Sep 29, 2017

MaryAnn Tobuck, 57 of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Salem, VA. She was born July 20, 1960 in Staten Island, NY a daughter of the late Ruth Batting Carmelengo. She was also preceded in death by brother, John Carmelengo. She is survived by her loving husband, George Stephen Tobuck; daughters, Mindy Carmelengo and AnneMarie Carillo...

Sep 26, 2017

Jason Edward Price, 46, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, after a courageous and fierce battle with Leukemia. Jason was born and raised in Roanoke, Va. to Joan and Arthur Price who survive him. He was preceded in death by his son, Gavin Arthur Price. In addition to his parents, Jason leaves behind his wife of...

Sep 26, 2017

Barbara S. Looney, 69, of Salem, VA passed away after a short illness due to complications of pneumonia on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born November 24, 1947 in Portsmouth, VA a daughter of the late Carlton L. and Susie Parker Stallings. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel S. Looney. Barbara worked at Patrick Henry...

Sep 26, 2017

Marion David (Dave) Toney, 75, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born December 22, 1941 in Dothan, WV a son of the late Alva F. and Virginia Canterbery Toney. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Allen Toney; and brothers, William F. Toney and Jesse Toney. He is survived by his loving...

Sep 21, 2017

William V. Hoffman, Sweet William, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. He started his life in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, July 23, 1933, with his parents, Ivan Anton Hoffman and Laura Louise Miller Hoffman. After serving in the Navy and graduating from DeVry University, Bill then moved to Albuquerque, N.M. to work for Sandia National Laboratories...

Sep 21, 2017

Glenn Warren Rogers, age 67, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2017.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Sep 19, 2017

Virginia Trout Maxey, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother whom loved taking care of her family. She was retired from Sams Wholesale after 20+ years of service. Virginia attended Riverside Evangelical Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Reine Bob Trout; son, Michael Maxey; and brother,...

Sep 19, 2017

Iris Ely Southern, 95, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Richfield Recovery & Care Center in Salem. She was born to the late Ballard and Corda Ely on July 8, 1922, in Dryden, Va., was a graduate of Radford College and Indiana University, and was retired from Radford College. Her church membership was held at...

Sep 18, 2017

Philip Bill W. Smiley, 86, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Chatham, NJ, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones after a short illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Nancy; four children, Scott Smiley, Sandra Townsend and husband, Brian, Steven Smiley and wife, Theresa, and Shelly Smiley; six grandchildren, Jacqueline,...

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...