Dec 20, 2024

Steven Maurice Wilhelm was born on September 21, 1957, and passed away on December 20, 2024, just before the winter solstice, when we had to endure the longest night without him.

Steve was born to Juanita Burdette and Larry Wilhelm and grew up spending a lot of time with his grandmother, Nannie Hudgins....

Dec 19, 2024

Frieda Shockley, 91, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024. Born in 1933, Frieda was a woman of great faith, kindness, and strength. She lived a life full of love and devotion to her family, her community, and her Lord.

For many years, Frieda served as a bus driver for...

Dec 19, 2024

Dallas Junior Wright, 94, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2024, with his family at his side.

Dallas was born on September 3, 1930, in Fort Lewis Holler to Dallas and Ida Wright. Known as "Rebel" or "Junior", he was raised on Poor Mountain with his sisters, Glenna and Betty,...

Dec 17, 2024

Roger Lane Slone, 66, of Salem, Virginia, passed into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Odell Slone, and a precious daughter, Jessica Slone.

Roger was an outstanding automotive technician and was very well respected by both colleagues and clients in...

Dec 15, 2024

Wade Thomas Fisher, 62, of Bedford and Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1962, to the late William and Margaret Corell Fisher. Mr. Fisher was a member of Narcotics Anonymous for over thirty years and a sponsor for those...

Dec 12, 2024

Cassandra "Sandi" Hood Elton, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Roanoke, Virginia.

Born on August 21, 1937, in Griffin, Georgia, to the late Francis A. Hood and Jean D. Hood, Sandi was a woman whose radiant personality and infectious...

Dec 12, 2024

Sarah A. Wheeler, 86, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Roland M. Wheeler; her son, Daniel (Cindy); and her granddaughters, Cassaundra and Madilyn.

Sarah worked for more than 20 years at Virginia Tech in the...

Dec 12, 2024

Mark "Butch" Forest Wimmer, Jr., 82, passed away at his residence on December 12, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

Mark was born on October 3, 1942, to the late Mark Forest Wimmer, Sr. and Alice Maxey Wimmer and grew up in Salem, Virginia. After graduating from Andrew Lewis High School in 1961, he...

Dec 11, 2024

Thelma Jeter Shank Hildebrand, the matriarch of our family, passed away on December 11, 2024. The daughter of John Leonard and Thelma Jeter Shank, she was born in Salem, Virginia, on May 25, 1927.

Known as Tootie from her earliest years, she and her brother, John Maurice Shank, enjoyed their childhood years on...

Dec 10, 2024

Richard Louis Stverak, 60, of Roanoke, Virginia, but formerly of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 4, 1964, to the late Robert and Roma Trumpauskas Stverak, he is also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Judith Doggett Davis.

Ric moved to Salem with his family...

Dec 9, 2024

Bruce Victor Link, 81, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Bruce was born on Monday, April 5, 1943, to the late Victor and Violet Grecu Link in Wayne County, Michigan. He has lived in Virginia since the early 90s. He spent his younger years...

Dec 9, 2024

Ira Joe Bryant, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Born September 30, 1935, in Tennessee to the late Claude and Lucille Rich Bryant, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Christine Hudspeth Bryant.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kimberley Bryant Malus...

Dec 9, 2024

Diana Bush Davis, 81, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, after a long fight with difficulty swallowing and breathing.

Diana was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 12, 1943. Her family then moved to Salem, Virginia, when she was four years old. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School,...

Dec 8, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louis D'Amore, age 65 of Salem, Virginia, on December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving Virginian family in his new home. Born in Brooklyn, Louis had a passion for helping people and touched countless lives through his lifelong career in healthcare. Once he retired, that helping...

Dec 7, 2024

Terry "Sonny" Wayne Elkins, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 78 on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on Monday, December 2, 1946, in Charleston WV to the late Okey and Carrie Elkins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother and sister- In-...

Dec 6, 2024

Charles Worley Fletcher, Sr. 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away peacefully and gained his heavenly wings to join his wife and children in heaven.

Born Sunday, June 30, 1946, in Pearisburg, VA to the late James Daniel Fletcher and Mildred Moseley Fletcher.

In addition to his parents Charles...

Dec 5, 2024

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Sheila Ann.

The oldest of seven, she was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, to Bob and Dorothy Rutherford, moving to Ohio as an adolescent. She later married, and gave birth to not one, but two amazing, witty, smart, and humble daughters - Teresa...

Dec 2, 2024

Salem, Va.

J. Wayne Craig, 84, passed away December 2, 2024. He was born in Danville, Va. to the late Julia Harris Craig Overstreet and Marvin R Craig. Wayne moved with his family to Roanoke at a young age, where he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958. He then attended Virginia Tech,...

Dec 2, 2024

Mark Joseph "Joe" Wright, age 64, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born in Roanoke on April 8, 1960. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Wright, Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ann "Sissy" Wright; his wife, Mary Wright; son, Nathan J. Wright;...

Nov 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Hickingbottom Baker, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

She was a faithful member of Westside Church of Christ, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, caring, kind, giving, Christian woman that always had love...