Lawrence Tarleton 'T-Pot' Williams, Sr.

May 27, 2016

Lawrence T. (T-Pot) Williams, 89, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at his sons home in Salem, Va.. He was born July 20, 1926 in Richmond, Va. and lived most of his life in Chesterfield County. T-Pot was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche; and brothers, Frank, Roscoe, and Billy. He is...

Nina Britan Battle Hatcher

May 25, 2016

Nina Battle Hatcher, age 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born on Sunday, November 22, 1925, in Autryville, North Carolina. Nina was preceded in death by her parents, William and Treva Cooper Battle; her husband of 60 years, Richard E. Hatcher, Sr.; daughter, Joyce Hatcher Smith; brothers, Hurley, Ed, and William (Bill) Battle; and...

Robert Elwood Owen Jr.

May 23, 2016

Robert Elwood Owen, Jr., 72, of Salem, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016. Memorial service 1 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2016, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Salem, with the Rev. James W. Lively officiating. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, www.johnmoakey.com.Service Information

Friday, May 27th, 2016 1:00pm,

St. Paul's Episcopal...

Jason Allen-William Rogers

May 23, 2016

Jason walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, May 23, 2016, at the age of 18. He was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1997, in Roanoke, Va. He is survived by his mother, Samantha Curtis; step-father, Anthony Curtis; sister, Savannah Burris; brother, Daquan Burris; great-grandmother, Gladys Trail; grandparents, Brenda Lehrer and Donald Janney;...

Ralph Daniel Richardson Ii

May 22, 2016

R. Dan Richardson II passed away last week in Salem, VA. Dan was born in North Carolina and moved with his family to Washington DC during WWII. He was co-captain of the Coolidge High School football team with his best friend Jim Austin. After graduating, Dan and Jim joined the Navy and served together during the Korean War. After their...

Michael Wayne Williamson

May 22, 2016

First Visitation

Thursday, May 26th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

M & W Corporation, DBA John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home and Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Robert Jackson 'Jack' Shelor

May 21, 2016

Robert Jackson (Jack) Shelor, 93, of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Jack enjoyed traveling the world with his beloved wife, Madeline, of 64 years. He was a WWII veteran that participated in landing at Utah Beach in Normandy just a week after D-Day, also receiving several battle stars. A Salemite all his life, Jack retired as a director...

Eleanor Louise Camper

May 20, 2016

On Friday, May 20, 2016, Eleanor Louise Garland Camper, 96, of Roanoke, left the side of her loving family to join her Lord in Heaven to be one of his precious angels. Eleanor was born to Leonidas Eager and Annie Laurie Garland on February 3, 1920 in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in Buchanan, Virginia. Eleanor retired from J. C....

Billy Thomas Proffitt

May 19, 2016

Billy T. Proffitt, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Born in Tip Top, Va., he was the son of the late William and Edrie Proffitt. Before moving to Salem in 1963, Billy lived in Tip Top for several years while employed as a pipefitter with Norfolk & Western Railroad in Bluefield,...

Paris Anne Leaver

May 17, 2016

Paris Leaver, 55, of Roanoke, passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 following a long struggle. Paris was a loving daughter and sister, both vulnerable and tough, who battled lifes demons with a grit many of us lack. Despite her difficulties, Paris maintained her faith in God. She was preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis. Left to cherish her memory...

Teresa Maria Krukowska

May 17, 2016

Teresa Maria Krukowska, 86, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jan and Franhiczka Krawczak; son, Andrzej Krukowski and his wife, Barbara; and her brother, Zygmunt Krawczak. Family left to cherish her memory include her children, Danuta Moses, and Zygmunt Krukowski and wife Susan; grandchildren, Andrzej Krukowski, Jr., Gloria Crammer,...

John Thomas Shockley

May 16, 2016

John Thomas Shockley, 60, of Salem, made his transition on Monday, May 16, 2016. Preceding him in death was his father, Lonnie Eugene (Tick) Shockley. His surviving family includes his mother, Mary Bandy; siblings, Rev. Nancy Shockley, Marsha Gregory, Donna McCormick, and Tracy Shockley; Uncle and Aunt, William (Bunk) and Betty Shockley; nieces and nephew, Whitney Evans, Honey Shockley, and...

James Stoddart Whetzel

May 15, 2016

James (Jim) Stoddart Whetzel, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Sunday night, May 15, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Friday, May 19, 1922. Jim was residing at the Virginia Veterans Care Center at the time of his death. Jim leaves behind his son, John David Whetzel and wife, Sharon, of Roanoke; grandson, Andrew Whetzel...

John Leland Nelson Jr.

May 10, 2016

John Leland Nelson, Jr., 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1923 to the late John Leland Nelson, Sr. and Edna Burns Nelson, and raised in Charlestown, NH. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps and later graduated from the University of New Hampshire. He worked for...

Connie Jean White

May 9, 2016

Connie J. White, 59, of Roanoke, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of Harry James Austin and the late Mary Hill Austin and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of Fellowship Community Church where she volunteered in Kids Life Ministry. She...

Virginia Sue Howell

May 9, 2016

Virginia Bishop Howell, 73, of Vinton, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Euna Bishop; loving husband of 29 years, Robert J. Howell; two brothers; and two sisters. She was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. She was also a retired teller at Carter Bank and Trust. Family left to...

James Harry Lynch Jr.

May 8, 2016

James Harry Lynch, Jr, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the age of 91. He was born on Saturday, June 7, 1924, to the late James and Mary Lynch of Long Beach, Calif. He was retired from Catawba Hospital as a Fiscal Officer. Jim was the inspirational patriarch of 10 children, and a WWII combat...

Thomas Munsey Robertson Sr.

May 7, 2016

Thomas Munsey Robertson, Sr., 81, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born on Friday, December 21, 1934 in Giles County to the late Harry Thomas and Georgia Munsey Robertson. He graduated from Jefferson High School. He completed his Bachelors Degree from Lynchburg College and later a Masters Degree from VCU. He served in the Army...

India B. Mcdaniel

May 2, 2016

India B. McDaniel, 71, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late James L. Bowles and Ida Naff Bowles and had been an area resident all of her life. She enjoyed antiquing, quilts, cooking, food, and most of all spending time with her...

Carolyn Leigh Meador

May 1, 2016

Carolyn Leigh Dotson Meador, 74, of Blue Ridge, Virginia passed away peacefully Sunday, May 1, 2016. Mrs. Meador was the daughter of the late James and Nancy Dotson. She was the granddaughter of the late Terry and Gladys Starkey. She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Charles Meador; her daughters, Stephanie Carmichael, Robin Meador and Annemarie Meador;...