Apr 21, 2025

Brookes David Beistel, 55, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Brookes was born on October 20, 1969, in Charlottesville, Va., only a few months after the U.S. landed on the moon. As the child of older-than-average parents, and new sibling to his 17-year-old sister and 13-year-old brother, he quickly...

Apr 20, 2025

Mark Steven Schumacher, 68, of Salem, Virginia, but born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He is now able to be in peace and comfort after 20+ years of chronic pain. The family is rejoicing that on Easter Sunday, they were able to celebrate his new life with his Lord and...

Apr 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ramona Lee Kiser, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who is now with our Lord. She departed this world peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 8, 1931, in Erwin, TN, Ramona's life was a testament to love, resilience, and...

Apr 18, 2025

Dorma "Aline" Crockett, 90 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.

She was born in Wytheville, Va. on June 18, 1934, daughter of the late Bernard and Dorma Puckett Coleman. She was a member of Christian Life International, but family will remember her most as...

Apr 17, 2025

Ricki Bannister Moushegian of Salem, Virginia, peacefully left this world on April 17, 2025. At 80 years old, Ricki gracefully and bravely fought a battle with ALS and was granted her wish to be at home until the end surrounded by loving family, friends and caregivers.

Born in 1944 to Henry and Phyllis...

Apr 16, 2025

Marilyn Marie Eaton, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Born Monday, September 5, 1960, in Bedford County to the late Clyde McCabe Leftwich and Frances Clark Leftwich.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Eaton;...

Apr 15, 2025

Robert William Staton (Rob, Robbie, or Bob) of Roanoke County, Virginia, aged 85, passed away on April 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (Angel or Eddie) Martin Staton, his parents, Harry and Frances Hayden Staton; and his brothers, Ivan (Pete) and Donald Staton. He is survived by his sons, Paul (Buddy) Rhoades...

Apr 11, 2025

Donna J. Walker, 91, passed away in her home on April 11, 2025, in Morristown, Tennessee surrounded by her family. Born on February 3, 1934, in Buchanan County, Virginia, Donna lived a life marked by an unwavering faith, tireless devotion to her family, and a heart committed to serving others and her Lord.

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Apr 11, 2025

Doris Marie DeHart Epperly, 83, went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 11, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Elliston, Virginia.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Tipton and Nellie Bell Jones DeHart; husband, Linwood D. "Bussy" Epperly, Sr.; son, David Allen...

Apr 9, 2025

Robert Willard "Bob" Conner, 78, of Salem in Roanoke County, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Va., on February 28, 1947, to the late James Warren, Sr., and Julia Thomas Conner, he grew up in Roanoke, and upon graduation, enlisted in the United States Navy, during which he was stationed in San...

Apr 9, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Cox Hollingsworth

Patty was born in Roanoke on January 11, 1938 to the late Edith Bourne Cox and

Macon Adams Cox of Lynchburg. She grew up in Lynchburg and had lived in Salem

since 1964.

Patty was eccentric and very entertaining with her...

Apr 5, 2025

Geneva Christina Martin Thompson, "Genny" passed away on April 5, 2025 in Wilmington, North Carolina at age 100. She was born on October 18, 1924, in Roanoke, Virginia, daughter of the late Ezra Granville Martin & Roxie Emma Conner Martin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Edward Thompson....

Apr 5, 2025

Nancy Rita Lea Shockley, 71, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, while in care of the Good Samaritan Sheila Strauss Hospice House. Born December 17, 1953, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Lonnie Eugene Shockley and Mary Edwards Bandy, she is also predeceased by her brothers, John Shockley and Tracy Shockley, as well...

Apr 5, 2025

Bobbie Edward Saul, 93, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

He was drafted into the US Army, served throughout the Korean War, rose to the rank of Sergeant, and upon his honorable discharge became a lifetime member of the VFW Post 12154 of Salem, Va....

Apr 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Orange at the age of 83.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Nancy enriched our lives with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. Nancy was a woman of grace who dedicated her life to nurturing those she...

Mar 31, 2025

Dreama Henderson Freeman, 72, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025. Born on December 11, 1952, to the late Woodrow Wilson Henderson, Sr. and Mildred Louise Sawyers Henderson, she is also predeceased by her grandparents, Herbert M. and Osceola Ferguson Henderson and Troy and Mamie Wall Sawyers, and her sister, Brenda Henderson Martin...

Mar 31, 2025

Robert "Pap" Gracey, 67, of Salem, VA, formerly of Pittsburg, PA, Winslow, NJ, and Nokomis, FL, became another angel with Jesus on March 31, 2025, in Salem, VA. Born on October 31, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA, Pap's life was a testament to his dedication to perfection in everything he pursued.

Pap was a...

Mar 30, 2025

Rosie Justine Wilson, 88, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

She was born on March 18, 1937, to the late Posey and Lottie Wilson McDaniel in Henry County, VA. Rosie was a nursing aide for thirteen years at the former Danville Memorial Hospital.

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Mar 30, 2025

Louise La Prad, 86 of Clearwater, Fla., and originally of Salem, Va., peacefully passed away listening to her favorite Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Louise was born on September 29,1938, in Roanoke County, Va., daughter of the late Linwood and Ethel Kidd Gross. She was a real estate agent...

Mar 28, 2025

Carol L. Rydell (Byron), 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, after a long battle with MS, Lymphoma, and numerous complications from emergency colon surgery two weeks prior.

She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on the 4th of July in 1949 to Francis J. and...