Mar 17, 2016

Richard Dick Harding Fisher, Jr., 64, of Salem, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 17, 2016 after courageously facing multiple myeloma and additional complications. Richard was predeceased by parents, Dr. Richard and Anne Fisher. He is lovingly remembered by his step-mother, Helen Fisher; his siblings, Anne Andrews, Gwynn Derrick (Don), Bob Fisher (Betti), Jim Fisher (Judy), and...

Mar 16, 2016

Perry L. Rice, 53, of Fincastle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Family left to cherish his memory include his father, Paul Rice, Sr. and wife Linda; mother, Phyllis Mills; son, Ryan Rice and mother, Connie; siblings, Paul Rice, Jr., Lisa Dreyfus, Wesley Poff, Robin Tate, and Lois Lail; special friend, Deanna; and many other...

Mar 15, 2016

Mida Colleen Robertson Dooley, 82, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born in Pulaski, a daughter of the late Frank E. and Eliza Jane Robertson and had been an area resident all of her life. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed fishing, was an avid New York Yankees...

Mar 11, 2016

William (Billy) Andrew Flanagan, 61, of Hardy, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 His surviving family includes his mother, Eloise Peggy Wells; daughters, Kelley Van Dalsen and her husband, Robert, and Carrie Flanagan; mother of his daughters, Anne Flanagan; brother, Johnny Flanagan and his wife, Martha; sister, Estelle Mattox and her husband, J.; and many other family members. A...

Mar 10, 2016

Barbara Helen Schofield, 76, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem 540-389-5441.Service Information

To Be Announced

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Mar 9, 2016

Kenneth Eugene Waldron (Kenny), 76, of Salem passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Kenny was born February 2, 1940 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Eugene and Christine Waldron. Kenneth was proud to have been a veteran and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1960. He was a supervisor for Roanoke Fashions-Tultex...

Mar 9, 2016

David Lynn Layne, 55, of Lynchburg, and formerly of Salem, Virginia, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 while working on assignment in San Francisco, California. David was born in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of Aileen Layne and the late Cabel Layne. He was employed as a computer engineer at Harris Corporation in Lynchburg, Virginia, and prior to that, he...

Mar 7, 2016

Lowell Clifton Stroud, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem (540) 389-5441.Service Information

Saturday, March 12th, 2016 2:00pm,

Mountain View Cemetery

MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD Vinton, VIRGINIA 24179

Mar 6, 2016

Mlana Renee McDaniel, infant daughter of Ashley Preston and Matthew McDaniel, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Pamela Preston and Keith Hairston, and Steven McDaniel and Sandra Grogan. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke....

Mar 6, 2016

Ernest Eugene Gene Barnett, 84, of Salem, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sydnor and Kellie May Doyle Barnett; brothers, William Bill Barnett, Lucian Lee Barnett, Samuel Wallace Barnett, and Lynwood Warrnier Barnett; and sister, Juanita Rosa Chappell. Gene was a Master Mason, holding lifetime membership...

Mar 4, 2016

Larry Dale Early, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Roscoe and Lilliam Early and Beril and Janette Dallas; parents, Stanley and Helen Early; brothers, Steve and Gary Early; aunt, Phyllis Early; and uncle, Wayne Dallas. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Kristy Minnix and husband, Nathan; siblings, Ricky...

Mar 4, 2016

Jim Jenkins, age 35, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. Anyone who met Jim was immediately warmed by his huge heart and lively spirit. Ironically, it was an enlarged heart from decades of sleep apnea that took him without warning. Jim was a teacher with a specific passion for loving the students who didnt know they...

Mar 4, 2016

Ronald Thomas Humphries, 64, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2016. Ronnie loved his family with all his heart and will be greatly missed. He was a generous and caring man, always lending a helping hand to friends and family. He was a graduate of Radford High School and New River Community...

Mar 3, 2016

Robert W. Dickens (Bobby), age 68, of Salem, the love of Patricias life, went into the Arms of his Lord and Savior at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was born on March 8, 1947 to the late James and Alice Dickens. Also preceding him in death was his brother, James E. Dickens; and father-in-law, Howard F. Blackburn. Left...

Mar 1, 2016

Graham Robert Hoffert, infant son of Hannah Donavan and Samuel Hoffert, of Salem, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 3PM, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The Rev. Ken Nienke will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior...

Feb 29, 2016

Bernard Lee Arthur, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born in the Cave Spring area to the late Clarence A. Arthur and Bessie H. Arthur on September 15, 1930. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Wood Arthur; sister, Hazel A. Mitchem; brothers, Garland Arthur, Lyle...

Feb 29, 2016

Dorothy Lee Leftwich, 89, of Salem and formerly of High Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. She spent many years working first for Appalachian Power Company and then later for Norfolk Southern Railroad. Her church membership was held at Salem Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed being Nannie to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her...

Feb 25, 2016

Paul Leonard Journell, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 25, 2016. He was a veteran, having served his country in the Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Muncey and Ellen Journell; wife, Shirley Jean Journell; and sons, Jeff and Alex Journell. His surviving...

Feb 24, 2016

Charles Harvey Stebbins, Jr., died Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at his Roanoke home. He had been in declining health for two years. Born March 7, 1961 in Roanoke, he grew up in the Hollins area, graduated from Northside High School/The Burton Center in 1979, and later attended Virginia Western Community College. His early religious education was at St. James Episcopal...

Feb 23, 2016

Major General Lloyd Brinkley Ramsey, 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ella and William Harold Ramsey; brothers, James and William Ramsey; his beloved wife, Glenda Burton Ramsey; and his daughter, Judi Ramsey Derr. He is survived by his daughter, Lloyd Ann Wallace and husband, Kyle son,...