Nov 17, 2016

Nov 17, 2016

Earle Wilder Brodie, Jr. Earle Wilder Brodie, Jr. 93, recently a resident of the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA died on November 17, 2016. He was born in Woburn, MA on August 27, 1923, son of Earle W. Brodie, Sr. and Sarah Graham Brodie. He lived most of his life in Miami, FL. For seventeen years, he lived...

Nov 16, 2016

Thelma Louise Simms, 86, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born in Nicholas County, WVA, a daughter of the late Emory and Addie McMillion Dorsey and had been a Salem area resident most of her life. She was an accomplished chef, well known throughout the area for her famous cooking, and could make magic arranging flowers....

Nov 14, 2016

James Keith Clem, 69, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Walter Joseph Clem and Clarice Wright Clem and had been an area resident most of his life. He proudly served his country with the US Army 11th Calvary during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart...

Nov 13, 2016

Elmer Ora Thompson Bass, 95, went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016. She was born on November 1, 1921 in Endicott, Virginia, to a family of 12, where she was the youngest. She lived in Franklin County and Roanoke County, where she attended school until the end of 6th grade. From there she...

Nov 12, 2016

Our loving mother, Harriett Duke, born on Saturday, November 1, 1930, left us peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Harriett was a lifelong Salemite. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cline and Effie Reynolds; her first husband, Frank Peanut Hammersley; second husband, Homer Duke; and sister, Betty Lou Thompson. Her surviving family includes...

Nov 10, 2016

Eleanor Catherine Eversole Cox, 94, of Salem, sailed away to Heaven on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Eleanor was an accomplished pianist, singer, and artist. One of her most notable creations as an artist was her hand painted China pieces with a rose design that she created. Eleanor also handmade several clothing articles and quilts that she lovingly gave to her...

Nov 9, 2016

Charles William Lightcap III, 75, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.

Nov 7, 2016

Richard "Rick" Franklin Vance, 54, of Salem, VA and formerly of Ohio passed away November 7, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Huston of Ohio. There will be no services.Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

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...