Nov 6, 2016

Judy Hemphill Bradshaw, 74, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, her parents, and now her precious Pepper, on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Judy had a passion for working together with others at various places such as John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home as a hostess, the City of Salem School System as a bus aide, and various...

Nov 4, 2016

Patricia Agee Repasky, 67, of Salem, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, November 4, 2016. Patricia was retired from Allstate Insurance Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rawlin and Annabelle Whitworth Agee; maternal grandparents, Pete and Roxie Gillispie Whitworth; and paternal grandparents, Otha and Lula Thomas Agee. Left to cherish her memory is...

Nov 2, 2016

Alfred Jacob PD Dewease, Jr., 62, of Craig County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Dewease and Geneva Martha Dewease; and son, Christopher Jacob Dewease. PD was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed gardening, and was a skilled carpenter. He was a 40 year resident of...

Oct 26, 2016

Nancy Sue McNeil Tolbert, 76, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Nancy was the eldest daughter of seventeen children. She was a beloved wife and mother who loved her kids, grandchildren, and all of her siblings. She was a very hardworking and compassionate woman. Nancy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Troy and...

Oct 26, 2016

Paul Verlyn Hyde, of Hardy, Virginia, and formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, entered his heavenly home on October 26, 2016 after a short illness. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Garrett Hyde of Hardy, Virginia; daughter, Shawna (Doug) Meeks of Charleston, West Virginia; son, Michael (Michelle Klishis) Hyde of Morgantown, West Virginia; stepdaughter, Lindsey (Michael) Cline of Louisburg,...

Oct 25, 2016

Geoffrey Michael Hawryliw, 33, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Geoff was a beloved son and devoted brother. He was a faithful and dedicated employee of Mac and Bobs Restaurant for 15 years. He loved his job and the people he worked with. Geoff also loved his OSU Football Buckeyes! Go Bucks!! He is survived by his...

Oct 24, 2016

Annette Gwaltney Shrader (Annie), 62, of Roanoke, gained her eternal reward on Monday, October 24, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who watched her fight for over 40 years against cancer and various illnesses that afflicted her physical body but never her loving, Christian spirit. She was born on April 20, 1954 and grew up...

Oct 23, 2016

Carolyn Fleshman Young was born in Covington, VA on October 24, 1939 to the late Melvin M. and Helen Tingler Fleshman. Carolyn passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at her home in Salem with her devoted husband of 58 years by her side. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one sister Delores F. Hamden. She is survived...

Oct 20, 2016

Martha Jean (Smith) Moran, 87, of Salem, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Boyce J. and Essie T. Smith. She is survived by her husband, Rabie L. Moran, Jr.; son, Ronald Moran and wife, Trina; daughter, Malinda Rivers and husband, Walt; grandchildren, Travis Rivers and wife, Cheryl, Devin Rivers, and Jill Moran;...

Oct 19, 2016

Angela Kay Williams, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2016 after a lengthy struggle with Type II Diabetes. She was the eldest daughter of the late Frank and Helen Williams. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Dotti Williams, Melody (Eddie) Counts, and Julie (Buster) Mowles; niece, Jessica (Eli) Mowles-Strauss; nephews, Austin (Brandi) Mowles, Will Counts, and...

Oct 13, 2016

Richard Carrier Herring, 75, of Bent Mountain, died on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, the second son of Lois and Charlie Herring, who predeceased him. He also was predeceased by his brother, Wiley Campbell Herring, three uncles and an aunt. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 50 years, Jan; three...

Oct 11, 2016

Recie Juanita (Mabry) Shields, 88, of Salem, passed away to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Recie was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Mabry and Mary Owens Stump; and daughter, Penny Juanita Fitzgerald. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Mike Tuck and wife, Diane; grandchildren, Ricky Moore and Carrie Eakin; great-grandchildren, Carter Moore and...

Oct 11, 2016

Gerri Watts, 70, of Salem, joined her parents, Jessie and Zelma Watson, in Heaven on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Gerri was exceptionally loving and giving. She had a huge heart, and loving others is what made her happy. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed. Family left to cherish her memory include her children,...

Oct 9, 2016

James Oscar Nunley, Jr., 87, of Salem and formerly of Baltimore, Md., went to Heaven to continue his work and be reunited with his one true love, Ele, on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was quite the perfectionist, and it showed most in the way he cared for his home. James loved learning, and put his acquired skills to practice...

Oct 8, 2016

MaryLou Elizabeth Wray, 61, of Salem, passed away, Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Leonard and Edith Underwood Aliff and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of Freedom Church and was employed as a manager at Western Sizzlin for over 16 years. MaryLou loved her...

Oct 7, 2016

James (J.P.) Edwards, 69, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 7, 2016. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Eva Mae Edwards; brother, Randy Edwards; and sisters, Judy Switzer, Barbara Stump, and Drucilla Spraker. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Pat Edwards; son, Gary Edwards and wife, Brenda; daughter, Sheila Edwards; sisters,...

Oct 1, 2016

Sep 30, 2016

Margaret (Peg) Revella Lada, 93, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, following a short illness. Mrs. Lada was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Walter Frank Lada. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Paula Lada Prince and husband, Norman; Marsha Lada Shortell and husband, Kirk; Joanne Lada Hines and husband, Terry; six grandchildren; and seven...

Sep 27, 2016

William Francis Murphy (W1ODZ), of Salem, Va., died peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2016. He was 90. Bill was born on July 29, 1926 in Holyoke, Mass. He moved to Orlando, Fla. with his parents about 1940. Bill received his amateur radio license in 1942 and remained an active ham the rest of his life. He graduated...

Sep 26, 2016

Demont F. Rose, 93, of Salem, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent many years volunteering with fellow veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #3 for over 30 years, and a Mason for 60 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Virgil and Angeline;...