Sep 15, 2016

Sandra Mixson Williams Wright, 59, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 15, 2016. Sandra was a good woman and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She had an outgoing personality and would always do for others before thinking of herself. Preceding her in death was her father, Clyde Larisey Mixson. Left to cherish her memory is her...

Sep 14, 2016

Mary Ellen Oefelein, 69, of Roanoke, entered into the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Helen Bloss Pasko and the late Andrew Pasko, Sr. and had been a Roanoke area resident since 1983. She received her Masters Degree from Radford University and was employed as a special education teacher with...

Sep 11, 2016

Carol Short, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Short; parents, Marvin and Dorothy Poff; three brothers, Mike, Robin, and Kevin; two sisters, Dreama and Lynn; grandson, Michael Trail; and son-in-law, Billy Cofer. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...

Sep 9, 2016

Sep 8, 2016

Jackson Keith Nichols was born sleeping on Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Curtis Lee Jackson Farris Sr. and Ernest Eugene Nichols; and his uncle, William Keith Knutson. His surviving family includes his parents, Steven Jr. and Sheena Nichols; brother, Christopher Nichols; a nana; a nannie; 2 great-grandmothers; 2 grandfathers; many other family members;...

Sep 7, 2016

Atchler H. Mabry, Jr., better known to family and friends as Buddy, 85, of Salem, departed this world for his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was a wonderfully funny and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of Atchler H. Mabry, Sr. and his wife, Lucille. As a young man, Buddy...

Sep 5, 2016

Virginia (Polly) Louthen, 83, of Roanoke County, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 5, 2016. Polly was retired from General Electric after 32 years of service. She was an avid gardener, loved to travel, and was devoted to her family, friends, and pets. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Iva Cooper; husband, Tommy Louthen,...

Sep 5, 2016

Jerry Lee Vanness, 76, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born in Goochland, VA, a son of the late Lee Alfred and Fannie Crawford Vanness and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator in highway construction for many years, and was last employed at Graham-White,...

Aug 31, 2016

Emery Albert White, 92, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, and joined his beloved wife, Mary Catherine, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Emery was born in Akron, OH on February 20, 1924. He was a first generation American, his parents having emigrated from Hungary. Emery held degrees in Electrical Engineering receiving them from the University of Akron where...

Aug 29, 2016

David Norris Journell, Jr., 58, of Salem, went to join his heavenly family on Monday, August 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar Preston and Glenna Mae Mowles; father, David Norris Journell, Sr.; and daughter, Melissa Wertz. David was a loyal, loving, and caring person. A generous man, he would give the shirt off his back...

Aug 28, 2016

Willie Mae Fleming, 94, of Salem, and formerly of Llano, TX, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Leva Giddings, and her husband, Lloyd E. Fleming. She was the former president of the Salem Garden Club, and an award winner in many garden club shows. She was a member of...

Aug 28, 2016

Carol Lou Cooper, 71, of Salem and formerly of San Jose, Calif., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hope Schneider; and brother, Kenneth Schneider. Her surviving family includes her husband of 40 years, Jim Cooper; children, Ren Cassell and William Taylor...

Aug 26, 2016

Catherine (Kitty ) McCourt Hunter Murray ,87, of Salem and Roanoke, was called home to the Lord with bagpipes playing, on Friday August 26, 2016. Catherine was born in 1929 and raised in Greenoak, Scotland. Later in life, Catherine became a citizen of the United States of America. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bridget Hunter...

Aug 25, 2016

Stephen Steve Charles Vest, 67, of Salem, returned to live with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Vest, grandparents, Frank and Hassie Wimmer; Sam, Alabama and Madeline Vest, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his loving mother, Helen Vest; his wife Gale Vest; a son,...

Aug 24, 2016

Wanda Burdette Halsey, 75, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 24th, 2016. Wanda was born to the late Lola and Woodrow Burdette on June 14, 1941. Preceding her death was her husband, David O. Rich; brothers, Phillip, Giles, and Robert Burdette; and sister, Rebecca Robinson. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, David A. Rich...

Aug 22, 2016

Clarice Walker Ellison, 83, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, August 22, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Family left to cherish her memory are daughters, Sabrina Radford, Rebecca Cary, Connie Torres, Sue Patrick, and Mary Odom; and sons, Vernon Simmon and Richard Ellison. She was...

Aug 22, 2016

Larry (Jake) Raborn, 70, of Salem and formerly of Charlotte, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Agnes Raborn; brother, Jerry Raborn; and sister-in-law, Jo Nan Raborn. Larry was a proud veteran, having served his country in the Army. An avid baseball fan, he loved...

Aug 20, 2016

Dr. John D. Rice, Sr., 90, of Salem, died comfortably on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Salem. He was born in Abingdon, VA and was a WWII veteran. He obtained his Bachelors of Science at Florida State in Tallahassee, FL and his Doctorate at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He opened his practice in...

Aug 19, 2016

Makayla Melton, 17, of Elliston, gave up her earthly angel wings for her eternal ones when she was taken to be with Jesus on Friday, August 19, 2016. Surrounded by family and friends and in her mothers arms, she very peacefully entered into her forever home. After a lifelong fight some may have questioned her quality of life, maybe even...

Aug 18, 2016

Faye Amato (Howell), 90, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born July 8th, 1926 to the late Alford and Ralph Howell. Faye was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, August J. Amato, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her children, William J. Amato, Catherine Marie Amato, Janet McMinn, August (Joe) Amato,...