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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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