Denny Wilson Van Buren, Jr.

Aug 17, 2025

Denny W. Van Buren, Jr., 85, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1940, to the late Martha Norvell and Denny Van Buren, Sr.

Denny was a member of First Church in Roanoke and served as a Deacon for over ten years....

Richard Alan Frick

Aug 15, 2025

The obituary for Richard Frick will appear here shortly.

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Vickie Thornton Ayers

Aug 10, 2025

Vickie Thornton Ayers, 69, of Salem, Virginia, joined her mother and father in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She leaves behind her loving husband, Tony Ayers; daughters, Angela and Billy Ciotti, Melissa and Dennis Edwards; son, Travis and Sarah Ayers; grandchildren, Bailey and Keirstin, Delaney, AJ, Michael, Brandon and Brianah; great-grandchildren, Skylar,...

Brenda Gail Kingery

Aug 7, 2025

Per the family's request, all services will be held privately.

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Cara Fisher Daniels

Aug 7, 2025

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Cara Fisher Daniels, a beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

At the tender age of 38, Cara left behind a legacy as a devoted mother, wife, daughter,...

Gertrude May Robertson

Aug 5, 2025

Gertrude May Robertson, 98, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born on May 18, 1927, to the late Robert Lee and Edna Bland Walters, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Deaton Robertson, Sr.; brothers, David Walters, William "Buck" Walters and Bobby Walters; as well as her sister, Peggy Hundley....

Janie Wade "Polly" Owen

Aug 5, 2025

Janie W. Owen "Polly", 94 of Salem, passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1931; daughter of the late Sidney Wade and Minnie Seamster Wade.

In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, James N. Owen; brothers, Sidney Wade...

Janice Odell Gray Scarce

Aug 2, 2025

Janice Gray Scarce, 70, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after a 3 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland Gray and Marie Gray; brothers, Garland Monroe Gray and Melvin Gray, and infant sister Velma Gray.

Janice...

Ramona Gloria Simmons

Jul 31, 2025

Ramona Gloria Simmons of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was 90 years old.

Ramona was born on October 20, 1934, to the late Ona and Raymond Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Orburn Bloodworth Jr.;...

H. Rebecca Reynolds

Jul 31, 2025

H. Rebecca "Becky" Reynolds, 67, crossed the line of worlds and transitioned into her Heavenly and final Home, falling into the welcoming arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday morning, July 31, 2025. There to greet her was her dad, Mr. Carl L. German, who preceded her in death on January 1, 1990, along with a...

John R. Hildebrand

Jul 30, 2025

John Roberts Hildebrand of Salem passed away July 30, 2025. A son of James Raymond and Blanche Roberts Hildebrand, he was born February 8, 1926, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was a faithful Presbyterian, serving Salem Presbyterian Church as Deacon, Elder, and Trustee and volunteering with the Presbyterian Community Center in Roanoke. He was also a member of...

James "Richard" Meredith

Jul 29, 2025

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James "Richard" Meredith, 76 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Richard was born on September 1, 1949, in Roanoke, Va., son of the late William D. and Ethel Marie Altice. He was a past member of Pleasants Masonic Lodge...

Carlos Bowers Hart

Jul 27, 2025

Carlos Bowers Hart, 97, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 27, at Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center.

Carlos was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on February 11, 1928, to Virginia Bowers Cralle and Alexander Edwin Cralle, Junior. He was later adopted by his step-father, Emmet Perkins (E.P.) Hart and raised by...

Patricia Manor Williams

Jul 27, 2025

Patricia (Manor) Wade Williams, affectionately known as "Pat" to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on April 28, 1941.

A resident of Salem, Va., Pat was the daughter of Hazel and Albert Manor and proud graduate of...

Leona Thompson Willett

Jul 26, 2025

Leona Ruth Thompson Willett, 92, of Salem, Virginia, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. The race is finished, and the victory has been won. What a race she ran as she enters heaven to join the cloud of witnesses.

Leona...

Brian John Duffy

Jul 26, 2025

Brian John Duffy—lovingly known as Bubba, or simply "Duff" to those closest to him—passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was 65 years old.

Born on May 8, 1960, in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, to the late Thomas and Lois Duffy. Brian lived a life defined by deep connections, unwavering loyalty,...

William Roscoe Cumbee

Jul 25, 2025

William Roscoe "Bill" Cumbee, 88, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 25, 2025. Born December 31, 1936, in Craig County, Va., to the late Homer and Blanche Songer Cumbee, his is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Cumbee, and his brother, John Cumbee.

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James Curtis Delung

Jul 23, 2025

James Curtis "Jimmy" DeLung, 92, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born in Mt. Hope, West Virginia on February 5, 1933, he is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Georgia Jones Dobbins and James W. Dobbins, as well as his sisters, Martha Strawn, Edna Morse, Molly Hite and Elizabeth Bryson.

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David Paul Boston

Jul 21, 2025

David Paul Boston, a beacon of kindness and a true embodiment of gentle strength, left this world far too soon on July 21, 2025, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on April 29, 1994, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, David's journey was one marked by love, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to his family and friends.

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Edward Francis Garvey

Jul 18, 2025

Edward Francis Garvey of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, from cerebrovascular disease at the age of 90. Edward was born in Syracuse, NY, and attended The State University of New York at Oswego.

He was predeceased by his parents, James J. Garvey and Agnes Devin Garvey, and his siblings,...