Jul 17, 2025

Thomas Dean Deweese went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 17, 2025. He was the loving husband of Judy Bandy Deweese and devoted father to John Deweese and daughter-in-law, Lisa Shaver Deweese; a kind grandfather to Danielle Deweese and Coy Shane Deweese (McKinley).

Tommy was preceded in death by his wife...

Jul 16, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

William (Bill) Moncure Dixon entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

He was born on February 26, 1937, in Burkeville in Nottoway County, Va. to the late L. Alvah and Dorothy Dixon. He was also predeceased by a sister, Martha Meadows.

He is survived by his...

Jul 11, 2025

On July 11, 2025, Patricia Marie St. Clair Lawson went to walk with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her father, John Archie St. Clair, and mother, Toy Marie Early St. Clair; sister, Betty Gaye St. Clair Edwards; and husband of 32 years, Kenneth James Lawson.

She is survived by her...

Jul 10, 2025

Tammy Gayle Parker, 50, of Eagle Rock, Virginia, went to be with her mother, sister and other loved ones in Heaven on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born, on February 8, 1975, to Gerald Fielder and the late Joyce Hill Fielder, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Murray.

Tammy always...

Jul 9, 2025

Walter "Kent" Bradley, 70 of Hardy, Va., went home to be with the Lord on July 09, 2025. Kent was born on January 02, 1955, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Jacob Walter Bradley, Sr. and Virginia Wirtz Gray.

During his years of employment, Kent supported his family as a Machinist at Norfolk...

Jul 9, 2025

Emily Logan Oliver, 26, of Salem, Virginia, was born on January 4, 1999, to parents, Betsy Crowe and Jeff Oliver. She passed away in the critical care unit of VCU in Richmond, Va., on July 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Wayne Oliver and Robert Hawley; and great-grandparents, Thomas Early Crowe and Mary...

Jul 7, 2025

Garon Ray "Smoky" Bowles, 42, of Salem, Va, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was tragically taken from us on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Born Friday, April 1, 1983, to Reamona Coffey and James Shively in Roanoke, Va.

Smoky worked as an electrician and forged many wonderful friendships...

Jul 6, 2025

Nancy Craig Holland Wheeler went to be with the lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was the loving wife of Robert "Bob" Wheeler and devoted mother to daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Mike Hack, son, Robert "Robbie" Wheeler; a devoted grandmother to her grandsons, Daniel Hack (Karin) and Matthew (Matt) Poff. She cherished her two great-grandchildren,...

Jul 5, 2025

Clifton Bass Lockridge, Jr., 78, of Salem, Va., has been called home to our Lord. Born on November 24, 1946, in Clifton Forge, Va. Clifton was a cherished son, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Phyllis Ann Lockridge, to whom he was married for 53 wonderful years.

Clifton...

Jul 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael A. Smith, a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Michael passed away at the age of 78 on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Salem, Virginia. Born on August 8, 1946, in Rumford, Maine. Michael proudly and honorably served in the United States...

Jul 2, 2025

Surrounded by the love of those dearest to him, Roger Allen Silcott of Salem, Va, passed away, at the age of 46, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 5, 1979, to the late Charles Melvin Sr. and the late Ruby Jean Jones Silcott, and grew up in...

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William Anthony Akers (Billy), of Roanoke Va. Passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born on August 2, 1971.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Jones, and best friend, Karen Lewis.

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Jun 30, 2025

Sandra Crouch Newman, 62 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem.

She was born on September 18, 1962, in Roanoke, Va., daughter of the late Carson and Joyce Montgomery Crouch. To those that knew Sandra best, she was truly the life of the party! She...

Jun 28, 2025

Alex Michael Marshall, 55 of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home.

Alex was born on Friday, December 19, 1969, in Lompoc, Calif., to the late Vada Nadine Ervin and Michael Stephen Marshall. He grew up in the Fredericksburg area, where he attended Stafford High School. He was...

Jun 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Danny Harold Garrett

The world knew Danny Harold Garrett (AKA, Sheepherder) as a fisherman, a hunter, a golfer, and a veteran. But to his family, he was so much more. On Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 81, Danny's long journey came to a peaceful close. He...

Jun 26, 2025

Helen Sue Keesling, 86, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

She was born on April 21, 1939, in Roanoke, Va., to the late John Arthur Sisson and Bessie May Sisson. Sue graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1957, and shortly thereafter married the...

Jun 25, 2025

Herman "Herm" Lee Reavis, Roanoke Radio Pioneer, retired from this earthly life on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025. He closed his final broadcast the same way he closed the Radio Bowling reports: "Mama, put the peanut butter away; the old Man from the Mountain is going Home."

He was born on Friday, October...

Jun 21, 2025

Frankie Cochran Shockley, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

She was born in Radford to the late William H. and Eva McDaniel Baker. Frankie graduated from Radford High School, and shortly thereafter, began her banking career at People's National Bank in Radford. She and...

Jun 18, 2025

Janet Cecile Earhart Amos, 81 of Salem, formerly of Vinton, passed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Elmyra Callahan Earhart, and her infant son, Boyd Edward Amos.

Janet was a 1961 graduate of William Byrd High School and retired from...