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,...
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...
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