Tammy Leigh Bessett

Jun 22, 2015

Tammy Leigh Bessett, 50, of Vinton, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. She was born in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late Douglas E. Dooley and Barbara Smith Dooley and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a devoted and energetic mother, grandmother and friend, whose life was sadly taken too soon. Heaven now has...

Pamela Ogle Turner

Jun 22, 2015

Pamela O. Turner, 63, of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Herman and Bernice Thomas Ogle; sisters, Athlyn Gail Robinson and Beverly Ellen Harvey; and brothers-in-law, Ronald David Worrell and Robert Mason Lilly. Her surviving family includes her husband, Roger Dale Turner of Salem; children, Sara Kristine Turner of...

Mary Clara Faron

Jun 22, 2015

Mary C. Faron, 81, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Mary was born in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Droppleman and had been a Roanoke Valley area resident since 1961. She worked as a Laboratory Technician at several area hospitals and was a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. In addition...

Edna Lucille Hancock

Jun 21, 2015

After a lengthy battle with diabetes, Edna Lucille Brogan Hancock, 92, of Salem, left her earthly life on Sunday, June 21, 2015, to join her husband, John Max Hancock, Sr. Lucille was born on July 21, 1922, to the late Harry and Gay Sigmon Brogan. Lucille, a homemaker, and her husband raised their six children in Craig County where Mr....

John Everett Goens Sr.

Jun 21, 2015

John Everett Goens, Sr., 67, of Salem, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born on June 16, 1948 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Charlie W. and Mary E. Goens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark A. Goens, and his brother, Walter R....

Samuel Edward Harvey Jr.

Jun 21, 2015

Reverend Dr. Samuel Edward Harvey, Jr., 78, of Salem, went to be with our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer Sunday, June 21, 2015. Sam was born in Roanoke, VA on January 10, 1937 to the late Sam and Frances Harvey. Sam Jr. married the love of his life, Rosanna Barr, on June 23, 1962 and they served together...

Phillip Lynn 'Phil' Correll

Jun 20, 2015

Phillip L. (Phil) Correll, 64, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was born on September 20, 1950 to the late Henry Grant and Mary Catherine Kennedy Correll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Kay DAlessandro; and his favorite cat, Brat. Phil was a proud Virginia...

Doloris French Bowman Dutton

Jun 19, 2015

June 19, 2015, being the last day of my earthly estate, wish to convey to my family, friends, and co-workers and patients my sincere gratitude for touching my life. I am grateful for life itself, for the opportunites that I have had and for the stumbling blocks that have expanded my heart and refined my soul. The Lord has blessed...

Bradley Scott Keil

Jun 19, 2015

Bradley Scott Keil, 53, of Roanoke and formerly of San Fernando Valley, CA went to be with the Lord Friday, June 19, 2015, due to injuries suffered from an attack in 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Keil. Family left to cherish his memory include his mother, Jan Fordham; brother, Randy Keil; daughters, Kimberly Keil, Stephanie...

Norma Jean Thompson

Jun 19, 2015

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies. Her children rise and call her blessed. Proverbs 31:10, 28. Norma Jean Thompson, who was the daughter of Thomas Burnett and Thelma Marie Huffman and the oldest of five children, went home to be with our Savior on Friday, June 19, 2015, and to be reunited with...

Leo Patrick Buckley Jr.

Jun 16, 2015

Leo Patrick Buckley, Jr., 85, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born on August 16, 1929 in Hastings, Neb. to the late Leo Patrick and Helen Gilbertson Buckley. Upon receiving a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from M.I.T., he went on to work as a controls engineer with G.E. for 46 years and received many...

Twila Saul Turner

Jun 15, 2015

Twila Saul Turner, 69, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 15, 2015 peacefully in her sleep. Twila was born Friday, February 15, 1946 in Roanoke to the late Henry L. and Evelyn D. (Bohon) Saul. She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn K. Turner; sons, Matthew Turner and Brant Turner; sisters and brothers-in law, Norma Wassum (Charles), Judy...

Naomi Altice Carroll

Jun 15, 2015

Naomi Altice Carroll, 84, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2015. She was born on December 5, 1930 in Roanoke County to the late Rufus Howard and Daily LaPrad Altice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Howard Edward Carroll, and her daughter, Kathryn...

Barbara Quesenberry Sifford

Jun 14, 2015

Barbara Quesenberry Sifford, 76, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved caring for her loved ones and friends in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oden and Gladys Quesenberry; brother, Bob Quesenberry; and son, Russell Kern. Her surviving family includes her...

Greta Nielsen Rikard

Jun 11, 2015

Greta Nielsen Rikard, 99, of Salem, died peacefully on June 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Erikke Nielsen; her sister, Edele Holtz; and her husband, James Andrew Rikard. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Slater (Rich) and Sally Camp (Roy Scherer) and her son, Peter Rikard (Susie); three grandchildren, Nielsen, Erica, and Jessica;...

Melvin Douglas Mcguire

Jun 8, 2015

Visitation

Thursday, June 11th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Service Information

Friday, June 12th, 2015 11:00am

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main St Salem, VA...

Elizabeth Sellers Shelor

Jun 8, 2015

Elizabeth (Betty) Sellers Shelor, 84, of Salem and Bedford, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. She was a lifelong member of Salem Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir during her earlier years. Betty was a huge Virginia Tech fan, but above all cherished time with her family. She will be remembered most as a devoted mother,...

Clarence Dillard 'Cd / Cooney' Shorter

Jun 7, 2015

Clarence D. (CD) Shorter, 91, of Roanoke, reunited with his bride in his new heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2015. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing and was a diehard Redskin fan. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family; his grandbabies certainly being the apple of his...

Paul Douglas Conner

Jun 7, 2015

Doug Conner, 71, of Salem went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7th, 2015. He was born in Check, VA on October 16th, 1943. He was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth Conner. He was preceded in death by brother, Harold Conner and sisters, Eleanor Gender and Ava Ebersole. He is survived by his loving wife...

Emma Maria Reich

Jun 6, 2015

Emma Lagerholm Reich, 91, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2015. She grew up in the Lutheran Childrens Home, and was a longtime member of College Lutheran Church in Salem. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edward and Minnie Lagerholm; husband, Paul B. Reich, Jr.; brothers, Carl and Eddie Lagerholm; and granddaughter, Paula...