Joan Neal Johnston Dorsey
Feb 14, 2016
"Jesus loves me this I know, though my hair is white as snow. Though my sight is growing dim, still he bids me trust in him. Though my steps are sometimes slow, with my hand in His I'll go . . . ." In a holy moment on Sunday, February 14, 2016, Joan Neal Johnston Dorsey, 85, of Salem, took...
Roland Nelson Wine
Feb 14, 2016
On Sunday, February 14, 2016, Roland Nelson Wine, of Salem, left his earthly home and went to be a golfer on God's team. Roland was born on Thursday, November 28, 1929, to the late Carl Driver Wine and Bertha Lamb Wine in Timberville, Va. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Mary Wine. His...
Virginia Carol Emerson
Feb 13, 2016
Virginia Carol Emerson, 61, of Salem, passed away at her home and went to Heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. Flint and Mary Ann Flint; and brothers, J.C. Flint and Mark C. Flint. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy R. Bryant; son, James A. Brooks; sisters, Rebecca Stanley and...
Gary Wade 'Cotton' Early
Feb 10, 2016
Gary Wade (Cotton) Early, 61, of Salem and formerly of Ironto, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe and Lillian Early and Beryl and Janette Dallas; parents, Stanley and Helen Early; brother, Steve Early; and aunt and uncle, Phyllis Early and Wayne Dallas. His surviving family includes his wife of 30...
Barry Alan Mccune
Feb 7, 2016
NOTICE This service has been postponed to TUESDAY due to the inclement weather. Barry Alan McCune, 56, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born in Roanoke on August 13, 1959, a son of the late Ray McCune and Judy Hawley McCune of Salem, and had been an area resident most of his life. Barry...
Harry Robert Mccoy Jr.
Feb 3, 2016
Harry Robert Bob McCoy, Jr., 82, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born in Independence, VA to the late Harry R., Sr. and Ruby Phipps McCoy. Bob proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Marine Corp. He spent a lengthy career with Brunswick, followed by over a decade at Plastics One until he retired....
Frances Louise Duncan
Feb 2, 2016
Frances Louise Ferguson Duncan, 77, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was born October 31, 1938 in Roanoke, VA a daughter of the late Clifford Francis and Madeline Elton Crawford Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Duncan; and a brother, Jimmy Ferguson. She is survived by her loving husband, Giles Henderson...
Thomas Lynn 'Tommy' Charles
Feb 2, 2016
Thomas Lynn Charles (Tommy), of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born on Thursday, May 11, 1972, in Richmond to Donna Elizabeth Charles. Tommy was a 1991 graduate of Lee Davis High School in Mechanicsville, and also attended Ohio Valley College. He was a caring and loving son, beloved cousin (close enough to be a brother),...
Jesse Allen Whitfield
Feb 2, 2016
Jesse Allen Whitfield, 33, of Roanoke, went to be with his brothers in arms on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie (Tootie) and Wilma (Lady) Willis Terry, and Dorothy Whitfield; and parents, Allen Pope Whitfield, Jr. and Trudy Yvonne Terry. Jesse was a veteran, having served in Iraq with the 4th Infantry Division...
Willis C. 'Bill' Garst Jr.
Feb 2, 2016
Willis C. (Bill) Garst, Jr., 85, of Salem, peacefully entered into his eternal life on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born on December 22, 1930 in Salem to the late Willis Christian Garst, Sr. and Elsie Wood Garst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Garst; and sister, Shirley Garst Maupin. Bill...
Virginia Cotman Fayed
Jan 31, 2016
Virginia Cotman Fayed, age 94, of Hopewell, died peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016 while in the company of her family at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, Va. She is preceded in death by her parents, Waverly and Annie Hill Cotman; brother, James M. Cotman; sister, Dorothy C. Mabry; husband, Haney S. Fayed Sr.; and her oldest son, Haney S....
Dorothy Lee Kirby Jonas
Jan 31, 2016
Dorothy Lee Kirby Jonas, 78, of Salem, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Dot was born in Max Meadows, and attended Abingdon Presbyterian Childrens Home in Foster Falls where she graduated in 1955. She moved to Cripple Creek where she met her beloved husband, Don. They wed in 1956 and moved to Salem in...
Becky Sue Cundiff
Jan 30, 2016
Becky Sue Cundiff, 58, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. To paraphrase a quote from President Ronald Reagan following the Challenger disaster 30 years ago: Today, Becky slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. Becky was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Helen Creasy, and by her granddaughters, Emery...
Ann Shirleen Crum
Jan 26, 2016
While our hearts are heavy with the unexpected departure of our mother, we are rejoicing in the knowledge that she loved the Lord and has gone to be with Him in Heaven where her feet are dancing and her eyes see clearly. She has joined loved ones departed already, like her mother Elsie Olga Szakal and Ron Harvey. Ann leaves...
Juanita Clare 'Nita' Humphrey
Jan 23, 2016
Juanita Nita Humphrey, 68, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edwin and Louise Piatt Humphrey. Family left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Clare Humphrey; siblings, Edwina Raffa and Lynn Humphrey; and many friends. A celebration of Nitas life will be held at...
Kevin Edward Sheppard
Jan 23, 2016
On the beautiful, snowy evening of January 23, 2016 at UVA Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and daughters, Kevin Edward Sheppard left this earth for his eternal home in Heaven. His journey on this earth began on July 29, 1960. In his 55 years on this earth, he touched many lives. Kevin lives on through his mother, Evelyn Sheppard;...
Charles Barry Meredith
Jan 22, 2016
Charles (Barry) Meredith, 61, of Salem, would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call on Friday, January 22, 2016, an offer he could not refuse, for which he will not return. It comes with a huge bonus, a reunion with family and friends whom he has not seen in a long time....
Jesse Lee Smith
Jan 22, 2016
Jesse Lee Smith, 81, of Salem, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Jesse was retired from Chesapeake Packing after 40 years. He was a loyal husband and great father. He loved sports and taught his kids and grandkids the sports he loved. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Linda Ann Hall; and 2 brothers. His surviving family includes...
Fleming F. Collins
Jan 22, 2016
Fleming (Flemie) F. Collins, 86, of Wirtz went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 22, 2016. Fleming was born on Tuesday, December 17, 1929 to the late Author and Christeen Collins. Fleming was a devoted Jehovahs Witness. He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Collins; daughter Gail (Gigi) Beckner; step-son, Buddy and wife, Cindy; sister, Minnie (Sis) Guthrie;...
Francis Abraham Chilcote
Jan 21, 2016
Francis Abraham Chilcote, son of Annie and Glen Chilcote of Christiansburg, VA, was born sleeping on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:55am at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Though he entered this world silently, Baby Frank was loved by so many. He is survived by his parents and big brother, Elijah Chilcote; grandparents, Dorothy and John Gruskowski of McClellandtown, PA; Lori...
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