Mar 1, 2017

Kathleen Delia Gallagher Brightwell, 71, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born April 2, 1945 in Adams, Mass., a daughter of the late John Elliot and Ellen May Roberts Gallagher. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael H. Brightwell, Sr. Mrs. Brightwell was retired from the Salem VA Medical Center with...

Feb 28, 2017

Cindy Leigh (Kimberling) Haupt, 56, of Blue Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Cindy was a devoted wife, dedicated animal lover, and loving sister. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Kimberling. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of over 30 years, David Haupt;...

Feb 27, 2017

Jaxon Azrael Rose, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017. Preceding him in death was his maternal great-grandmother, Vernie Moore Ray; and paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Jane Cline. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Grace Lynn Hope Ray and Jonathan Bradley Allen Rose; maternal grandmother, Dana Joann Rutherford; paternal grandmother, Kimberly Fisher; paternal...

Feb 27, 2017

PARR Elizabeth Hamlen Elizabeth Hamlen Parr, 81, of Salem, went to be at peace with her Lord and her beloved husband, Mervin (Bill) Parr in the early hours of Monday, February 27, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Iva and Carey Sweeny. Left to treasure her memory are her brother, Rees Sweeny of Sweeny, TX; daughters Terry Colville (Chris),...

Feb 26, 2017

JOHN William Mason William Mason John, 83 of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. Beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather. He was born August 7, 1933 in Montgomery County, VA youngest son of the late J. Griffith John and Cleo Dosing John. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Griffith John...

Feb 26, 2017

Elizabeth Anna Reiser, 91 of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was born in Union City, NJ on October 5, 1925 a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Schieser Smith. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Reiser. Elizabeth was married to her loving husband, Albert Reiser for 72 years who survives her....

Feb 25, 2017

Harry Lee Beckner, longtime resident of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord early on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Jabez Martin and Sadie Lee (Vipperman) Beckner; brothers, Harless Leroy Beckner, Ernest Lewis Beckner, Dewey Stuart Beckner, and Ray Grayson Beckner; and sisters, Ethel Ruby Beckner, Annie Francis Beckner, Elsie...

Feb 24, 2017

Virginia Nanny Farris, 76, of Salem, went to be with her husband in Heaven on Friday, February 24, 2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Preceding her in death was her husband, Curtis Lee Farris, Sr.; parents, Walter and Keller Douglas Harrison; brothers, Earl and Jack Harrison; sisters, Kathryn Fulwider and Bootsie Clark;...

Feb 23, 2017

Peggy Jane Breeden Ludlum, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017, in Salem, Virginia. with her family by her side. Mrs. Ludlum is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Allen Ludlum Hoback and Andrew Fishburne Hoback of Salem, Virginia, and Beth Ludlum Mabey and Joseph Ford Mabey, Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana. Also surviving are cousins, James...

Feb 23, 2017

Jasper Lee Baker, Jr., 93, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was a US Army Veteran having served in WWII, and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Preceding him in death was his wife, Dorothy Martin Baker; and sister, Atlas Baker Holland. His surviving family includes his daughter, Jane L. Baker; and several nieces...

Feb 22, 2017

Frank Wesley Whitecotton, 56, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Frank was truly an angel here on earth and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He cherished his family and friends, but he also was passionate about doing random acts of kindness for strangers. Frank was a faithful employee...

Feb 21, 2017

Richard Wayne Clark, Sr., 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed away of a heart attack early Tuesday morning, February 21, 2017. Richard was born on Wednesday, July 6, 1927, to the late Flora and Jay F. Clark in Indiana, Pa. He was graduated from Allentown Bible Institute in May 1948 with a degree in Theology. On June 5, 1948, Richard and...

Feb 21, 2017

Vicki Lynn Cline Golden, 32, of Roanoke, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Vicki volunteered with the Hollins Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. and was a Certified Emergency Medical Technician. She is survived by her mother, Dawn Matney and husband Russell; her father, David Cline and his wife Lydia; a son, James...

Feb 20, 2017

Claude Bud Stump, 75, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born Pearisburg, VA, the son of the late William C. Stump and Eula Stump Ehman and had been a Salem area resident for over 40 years. Bud proudly served his country in the US Army and was employed as a building supervisor with the Federal Government...

Feb 19, 2017

Feb 14, 2017

Clifton W. Tig Mills, 77, of Moneta, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Cliff was a fanatic fisherman and hunter who loved his place on the lake. He loved to go bowling and had a mischievous sense of humor. Preceding him in death are his parents, Irvin Ray and Minnie Ruby Mills; daughter, Lori (Mills) Reynolds Meador; four brothers,...

Feb 13, 2017

After 23 days in a hospital, David Allen Harvey, 48 years old, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. David was born in Ankara, Turkey, on Saturday, May 11,1968. In his parents' eyes, he was a beautiful blonde-headed, blue-eyed little boy. David grew up in Charleston, S.C., and graduated from R.B. Stall High School in 1986. He...

Feb 6, 2017

Emma Sue Ingoe Pillis, 92, of Salem, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, George Pillis; her mother and father, Ellis and Clara Turner Ingoe, and her brother Dewey "Buddy" Ingoe. Sue was a lifelong resident of Salem and co-owner of Pillis Brothers. She loved spending time with her family and...

Feb 6, 2017

Cy Eric "Bullet" Thomas, 68, of Salem, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Eric loved his music, computer, eating, watching TV, smoking, and having his best friend, Fletcher the family dog, by his side. He spent his working career with the railroad, retiring from Norfolk Southern. He...

Feb 3, 2017

Cameron Wilson West, 61, of Salem, Va., passed away at his home on Friday, February 3, 2017. Cameron was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1955, and was raised and lived most of his life in Salem. After graduating from Andrew Lewis High School, Cameron attended and graduated from Roanoke College with a degree in Business Administration. He worked in the...