May 12, 2017

Ms. Mary Ellen Darst, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Edward Gilmer Darst and Virginia McDaniel Darst. Ms. Darst graduated from Mary Washington University with a Bachelors of Science in Librarian Sciences. She worked at the University of North Carolina at...

May 12, 2017

Roger Wayne Sizemore, 51, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Roger L. and Carol Hawks Sizemore; three daughters, Kasey Sizemore and her mother Anne, Mackenzie and Rylee Sizemore and their mother Dawn; brother, Randy Sizemore (Bob Lystrup); sisters, Sherri Marion (Charlie), and Teresa Barker; nieces, Tara Dingess (Josh) and their...

May 11, 2017

Misty Gale Barbour, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem. She was born in Roanoke on September 5, 1957, a daughter of the late Dalton Julius Barbour and Jean Delores Parrish Barbour. A lifetime resident of the Roanoke Valley, Misty was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in...

May 9, 2017

After a challenging two years of multiple aliments, our sweet wife, mother, and grandmother, Beverly Elaine Quinn, of Salem, left us on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. She leaves behind family and friends that she made a priority before herself in all that she did. She would always put others needs before her own even on her sickest days. We would...

May 8, 2017

Nancy C. Hartley, 91, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was a longtime member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, and a member of the Women of the Moose Roanoke Chapter 1022. Preceding her in death were her parents, Cyrus Jacob Carmack, Sr. and Amy Falls Carmack; husband, Charles K. Hartley, Sr.;...

May 8, 2017

May 7, 2017

Aisha Cherie Walrond, 13, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was a student at Andrew Lewis Middle School. All who knew her pure, angelic spirit loved her. Aisha and her dad showed a bonded love that could only be experienced between a father and a daughter. Preceding her in death was her...

May 7, 2017

Tyler Kaden Croke, 23, of Salem, Va. and El Paso, Texas went to be with the Lord, Sunday May 7, 2017. Tyler graduated from Salem High School as class of 2011. He was the captain of his youth ice hockey team. Tyler was a United States Army combat veteran that served overseas in Afghanistan. He is preceded in death by...

May 6, 2017

Russell D. Mountcastle, 55, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

He was born in Montgomery County, a son of the late Charles and Loralye Mountcastle, and had been a Salem area resident all of his life.  He was also preceded in death by grandparents, Russell and Thelma Mountcastle; and a brother, Charlie Mountcastle.

He...

May 4, 2017

Yvonne Vonnie Maxey, 73, of Salem, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Charlie Austin and Dorothy Lillian Ferguson Dalton. Vonnie graduated from William Fleming High School in 1962. She began her working career at Michaels Bakery, after which she was employed with Halmode Apparel for...

May 3, 2017

Noemi Velez Perez, 69, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1948 in Puerto Rico a daughter of the late, Juan Velez and Elvira Perez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan A. Silva; daughter, Ivonne; son, Rodolpho; and several siblings. She is survived by her children, Miguel...

May 2, 2017

Sylvia R. Young, 79, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She was born in Martinsville, a daughter of the late Spain and Florence Parsons Rigney and had been a Salem area resident since 1961. She was employed as an academic records secretary at Roanoke College for many years, prior to retiring. She enjoyed family gatherings, talking on the...

Apr 29, 2017

Ruby Helen Meador, 96, of Roanoke, passed away while being surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents, Harry and Maria Meador; husband, Sylvester Buck Meador; daughters-in-law, Aloma A. and Carolyn Meador; sisters, Estelle Lane, Gladys...

Apr 28, 2017

Mitchell Wayne Holshouser, 55, of Richmond, Va., departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1961 in Salem, Va. Mitch graduated from Salem High School in 1980 and Virginia Tech in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He was a...

Apr 27, 2017

Douglas Nolan Hale, 73, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017 Doug was a US Navy veteran. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and most recently worked for Lowes and John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. He held memberships with the Taylor Masonic Lodge #23, the Scottish Rite, and the...

Apr 22, 2017

Velma Crockett, age 68, of Salem passed away Saturday, April 22nd, 2017.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Apr 22, 2017

Conlyn, Alexander Ewing, 68, of Salem, passed away peacefully April 22, 2017 under palliative care at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Alex is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Sharon Hines Conlyn, daughters Elisabeth Conlyn of Richmond, VA, Chelsea Conlyn (boyfriend Mike MacTaggart) of Suffolk, VA, brother Andrew Conlyn (wife Vivian) of Ft....

Apr 22, 2017

Rachel J. Blankenship, 100, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. Blankenship, Sr.; daughter, Gladys; and son, Larry. Left to cherish her memory are sons Garry and Sonny and wife, Mary; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great, great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...

Apr 21, 2017

Sondra Kay Dean, 62, of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born in Alexandria, VA a daughter of the late George Linwood Bibb. She was also preceded in death by her adoptive father, Tick Womack; husband, James Dean; and brother, David Bibb. She is survived by her mother, Freda Womack; children, Amanda Murray and husband, Chris,...

Apr 20, 2017

Bob Poppy Maxwell, 80, of Salem, VA and Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He faithfully served for 25 years in security for U.S. Food Service. Poppy raised his granddaughter, Ashley, as his own. He was preceded in death by father, Cecil Maxwell; mother, Dollie Shelhammer; mother of his children, Betsy Baxter Maxwell; brother, Ronnie Maxwell, and...