Barbara Reedy Booker
Mar 5, 2025
Colleen Barbara Reedy Booker, 96, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on October 15, 1928, to the late Randolph Keister Reedy and Edith Dalton Reedy, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Jennings Booker and her brother, Randolph Keister Reedy, Jr.
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David Byron Sparks
Mar 5, 2025
David Byron Sparks, 64 of New Castle, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Tazwell, Virginia on Monday, January 9, 1961, to the late Reese and Betty Sparks.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Kaye Sparks; his son, Benjamin Sparks Sr. and...
George Junior Huffman
Mar 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Junior Huffman Sr. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 77.
George was born on August 9, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, and was the son of Leonard D. Huffman and Elizabeth Pauline (Fink) Huffman, as well as Hayden and...
Philip Hughes Shepherd
Mar 3, 2025
Philip Hughes Shepherd, 60, of Salem, Virginia, passed away at 12:32 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025. His wife and the love of his life, JoAnne Buckley, was by his side along with his very close friend, Donna Lawson.
Phil was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Harley Davidson,...
"Sandy" Jefferson
Feb 27, 2025
Sandra States Jefferson, 81, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on December 25, 1943, to the late Ed and Mabel States. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Jefferson; her sisters, June Morton and Lorraine Carter; and...
Ann Jacqueline Thomason Carter
Feb 26, 2025
Ann Thomason Carter, 91, of Salem passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late, Jack and Tempe Thomason; and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alan "Red" Carter.
Ann dedicated her life to education, sharing her passion for English and Drama with generations of...
Christopher James "Chris" Trent
Feb 24, 2025
Chris James Trent, 33 of Roanoke, Virginia, gone before his time, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2025.
Chris was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on Friday, March 15, 1991, to William M. Trent Jr. and Rhonda Jane McLamb.
He is predeceased by his grandparents, William Trent and Donna Sue Trent.
...Nellie Kay Arnold Stump
Feb 24, 2025
Nellie Kay Arnold Stump, 88 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with loved ones gone prior, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home.
Nellie was born on October 2, 1936, in Roanoke County, Va., the daughter of the late Fred Luther and Ora D. Wertz Arnold....
Dennis Lee Hardy
Feb 23, 2025
Dennis Lee Hardy, II, 57, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born on January 31, 1968, in Lynchburg, Va., he is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Lee Hardy.
Denny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps right out of high school and remained a proud USMC veteran...
Jonathan Murray Buck
Feb 22, 2025
Jonathan Murray Buck, 96, of Wirtz, Virginia, joined his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Jean Scruggs Buck, in the presence of their Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025. "Jack" was born on March 23, 1928, in Roanoke County, Virginia, to the late Murray Yonce and Elsie Mae Murdock Buck.
Those left to...
Mary Elizabeth Cumbee
Feb 20, 2025
Mary Cumbee, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bill Cumbee.
Mary is survived also by her daughter, Leisa (Tracy) Bair; son, Jarrod Wills; Stepdaughter, Elaine (Allan) Diamond, as well as four grandchildren, Lexi Wills, and Slade, Cage, and Chase Bair....
Charlotte Ann Phoenix
Feb 20, 2025
Charlotte Ann Phoenix, 84, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
She was born on August 29, 1940, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Oakey and Diane Wirt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul...
Carol Elaine Oliver
Feb 18, 2025
Carol Oliver, 75 of Salem, Va passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Born, in New Castle, VA on Friday, September 2, 1949, to the late William Wilson Robertson and Gladys Virginia Belle Carper Robertson.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Paul Terry Oliver; daughter,...
Richard Alan St.Clair
Feb 15, 2025
Richard A. St. Clair, 57, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on February 15, 2025. He was a great husband, daddy, and grandpa.
He is survived in death by his daughters, Chasity, Holly, and Heather St. Clair; sons, Mark Jones, and Corey Carper; grandchildren, Cameron St. Clair, (Baby Casai St. Clair), Epiphanie Carper, Baby...
Daniel "Oakey" Berkeley Eary
Feb 15, 2025
Daniel Berkeley Eary, also known as "Oakey", went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his three daughters and close loved ones on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1969, in San Diego, California, to the late Sgt. Charles Thomas and Joyce Darlene Halstead Eary.
"Oakey" enjoyed being...
Patricia Mae Wilkerson Buckley
Feb 14, 2025
Patricia Wilkerson Buckley, 90, of Culpeper, Va., and formerly of the Salem and Roanoke areas of Va., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Pat was a mother and nurturer of many. Her love language was food, and she was the epitome of southern hospitality. She was a strong advocate for individuals with...
Elsie Darlene Nicewonder
Feb 13, 2025
Elsie Darlene Nicewonder, 94, of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew James Wright and Hallie Agnes Wright; husband of 74 years, Frederick Harrison Nicewonder; sister Myrna Wright Shrader (Howard) of Salem, VA; and brothers, Charles F. Wright and Clyde Wright....
Charles Lee Atkinson
Feb 12, 2025
Charles (Junior) Lee Atkinson, 83, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Junior loved old cars, especially the 1940 Ford Coupe he owned himself. He also loved NASCAR racing and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed fishing, boat rides, collecting coins and pocketknives, going to the beach, and looking forward to...

