Jodi Lynn Flinchum

Jodi Lynn Flinchum

Aug 11, 2016

Jodi Lynn (Boone) Flinchum, 35, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. She served her country in the United States Air Force as a Public Health Journeyman and Aeromedical Apprentice. She continued to serve fellow veterans as a nurse at the Salem VA Medical Center. Jodi also sang...

Edith Trivette Parker

Edith Trivette Parker

Aug 11, 2016

Edith Trivette Parker, 91, of Elliston and Lafayette, went to be with the Lord with her family in attendance Thursday, August 11, 2016 at her home. Edith was a member of the New Philadelphia Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Preceding her in death was her husband of 40 years, Curtis Parker; daughter, Dana Parker Wallace; and son, Alan Hite Parker,...

Rev. John William Atkins

Rev. John William Atkins

Aug 10, 2016

Rev. John William (Bill) Atkins, 83, of Salem went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 10, 2016. John was born March 20, 1933 to the late Clarence and Mary Atkins. He was the former pastor of Wabun Baptist Church and retired pastor from Southside Baptist Church in 2013 having preached for 53 years. Bill was a former employee of...

Margaret Stuart Palmer

Margaret Stuart Palmer

Aug 10, 2016

Margaret (Peggy Ann) Stuart Palmer, 72, of Elliston, went home to be with her husband, Sherman, on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Reginald and Alice Pauline Smith Stuart, her husband, Sherman Eugene Palmer; and several aunts and uncles. Margaret attended church at the Jane Morgan Harris Chapel at Richfield Recovery and Care...

Carol Ann Whitley

Carol Ann Whitley

Aug 9, 2016

Carol Ann Whitley, 62, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 and is now resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold C. and Marjory Batson; sister, Janet Plum; and brothers, Bruce and Brian. Carol will be cherished as a beloved wife, mother, and nana. She loved spending time...

Jessie T Gibson

Jessie T Gibson

Aug 9, 2016

Jessie Thomas Gibson, 67, of Floyd, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Orson Gibson; and three brothers, Jerry, James and Daniel Gibson. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Teresa Holdren Gibson; mother, Carlie Underwood Gibson; son, Cherokee Gibson and...

Robert Edward 'Bobby' Lucado

Robert Edward 'Bobby' Lucado

Aug 8, 2016

Robert E. Lucado, 70, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Virginia Hazel Lucado; and sister, Vicki Westmoreland. His surviving family includes his brother, Gene Lucado (Diane); sisters, Connie Wheeler, Brenda Craddock (Jimmy), and Donna Bowyer (Buddy); and a host of nieces and...

Robert Mark "Bob" Smith

Robert Mark "Bob" Smith

Aug 8, 2016

Robert (Bob) Smith, 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dan Smith. Bob was born on Saturday, January 17, 1959, in Gulfport, Miss., to Margie and Dan Smith. He lived the life of an Air Force brat, eventually landing in Salem, Va. He graduated from Andrew...

Deborah Thalleen Browning

Deborah Thalleen Browning

Aug 7, 2016

Deborah Thalleen Browning, 66, of Salem, went to be with Christ on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at her Salem home surrounded by her family. Debbie was born on Saturday, March 4, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, and soon after moved with her family to Kyoto, Japan, where her parents worked as missionaries for five years, helping to establish the Kyoto Bible...

David Eugene Epperly

David Eugene Epperly

Aug 6, 2016

David Eugene Epperly, 57, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, a son of Rosella Foutz Epperly and the late James Edward Epperly and had been a Salem area resident most of his life. He worked for many years as a tire retreader prior to retirement. David was a down home kind of guy,...

Bobby Lee Horne

Bobby Lee Horne

Aug 6, 2016

Bobby Lee Horne, 86, of Salem, was dispatched home on Saturday, August 6, 2016, ceasing a worldly struggle with a failing body. He and his love now dance thru eternity. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Burrell David and Lois Hairfield Horne. He started work early and matured quickly. A long term resident of the area,...

Bettie Ann Spradlin

Bettie Ann Spradlin

Aug 6, 2016

Bettie Ann Farris Spradlin, 40, of Roanoke and formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 after an illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Duncan B. Farris; her sister, Carol Riddlebarger; and a special aunt and uncle, Robert and Francis McMackel. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry; her daughter, Alesia (Alley); two sons, Christopher...

Roger Dwayne Roberts

Roger Dwayne Roberts

Aug 1, 2016

Mr. Roger Dwayne Roberts, 78, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 after courageously battling a long illness. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on January 30, 1938. He was the seventh child of his loving parents, the late H. L. Roberts, founder of Lakeside Amusement Park, and Mary Garst Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his siblings,...

Matilda Chambers Bean

Matilda Chambers Bean

Jul 31, 2016

Matilda Chambers Bean, 88, of Roanoke, passed away and danced into Heaven on Sunday, July 31, 2016. She worked on Capitol Hill with the House of Representatives for 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed being an avid gardener and golfer. She was a good friend to everyone who knew her and was loved by all. Preceding her in...

Joshua Kent Young

Joshua Kent Young

Jul 27, 2016

Joshua Kent Young, 32, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He graduated from Salem High School. He loved to fish, Virginia Tech football, and his kids. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, George (Daddy Mack) Kanode and Rudy K. Young; and step-grandfather, Ezra Trumbull. His surviving family includes his mother, Vickie Young and fianc, Jay Ayersman;...

Raymond A. Patteson

Raymond A. Patteson

Jul 25, 2016

Raymond A. Patteson, 69, of Roanoke, peacefully went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Frances Patteson; step-mother, Dot Patteson; and step-sister and brother, Barbara White and Steven Bowles. Raymond was born on April 7, 1947. He graduated from Narrows High School in...

Chester Lewis

Chester Lewis

Jul 25, 2016

Chester (Chet) Lewis, 92, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2016. Born in Eolia, Ky. and formerly of Bedford, Chet was a WWII veteran, an avid bowler, lifelong salesman, and friend of many. Preceding him in death were his parents, Alfred and Polly Lewis; as well as 20 siblings and half siblings. He...

Mary Frances Bradley Hutchison

Mary Frances Bradley Hutchison

Jul 25, 2016

Mary Frances Bradley Hutchison, 84, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her wonderful husband of 58 years, Frank Everett Hutchison, Jr., parents, John Parrish Bradley and Glenna May Woods Bradley and a brother, Buford Bradley. She attended Green Ridge Baptist Church in Roanoke and loved her...

Larry Wayne Robinson

Larry Wayne Robinson

Jul 23, 2016

Larry Catfish Robinson, 56, of Salem, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Larry was a veteran, having served his country in the Army. He loved Nascar and the outdoors. He enjoyed music and singing karaoke. Most of all he loved shooting pool and spending time with his...

Virginia Erb Lieb

Virginia Erb Lieb

Jul 21, 2016

Virginia Erb Lieb, of Salem, was born on April 11, 1919 and died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Lewis Gale Hospital, surrounded by members of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert W. Lieb, Sr.; sons, Robert W. Lieb, Jr., and Stephen S. Lieb; brother, Harley Ellsworth Erb; sisters, Helen Erb Eller,...