John Ray Hinkle
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...
Rainell Edward Largin
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...
Mark Alvin Williams
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,...
Herbert Kenneth Flowers
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...
Clarence Eugene Baker
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...
Alice Cora Gladden
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,...
Janet Ennis Kirk
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...
Loyd Malcolm Tingler
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...
Jack Lee Goodwin
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...
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;...
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