 years...

Oct 20, 2017

Ruth Ray Beamer, 82, of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. Born March 19, 1935 in Shreveport, LA, she was the wife of the late James M. Beamer and daughter of the late Gladys Ray and Chester Ray. Ruth and Jim were married for 55 years. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Beamer Duvall and her...

Oct 18, 2017

Roger Lee Israel, 47, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was the husband of Carol Israel. Mr. Israel was born November 3, 1969 in Eden, North Carolina, a son of the late Roger Allen Shore and Delphine Maude Kakappa Israel. In addition to his wife Carol, he is survived by his daughter, Lexi Israel; brothers, Richard Scott...

Oct 17, 2017

Thomas Albert Addison Jr died October 17, 2017 at the ripe old age of 92 at Richfield Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, VA. He was born in Wise County, Virginia in 1925, the third child of a family of 16 children. He inflated his age to enlist in the US Marine Corps at 17 and fought in the Pacific...

Oct 17, 2017

Eric T. Naschold, Jr., 89, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born and raised in Erie, PA, the son of the late Eric and Clara Wolfe Naschold. He enlisted in the US Army following his high school graduation, which led him to Virginia Military Institute. While at VMI, he earned his Bachelor Degree in electrical engineering,...

Oct 16, 2017

Roy Eugene Hedge, 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at his home in Salem. He was with devoted wife and caregiver, Betty, and surrounded by his family. Roy was born in Pulaski County, Virginia to the late Glenn and Margaret Scott Hedge on July 27, 1936. Along with his parents, Roy was preceded in death by...

Oct 16, 2017

Shuchen (Yen) Gunther, 67, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.First Visitation

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Oct 12, 2017

C. Grover Roop, 89, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Grover was born in Vinton, Va. to the late Clarence L. and Dillie S. Roop. He was the fifth of seven children. He was retired from General Electric Corp. as a Manager of Renewal Parts Operations after 33 years of service. Grover was an active member of...

Oct 12, 2017

Christine Yvonne Hart (Punkin), 68, of Salem, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. Chris was born October 18, 1948 in Galax, a daughter of the late Willard M. Cockerham and Mildred Ruth Clark Cockerham. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and attended Ohio University. She was a vocalist and keyboardist in the local band Truckers Delight. Chris was a...

Oct 11, 2017

Jack Lloyd Brookman, 84, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Mr. Brookman was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from General Electric after 36 years. His favorite hobby was collecting, building, and admiring street rods. Preceding him in death were his parents, Amos and Margaret Brookman. His surviving family includes...

Oct 9, 2017

Martella Ann Smith-Silverstein, 55, of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. A graduate of Cave Spring Hill School, Marty enjoyed music, traveling, the beach, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Irving Joe Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Silverstein; a son, Micah Silverstein; her...

Oct 9, 2017

Rayburn (Bud) Alex Thompson, Sr., 87, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. Bud was born in Charmco, WVa. to the late Wyatt and Viola Thompson. He graduated from Concord College in Athens, WVa. and later retired from State Farm Insurance Companies after 35 years of service. Traveling was among his favorite activities. He was a committed and...

Oct 9, 2017

Helen Carmell Woodyard, 86, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Lula East; her husband, Warren Reid Woodyard; two sons, Walter Reid and Warren Raymond Woodyard, and ten siblings. Helen is survived by a brother, Walter R. East; her sister, Louise Sifford; a...

Oct 8, 2017

Dr. Charles Harmon (Charlie) Boggs, Jr., 94, of Roanoke, VA, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the Brandon Oaks Nursing Center. Dr. Boggs was born on July 4, 1923 in Washington, D.C., to Beulah and Charles H. Boggs, Sr. He grew up in Franklin, WV but spent his high school years in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Boggs was a graduate...

Oct 6, 2017

Margaret Jean Christenbury, 85, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Ms. Christenbury was born June 20, 1932 in Charlotte, N.C., a daughter of the late Parks Christenbury and Margaret Vita Christenbury. She was a graduate of Belmont Abbey and worked as the supervisor of the Hematology Department at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for 33 years before retiring in 1995....

Oct 5, 2017