Oct 11, 2016

Recie Juanita (Mabry) Shields, 88, of Salem, passed away to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Recie was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Mabry and Mary Owens Stump; and daughter, Penny Juanita Fitzgerald. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Mike Tuck and wife, Diane; grandchildren, Ricky Moore and Carrie Eakin; great-grandchildren, Carter Moore and...

Oct 11, 2016

Gerri Watts, 70, of Salem, joined her parents, Jessie and Zelma Watson, in Heaven on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Gerri was exceptionally loving and giving. She had a huge heart, and loving others is what made her happy. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed. Family left to cherish her memory include her children,...

Oct 9, 2016

James Oscar Nunley, Jr., 87, of Salem and formerly of Baltimore, Md., went to Heaven to continue his work and be reunited with his one true love, Ele, on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was quite the perfectionist, and it showed most in the way he cared for his home. James loved learning, and put his acquired skills to practice...

Oct 8, 2016

MaryLou Elizabeth Wray, 61, of Salem, passed away, Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Leonard and Edith Underwood Aliff and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of Freedom Church and was employed as a manager at Western Sizzlin for over 16 years. MaryLou loved her...

Oct 7, 2016

James (J.P.) Edwards, 69, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 7, 2016. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Eva Mae Edwards; brother, Randy Edwards; and sisters, Judy Switzer, Barbara Stump, and Drucilla Spraker. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Pat Edwards; son, Gary Edwards and wife, Brenda; daughter, Sheila Edwards; sisters,...

Oct 1, 2016

Sep 30, 2016

Margaret (Peg) Revella Lada, 93, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, following a short illness. Mrs. Lada was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Walter Frank Lada. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Paula Lada Prince and husband, Norman; Marsha Lada Shortell and husband, Kirk; Joanne Lada Hines and husband, Terry; six grandchildren; and seven...

Sep 27, 2016

William Francis Murphy (W1ODZ), of Salem, Va., died peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2016. He was 90. Bill was born on July 29, 1926 in Holyoke, Mass. He moved to Orlando, Fla. with his parents about 1940. Bill received his amateur radio license in 1942 and remained an active ham the rest of his life. He graduated...

Sep 26, 2016

Demont F. Rose, 93, of Salem, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent many years volunteering with fellow veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #3 for over 30 years, and a Mason for 60 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Virgil and Angeline;...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Sep 22, 2016

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...

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...

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...

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...