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,...
John Thomas Shockley
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...
James Stoddart Whetzel
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...
John Leland Nelson Jr.
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...
Connie Jean White
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...
Virginia Sue Howell
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...
James Harry Lynch Jr.
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...
Thomas Munsey Robertson Sr.
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...
India B. Mcdaniel
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...
Carolyn Leigh Meador
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;...
Donald Lee 'Donnie' Webb
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...
Virginia Wahab 'Jenny' Daulton
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...
Sarah Lorraine Williams
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....
Gene Raymond Cable
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...
Frank Wiley Epperly
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,...
Ileada Rose Ribble
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...
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