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Jun 17, 2016

"PRAISE JESUS" On Friday, June 17, 2016, Tina Phillips of Salem, Va., was taken into Glory by her Sweet Jesus. Tina was a loving wife, a caring mother, a spoiling grandma and mawmaw, and a compassionate friend. She loved Jesus more than life and made sure all those she came in contact with knew she loved them but that "Jesus...

Jun 17, 2016

Garry D. Patterson, 26, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2016. Garry was preceded in death by his son, Noah Patterson; brother, Joshua Patterson; and paternal grandfather, Garry Dwight Walk. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Anita McGuire; father, David Walk and wife, Chrissy; fiance, Desiree Cragett; son, Carter Patterson; sister, Nichole Fisher;...

Jun 16, 2016

Jeanne Marie Sawtelle, 93, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Jeanne was an educator for nearly 50 years, mainly teaching English. She was also a gifted craftswoman in many areas, including as a seamstress, and enjoyed traveling. Her lifelong active church membership was held with The Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, Leonell (Lee) C. Strong...

Jun 15, 2016

Thomas William (Bill) Crouch, 72, of Salem, passed away after a long fight with COPD on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Air Force. He retired from First Union Bank after 25 years of service, and was a member of the Penguin Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother....

Jun 14, 2016

Harold Edwin Bowman, of Roanoke County, died peacefully on June 14, 2016. He was 88 years old. His parents were Clarence and Cora Mannon Bowman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Eleanor Turnbull Bowman. Hes survived by his daughter, Anne Bowman Sampson, and very special friends: Marc and Mary Wilson, their children, Jonathan, Jessica and Nicole,...

Jun 14, 2016

William Crippen Tarpley passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Crippen was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia September 27, 1922 to Emory Napoleon Tarpley and Elizabeth Stanley Tarpley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Clarence Tarpley, Cecil Tarpley, and Claude Tarpley. He moved to Salem, Virginia when he was young, then relocated to Roanoke, Virginia where...

Jun 13, 2016

Myrtha Rhodes Collins Cox, 83, of Salem, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, June 13, 2016 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Glen Collins; her parents, Rush and Ruby Rhodes; brothers, Joseph W., Thomas A. and Russell M. Rhodes; two sisters-in-law, Betty H. and Barbara M. Rhodes, and a brother-in-law, James...

Jun 11, 2016

Mary Catherine Macy Sellers Moeller Hailey, 88, of Salem, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born on November 8, 1927 at the family home on Academy Street. Mary graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1946 then entered nursing school at Lewis-Gale Hospital graduating in 1949 as a registered nurse. She was a dedicated...

Jun 10, 2016

Ruby Mae Bohon Pugh, 88, of Salem, passed peacefully to eternal life with her heavenly father on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born on February 3, 1928 in Marshall, Va. Ruby was born to a family of 14 brothers and sisters of which 11 lived to adulthood. The foundation of her childhood was built on the challenges of the...

Jun 8, 2016

Raymond F. VanValkenburg, 93, of Salem, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn VanValkenburg, Sr. and Marian Becker VanValkenburg; and his brother, Glenn VanValkenburg, Jr. Raymond was born and raised in Black River, NY. It was here that Raymond first met his future wife, Dorothy, at...

Jun 6, 2016

Hazel Mae Underwood, 71, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born December 5, 1944 in Salem, VA a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ruth Myrtle Blankenship Underwood. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Underwood and Billy Underwood. Hazel was a faithful member of Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church in Salem and...

Jun 3, 2016

Mark Alan Bostic, 55, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born in Bristol, VA, the son of Mack and Farine Bostic and had been a Salem area resident most of his life. Along with his parents, he is survived by his loving wfe of 31 years, Karin Reed Bostic; two daughters, Erica and Sarah; five beautiful...

Jun 2, 2016

Mary Lou Whitt, 73, of Dry Hollow Community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, but was an area resident for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Calvin Wayne Whitt, who passed away in 2014. Mary was a long-time member of...

Jun 1, 2016

Doris Elizabeth Hoy Kinzie, 94, of Salem, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She was born on August 20, 1921 in Boones Mill, VA to the late Rev. I.D. and Maude Hoy. Doris graduated from Radford College and taught elementary school for several years prior to marrying the love of her life, Bob...

May 30, 2016

Joan Falkenstein Brenner, 73, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, after courageously battling declining health in recent months. Joan was born in Roanoke on August 20, 1942, to the late Sidney and Reba Krinsky Falkenstein of blessed memory, and was a graduate of Jefferson High School. Joan was also preceded in death by her beloved husband...

May 30, 2016

Patrick S. Greer, 65, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and a son, Tony. Patrick was extremely proud of his Scottish and Irish heritage. He was a talented musician, playing the twelve string guitar, bagpipes, flutes, and Irish whistles. He was also a...

May 29, 2016

Pamela Jean Leffler, 63, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Evelyn Leffler; and sister, Cindy Leffler. Pamela loved animals, especially cats. She enjoyed good music, gardening, and astrology. She dearly loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Robert Jessee, James Johnson and wife Amy, and...

May 29, 2016

Kathryn Thompson Pedigo, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was a dedicated wife and loving mother. Preceding her in death were her parents, Otho Phillip and Lettie R. Thompson; brother, Howard Thompson and wife, Thelma; and sister-in-law, Effie Thompson. Her surviving family includes her loving husband of 63 years, Marvin L. Pedigo;...

May 28, 2016

Louise Gibson Dunford, Roanoke, VA, formerly of Botetourt County, VA left her earthly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2016. The daughter of Ethel Adkins Hambrick, Louise was born on January 30, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Juanita Hambrick Kesler. She is survived...