Atchler Home 'Buddy' Mabry, Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Atchler H. Mabry, Jr., better known to family and friends as Buddy, 85, of Salem, departed this world for his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was a wonderfully funny and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of Atchler H. Mabry, Sr. and his wife, Lucille. As a young man, Buddy...
Virginia Bernice 'Polly' Louthen
Sep 5, 2016
Virginia (Polly) Louthen, 83, of Roanoke County, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 5, 2016. Polly was retired from General Electric after 32 years of service. She was an avid gardener, loved to travel, and was devoted to her family, friends, and pets. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Iva Cooper; husband, Tommy Louthen,...
Jerry Lee Vanness Sr.
Sep 5, 2016
Jerry Lee Vanness, 76, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born in Goochland, VA, a son of the late Lee Alfred and Fannie Crawford Vanness and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator in highway construction for many years, and was last employed at Graham-White,...
Emery Albert White
Aug 31, 2016
Emery Albert White, 92, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, and joined his beloved wife, Mary Catherine, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Emery was born in Akron, OH on February 20, 1924. He was a first generation American, his parents having emigrated from Hungary. Emery held degrees in Electrical Engineering receiving them from the University of Akron where...
David Norris Journell Jr.
Aug 29, 2016
David Norris Journell, Jr., 58, of Salem, went to join his heavenly family on Monday, August 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar Preston and Glenna Mae Mowles; father, David Norris Journell, Sr.; and daughter, Melissa Wertz. David was a loyal, loving, and caring person. A generous man, he would give the shirt off his back...
Willie Mae Fleming
Aug 28, 2016
Willie Mae Fleming, 94, of Salem, and formerly of Llano, TX, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Leva Giddings, and her husband, Lloyd E. Fleming. She was the former president of the Salem Garden Club, and an award winner in many garden club shows. She was a member of...
Carol Lou Cooper
Aug 28, 2016
Carol Lou Cooper, 71, of Salem and formerly of San Jose, Calif., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hope Schneider; and brother, Kenneth Schneider. Her surviving family includes her husband of 40 years, Jim Cooper; children, Ren Cassell and William Taylor...
Catherine Mccourt Hunter 'Kitty' Murray
Aug 26, 2016
Catherine (Kitty ) McCourt Hunter Murray ,87, of Salem and Roanoke, was called home to the Lord with bagpipes playing, on Friday August 26, 2016. Catherine was born in 1929 and raised in Greenoak, Scotland. Later in life, Catherine became a citizen of the United States of America. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bridget Hunter...
Stephen Charles 'Steve' Vest
Aug 25, 2016
Stephen Steve Charles Vest, 67, of Salem, returned to live with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Vest, grandparents, Frank and Hassie Wimmer; Sam, Alabama and Madeline Vest, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his loving mother, Helen Vest; his wife Gale Vest; a son,...
Wanda Fern Halsey
Aug 24, 2016
Wanda Burdette Halsey, 75, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 24th, 2016. Wanda was born to the late Lola and Woodrow Burdette on June 14, 1941. Preceding her death was her husband, David O. Rich; brothers, Phillip, Giles, and Robert Burdette; and sister, Rebecca Robinson. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, David A. Rich...
Clarice Walker Ellison
Aug 22, 2016
Clarice Walker Ellison, 83, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, August 22, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Family left to cherish her memory are daughters, Sabrina Radford, Rebecca Cary, Connie Torres, Sue Patrick, and Mary Odom; and sons, Vernon Simmon and Richard Ellison. She was...
Larry Joseph 'Jake' Raborn
Aug 22, 2016
Larry (Jake) Raborn, 70, of Salem and formerly of Charlotte, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Agnes Raborn; brother, Jerry Raborn; and sister-in-law, Jo Nan Raborn. Larry was a proud veteran, having served his country in the Army. An avid baseball fan, he loved...
Dr. John David Rice, Sr.
Aug 20, 2016
Dr. John D. Rice, Sr., 90, of Salem, died comfortably on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Salem. He was born in Abingdon, VA and was a WWII veteran. He obtained his Bachelors of Science at Florida State in Tallahassee, FL and his Doctorate at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He opened his practice in...
Makayla Marie Melton
Aug 19, 2016
Makayla Melton, 17, of Elliston, gave up her earthly angel wings for her eternal ones when she was taken to be with Jesus on Friday, August 19, 2016. Surrounded by family and friends and in her mothers arms, she very peacefully entered into her forever home. After a lifelong fight some may have questioned her quality of life, maybe even...
Faye Amato
Aug 18, 2016
Faye Amato (Howell), 90, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born July 8th, 1926 to the late Alford and Ralph Howell. Faye was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, August J. Amato, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her children, William J. Amato, Catherine Marie Amato, Janet McMinn, August (Joe) Amato,...
Kenneth Shawn 'Ken' Jones
Aug 18, 2016
Kenneth (Ken) Shawn Jones, 53, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, ending his struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Gene Jones of Salem. Ken was a graduate of Salem High School, Virginia Western Community College, and Cardinal Police Academy, and also attended Roanoke College. He worked for Roanoke College for...
Jack Wayne Gibson
Aug 17, 2016
Jack Wayne Gibson, 68, of Salem, went on his permanent vacation to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He owned and operated Jack Gibson Radiator Service in Salem where he was known by many in the business community. Jack lived for his family, Marcia, Jack Jr., and Katie. Preceding him in death were...
Priscilla Brown Fife
Aug 17, 2016
Priscilla Ann Fife, 67, of Roanoke Va, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband, John Fife; grandson, Antoine Fife; and mother, Virginia Brown. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Linda Fife and fianc, Jermaine Winston; son, John Fife III and wife, Felicia Fife; step-son, Jonathan Fife;...
William Wade 'Bill' Ferguson
Aug 14, 2016
William Wade Ferguson, 81, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016. Bill was born in New York City, the son of the late George Wade and Mary Dunkle Ferguson, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Susan Holbrook Ferguson, who died in 2001. He was a lifelong traveler who spent the majority of his adult life...
Rayburn Justice 'Bud' Oliver
Aug 13, 2016
Rayburn (Bud) Justice Oliver, 91, of Salem, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Bud was born in Covington, VA on November 17, 1924 to the late Sidney and Lucinda Oliver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice O. Oliver. He is survived by his two sons, Gary E. Oliver of Yardley, PA and David W....
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