Patricia Crawford 'Trish' Henderson

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...

Robert Dean Jones

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...

Jean Spanfelner Snead

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....

Aubrey Eugene Adams

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,...

Neal O. Hinnant

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...

Linda Ruth Gladden

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,...

Dorothy Stewart 'Dot' Jennings

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...

Roy Campbell Stanford Iii

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...

Evelyn Mae Campbell

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...

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...