Sep 18, 2017

Linda B. Harrell, 63, of Salem, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was a loving wife to her husband, mother to her children, and caretaker to everyone she knew. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lila and Bob Butterworth; and brothers, Ronnie and Roger Butterworth. Her surviving family includes her husband of 46 years, James W. Harrell;...

Sep 16, 2017

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Katherine KiKi Kummer Wilbourne has joined her husband of 53 years, Jim Pinky and her beloved grandson, David, whom she shared the same birthday which was May 28th. She was a loving, devoted, caring, and giving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She cared for everyone, young or old, but...

Sep 14, 2017

Lottie Grubb Owen Mabes, 93, of Salem, Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was always caring for others. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Salem, and retired from Lawrence Transportation Systems. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard...

Sep 10, 2017

Robert L. Williams, 89, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh and Bessie Williams; and sister, Frances Obenshain. His surviving family includes his wife, Rita Walters Williams; children, Randall B. Williams and wife, Bobbie, Jeffrey M. Williams, Katherine V. Shrewsbury and husband, Scott, Richard N. Viar and wife, Tina, and...

Sep 10, 2017

John Henry Ehrlichman, 92, of Salem, passed peacefully in his home while being surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and later lived in Hialeah, Fla. and Hobe Sound, Fla. He proudly served during WWII as a US Marine, and later volunteered with the Hobe Sound Fire Department. Affectionately known as...

Sep 8, 2017

James Edward Trail, 80, of Buchanan, saddled up and rode off into the sunset on Friday, September 8, 2017. He was the son of the late James and Ruby Howell Trail and had been a lifetime Salem area resident prior to locating to Buchanan nearly nine years ago. He is survived by his wife, Shelby Linkenhoker Trail; step-daughter, Tammy King...

Sep 7, 2017

Glen Awalt Rosendahl, 85, died Thursday, September 7, 2017, due to heart disease. He is predeceased by his son, Gar Rosendahl and grandsons, Andrew and Samuel Rosendahl. He is survived by a sister LuElla Pitkin, his wife of 61 years Jean nee Anderson, daughter Jodi (Mark) Henrickson, sons Jon and Greg Rosendahl, daughter-in-law Cheryl Rosendahl, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....

Sep 6, 2017

Mabel Nana McNeil Light, 95, of Salem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born in Pageton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Minor and Corinne McNeil and grew up in the Locust Grove area of Floyd County, VA. Mabel retired from GE after 18 years of service. Her 95 years of life was...

Sep 4, 2017

Beverly Otey Kennedy, 82, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Louise Otey; brothers, Earl Morris, Thomas Edward, John Irving and Gerald Newton Otey, and husbands, Malcom Taylor and Cleve Kennedy. Left to cherish her memory are son, Dr. Mark (Mary) Wheeler; granddaughters, Lauren (Philip) Karagozian, and...

Sep 3, 2017

Kenneth James Lawson, 61, of Elliston, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 8:38 a.m. surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born on October 5, 1955 to Kathleen and Herbert Lawson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Lawson; and step-mother, Ollie Lawson. Left to cherish his memory is...

Sep 1, 2017

Dolores Jean Belcher (Dee), 67, of Salem, passed away in her sleep on Friday, September 1, 2017. Dee was a graduate of Roanoke Catholic. She attended the Community Hospital School of Nursing and spent her entire career serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Preceding her in death were her parents, Mike and Estelle Harmon. Her surviving family includes her wonderful...

Sep 1, 2017

Aug 30, 2017

Robert E. Pollock, 77, of Salem and formerly of Merrick, N.Y., peacefully reunited with his son, Matthew, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Matthew predeceased him on July 14, 1980. Robert, affectionately known as Dad, Poppy, and Mr. P, was born on October 4, 1939, in Freeport N.Y. to the late Francis J. and Irene G. Pollock. He was a graduate...

Aug 30, 2017

Mark Snow, age 62, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2017.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Aug 29, 2017

Hilda Grace Bateman Buchanan, 89, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in Salem, Va. Born in Williamsburg, Va. on Saturday, June 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Seaton C. Bateman and Helen Dixon Bateman. Raised in Williamsburg, she graduated from Matthew Whaley High School in 1945, and then attended Madison College and the College of William and...

Aug 28, 2017

Joan Crawford Thomas, 85, of Salem, passed away Monday, August 29, 2017. She was born in Salem, the daughter of the late Harry and Willa McDaniel Hodges and was a Salem area resident all of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Musselman. She is survived by her husband of 67...

Aug 26, 2017

Raymond James Nester, 29, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born in Roanoke, the son of Darryl and Jodi Rutledge Nester and had been an area resident all of his life. He was preceded in death by two children, Presley and Dakota. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his...

Aug 25, 2017

Frances Lee Moricle Collins, 76, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by mother, Mary Ferguson. Left to cherish her memory are children, Robert L. Cox and wife, Sonya, Richard D. Cox and wife, Shelley, and James A. Cox; and grandchildren, Sarah M. Cox, Michele Cox, and Alyson...

Aug 25, 2017

Theresa Ann DeHart Jewell, 74, of Salem, VA passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born April 4, 1943 in Roanoke, VA a daughter of the late Thorton Alonzo and Elizabeth Lewis DeHart. Ann graduated from Radford College with a teaching degree. She retired from Wells Fargo with 20 years of service. She formerly taught Pre-school prior to going...

Aug 25, 2017

Linda B. West, 78, of 9147 Old Lewis School Road, Middlesex, NC passed away peacefully at the home on Friday, August 25, 2017 after an extended period of declining health. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 25, 1939 to the late Walker Wells Bolt and Helen Gertrude Fink Bolt. Linda graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Virginia....