Jan 23, 2016

On the beautiful, snowy evening of January 23, 2016 at UVA Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and daughters, Kevin Edward Sheppard left this earth for his eternal home in Heaven. His journey on this earth began on July 29, 1960. In his 55 years on this earth, he touched many lives. Kevin lives on through his mother, Evelyn Sheppard;...

Jan 22, 2016

Charles (Barry) Meredith, 61, of Salem, would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call on Friday, January 22, 2016, an offer he could not refuse, for which he will not return. It comes with a huge bonus, a reunion with family and friends whom he has not seen in a long time....

Jan 22, 2016

Jesse Lee Smith, 81, of Salem, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Jesse was retired from Chesapeake Packing after 40 years. He was a loyal husband and great father. He loved sports and taught his kids and grandkids the sports he loved. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Linda Ann Hall; and 2 brothers. His surviving family includes...

Jan 22, 2016

Fleming (Flemie) F. Collins, 86, of Wirtz went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 22, 2016. Fleming was born on Tuesday, December 17, 1929 to the late Author and Christeen Collins. Fleming was a devoted Jehovahs Witness. He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Collins; daughter Gail (Gigi) Beckner; step-son, Buddy and wife, Cindy; sister, Minnie (Sis) Guthrie;...

Jan 21, 2016

Francis Abraham Chilcote, son of Annie and Glen Chilcote of Christiansburg, VA, was born sleeping on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:55am at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Though he entered this world silently, Baby Frank was loved by so many. He is survived by his parents and big brother, Elijah Chilcote; grandparents, Dorothy and John Gruskowski of McClellandtown, PA; Lori...

Jan 19, 2016

Raymond G. Delano, 89, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Flint, Mich., went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 after complications from COPD. He was born on Friday, July 2, 1926. He was loved by all who came across his path. He served in the Navy during World War II stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii....

Jan 17, 2016

Wayne Thomas Nester, 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.

Jan 15, 2016

Eugene Cameron Slusher, 93, of Roanoke and formerly of Radford, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Brandon Oaks Nursing Center in Roanoke on Friday, January 15, 2016. Capt. Slusher, USAF (Ret.) was in the 8th Army Air Force, the 3rd Air Division, the 13th Combat Wing, the 95th Bomb Group, the 412th Squadron in the European Theater...

Jan 15, 2016

Helen E. Deaner, 91, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2016. Mrs. Deaner was born Wednesday, April 9, 1924, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Samuel and Willie Earles. Helen graduated from the William Byrd High School in Vinton, in 1942, and moved to Richmond, to find employment. In December of 1947, she married...

Jan 15, 2016

Gary Lee Richards, 63, of Salem, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ammon M. Richards and Christine Peters Richards. Gary was the owner of Richards Automotive Alignment. He had a lifelong passion for stock car and drag racing. He was an extremely gifted mechanic, meticulous in his skill when...

Jan 14, 2016

Virginia S. Patterson, 93, of Martinsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy R. Patterson; sons, Daulton (Billy) and Joseph (Joe) Patterson; and siblings, Arline, Lucille, Dick, and Herbert. Her surviving family left to cherish her memory are daughters, Sylvia V. Patterson and Patsy P. Rea; brother,...

Jan 9, 2016

Michael William Davis, 68, of Union Hall, a distinguished Federal employee in the military intelligence sector, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late James W. Davis and Catherine H. Davis. Michael Davis had been an area resident for over 15 years. He completed his undergraduate studies at the...

Jan 6, 2016

Agnes Hall, 80, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 1PM, Monday, January 11, 2016 at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Eddie Strickland will officiate. John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 389-5441 is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.Service Information

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Jan 6, 2016

Hugh Pendleton Tothill, 87, of Salem, went to join his wife Shirley in Heaven, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born in Wytheville, a son of the late Richard and Frances Tothill and had been an area resident for over 45 years. He was a US. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. Following his military service, Hugh attended Virginia...

Jan 4, 2016

Louise Wirtz Osborne died peacefully at her home with family members by her side on Monday, January 4, 2016. Formerly of Grundy, Virginia and Titusville, Florida, she spent her later years in Salem, Virginia. Louise was born in Athens, West Virginia on May 27, 1918. She was a graduate of Concord College, a former school teacher, and a devoted member...

Jan 4, 2016

Randy Scott Turner, 45, of Roanoke, was claimed by God as one of His sheep on Monday, January 4, 2016. He loved trout fishing, telling his tall stories, and hunting in his spare time. He also loved his friends and family very much. Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Margaret Bowman and Harry and Frances Turner;...

Jan 4, 2016

Mary Elizabeth McCauley (Nono) Bush left this world on January 4, 2016 at the age of 98. Born in Salem, VA on October 12, 1917, she moved with her family to Baltimore, MD, where she married George W. Bush and had children Dottie and Diana. Then later she moved back to Salem and had Debbie. The family moved to Virginia...

Jan 2, 2016

Harold (Hal) Lloyd Johnston, Sr., 95, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday, April 20, 1920, and was the son of Lloyd and Gertrude Johnston. At a young age, Hal moved to Montebello, Calif. where he grew up. He attended the University of Southern California before enlisting in the...

Jan 2, 2016

Rebecca A. Caldwell, 72, of Roanoke passed Saturday, January 2, 2016. Preceding her in death are her parents, Irvin Nelson Caldwell and Mary Kathleen Caldwell; and brother, Ronald Edward Caldwell. Surviving loved ones are sisters, Peggy Nixon and Barbara Hensley; great niece, Beth Caldwell; great, great nephews, Dallas, Otto, and Eben; special friend of 40 years, Nora Furr; godchildren, Tammie...

Dec 29, 2015

Earl R. Houff, Sr., 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully of pancreatic cancer at home on Tuesday morning, December 29, 2015. Earl was preceded in death by his loving and dedicated wife of 46 years, Martha Houff. He is survived by his son, E. Ray Houff, Jr. and wife, Astra; daughters, Paula Holdren, Sherry Buckner and husband, Alan, and Kathy...