Maynard Wayne Padgett
Mar 13, 2017
Maynard Wayne Padgett, 65, of Salem, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born in Roanoke, the son of the late Earl and Nora Parker Padgett and had been an area resident all his life. He was employed as a forklift operator with the Kroger warehouse for over 35 years prior to retiring in 2014. Wayne enjoyed playing pool...
Dorothy Marie Miller
Mar 12, 2017
Dorothy M. Miller, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Earl Thomas Mason, Sr. and Nora Turner Mason, also from Roanoke. With her husband and family, Dorothy traveled to and resided in numerous locations throughout the world. Following her husbands retirement, she and Chuck relocated back to Roanoke...
Dorothy Kent Ayers
Mar 11, 2017
Dorothy Kent Cregger Aldridge Ayers, 89, of Salem, VA was reunited with her son, Michael Kent Aldridge, and her parents, Jennie Kent and Clark McKinley Cregger, in heaven on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Joining her in this reunion were her two husbands, Billie Aldridge Sr. and Wallace Ayers; brother Clark Cregger Jr.; grandson, Terry Aldridge; and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Aldridge. Dorothy...
Gunther Joachim Knaup
Mar 10, 2017
Gunther Joachim Knaup died peacefully at his home in Nashville, TN on March 25, 2017. Gunther was born on June 9, 1949 in Munich, Germany. He began studying piano in his early childhood years and was a member of the Tolzer Knabenchor, a world-famous boys choir. After high school, he continued his studies in music education and piano at the...
Doris Maxine Jones
Mar 9, 2017
Doris Maxine Oyler Jones, 86, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Maxine was born in Campbell County, Virginia on January 20, 1931. Maxine moved to Salem at a young age where she then spent the remainder of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Jackson Hammersley and Alma...
James Wayne Tayloe
Mar 8, 2017
James Wayne Tayloe, born May 25, 1948, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He is predeceased by his father, Eugene G. Tayloe. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Joyce; daughter, Ashley Tayloe-Switzer (Scott); son, James Logan; mother, Gladys; brothers, Gene (Mary) and Lanny (Anne); several nieces and nephews; and numerous beloved Dooley in-laws. James was a life-long employee...
Robert Emory 'Bob' Parker, Jr.
Mar 8, 2017
Robert Bob E. Parker, Jr., 88, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was a member of the Salem Pentecostal Church which is now known as Christian Life International, and taught the junior boys Sunday School class for 22 years. Bob was a true outdoorsman and avid gardener. Preceding him in...
Bonnie Sue Ruscigno
Mar 4, 2017
Bonnie Sue Ruscigno, 64, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was retired from the IRS having worked as an administrative assistant, was currently employed with The Answering Network, and worked hard at many other places in between as well. In her spare time, she enjoyed drag racing, NASCAR, and playing games on...
Norma Lee Bowles
Mar 4, 2017
Norma Lee Bowles, 83, of Roanoke, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was born in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late Elgin and Alice Galliher Johnson, and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church, where she was very active...
Leta Mcelroy Mathews
Mar 3, 2017
Leta M. Mathews, 80, of Salem, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was born in Tampa, FL, a daughter of the late Francis and Leta McElroy and had been an area resident for over thirty years. A homemaker and mother, Leta was an active member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, and enjoyed working with various...
Brandon Andrew 'Curly' Johnson
Mar 2, 2017
Brandon Curly Johnson, 30, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. A native and lifelong resident, Brandon was a graduate of Salem High School and developed a lifelong passion and love for music. A beloved son, grandson and friend, he is survived by his mother, Connie Richards; his father, Paul Johnson; paternal grandfather, Ben Johnson and his wife Sue;...
Kathleen Delia Brightwell
Mar 1, 2017
Kathleen Delia Gallagher Brightwell, 71, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born April 2, 1945 in Adams, Mass., a daughter of the late John Elliot and Ellen May Roberts Gallagher. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael H. Brightwell, Sr. Mrs. Brightwell was retired from the Salem VA Medical Center with...
Cindy Leigh Haupt
Feb 28, 2017
Cindy Leigh (Kimberling) Haupt, 56, of Blue Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Cindy was a devoted wife, dedicated animal lover, and loving sister. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Kimberling. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of over 30 years, David Haupt;...
Jaxon Azrael Rose
Feb 27, 2017
Jaxon Azrael Rose, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017. Preceding him in death was his maternal great-grandmother, Vernie Moore Ray; and paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Jane Cline. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Grace Lynn Hope Ray and Jonathan Bradley Allen Rose; maternal grandmother, Dana Joann Rutherford; paternal grandmother, Kimberly Fisher; paternal...
Elizabeth Hamlen Parr
Feb 27, 2017
PARR Elizabeth Hamlen Elizabeth Hamlen Parr, 81, of Salem, went to be at peace with her Lord and her beloved husband, Mervin (Bill) Parr in the early hours of Monday, February 27, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Iva and Carey Sweeny. Left to treasure her memory are her brother, Rees Sweeny of Sweeny, TX; daughters Terry Colville (Chris),...
William Mason John
Feb 26, 2017
JOHN William Mason William Mason John, 83 of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. Beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather. He was born August 7, 1933 in Montgomery County, VA youngest son of the late J. Griffith John and Cleo Dosing John. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Griffith John...
Elizabeth Anna Reiser
Feb 26, 2017
Elizabeth Anna Reiser, 91 of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was born in Union City, NJ on October 5, 1925 a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Schieser Smith. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Reiser. Elizabeth was married to her loving husband, Albert Reiser for 72 years who survives her....
Harry Lee Beckner
Feb 25, 2017
Harry Lee Beckner, longtime resident of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord early on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Jabez Martin and Sadie Lee (Vipperman) Beckner; brothers, Harless Leroy Beckner, Ernest Lewis Beckner, Dewey Stuart Beckner, and Ray Grayson Beckner; and sisters, Ethel Ruby Beckner, Annie Francis Beckner, Elsie...
Virginia Harrison 'Nanny' Farris
Feb 24, 2017
Virginia Nanny Farris, 76, of Salem, went to be with her husband in Heaven on Friday, February 24, 2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Preceding her in death was her husband, Curtis Lee Farris, Sr.; parents, Walter and Keller Douglas Harrison; brothers, Earl and Jack Harrison; sisters, Kathryn Fulwider and Bootsie Clark;...
Peggy Jane Breeden Ludlum
Feb 23, 2017
Peggy Jane Breeden Ludlum, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017, in Salem, Virginia. with her family by her side. Mrs. Ludlum is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Allen Ludlum Hoback and Andrew Fishburne Hoback of Salem, Virginia, and Beth Ludlum Mabey and Joseph Ford Mabey, Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana. Also surviving are cousins, James...
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