Roger Edwin Sullivan Dds

Apr 8, 2016

Roger Edwin Sullivan, 91, of Salem and Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born in Chicago, Ill. the son of the late Edwin and Harriet Sullivan and had been an area resident for over 34 years. A dentist for over 40 years, he graduated from Loyola University of Chicago Dental School and retired (December...

Benjamin Morgan Hancock

Apr 8, 2016

Benjamin Morgan Hancock, 89, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born April 6, 1927 in Franklin County, VA son of the late, William and Mary Montgomery Hancock. He was preceded in death by wives, Virginia Hancock and Janie Hancock; son, Wayne Hancock; mother-in-law, Mae Cundiff; granddaughter, Amy Hancock; son-in-law, Kevin...

James Mitchell Beamer

Apr 8, 2016

James Mitchell Beamer, 80, of Salem, died on Friday, April 8, 2016. Born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1935, he graduated with distinction from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA, with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Jim was 1st in his graduating class. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a First Lieutenant based in Barksdale Air Force...

Mary Kathryn Turley

Apr 6, 2016

Mary Kathryn Janney Turley, 85, of Salem and formerly of Beckley, WV, departed this life Wednesday, April 6, 2016, and is now in the presence of her Lord. She was born on December 26, 1930, the youngest of eight children, to Jim and Dolly Daniels Janney. She graduated from Trap Hill High School in 1949. She graduated from Kanawha Valley...

George Steven Beamer

Apr 6, 2016

George Steven Beamer, 60, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was a man of faith who loved the Lord and his church. Many souls were touched through his giving. George, Uncle Steven, loved to go fishing and enjoyed family gatherings. He was a long time employee at Lakeside Kroger. He was...

Rebecca Jean Reese

Apr 4, 2016

Rebecca Jean Reese, 63, of Leesburg and formerly of Salem, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Reese; and father, Buren Reese, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Gribble; brother-in-law, Raymond Gribble; and nieces, Alicia Gribble and Carolyn Phillips. A funeral service to honor Rebeccas life will be held on...

Gladys Odell Shepherd

Apr 4, 2016

Gladys Odell Green Shepherd, 81, of Roanoke, was received in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 4, 2016. She was a longtime member of Salem Wesleyan Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Oscar and Ruth Mills Green; and daughter, Sharon Mendoza. Left to mourn her passing is her husband of 63 years,...

Martha Sue Smith

Apr 4, 2016

Martha Sue Smith, 62, of Salem, VA passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. She was born July 20, 1953 in West Virginia daughter of the late William and Mildred Mitchum Williams. Martha Sue is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Joseph Smith; children, Joseph Adam Smith and Erin Nicole Clingenpeel and her husband, Mike; sisters, Judith Ann Williams and Regina...

Anne Louise Steele

Apr 3, 2016

Mrs. Anne L. Steele, 92, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Anne was born to the late Ralph and Ruby Lindauer on November 27, 1923 in Middletown, OH. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1941. After graduation, she held several clerical, sales, and waitress positions in Dayton, Middletown, and Cincinnati, OH. In 1953, she married William...

Curtis Lee Farris Sr.

Apr 3, 2016

Curtis Lee Farris, Sr., 76, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born in Salem, a son of the late William E. Farris and Mary Stover Farris and had been an area resident all of his life. He was employed as a truck driver his entire life, lastly retiring from Yellow...

Helen Crosier Owens

Apr 3, 2016

Alice Helen Crosier Owens, age 93, of Shawsville, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home. She was born on Friday, June 30, 1922, in the Alleghany Springs area of Montgomery County, Va. to the late John Richard and Ola Lucille Sowder Crosier. Helen was the widow of Irvin E. Owens. Also preceding her in death...

Thea Katherine East

Apr 2, 2016

Service Information

Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 2:00pm,

Reesedale Family Cemetery

Reesedale Road Elliston, Virginia 24087

Interment Location

REESEDALE CEMETERY

Reesedale Road Elliston, Virginia 24087

Carson Davis Crouch

Mar 29, 2016

Carson Davis Crouch, 78, of Salem, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He was born in Bedford County, the son of the late Charlie W. and Dorothy Kirby Crouch and had been a Salem area resident for over 50 years. He proudly served his country in the United...

Linda Carolyn Price

Mar 27, 2016

Linda Carolyn Price, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Preceding her in death was her beloved son, Michael Lee McRoberts, who she had been separated in death from for 35 years; her father, Walter Lee Murphy; and her mother, Edna Mae Murphy. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Norris...

Alan Lincoln Benson

Mar 27, 2016

Alan Lincoln Benson, 23, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born in Roanoke and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Glenvar High School and enjoyed all sports activities, most especially bowling. He survived by his mother, Karen Benson Jackson; father, Chris Benson; maternal grandmother, Hazel Stevenson Carper; a brother, Chris Benson,...

Joan Montgomery Downing

Mar 27, 2016

Joan Downing, 83, of Salem, danced her way into the clouds on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Downing also was a dance instructor at Roanoke College for many years, where she made a lasting impression on countless young dancers and their families. She was preceded in eternal rest by her parents, Paul...

Mildred Rash Morris

Mar 26, 2016

Mildred Rash Miller Morris, 91, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her daughters home surrounded by family. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ambrose and Bessie Rash; six siblings; her son, Samuel P. Miller; and husbands, Bud H. Miller and William J Morris. Left to cherish her memory are son and stepson, Richard (Betty) Miller and...

James Wesley Lawrence

Mar 26, 2016

James Wesley Lawrence, 84, of Roanoke, VA was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 26, 2016. He was born January 10, 1932 in Amigo, WV son of the late Ryan M. Sr. & Ruby Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank A. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence grew up in Rock, WV and graduated...

Juan Demiranda

Mar 25, 2016

Juan Demiranda, 96, of Salem and formerly of Camaguey, Cuba, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. He was a political refugee from Cuba. Preceding him in death was his wife, Angela Elisa Font. His surviving family includes his daughter, Georgina Demiranda and husband, Ed Cook; grandchildren, Yamilet Lopez and Mary Belle Lopez; and great-grandchildren, Brian Parrado and Daver Olivera....

Brenda Faye Lyons

Mar 25, 2016

Brenda Faye Lyons, 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. She owned Lyons Dry Cleaners for over 40 years. Preceding her in death was her husband, Timothy P. Lyons. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Melissa Wall (David); siblings, Cathy Swarr (Dale), Carol Bevil (Garry), and Ricky Damewood; grandchildren, Cody and Chelsea Wall; and beloved dogs, Coco...