Hazel Mae Underwood

Jun 6, 2016

Hazel Mae Underwood, 71, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born December 5, 1944 in Salem, VA a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ruth Myrtle Blankenship Underwood. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Underwood and Billy Underwood. Hazel was a faithful member of Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church in Salem and...

Mark Alan Bostic

Jun 3, 2016

Mark Alan Bostic, 55, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born in Bristol, VA, the son of Mack and Farine Bostic and had been a Salem area resident most of his life. Along with his parents, he is survived by his loving wfe of 31 years, Karin Reed Bostic; two daughters, Erica and Sarah; five beautiful...

Mary Lou Whitt

Jun 2, 2016

Mary Lou Whitt, 73, of Dry Hollow Community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Mary was born in Pennsylvania, but was an area resident for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Calvin Wayne Whitt, who passed away in 2014. Mary was a long-time member of...

Doris Elizabeth Kinzie

Jun 1, 2016

Doris Elizabeth Hoy Kinzie, 94, of Salem, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She was born on August 20, 1921 in Boones Mill, VA to the late Rev. I.D. and Maude Hoy. Doris graduated from Radford College and taught elementary school for several years prior to marrying the love of her life, Bob...

Joan Falkenstein Brenner

May 30, 2016

Joan Falkenstein Brenner, 73, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, after courageously battling declining health in recent months. Joan was born in Roanoke on August 20, 1942, to the late Sidney and Reba Krinsky Falkenstein of blessed memory, and was a graduate of Jefferson High School. Joan was also preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Patrick Steven Greer

May 30, 2016

Patrick S. Greer, 65, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and a son, Tony. Patrick was extremely proud of his Scottish and Irish heritage. He was a talented musician, playing the twelve string guitar, bagpipes, flutes, and Irish whistles. He was also a...

Pamela Jean Leffler

May 29, 2016

Pamela Jean Leffler, 63, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Evelyn Leffler; and sister, Cindy Leffler. Pamela loved animals, especially cats. She enjoyed good music, gardening, and astrology. She dearly loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Robert Jessee, James Johnson and wife Amy, and...

Kathryn Thompson Pedigo

May 29, 2016

Kathryn Thompson Pedigo, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was a dedicated wife and loving mother. Preceding her in death were her parents, Otho Phillip and Lettie R. Thompson; brother, Howard Thompson and wife, Thelma; and sister-in-law, Effie Thompson. Her surviving family includes her loving husband of 63 years, Marvin L. Pedigo;...

Louise Gibson Dunford

May 28, 2016

Louise Gibson Dunford, Roanoke, VA, formerly of Botetourt County, VA left her earthly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2016. The daughter of Ethel Adkins Hambrick, Louise was born on January 30, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Juanita Hambrick Kesler. She is survived...

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,...