Apr 17, 2017

Rabie Livingston Moran, Jr., 90, of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. R.L. was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Smith Moran; parents, Rabie L. and Nannie Clyde Moran; sister, Doris Moran Sawyer and her husband, Lonnie; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jimmy Goodykoontz. His surviving family includes his son, Ronald Moran and wife, Trina; daughter,...

Apr 17, 2017

It is with unbearable sorrow that we let David Wesley Davis, 68, of Salem, leave his earthly bonds and take his place in Gods Holy Kingdom. He was born on Monday, April 26, 1948 and passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. Wes was employed with Lee-Hi Auto Parts for many years, later worked for Garland Oil, and eventually retired...

Apr 14, 2017

Thomas Tommy Hale, 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. A native and lifelong Salemite, Tommy was the son of the late Cleatus and Mary Hodges Hale. He began his working career as a welder and machinist before becoming co-owner of Dannys Auto Glass, Inc. from which he retired from 10 years ago. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, and...

Apr 13, 2017

Kevin M. Lucas, 42, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born in Salem, the son of John and Donna Lucas and was employed at Hollins University. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Jamie; nieces, Taylor and Abbigail; a nephew, Noah; and his Aunt Cindy and cousin, Luis. Services will be private....

Apr 10, 2017

George White Snead, of Salem, was born at home on December 12, 1923 in Shawsville, Virginia, and died on April 10, 2017. George was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Ann Andrews Snead. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Lin Snead Melchionna and her husband, Olin R. Melchionna, Jr.; two granddaughters, Ann Andrews Melchionna, and The...

Apr 8, 2017

Mary Burnette Janey, 89, of Salem, quietly passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. Her family is especially grateful for the tender attention Mary received by her physician, Dr. Kathy Barnhill and her longtime caregivers, Velda Marie Jones and Tiffany Pettus. Mary was born on Sunday, July...

Apr 7, 2017

Norman D. Fintel, 92, retired President of Roanoke College, passed from this life into the Lords keeping on Friday, April 7, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, January 21, 1925, to Nora and Ernst Fintel in California. Norm grew up on a farm near Deshler in southern Nebraska and his life was formed deeply in...

Apr 6, 2017

Dorothy May Hancock, 89, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She sowed the Gospel Seed all her life and right up until the last couple of weeks before her death. Frequently, she made CDs containing the Gospel and gave them away. She also included Gospel tracts in envelopes when paying her bills. Many...

Apr 1, 2017

Mar 31, 2017

Sherri Lynn Bishop, 49 of Roanoke passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. She was born October 21, 1967 in Pearisburg, VA a daughter of Sarah Ballard Kageals and the late George C. Lively. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Sarah B. and Mark Kageals; and children, Duane T. Bishop, Jr. and Ashley Lynn Bishop. There will be no...

Mar 30, 2017

Elizabeth St.Clair Simmons, 80, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Elizabeth was born on December 26, 1936. Elizabeth was passionate about the Lord and her family. She grew up in Salem, Virginia and worked at VDOT for many years. After retirement, she began her second career as church secretary for New...

Mar 29, 2017

John R. Hinkle, 86, of Salem, passed from his earthly home Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He joins his father, Charles Raymond Hinkle; mother, Leah Beall Hinkle; sister, Celestine Rhind Hinkle; brother-in-law, Charles William Rhind; along with his two furry friends, Duke, his Weimeraner, and Count, his Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Left to cherish his memory is his loving and supportive wife...

Mar 28, 2017

Rainell Edward Largin, 55, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Preceding him in death was his father, Ed Largin; mother, Ollie May Harless; and brother, Kenny Largin. His surviving family includes his sisters, Joy Robbins, Kimberly Lee, Christina Kovach, and Rebecca Harless; brother, Ray Harless; aunt, Betty Carper; cousin, Marilyn Holley; and many...

Mar 28, 2017

Mark Alvin Williams, 49, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, James Pete Williams. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Marie Williams; daughters, Amy (Frank) Firebaugh and Christy (Brandon) Dillon; sisters, Kathy Miller and Barbara Williams; twin sister, Nancy Williams; brother, Monty (Bobbie Jo) Williams,...

Mar 27, 2017

Herbert (Kenny) Flowers, 66, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. Preceding him in death was his father, Hubert Herbert Flowers; and sister, Elizabeth (Sissy) Flowers. His surviving family includes his mother, Barbara Madison and husband, Ronnie; wife of 47 years, Sue Flowers; children, David Flowers and wife, Katie, and Marie Phillips and husband, Jamie; grandchildren, Cody Blankenship...

Mar 26, 2017

Clarence Eugene Baker (Popeye), 77, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy, and was a retired electrician. In his younger days, he loved working on old vehicles. His church membership was held at First Christian Church in Salem. Preceding him in death were his parents, Percy Edward and...

Mar 26, 2017

Alice Baker Gladden, 86, of Salem, passed away at Raleigh Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Preceding her in death was her husband, Grant Gladden; son, Andrew B. Gladden; and special niece, Melanie Elaine Coley. Her surviving family includes her children, Deborah, Jon, and Kelly and wife, Candy; sister, Ellen Childress; grandchildren, Carrie Batschi and husband,...

Mar 24, 2017

Janet E, Kirk, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Smyth County, a daughter of the late John and Graydon Parkes Testerman and had been an area resident for over 60 years. She was employed at Catawba Hospital and retired following 29 fulfilling years in nursing services. Janet was...

Mar 21, 2017

Loyd Malcolm Tingler, 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born in Paint Bank, VA, a son of the late George Layman Tingler and Clara Bowers Tingler, and later moved to Salem. Malcolm joined the US Navy in 1944 and proudly served his country during World War II. Following his discharge, he returned home and was...

Mar 14, 2017

Jack L. Goodwin, 83, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was born on Saturday, February 24, 1934, to the late A.D. and Jane Goodwin. His surviving family includes his brother, Bob Goodwin and wife, Judy; many cousins; and many faithful friends. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, in...