Jul 13, 2016

Betty Marie Layne Lester, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Betty was the daughter of the late Curtis H. and Bessie B. Layne, and the widow of Aubrey A. Lester, Jr. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John D., Charles L. and Richard C. Layne, and two sisters, Alice L. Pratt and Mary Cholewa. She...

Jul 12, 2016

Joan Marie Long Litz, 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born in Bluefield, WV, the only daughter of the late Leo and Emily Long. She moved to Roanoke in 1968, when her late husband of 40 years, James Frederick Litz was transferred with the Norfolk and Western...

Jul 10, 2016

Mavis Addielee Goad Grubb, 84, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved reading, walking, and being with family and friends. She was a long time member of First Church of the Brethren and Williamson Road Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, Va.She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 10, 2016

Lois Irene Chase Nelson, 87, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born on Thursday, September 6, 1928, to Harold E. Chase and Alice Gerber Chase of Charlestown, N.H. She was a graduate of Charlestown High School and later married John L. Nelson, Jr. and resided in Mechanicsville where she was a devoted wife, homemaker, and...

Jul 7, 2016

Tim Ford, 49, of Elliston, went to be with his Lord Thursday, July 7, 2016. Preceding him in death was his father, Kenneth Wayne Ford; brother, Bradley Wayne Ford; and sister-in-law, Penny Arrington. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 22 years, Terri Ford; daughter, Courtney Ford; grandson, Easton Ford; mother, Betty Roper; mother-in-law, Mom Shelton; sisters-in-law,...

Jul 7, 2016

Betty Stokes Sublett, 86, of Salem and Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 7, 2016. Predeceased by first husband, Jay Brogan Stokes and second husband, Rev. Herbert Sublett. Left to cherish her memory are her childern, Patricia Brown of Salem, David Stokes (Diana) of Salem and Roanoke, and Daniel Stokes (Jeanette) of Henderson, Nev.; and grandchildern, Robin,...

Jul 5, 2016

Martha Ann Adams, 83, of Salem and formerly of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Her surviving family includes her husband of 54 years, Aubrey Adams; daughters, Texanna Adams and Ruth Adams and fianc, Kevin Smith; grandchildren, Shane Pendleton and Michelle Pendleton and fianc, Lyle...

Jul 4, 2016

Rev. Ernest Carter Kestner, 82, of Salem, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born in Draper, N.C. on Tuesday, July 25, 1933, son of the late Ernest Oakley Kestner and Lillian Carter Kestner. Rev. Kestner was a retired minister of the Appalachian Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church....

Jul 4, 2016

Mary Louise Lundy Young, 84, of Salem, passed thru the Heavenly Gates on Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born in Grafton, WV, a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Lundy and had been an area resident most of her life. She enjoyed cooking and cherished the dinners and times she spent with her family. Louise had a smile...

Jul 2, 2016

John W. Overstreet, III, 49, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. John was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and John W., Jr.; and his aunt, who was like a second mother, Pauline Crook. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Sharon Aldridge; nieces and nephews, Harley, Lauren, Billy, and Austin Aldridge; and best...

Jul 1, 2016

Allen Russell Walker, Jr. (Rusty) passed away Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born August 19, 1943 in Athens, Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Leigh Wiley Walker; son, Allen Russell Walker III; daughter, Mary Walker Lawrence; daughter-in-law, Sally Logan Walker; son-in-law, Russell Spence Lawrence; grandchildren, Samuel Logan Walker, Ella Stowell Walker, Allison Elizabeth Lawrence, and Carrington Spence Lawrence....

Jun 30, 2016

Beverly Ann Spiers, 82, of Roanoke, VA passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Caldwell Spiers; and her father, Beverly Kennon Spiers. Beverly graduated from William Fleming High School in 1952 and worked most of her life at Norfolk & Western Railroad, from which she retired. She loved classical and big band...

Jun 27, 2016

Isabel Sue (Warley) Baldauf, of Roanoke, VA, Englewood, FL, and Cape Cod, MA passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Sue was born on July 14, 1920 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. She graduated from John Fitch High School in Windsor, CT and from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing in 1941 as an RN. During WWII, she worked at...

Jun 27, 2016

Smith, Archibald G. III Smitty, 84, of Elliston, Virginia went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2016 following a brief illness. He had a passion for animals and gardening. He enjoyed many days after retirement from Pepsi at the farmers market in Salem selling produce and meeting new friends. He served our country in the United States Navy...

Jun 18, 2016

Jun 17, 2016

"PRAISE JESUS" On Friday, June 17, 2016, Tina Phillips of Salem, Va., was taken into Glory by her Sweet Jesus. Tina was a loving wife, a caring mother, a spoiling grandma and mawmaw, and a compassionate friend. She loved Jesus more than life and made sure all those she came in contact with knew she loved them but that "Jesus...

Jun 17, 2016

Garry D. Patterson, 26, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2016. Garry was preceded in death by his son, Noah Patterson; brother, Joshua Patterson; and paternal grandfather, Garry Dwight Walk. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Anita McGuire; father, David Walk and wife, Chrissy; fiance, Desiree Cragett; son, Carter Patterson; sister, Nichole Fisher;...

Jun 16, 2016

Jeanne Marie Sawtelle, 93, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Jeanne was an educator for nearly 50 years, mainly teaching English. She was also a gifted craftswoman in many areas, including as a seamstress, and enjoyed traveling. Her lifelong active church membership was held with The Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, Leonell (Lee) C. Strong...

Jun 15, 2016

Thomas William (Bill) Crouch, 72, of Salem, passed away after a long fight with COPD on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Air Force. He retired from First Union Bank after 25 years of service, and was a member of the Penguin Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother....

Jun 14, 2016

Harold Edwin Bowman, of Roanoke County, died peacefully on June 14, 2016. He was 88 years old. His parents were Clarence and Cora Mannon Bowman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Eleanor Turnbull Bowman. Hes survived by his daughter, Anne Bowman Sampson, and very special friends: Marc and Mary Wilson, their children, Jonathan, Jessica and Nicole,...