Jan 19, 2017

Christine Frances Thompson, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. A native and lifelong area resident, she was the daughter of the late Cecil W. Thompson, Sr. and Peggy Crizer Thompson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Bill Thompson, Jr., and a sister, Juanita Davis. She is survived by two sons, Greg Wiseman and...

Jan 18, 2017

Vivian Nan Coleman Caldwell, 83, of Salem went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. A native and lifelong Salem resident, she was the daughter of the late Hillary H. and Florence Matz Coleman. Nan was employed for many years as an administrative assistant, but her true calling was providing loving childcare to countless children, both in...

Jan 18, 2017

Jerry Philip Armeli, II, 59, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born at Fort Eustis, VA, the son of Col. Jerry P. Armeli, and the late Elsa Merlitti Armeli and had been a Salem area resident for over 25 years. The proud grandson of Italian immigrants, and a son in a military family, Jerry lived in...

Jan 16, 2017

Merdith E. (Mert) Ralston, 71, of Salem, VA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born June 28, 1945 in Mustoe, VA, son of the late Louie and Mazie Roberson Ralston. He was also preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Mary Ann; infant sister, Hollis Mae; brother, Charles; and a nephew,...

Jan 15, 2017

Meslow Mike Sienicki died on Sunday, January 15, 2017, in Salem, Va. at age 95. He grew up poor; his mother died when he was 13, but he made it a point to help others, including inviting homeless to his house for meals. He was a WWII Merchant Marine Academy graduate, and sailed in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean during...

Jan 15, 2017

James (Jim) Sherman Roberts, 92, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was born May 28, 1924 in Gilmer, West Virginia, a son of the late John Sherman Roberts and Ora Fay (Wilson) Roberts and brother to the late Coy Frank Roberts and Mildred Muriel Roberts Vennari. Jim was preceded in death...

Jan 15, 2017

James Donald (Jim) Mitchell, 76, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017. James worked for the Roanoke City School Systems for 39 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 39 years, Elsie Mitchell; daughter, Denise Hayth and husband, Ricky; step-son, Jimmy Trail; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family would like...

Jan 13, 2017

Eunice Deborah Downs Coleman, 90, of Salem, Va., joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on Friday, January 13, 2017. Eunice was a pious and devout Christian lady and the daughter of a charismatic, female preacher in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She was an...

Jan 9, 2017

Elizabeth Trosper Barnett, 93, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday January 12, 2017 at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Graveside service at 1 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017 at East Hill Cemetery, Salem.First Visitation

Thursday, January 12th, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son...

Jan 9, 2017

Sylvia M. Kifer, 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born October 3, 1950, in Wardensville, WV, to Osa C. and Gernia K. VanMeter Judy. She was married to her best friend George W. Kifer, Jr. for 39 years. Sylvia loved serving people. After high school, she obtained her cosmetology license...

Jan 6, 2017

Linda Joyce Beckelhimer, 67, of Salem, died at her home on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on November 27, 1949 at Ft. Monroe, VA to Arthur Beckelhimer and Edna Link Beckelhimer. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents, Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link and Anderson Holman and Susie Flinchum Beckelhimer; and her beloved dogs, Cassie...

Jan 5, 2017

Patricia "Trish" Crawford Henderson, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Preceding her in death are her parents, Ray and Lena Tarbox; and brother, Paul Tarbox. Left to cherish her memory is special friend for not long enough, Art Henderson; daughter, Suzanne Hamilton; siblings, Phyllis Borgan and Terry Tarbox; three grandchildren; and caregiver, Cyndi Brooks a.k.a "Grandma". A...

Jan 5, 2017

Robert D. Jones, age 84, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born in Salem, Va. on Friday, June 3, 1932, to the late Willie L. and Nora B. Jones. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters. Robert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Opal...

Jan 5, 2017

Jean Snead, 92, of Clifton Forge, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 5, 2017. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Albert C. Snead; parents, John and Grace Spanfelner; and brothers, Bob, John, and Eddie Spanfelner. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Albert E. Snead and John V. Snead and wife, Sheila; grandchildren, Bryan L....

Jan 4, 2017

Aubrey Eugene Adams, 90, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in Craig County, VA on March 6, 1926 a son of the late Josephus Cline Adams and Ruth Caldwell Adams. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Ann Caldwell Adams; brothers, Harold, Gerald, Lawrence and Wayne Adams; and a sister,...

Jan 3, 2017

Neal Hinnant, 72, of Roanoke went to the big bar in the sky, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was a Air Force veteran and worked for the US Postal Service. Neal was also a sports fanatic. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Aaron Hinnant; grandaughter, Victoria "Tori" Hinnant; and special friend, Ann Whitenack. Online Condolences may be expressed...

Jan 3, 2017

Linda Ruth Gladden, 68, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She drove a school bus for over 15 years throughout the Roanoke Valley. Her church membership was held at Edgewood Christian Church in Roanoke. She loved her cat, Felix. Linda was a beloved mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents,...

Jan 1, 2017

Dorothy (Dot) Stewart Jennings, 88, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Dot was a charter member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. She loved her dogs, flowers, and spending time in the outdoors. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, William P. Stewart and Glenna Geneva Richardson...

Dec 30, 2016

Roy Campbell Stanford, III, 56, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. A fourth generation Salemite, he was the son of the late Roy Campbell Stanford, Jr. and Betty Crotts Stanford Peters. He was employed as a customer service representative with Applied Industrial Technologies for over twenty years. He was a hardworking, fun loving and wonderful father, who would...

Dec 30, 2016

Evelyn Mae Campbell, 94, of Harrisonburg and formerly of Salem, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Born September 4, 1922 in Mt. Solon, Augusta County, Virginia, the youngest of six children and last survivor of Alda Lena (Horn) Eye and Grover Cleveland Eye. She attended elementary school in Mt. Solon and later moved to Millboro Springs in Bath County, VA...