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...

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...