Jun 9, 2017

Patricia L. Robertson, 75, of Salem, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017. Patty loved all, was loved by all, and will surely be missed. Preceding her in death were her parents, Arthur M. and Audrey M. Burton; and brother, James A. Burton. Her surviving family includes her husband, Robert (Hooky) Robertson; son, Kevin...

Jun 8, 2017

Mark Samuel Wright, 56, of Salem, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Mark graduated from College of Health Sciences as Valedictorian of his class. He practiced as an RRT at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He later became a highly skilled computer systems engineer. He owned his own business, Computer Eze, in Salem. He...

Jun 8, 2017

Wayne (Red) Richard Davis, 74, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Red was first employed by Roanoke County in 1973 as a Motor Equipment Operator and also served as a Parks Maintenance Supervisor. He retired as a Parks Maintenance Foreman in 2005 after more than 32 years of service. In his spare...

Jun 2, 2017

Wendy L. Barbour, 57, of Roanoke, went walking with the angels Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born January 15, 1960 in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Dalton and Jean Barbour. Wendy loved cats, watching TV soap operas, and spending time at family gatherings where she most especially enjoyed celebrating her birthday. Most of all, she loved sharing time...

Jun 1, 2017

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

Jun 1, 2017

Ruth Lagerholm Reich passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 68 years, Louis; her daughter, Sue Holland and husband, Scott; her son, Steve Reich and wife, Michelle; six granddaughters, Erin Shmalo, Katie Imel (Richard), LeeAnn Linkenhoker (Eric), Kelly Woo (Joe), Jennifer Via, and Molly Holland (Neil); six great grandchildren, Brandon...

Jun 1, 2017

Karen Louise Brown, 64, of Salem, Virginia passed way at her home on Thursday, June 1, 2017 after a long illness. Born May 21, 1953 in Shreveport, LA to Glenna Hope Brown and the late Earl M. Brown and raised in Williamson, WV, she was an accomplished pianist and retiree of Norfolk Southern Corporation. She attended the University of Cincinnati...

May 31, 2017

Michael V. Geiger, 67, of Winter Haven, FL and Salem, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a long illness on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, David C. Geiger and Elsie Geneva Pearson Miller; brothers, Shannon R. Geiger and Doyle G. Geiger; and half-brothers, Robert Geiger and David Geiger. Left...

May 26, 2017

Edward Lee Fitzgerald, 78, of Elliston, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. An online guest book is available for family...

May 23, 2017

Fairy Belle Stanley, 89, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Dorma Coleman; loving husband, Jack Stanley; her daughter, Brenda Gibson; three brothers, Harlan, Glenn and Bernard Coleman, Jr., and two sisters, Inez Lanter and Jean Carty. She is survived by her son, Barry Stanley; grandchildren, Ian Stanley, Justin...

May 23, 2017

Joe Allen Potsey Prillaman, 77, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Greensboro, N.C. He was the husband of the late Georgia Glass Prillaman. Mr. Prillaman was born January 17, 1940, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a son of the late George Noel Pop Prillaman and Hester Dobson Prillaman. He owned and operated Joe A. Prillaman Heating and Air...

May 22, 2017

Geraldine Ella Ludwick, 85, of Roanoke, Virginia peacefully passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Hermitage in Roanoke with Hospice and her niece, Ginny, at her side. She was born on February 24, 1932 to the late John William Ludwick and Gertha Smoot Ludwick. Along with her parents, her brother, Thomas Jackson Petie Ludwick, would precede her in death....

May 21, 2017

Dr. Jean Raffoul Khawam, 71, of Salem, VA and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents, Raffoul and Claude Khawam; brother, Andre Khawam; and nephew, Philippe Khawam. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Souhair Khawam; children, Souha Khawam (Reggie Bryson), Nada Khawam, and Paul Khawam; siblings, Joseph, Michele, and...

May 20, 2017

Michael David Berbert, 59, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Shirley Berbert; mother-in-law, Jo Oakey Crowder; beloved nephew, Stephen Jay Eisenberg; and sister-in-law, Winsor Crowder St.Clair. His surviving family includes his wife of 35 years, Tanya Crowder Berbert; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and McCoy Loya; and son Michael Graham...

May 20, 2017

Rebecca (Becky) Lou Flinchum, 84, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born on March 28, 1933 to the late Herman and Myrtle Gearheart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Flinchum. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Lori Helvey and husband, Jim; son, David Flinchum; grandchildren, Katie Reed...

May 19, 2017

Mary Magdeline Cole, 90, of Salem and formerly of Brammell, W.Va., passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. She loved flowers and music. Preceding her in death were her parents, John Clarence Gray and Susie M. Bates; son, Michael David Cole; brothers, Mack and Robert Gray; sister, Dorthy Gray; and nephew, John Kozar. Her surviving family includes her husband of...

May 19, 2017

James H. (Jim) Robbins, 75, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2017, at UVA Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born in Wilmington, N.C. to the late Howard and Leah Robbins. He was also predeceased by his brother, Billy Robbins; and his in-laws, IJ and Naomi Minnix. Jim was a long time...

May 18, 2017

Jesse Gray Bradley, Jr., 94, of Salem, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017. He was born in Roanoke County to the late Jesse G. and Stella Payne Bradley on Friday, August 4, 1922. Mr. Bradley was a decorated World War II Navy veteran with service on the U.S.S. Yorktown CV-10 during operations in the Philippines, Japan, the China Sea, and...

May 16, 2017

Wayne Allen Shelor, 86, of Salem, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Houston and Irene Ridinger Shelor; brothers, Robert Jackson (Jack) Shelor and wife, Madeline, Frank Shelor and wife, Jean, Harvey Shelor, Harold Shelor and wife, Doris. Left to cherish his memory are former wife, Patsy Shelor; children, Leslie S....

May 14, 2017

Lonnie Lewis Okes, Jr., 89, of Salem went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born October 11, 1927 in Glen Hedrick (Beaver) WV, a son of the late Lonnie Lewis and Grace Akers Okes. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1945 and West Virginia University in 1950. He was a veteran...