Wayne Allen Sledd
Sep 26, 2016
Wayne A. Sledd, 76, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Robert and Kathleen Sledd and had been a Salem area resident most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was employed as a manager...
Robert Lee Hedge Sr.
Sep 26, 2016
Robert Lee Hedge, Sr., 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016. Bob was a proud veteran having served his country in the U.S. Marines. Preceding him in death was his wife, Kathryn Davis Hedge; and son, Robert Lee Hedge, Jr. His surviving family includes a son, William Eugene (Gene) Hedge and wife, Dottie;...
Frank Jackson 'Peanut' Hammersley Jr.
Sep 25, 2016
Frank Peanut Hammersley, Jr., 89, of Salem, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was born in Lynchburg, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Hammersley and had been a Salem area resident for most of his life. Frank proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Elmer Peronneau Milam
Sep 25, 2016
Elmer Peronneau Milam, 85 of Roanoke passed away Sunday September 25, 2016. He is the son of the late William Riley Milam and Nellie Miles Milam. Mr. Milam was a member of College Lutheran Church in Salem, an active member of the Roanoke YMCA and served at The Chosin Few Reservoir in Korea while serving in The United States Marine...
Paul Felton
Sep 24, 2016
Our beloved, courageous, special son and brother Paul, z"l, died on Saturday morning, September 24, 2016. He died of complications from a heart attack at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. His spirit and remarkable courage, after experiencing decades of serious challenges absolutely amazed us. Pauls loving heart and his goodness will be with us forever. Family left to cherish his memory...
Mary Elizabeth Sisson
Sep 23, 2016
*Service time has changed* Mary Elizabeth Walthall Sisson, 87, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Maude Walthall; husband of 66 years, Asa Branham Sisson, Jr.; and son, Asa (Andy) Sisson. Mary was a dedicated nurse at the VA hospital in Salem for a great many years....
Mary Neal Simpson Bennett
Sep 21, 2016
Mary Neal Simpson Bennett, 76, of Roanoke, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 7, 1939 to the late Neal and Capitola Simpson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Kathrine Simpson Conduff. Mary was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School. She...
Patricia Mae Wilhelm
Sep 20, 2016
Patricia Wilhelm, 66, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Memorial gathering will be from 2 until 4 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, (540)389-5441.First Visitation
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm,
John M. Oakey & Son Chapel...
Pateresia Gwaltney
Sep 19, 2016
Pateresia (Patti) Pyott Gwaltney (affectionately known as "Potsi"), 82, of Salem, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Monday, September 19, 2016. She was born on October 28, 1933 at Tip Top, Virginia, to the late John and Georgia Johnson Pyott. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank Pyott. She was a retired employee of Roanoke...
Leonard Eugene Huffman
Sep 19, 2016
Leonard Eugene Huffman, 73, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 from a recent illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Betty Huffman. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Lucy Jean Huffman; daughter, Carol Byer and husband Nicky; missing daughter, Joan Cook; granddaughter, Ashlyn Cook; grandsons, Cohen and Chatham Byer; brother, Carl Huffman and...
Patsy Jean Weaver Kagey
Sep 19, 2016
Patsy Jean Weaver Kagey had a race set before her when she was born at home in Martinsville, Virginia on September 2, 1934. On September 19, 2016, she completed that race with faith and perseverance. She did so surrounded by her daughters and the great cloud of witnesses cheering her on. Her life is a testimony to the pure power...
Willard Worth 'Bill' Harrison
Sep 18, 2016
First Visitation
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm,
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153
Service InformationThursday, September 22nd, 2016 2:00pm,
John M. Oakey & Son Chapel
305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153
Interment Location
Cedar Lawn...
Dimple J. Turman
Sep 16, 2016
Dimple J. Turman, 90, of Salem, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016. Dimple was retired from the District Clerk of Court for the City of Salem. Dimple is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Turman.Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sharon Light; grandchildren, Tom Light, Terry Boynton, Jim Light, and Rob Light; and seven great-grandchildren....
Jeanette Kayton
Sep 16, 2016
Jeanette Kayton, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 16, 2016 at her home. She was born in Wilmington, NC, a daughter of the late Charles and Dana Burton and had also resided in Chesapeake, VA prior to locating to the Roanoke area over thirty years ago. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Doug Kayton; her daughter, Kim Thornburg and...
Sandra Mixson Williams-Wright
Sep 15, 2016
Sandra Mixson Williams Wright, 59, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 15, 2016. Sandra was a good woman and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She had an outgoing personality and would always do for others before thinking of herself. Preceding her in death was her father, Clyde Larisey Mixson. Left to cherish her memory is her...
Mary Ellen Oefelein
Sep 14, 2016
Mary Ellen Oefelein, 69, of Roanoke, entered into the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Helen Bloss Pasko and the late Andrew Pasko, Sr. and had been a Roanoke area resident since 1983. She received her Masters Degree from Radford University and was employed as a special education teacher with...
Carol Short
Sep 11, 2016
Carol Short, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Short; parents, Marvin and Dorothy Poff; three brothers, Mike, Robin, and Kevin; two sisters, Dreama and Lynn; grandson, Michael Trail; and son-in-law, Billy Cofer. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Jackson Keith Nichols
Sep 8, 2016
Jackson Keith Nichols was born sleeping on Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Curtis Lee Jackson Farris Sr. and Ernest Eugene Nichols; and his uncle, William Keith Knutson. His surviving family includes his parents, Steven Jr. and Sheena Nichols; brother, Christopher Nichols; a nana; a nannie; 2 great-grandmothers; 2 grandfathers; many other family members;...
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