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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Deborah Jo Collins

Jul 21, 2016

Deborah Jo (Haley) Collins, 66, of Hardy, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William D. and Thelma M. Haley; brother, Michael D. Haley; sister-in-law, Nancy K. Haley; and nephew, Michael D. Haley, Jr. Her surviving family includes her husband, Michael W. Collins; daughter, Penny Ann Moore and...

Lewis Steve Trail I

Jul 20, 2016

Lewis Steve Trail, I, of Elliston, VA passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born in Roanoke County on June 23, 1948 a son of the late William R. and Lillian Underwood Trail. He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Freda Gibson and Timmy Trail. He is survived by a daughter, Amy Renee Trail; son, Lewis Steve...

Elisabeth M. Beckner

Jul 19, 2016

Service Information

Friday, July 22nd, 2016 2:00pm,

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

Carol Lee Mcalister

Jul 18, 2016

Carol Lee (Durr) McAlister passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2016 in Christiansburg, Va. Carol, born on Saturday, November 26, 1932 in Missouri, was the daughter of Elvin and Winona Durr of Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. Edward H. McAlister. Her surviving family includes four loving children from her first marriage and...

Kyle Dean Saul Ii

Jul 18, 2016

Kyle Dean Saul, II, 31, of Richmond and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vera Saul; step-father, William Flynn; and uncle, Milton Denny, III. Kyle had a great sense of humor and kept everyone laughing. People were instantly drawn to...

Linda Reedy Richardson

Jul 17, 2016

Linda Reedy Richardson, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2016. She was born in Salem on Wednesday, September 27, 1950. Linda worked for GE in Salem for 27 years. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Davis; and her...

Betty Marie Lester

Jul 13, 2016

Betty Marie Layne Lester, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Betty was the daughter of the late Curtis H. and Bessie B. Layne, and the widow of Aubrey A. Lester, Jr. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John D., Charles L. and Richard C. Layne, and two sisters, Alice L. Pratt and Mary Cholewa. She...

Joan Long Litz

Jul 12, 2016

Joan Marie Long Litz, 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born in Bluefield, WV, the only daughter of the late Leo and Emily Long. She moved to Roanoke in 1968, when her late husband of 40 years, James Frederick Litz was transferred with the Norfolk and Western...

Mavis Addielee Goad Grubb

Jul 10, 2016

Mavis Addielee Goad Grubb, 84, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved reading, walking, and being with family and friends. She was a long time member of First Church of the Brethren and Williamson Road Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, Va.She was preceded in death by her...

Lois Irene Nelson

Jul 10, 2016

Lois Irene Chase Nelson, 87, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born on Thursday, September 6, 1928, to Harold E. Chase and Alice Gerber Chase of Charlestown, N.H. She was a graduate of Charlestown High School and later married John L. Nelson, Jr. and resided in Mechanicsville where she was a devoted wife, homemaker, and...

Tim Brian Ford

Jul 7, 2016

Tim Ford, 49, of Elliston, went to be with his Lord Thursday, July 7, 2016. Preceding him in death was his father, Kenneth Wayne Ford; brother, Bradley Wayne Ford; and sister-in-law, Penny Arrington. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 22 years, Terri Ford; daughter, Courtney Ford; grandson, Easton Ford; mother, Betty Roper; mother-in-law, Mom Shelton; sisters-in-law,...