Jan 3, 2018

Called by God this day, January 3, 2018, a faithful husband and loving father, Mr. Thomas Leon Richardson, Jr., was born July 8, 1930, in Lamar County, Alabama, the son of the late Thomas Leon Richardson, Sr., and Mildred Elizabeth Brewer Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was retired from Service America (former Macke Vending...

Jan 3, 2018

William R. Bill Gore, 88, of Roanoke passed away January 3, 2018. Bill was a life-long resident of the Roanoke Valley and an active member of the community. He was a charter member of the Lakeside Rinky-Dinks. Bill served his country, briefly in the US Naval Reserves and for 28 years in the US Army and Army Reserves before retiring...

Jan 2, 2018

Vivian Leigh Sarver Buchanan, age 100, of Salem and formerly of Bland County, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, January 2, 2018. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra Wiley Sarver and Maggie DeHart Sarver; husband, William W. Buchanan; son, Allen G. Buchanan; son-in-law, J. C. Capito; three brothers; and six sisters. She is survived...

Jan 2, 2018

Jewell Pannell, age 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was predeceased by her husbands, Harless Epperly and JC Pannell; and her son, Bill Epperly. She was the last surviving of four siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ellen Brogan of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; step-daughter, Linda Thomas (RL)...

Dec 31, 2017

Betty Williams Price, 74, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Betty worked at G.E. for many years and was a loving mother and grandmother throughout her life. She was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth P. Williams and Lida Williams of Ripplemead, VA; husband, Thomas D. Price; brother, Leroy Williams of Blacksburg, VA;...

Dec 30, 2017

On Saturday, December 30, 2017, Mary Jo Harrison Knight, 69, of Salem, went to be with the Lord after a prolonged illness. Mary Jo lived her life in the moment. She loved to be going, it never mattered where. She loved people, especially babies, the elderly, and her animals. She loved to sing and she loved the Lord. The family...

Dec 28, 2017

Aaron Nathaniel Kennedy, 25, of Roanoke, passed away December 28, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, 389-5441. An obituary will appear here at a later date.First Visitation

Friday, January 5th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

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Dec 27, 2017

Ella Dunn Gerner, 94, of Roanoke, and formerly of Milledgeville, GA passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Mrs. Gerner was born December 6, 1923 in Sparta, GA, a daughter of the late Charlie Cecil Dunn and Tinie Louise Smith Dunn. She was an avid bridge player, very social and family oriented, and loved attending church. Ella is survived by her...

Dec 26, 2017

Jack Lee Smith, 66, of Bedford County, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Jack was the owner of Daleville Garage for 42 years. He was a lover of fast cars, spending time at Nags Head, N.C., and had a passion for collecting antiques. Jack was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Andrew Lewis and Virginia Frances Mowbray; paternal grandparents,...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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,...