Charles Edward Dick

Nov 17, 2025

Roanoke, Va.

Charles Edward Dick, 79 of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with loved ones gone before on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home.

Charles was born on July 25, 1946, in Danville, Va., son of the late Horace Paisley "HP" Dick and Jessie Day "Boots" Plott Dick . In addition to his...

Randy Yopp

Nov 15, 2025

Randy L. Yopp, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was 64 years old.

Randy was born in Salem to the late Joyce and Curtis Yopp on Sunday, October 1, 1961. He is survived by his son, Dillon Yopp; his daughter, Shannon Yopp; two sisters; and four brothers.

Per the family's wishes, all services will be...

Helen Kleven

Nov 15, 2025

Helen Kleven was born in Wisconsin and passed away in Virginia at the age of 91.

Helen was raised on a small dairy farm and had a lifelong love of animals and the outdoors. She and her husband, John, raised three children with a love for the same.

The family moved many times for John's employment, living on the West...

Barbara Wertz Williams

Nov 15, 2025

Barbara Wertz Williams, 85, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Barbara Wertz fell in love with J. Alwood Williams when they met while attending Andrew Lewis High School; they were happily married for 61 years when he passed. Barbara and Al had two children whom they loved profusely: Mary Dee Williams, of...

Howard Crotts

Nov 11, 2025

"H.C." Howard Crotts, Jr., 77 of Salem, Va, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Born Friday, June 11, 1948, in Salem, Va, to the late Howard Clifford Crotts, Sr. and Louise Mills Crotts.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wayne Crotts; sister, Diana Crotts Helm; and son, Jody Crotts.

After graduation, H.C....

Donald Shelton

Nov 10, 2025

Donald Joseph Shelton, 71, of Roanoke, Va., born on Thursday, August 12, 1954, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Arrangements are being cared for by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory in Salem, Va.

Steven Marshall

Nov 10, 2025

Steven Lawrence Marshall, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

He was born on January 6, 1958, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Betty Lakes Marshall and L. Julian Marshall.

Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Darlene; daughter, Jayne Marshall Richlak (Michael); and son, Owen Lawrence Marshall. Surviving also are his sweet...

Leonard Janney

Nov 9, 2025

Leonard Irvine Janney, of Salem, Va., passed at the age of 80 on Sunday, November 9, 2025, following a several year battle with multiple cancers.

Despite the cancer, Len never really complained and he just kept going. He worked part time up until two weeks before his passing at Catawba Hospital. Leonard was an accountant for the hospital for...

Esther Moore

Nov 8, 2025

Esther Collins Moore, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025.



She was born on December 2, 1932, in Saltville, Va., to the late Lowe and Clara Belle Lyles Collins. Later in life she worked at Stuart McGuire.



In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her grandparents, Drue...

Elizabeth Hooten

Nov 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Elizabeth Octava Noel Hooten

December 17, 1999 - November 8, 2025

Elizabeth Hooten passed away at home, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, strength, and compassion.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Elizabeth found her heart and happiness in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina -...

Patrick Richards

Nov 7, 2025

Patrick Douglas Richards, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1948, to the late Margaret Cunningham and William Douglas Richards.

Mr. Richards served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a son, Matthew David Richards; and a...

Rebecca Kingery

Nov 7, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Jean Bushnell Kingery, 90, of Bedford County, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roanoke, Va., on October 31, 1935, she was the last of the eleven children born to the late Evan R. and Paulina "Pansy" Thompson Bushnell. She is also preceded in...

James Edward Lynn

Nov 6, 2025

James Edward Lynn, 88, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Salem, VA.

The full obituary will be posted soon.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Harvey Harman

Nov 6, 2025

Harvey Edward Harman (better known as Eddie, Ed, Dad, and Granddad) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6th.

Eddie was born on January 27, 1954, in Blacksburg, Virginia, to William Gene Harman and Lana Robinson Harman. He grew up surrounded by family including his special cousins (Gina Shelor, Steven Sheppard, Drew Sheppard, and Robert Sheppard), his Aunt Joyce, and...

Joseph Andrew Conner

Nov 3, 2025

Joseph Conner, 79 of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Born Saturday, November 10, 1945, to the late Isaac Raymond and Eleanor Ruth Conner.

Joseph retired from Rowe Furniture after 30 years of employment and was a faithful member of Life Church in Roanoke.

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Hope Davis

Nov 1, 2025

Hope Abner Meador Davis, 86, of Alpharetta, GA, and a former longtime resident of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Born in Washington, D.C. on September 24, 1939, she was a graduate of George Washington High School in Alexandria, VA, and Roanoke College. She was an active member of the Delta Gamma sorority, supporting it as an...

Bonnie Tester Giarla

Nov 1, 2025

Bonnie Tester Giarla, Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was predeceased by her mom, Stella; sister, Rosemary; and her favorite brother in the world, John.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 42 years, Dana Giarla; her four...

Steven Scott Crowder

Nov 1, 2025

Steven Crowder, 51, of Catawba, Va., went to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

He was born on August 12, 1974, to Joseph Shelby Crowder and Linda Goens Crowder. Steve was a big man with a big heart, big laugh, and even bigger smile. He left us way too soon. He worked in the warehouse for Coca-Cola Consolidated for...

Angela Star Davis

Nov 1, 2025

Angela (Angie) Star Davis, 62, of Roanoke County, Virginia, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Va., on June 4, 1963, to the late Wayne R. and Joan C. Davis, she is also preceded in death by her grandparents, James R. and Minnie A. Sledd and...

Tyler Coleman

Oct 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Tyler Alexander Coleman, 6, of Christiansburg, who went home to Jesus on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Tyler was born on June 3, 2019, and was a light to those around him. Though he was small, his spirit was immense. His many...