Chelsea Nicole Powell

Dec 29, 2016

First Visitation

Saturday, January 7th, 2017 5:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Saturday, January 7th, 2017 6:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Cecil Elmer Counts

Dec 28, 2016

Cecil E. Counts, of Salem, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born in Washington County, VA on February 10, 1928 to the late Charles Edward and Vada Taylor Counts. Also preceding him in death were his wife of 60 years, Faye Gearheart Counts, sister Evelyn Henderson and sons Fred R. Gearheart, Jr. and Randolf...

Catherine Elizabeth 'Kitty' Journell

Dec 27, 2016

Catherine E. Kitty Journell, 69, of Salem, Passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Robert and Christine Journell, and was also preceded in death by two brothers. Kitty is survived by her loving sons, Mason Hall and wife, Tina, and Judd Hall and wife, Jo Ann. She is also survived by...

Phyllis Jean Harmon

Dec 27, 2016

Phyllis Jean Harmon, a life-long resident of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab South on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Phyllis was born on June 2, 1933 in Roanoke to the late Essie & Clifton Grubb. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Harmon and her adored daughter, Dee-Dee. She...

Tim Boyd

Dec 27, 2016

Tim Boyd, 59, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Heavenly family on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late William H. and Juanita Puckett Boyd and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a graduate of William Fleming High School and attended Virginia Western Community...

Ann Fleck 'Anner-Lou' Booth

Dec 25, 2016

Ann "Anner-Lou" Fleck Booth, 67, of Salem, joined her family in Heaven on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Ann was a free-spirited, cat loving hippie. She worked for Jobe's Florist for over 26 years. Ann was a member of Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church in Salem. Preceding her in death was her father, T.C. Fleck, Jr. and mother, Annie King. Left to...

Christian Quinn Mcdaniel

Dec 23, 2016

Christian Quinn McDaniel, infant son of Ashley Preston and Matthew McDaniel, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The McDaniel family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem,...

Robert Michael 'Mickey' Apgar

Dec 23, 2016

Mickey Robert Michael Apgar, 77, of Elliston, went to celebrate with Jesus in Heaven on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was a 1958 graduate of Shawsville High School and was employed at several places including his family owned Sunset Service center, Moores Lumber, and Richfield Nursing Home. His hobbies included fixin stuff, yard selling, auctions, gardening, and helping others. Mickey...

Geraldine Thornton Shaver

Dec 23, 2016

Geraldine Thornton Shaver, 87, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was born on Wednesday, August 14, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, but spent her youth between Georgia and Virginia. She graduated from Montvale High School. As a homemaker, she was a devoted wife and mother, and also worked at Kress department...

Clarence White Atkinson

Dec 21, 2016

Clarence W. Atkinson, 95, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army, and was retired from N&W Railroad. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger D. Atkinson; parents, Dock Isaac White Atkinson and Clara Jewell Atkinson; brother, Taylor Atkinson; and sisters, Bonnie Henson, Merle Bean, and Marion Janney. His...

Wyoma Graham Rock

Nov 19, 2016

Wyoma Graham Rock, 76, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was a daughter of the late Elbert and Callie Hickson Goodwin. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her babies, both furry and feathered, and spending time with her husband Cecil, family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Margaret Joanne Clark

Nov 17, 2016

Earle Wilder Brodie Jr.

Nov 17, 2016

Earle Wilder Brodie, Jr. Earle Wilder Brodie, Jr. 93, recently a resident of the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA died on November 17, 2016. He was born in Woburn, MA on August 27, 1923, son of Earle W. Brodie, Sr. and Sarah Graham Brodie. He lived most of his life in Miami, FL. For seventeen years, he lived...

Thelma Louise Simms

Nov 16, 2016

Thelma Louise Simms, 86, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born in Nicholas County, WVA, a daughter of the late Emory and Addie McMillion Dorsey and had been a Salem area resident most of her life. She was an accomplished chef, well known throughout the area for her famous cooking, and could make magic arranging flowers....

James Keith Clem

Nov 14, 2016

James Keith Clem, 69, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Walter Joseph Clem and Clarice Wright Clem and had been an area resident most of his life. He proudly served his country with the US Army 11th Calvary during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart...

Elmer Thompson Bass

Nov 13, 2016

Elmer Ora Thompson Bass, 95, went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016. She was born on November 1, 1921 in Endicott, Virginia, to a family of 12, where she was the youngest. She lived in Franklin County and Roanoke County, where she attended school until the end of 6th grade. From there she...

Harriett Marie Duke

Nov 12, 2016

Our loving mother, Harriett Duke, born on Saturday, November 1, 1930, left us peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Harriett was a lifelong Salemite. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cline and Effie Reynolds; her first husband, Frank Peanut Hammersley; second husband, Homer Duke; and sister, Betty Lou Thompson. Her surviving family includes...

Eleanor Catherine Cox

Nov 10, 2016

Eleanor Catherine Eversole Cox, 94, of Salem, sailed away to Heaven on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Eleanor was an accomplished pianist, singer, and artist. One of her most notable creations as an artist was her hand painted China pieces with a rose design that she created. Eleanor also handmade several clothing articles and quilts that she lovingly gave to her...

Charles William Lightcap Iii

Nov 9, 2016

Charles William Lightcap III, 75, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.

Richard Franklin Vance

Nov 7, 2016

Richard "Rick" Franklin Vance, 54, of Salem, VA and formerly of Ohio passed away November 7, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Huston of Ohio. There will be no services.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153