Ada "Louise" Leasor Catron

Feb 6, 2025

Ada Louise Leasor Catron, 85, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born February 17, 1939, in Hardin, Kentucky, to the late Irva and Bertha Howey Leasor, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Catron; brother, Chester Leasor and son-in-law, Otis Switzer.

Louse grew up on a...

Ronald Lee Jordan

Feb 5, 2025

Ronald Lee Jordan, age 88, passed away peacefully, in the early morning on February 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

He was born on January 4th, 1937, to Reverend Frederick and Clara Jordan. He grew up in Roanoke, Virginia where he graduated from Jefferson High School. He soon embarked on a new chapter...

Dolores Lorraine Chelf Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Dolores Lorraine Chelf Smith, known affectionately as Dolores by her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Salem, VA. Born on October 2, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, she was a cherished daughter of the late Lorraine R. Chelf and Harris J. "Jack" Chelf. Dolores' life was marked by her intelligence, analytical mind, and...

William Lancaster Critz Iii

Feb 3, 2025

William L. Critz III, 64 of Bel Air, MD and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 6, 1960, in Roanoke, Va, son of the late William L. Critz Jr. and Dorothy Jean Umberger Critz. William was a graduate of Salem...

Grayson Arnold Varner, Jr.

Feb 2, 2025

The obituary for Varner A. Grayson Jr. will appear here shortly.

Sarah Carpenter Weaver

Jan 29, 2025

Sarah Carpenter Weaver, 40, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

In her spare time, she enjoyed coloring as well as taking trips to the beach. She was loyal to her friends and family and enjoyed conversations with all of them, especially while sitting on the...

Katrina Lee Wright

Jan 27, 2025

Katrina Lee Wright, 59, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1965, to the late Gary and Linda Butcher Webber. Katrina was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was a fighter, and she loved God! She was always trying to help anyone...

Eleanor Kaye Deyerle Combs

Jan 26, 2025

Eleanor Kaye Deyerle Combs (February 3, 1939 – January 26, 2025), 85, of Alexandria, Va., originally of Roanoke, Va., passed away on January 26, 2025, peacefully after a long battle with a chronic illness. She had strong faith and was confident her next home would be with our Lord.

"KK" or "Kaye," as...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt

Jan 26, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt, age 71, of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. Born on September 26, 1953, in Roanoke, Virginia, she was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. Jackie lived her life as a testament to the values of faith, selflessness and love.

Jackie...

Robert Hunter Cooper, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Robert Hunter Cooper, Sr. 94, of Roanoke, Va went home on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Born Saturday, July 5, 1930, in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Walter James Cooper and Laura Lee Stump Cooper.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by all his siblings and one...

Janice Faye Fisher (Young)

Jan 25, 2025

Janice Faye Young Fisher, 88, of Salem, Va. passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Born on Tuesday, October 20, 1936, in Little Creek, Va. to the late Dewey and Effie Young.

In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Munsey, Dorothy Joplin,...

Misty Dawn Gibson

Jan 24, 2025

Dale Edward May

Jan 23, 2025

Dale Edward May, age 83, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Dale was born on January 25, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa, to the late Roy and Anna May. Dale earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1965. He was faithfully married to the lovely Margery Faye Gilster...

Sarah Margaret Hudson Thompson

Jan 22, 2025

Sarah Margaret Hudson Thompson of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Margaret celebrated her 100th birthday with her loving family on November 29, 2024.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Raymond Lawrence Thompson; parents, William Burke and Sarah Emmie Quarles Hudson; grandparents,...

Carolyn Joyce Hodges

Jan 18, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Graham Hodges, 81, of Salem, Va., entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Known as Joyce to her family and friends, she was born on September 8, 1943, in Roanoke County to the late James Graham and Edith Epperly Graham.

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Sheila Barbara Smith

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sheila Barbara Smith, who departed this life on January 17, 2025, at the age of 73. Sheila was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her—an extraordinary woman who brought warmth, wisdom, and kindness to every room she entered.

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Robert W. Bowles

Jan 17, 2025

Robert William Bowles, of Salem, Virginia, passed from this earthly life on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born May 16. 1930, to the late Emmett Lee and Gertrude Wilson Bowles, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald L. Bowles and Kenneth R. Bowles. He attended Salem elementary schools, graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and...

William F. "Pops" Anders Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

William Fields Anders Jr., 68 of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Va.

He was born on February 21, 1956, son of the late William F. and Vicy McGlothlen Anders.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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Donna Joan Breeding

Jan 16, 2025

Donna Joan Breeding, 62, passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born on February 05, 1962, in Bedford, VA, to the late John Amos and Ida Lewis Breeding. Donna was a resident of Hope Tree Family Services for over twelve years, where she made numerous friends who loved her dearly.

Left to...

Shirley Ann Mcguire (Mcelroy)

Jan 15, 2025

Shirley Ann McGuire, 75 of Salem and originally of Shawnee, Okla., passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her residence.

Shirley was born on September 22, 1949, daughter of the late G.E. "Mac" and Ruth Mae McElroy. Prior to moving to Salem, Va., to facilitate the need to be closer to her...