Nov 3, 2017

Clara Duffy Scaggs, 92, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born on Saturday, March 7, 1925, to the late Agnes Lee and Omer Daniel Duffy. Clara graduated from Andrew Lewis High School with the class of 1939. She met a handsome man, the late Preston Scaggs, who was from Middleton, Ohio and a semi-pro baseball...

Nov 2, 2017

Ronald Martin Gilliam, 65, of Roanoke, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born in Roanoke, Va. on Wednesday, May 7, 1952, Ron was the son of Jesse Martin Gilliam and the late Alice Engleman Gilliam. Ron graduated from Lord Botetourt High School Class of 1970, he received his Bachelors Degree from Virginia Tech (VPI) in...

Oct 31, 2017

Dennis Big D Beverage, 59, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was the husband of Brook Beverage. Dennis was born on July 29, 1958 in Roanoke, a son of the late Bobby Clark Beverage and Janice Lou Smith Beverage. In addition to his wife, Brook, he is survived by his son, Nathan Beverage; grandson, Logan Beverage; brother,...

Oct 30, 2017

Holly Gay Deal, 48, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Gary Lineberry and Janet Shinault Huff and had been an area resident all of her life. Holly was an authentic people person and was loved by everyone she met. In addition to...

Oct 28, 2017

Sandra B. Craighead, 75, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett I. Craighead, Jr. Sandra is survived by her sons, Tim R. Craighead, Sr. and Steve D. (Hope) Craighead; grandsons, Timothy R. Craighead, Jr. and Matthew R. Craighead; and numerous brothers, sisters, and friends. The family will receive friends...

Oct 28, 2017

Jey Allen Tyree, 35, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 following a courageous battle. Jey was employed as a manager at All Sports Caf. An outdoor and sport enthusiast, Jey was at home at the beach and in the mountains, camping and fishing, snowboarding or whitewater rafting. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol...

Oct 27, 2017

HYPES Bobby Lewis Bobby Lewis Hypes, 75, of Roanoke died Friday, October 27, 2017. He was born February 19, 1942 in Roanoke County a son of the late Aina Guy and Virginia Cleo Grubb Hypes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Lee Hypes; sisters, Mildred Jean Hypes and Linda Sue Hypes. Mr. Hypes was a retired...

Oct 26, 2017

Angela Gege Denise Alexander, 43, of Salem, passed peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Her family has lost their biggest heart. She was always giving advice and love, a life spent with open ears and an open door, forever putting others before herself. She was never alone and was always surrounded by family and friends....

Oct 23, 2017

Arthur Boyd A.B. Hoback, 90, passed away at his home in Salem on Monday, October 23, 2017. A.B. was raised in Wythe County. A graduate of Rural Retreat High School, he missed his graduation ceremony in 1945 because Uncle Sam requested his service in the U.S. Army once he turned 18. He was stationed in France, working with The Stars...

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

Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm,

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