Feb 12, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Grant Meador, Sr., 84 of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Ken retired as First Sergeant in the U.S. Army and retired over 40 years from Carter Machinery.

Ken was born in Roanoke, VA, on Sunday, December 22, 1940, to Sylvester and Ruby Meador....

Feb 12, 2025

Sherri Anne Winkler, an accomplished journalist, devoted animal advocate, and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Vinton, Virginia.

Born in Radford, Va., on January 29, 1964, Sherri was an early achiever in every sense. She walked, talked, read, and threw a ball well ahead of schedule. As a young child, she frequently rode...

Feb 9, 2025

Eugene Hull, 85, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Gene was a faithful member of Gospel Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Laura Mae Hull; brother, Robert Hull; and stepson, Robert DeWease Jr.

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Feb 9, 2025

Exie Saul Porter, 92, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. Exie was a beloved wife, mother, and nana who touched the hearts of many.

Left to honor her life are her brother, Bobby; daughter, Wendy; sons, Charles and David (Allison); grandchildren, Aaron (Tanya), Mandi, Paul, Traci, Charles Jr., Douglas,...

Feb 6, 2025

Joan Mowles Lilly, 87, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. Born on March 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Glenna Mae Mowles. Joan was also predeceased by her sister Betty Jane Winstead, brother Ronald Mowles, son David Journell, and granddaughter Melissa Wertz. Joan is survived by her loving...

Feb 6, 2025

Ada Louise Leasor Catron, 85, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born February 17, 1939, in Hardin, Kentucky, to the late Irva and Bertha Howey Leasor, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Catron; brother, Chester Leasor and son-in-law, Otis Switzer.

Louse grew up on a...

Feb 5, 2025

Ronald Lee Jordan, age 88, passed away peacefully, in the early morning on February 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

He was born on January 4th, 1937, to Reverend Frederick and Clara Jordan. He grew up in Roanoke, Virginia where he graduated from Jefferson High School. He soon embarked on a new chapter...

Feb 4, 2025

Dolores Lorraine Chelf Smith, known affectionately as Dolores by her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Salem, VA. Born on October 2, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, she was a cherished daughter of the late Lorraine R. Chelf and Harris J. "Jack" Chelf. Dolores' life was marked by her intelligence, analytical mind, and...

Feb 3, 2025

William L. Critz III, 64 of Bel Air, MD and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 6, 1960, in Roanoke, Va, son of the late William L. Critz Jr. and Dorothy Jean Umberger Critz. William was a graduate of Salem...

Feb 2, 2025

The obituary for Varner A. Grayson Jr. will appear here shortly.

Jan 29, 2025

Sarah Carpenter Weaver, 40, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

In her spare time, she enjoyed coloring as well as taking trips to the beach. She was loyal to her friends and family and enjoyed conversations with all of them, especially while sitting on the...

Jan 27, 2025

Katrina Lee Wright, 59, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1965, to the late Gary and Linda Butcher Webber. Katrina was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was a fighter, and she loved God! She was always trying to help anyone...

Jan 26, 2025

Eleanor Kaye Deyerle Combs (February 3, 1939 – January 26, 2025), 85, of Alexandria, Va., originally of Roanoke, Va., passed away on January 26, 2025, peacefully after a long battle with a chronic illness. She had strong faith and was confident her next home would be with our Lord.

"KK" or "Kaye," as...

Jan 26, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt, age 71, of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. Born on September 26, 1953, in Roanoke, Virginia, she was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. Jackie lived her life as a testament to the values of faith, selflessness and love.

Jackie...

Jan 25, 2025

Robert Hunter Cooper, Sr. 94, of Roanoke, Va went home on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Born Saturday, July 5, 1930, in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Walter James Cooper and Laura Lee Stump Cooper.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by all his siblings and one...

Jan 25, 2025

Janice Faye Young Fisher, 88, of Salem, Va. passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Born on Tuesday, October 20, 1936, in Little Creek, Va. to the late Dewey and Effie Young.

In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Munsey, Dorothy Joplin,...

Jan 24, 2025

Jan 23, 2025

Dale Edward May, age 83, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Dale was born on January 25, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa, to the late Roy and Anna May. Dale earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1965. He was faithfully married to the lovely Margery Faye Gilster...

Jan 22, 2025

Sarah Margaret Hudson Thompson of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Margaret celebrated her 100th birthday with her loving family on November 29, 2024.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Raymond Lawrence Thompson; parents, William Burke and Sarah Emmie Quarles Hudson; grandparents,...

Jan 18, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Graham Hodges, 81, of Salem, Va., entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Known as Joyce to her family and friends, she was born on September 8, 1943, in Roanoke County to the late James Graham and Edith Epperly Graham.

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