Jul 31, 2017

Katie Lynn Charlton, 45, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 31, 2017. Katie was fun loving, energetic, and full of life. She was a beloved little sister, and loved her family very much. Preceding her in death was her grandmother, Allie F. Kesler; parents, Robert and Phyllis Charlton; and godparents, Lucille and David Rogers. Her...

Jul 29, 2017

Steven Russell Mowles of Salem went to be with his Lord and Savior after a long battle with cancer on July 29, 2017 at the age of 57. He is preceded in death by his father, James Calvin Mowles and brother James Calvin Mowles, Jr. He is survived by his mother Irene Mowles, wife Dena Mowles, special buddy Brenden Steele,...

Jul 28, 2017

Mrs. Betty H. Routh, 78, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017. She was the wife of Douglas L. Routh. Betty was born April 16, 1939, in Fries, VA, a daughter of the late George U. Hill and Pauline R. Hill. She was a graduate of Radford University and went on from there to teach at John Battle High...

Jul 28, 2017

Thomas Matthew Krippendorf, 57, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 following a long struggle with cancer. In death he follows his parents, Jean Lucas Krippendorf and Carl Frederick Krippendorf. He is survived by his older brother Rick, his wife Mary and son Blake; older sisters, Marsha Southee, her husband Earl and daughter Haley; Mary Keene and her husband...

Jul 26, 2017

Edme Merle-Perez, 38, of Roanoke and formerly of Tampa, Fla., went to be with the Lord and now is at peace. She was born on Thursday, December 14, 1978, to Sara Perez-Torres. Edme was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Sara Maria Torres-Lisboa; daughter Leilani Rose James; and two lovely cats that she adored, Pete and Numbs. She is...

Jul 25, 2017

Jill W. Hurt, 82, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born in Kent, England, and had been a Salem area resident since 1954. She retired from NS Railroad following many years of service and was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Jills greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was an...

Jul 25, 2017

Patricia (Trish) Meegan Barnhart, 76, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Trish was born on February 26, 1941 in Bristol, VA a daughter of the late Raymond J. and Effie M. Meegan. After many years of service Trish retired from Norfolk Southern Company. She will be remembered for her uniqueness in many ways: Wearing her collection of...

Jul 24, 2017

Lonza G. L.G. Graham, 82, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ida Graham; sister, Wanda Holdren; and brother, Jackie Graham. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Rochelle A. Graham; daughter, Sonya Mason (Jim); sisters, Bobbie Jean Altizer...

Jul 23, 2017

Luther Oakley Moseley, of Pembroke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Luther was born on Sunday, March 30, 1952, in Richmond, Va. to the late William Milton and Louise Mary Winfrey Moseley. Luther is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters, Lorin Walker and husband, Matt, and Gwyn Noell and husband, Josh; grandchildren, Elizabeth...

Jul 22, 2017

Raymond "Baldy" Wiley Garnett, 94, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2017, as he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, April 23, 1923, to the late Minnie and William A. Garnett. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty T. Garnett; sister, Cleo...

Jul 22, 2017

Lisa Jean Gleixner Brown, 64, of Salem, went into the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was a magna cum laude graduate of Roanoke College, and also graduated with honors from Virginia Western Community College. Lisa was a beloved teacher with the City of Salem Schools for nearly 30 years. Her church membership was held...

Jul 21, 2017

Jul 20, 2017

Ruth Hubble, a long-time resident of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. Born in 1938 in East Bottom (an area in Salem near the old ballpark) as part of the Lockett family, Ruth was Salem born and bred. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1957. As part of the reunion committee, she helped plan many high school...

Jul 18, 2017

George Straley Tate, Jr., 92, of Salem, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. George was born December 4, 1924, in Norton, Va., the only child of George and Sallie Tate. He was raised in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia. He graduated from Norton High School and the United States Naval Academy. After serving in the U.S....

Jul 17, 2017

William Lee Morris, 92, of Salem and formerly of Prince George, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in Vietnam. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Preceding...

Jul 12, 2017

Helen Thomas Robertson, 89, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She is survived by her husband, of 60 years, William Bill Howard Robertson, Sr.; son, William Billy Howard Robertson, Jr. and wife, Susan Delano Robertson; granddaughter, Erin Nicole Robertson; and brother, Farris M. Thomas of Middleton, Wisconsin. Helen was an active member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church....

Jul 11, 2017

Service Information

Sunday, August 13th, 2017 3:00pm,

Gospel Light Baptist Church

6307 Coverdale Road Roanoke, Virginia

Jul 11, 2017

Virginia Mooney, 87, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Preceding her in death is husband, Dewey G. Mooney. Left to cherish her memory are son, Stacey Mooney; grandchildren, David Mooney (Julie), Chase Mooney (Jessica), and Julia Mooney; and great-grandchildren, Addison, Jenna, and Jadyn. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on...

Jul 11, 2017

Joyce Montgomery Crouch, 70, of Salem, was reunited in heaven with her husband of 50 years on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was a longtime member of the former Berean Baptist Church. Joyce loved her 20+ years working as a receptionist with Dr. Rome Skip Walker and Dr. Paul Carmichael at Colonial Surgical Associates. She was a loving mother, grandma,...

Jul 10, 2017

James Lonnie Cox, 78, of Salem, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtha Rhodes Cox; and parents, Lonnie G. Cox and Opa Mae Cox. James is survived by his three sons, Robert L. Cox and wife, Sonya, James Alvin Cox, and Richard Cox and wife, Shelly; five grandchildren,...