May 16, 2016

John Thomas Shockley, 60, of Salem, made his transition on Monday, May 16, 2016. Preceding him in death was his father, Lonnie Eugene (Tick) Shockley. His surviving family includes his mother, Mary Bandy; siblings, Rev. Nancy Shockley, Marsha Gregory, Donna McCormick, and Tracy Shockley; Uncle and Aunt, William (Bunk) and Betty Shockley; nieces and nephew, Whitney Evans, Honey Shockley, and...

May 15, 2016

James (Jim) Stoddart Whetzel, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Sunday night, May 15, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Friday, May 19, 1922. Jim was residing at the Virginia Veterans Care Center at the time of his death. Jim leaves behind his son, John David Whetzel and wife, Sharon, of Roanoke; grandson, Andrew Whetzel...

May 10, 2016

John Leland Nelson, Jr., 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1923 to the late John Leland Nelson, Sr. and Edna Burns Nelson, and raised in Charlestown, NH. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps and later graduated from the University of New Hampshire. He worked for...

May 9, 2016

Connie J. White, 59, of Roanoke, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of Harry James Austin and the late Mary Hill Austin and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of Fellowship Community Church where she volunteered in Kids Life Ministry. She...

May 9, 2016

Virginia Bishop Howell, 73, of Vinton, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Euna Bishop; loving husband of 29 years, Robert J. Howell; two brothers; and two sisters. She was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. She was also a retired teller at Carter Bank and Trust. Family left to...

May 8, 2016

James Harry Lynch, Jr, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the age of 91. He was born on Saturday, June 7, 1924, to the late James and Mary Lynch of Long Beach, Calif. He was retired from Catawba Hospital as a Fiscal Officer. Jim was the inspirational patriarch of 10 children, and a WWII combat...

May 7, 2016

Thomas Munsey Robertson, Sr., 81, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born on Friday, December 21, 1934 in Giles County to the late Harry Thomas and Georgia Munsey Robertson. He graduated from Jefferson High School. He completed his Bachelors Degree from Lynchburg College and later a Masters Degree from VCU. He served in the Army...

May 2, 2016

India B. McDaniel, 71, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late James L. Bowles and Ida Naff Bowles and had been an area resident all of her life. She enjoyed antiquing, quilts, cooking, food, and most of all spending time with her...

May 1, 2016

Carolyn Leigh Dotson Meador, 74, of Blue Ridge, Virginia passed away peacefully Sunday, May 1, 2016. Mrs. Meador was the daughter of the late James and Nancy Dotson. She was the granddaughter of the late Terry and Gladys Starkey. She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Charles Meador; her daughters, Stephanie Carmichael, Robin Meador and Annemarie Meador;...

Apr 29, 2016

Donald L. Webb, 71, of Catawba, went to be with the Lord and his loved ones who preceded him, Friday, April 29, 2016. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Thomas Webb; sisters, Marlene St Clair (Bill) and Estelle Jones (Conley); brothers, Haden, Richard, and Gerald Webb; and nephew, Wesley Webb. Left to cherish his memory is...

Apr 28, 2016

Virginia Jenny Wahab Daulton, of Salem, went to be home with the Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Jenny was born on Wednesday, August 10, 1949, in Morehead City, N.C. to the late Archie T. and Lois Wahab. Jenny worked out of her home as a hairdresser and cherished all of her ladies like they were family. She will be...

Apr 27, 2016

Sarah L. Tinkie Williams, 71, of Salem, passed away after a long battle with ALS on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Reserve, and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed her dogs, gardening, traveling, the beach, and spending time with her family....

Apr 24, 2016

Gene Raymond Cable, 81, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was an avid fisherman and a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. The family will hold a memorial gathering on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Genes home, 613 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The Cable family...

Apr 20, 2016

Frank W. Epperly, 73, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Shannon Epperly; brothers, Ed Epperly, Clyde Epperly, and Junior Epperly. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Barbara Epperly; daughter, Melissa Epperly; brothers, Calvin Epperly and wife, Deloris, and Lenny Epperly; sister-in-law, Jean and husband,...

Apr 20, 2016

Ileada Rose Ribble, 76, of Roanoke, an individual of unwavering faith, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 20, 2016. She was born in New River, VA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances Farmer Mathena, and as a military wife lived in Germany, Panama and many different states before returning to the area following her husbands...

Apr 20, 2016

Evelyn Cain Bradshaw, 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Jefferson and Eliza Jane Cain; and her husband, James Roland Bradshaw. Family left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Karen B. Nicholson and her husband Edward, and Brenda G. Bradshaw-Stallings and her husband...

Apr 20, 2016

Rear Admiral Stephen H. Baker, USN (RET), 69, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Rear Admiral Baker was born in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire. A graduate of Hofstra University in Long Island, New York, he received his commission from the Aviation Officer Candidate Program in August 1969 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in April 1970. Following...

Apr 18, 2016

David A. Carl, 62, of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. A born salesman, he owned several businesses in Salem over the years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was well known for his work in taxidermy. His many loyal customers returned to him year after year. He was President of the Grace Furnace Hunt Club...

Apr 16, 2016

Reverend Fr. Alistair McKay, C.Ss.R., 70, of Salem, Va., died on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born in Perth, Scotland on Monday, February 28, 1946, he was educated at St Johns and Lawside Academy. He professed vows as a Redemptorist in 1970 and studied in Canterbury. He was ordained a priest in 1975 and began work on the overseas missions in...

Apr 14, 2016