Linda Sue Hall
Aug 20, 2015
Linda S. Hall, of Salem, left this world of suffering and pain on Thursday, August 20, 2015 to join her father, Vance Hall; and brothers, James and Darrell Hall in Heaven. Linda will be missed by her mother, Barbara; step-dad, Charles Spence; and many loved ones. Linda had lived at Bledsoe Cottage, Hope Tree Family Services for the last 5...
Phillip Alfred Minnix
Aug 17, 2015
Phillip Alfred Minnix, 59, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015, while he was an inpatient at the VA Medical Center in Salem. A private burial was held by the family at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Phillip was a graduate of the University of Richmond and Glenver High School. Phillip was a veteran of the U.S....
Richard Haag Booze
Aug 17, 2015
Richard Haag Booze passed away peacefully on August 17, 2015 at home after a brave and extended fight against ALS. He was dearly loved by his family and his many friends and coworkers. Ricky was Salem Born and Salem Bred, and created many memories with long time friends in Langhorne Place. Ricky was born to the late Frank H. Booze,...
Elbert Melton Talley Jr.
Aug 17, 2015
E.M. Talley, Jr., 79, of Ocala, Fla. and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015. Talley was born in Wise County, Va. and raised in Floyd County, Va. where he graduated from Floyd County High School. He entered the funeral business in 1954 and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1957. He entered Life...
Richard Harding Fisher
Aug 16, 2015
Richard Harding Fisher, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was deeply loved by his family who have been blessed with many wonderful life lessons from his 91 years. The many family birthday and Christmas celebrations, family vacation adventures, Friday night Family nights at the YMCA, weekends at the lake, Sundays at...
Ruby Bragg Dowdy
Aug 15, 2015
Ruby Bragg Dowdy, 78, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born in Cleveland, Virginia, the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Bragg and Alynne Kiser Bragg and had been an area resident most of her life. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Marcus Dowdy; two sons,...
Toby Lynn Smart
Aug 14, 2015
Mrs. Toby Lynn Smart of Salem, Virginia died at the age of 61 on Friday, August 14th from complications due to ovarian cancer. She died peacefully in her home supported by her husband, Ted Smart, and their children Michael Peterson and his wife Danielle Peterson; Sarah Smart-Sweet and granddaughter Lindsay Smart; Eddy Smart and his wife Lindsey Smart. Toby was...
Misty Mare Akers
Aug 11, 2015
On August 11, 2015, Ordained Pastor, Misty (Linda) Akers, of Roanoke, went to her Lords waiting arms. She was a former Head Start teacher, owner-operator of Toddletown Preschool and assistant manager of Pizza Inn. A graduate of Floyd County High School, VWCC & various seminars. Waiting at the gate are her parents, Boyd and Marie Akers; and special brother-in-law, Scott...
Vivian Wigginton Burcum
Aug 10, 2015
Vivian W. Burcum, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 10, 2015. She was born on January 9, 1926 in Roanoke County to the late James M. and Kate Stoutamire Wigginton. Vivian always said that she was Salem born, and Salem bred. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and looked forward to her class reunions....
Betty Marie Fallis
Aug 10, 2015
Betty Marie Fallis, 82, of Salem, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, (540) 389-5441.
Kevin Scott Manning
Aug 8, 2015
Kevin Scott Manning, 43, of Salem, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Jones Manning; uncle, Roger G. Manning; grandparents, Glenna C. and Herbert W. Manning, and Edwin M. and Ethel H. Jones; mother-in-law, Virginia Hancock; and his brother-in-law, Wayne Hancock. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes...
Barbara Ann Loyd
Aug 7, 2015
Barbara Ann Loyd, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Blessard Janney; son, Little Mark with whom she was anxious to be united; sister, Norma Allie; brother, Tommy Blessard; and son-in-law, Gary Akers. The loving family she is survived by includes her husband, Marty Loyd;...
Phyllis Dolores Leaver
Aug 6, 2015
Phyllis Dolores Leaver, of Roanoke, departed this world on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She is survived by her loving family which includes children, Tommy Leaver, Carrie Leaver and husband, Dennis, Paris Leaver, and Patrick Leaver; siblings, Georgia Laughlin and Tommy Iddings and wife, Linda; special friend, David; beloved niece and nephew, Lisa and Fred. Her life was her children to...
Matthew Foster Burton Sr.
Aug 5, 2015
Matthew Foster Burton, Sr., 57, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. A proud American, he enrolled into the United States Navy soon after his high school graduation from Andrew Lewis in 1976. He will be remember for his infectious smile and his love to discuss politics with anybody. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Richard Lee Lucas
Aug 4, 2015
Richard Lee Lucas, 86, of Salem passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. He was born in Radford, Virginia and graduated from Radford High School and Virginia Southern College. He worked for Norfolk and Western / Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurie Lee Lucas and Addie Mae Lucas; daughter, Nancy Lee...
Sara Kathleen Wyrick Johnston
Jul 30, 2015
Sara Kathleen Wyrick Johnston age 94 of Roanoke, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2015. She was born in Wytheville, Virginia and was the daughter of Rhea Maiden Wyrick and Lelia Austin Wyrick. Sara moved to Roanoke at age three and graduated from Jefferson High School Class of 1939. In 1942 she married John Wesley Johnston,...
James Leroy Fowler
Jul 30, 2015
James L. Fowler, 75, of Blacksburg, died on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born on June 17, 1940 in Santa Barbara, CA to the late James E. Fowler and Marvelin Fowler of Milford, NE. James was raised in Nebraska, and graduated from high school in Hooper, NE in 1958. He was the Nebraska State Tennis Champion in 1961. In...
Frances Lewis 'Peggy' Hurt
Jul 30, 2015
Frances L. (Peggy) Hurt, 91, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2015. She was born on January 22, 1924 to the late William Wallace and Carrie Pinkard Hurt in Roanoke County, Va. Peggy grew up on a tomato farm during the great depression years learning the value of hard work and an appreciation for...
Martha Dodson Jane Akers
Jul 29, 2015
Martha (Jane) Dodson Akers, 81, of Salem, left this world on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was a dedicated wife and mother of 50 years. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Dorethia S. and Charles M. Dodson, Sr., of Hanging Rock, her husband, John J. Akers, Jr., brother, Charles Morton Dodson, Jr., and sister, Francis Carrol Beemer. She...
Brian Eric Canfield
Jul 29, 2015
Brian Eric Canfield, 56, of New Castle, went to the light on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Brian was absolutely devoted to his family and passionate about his work as a Natural Foods Broker. He was a beloved husband and the greatest father and grandfather. He was kind and generous of spirit; an eternal optimist. He will be sorely and deeply...
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