Jun 4, 2015

Marie Goe Meredith, 93, of Salem, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June4, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Martha Meredith Todd and her husband, Allen, Edward Robert Meredith, Sr. and his wife, Linda, Susan Meredith Wolfe and her husband, James, and Leslie Meredith Bittner and her husband, David; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren;...

Jun 4, 2015

Nancy Carol Pickle Via, 68, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Via; parents, Charles W. Pickle, Sr. and Rebecca Epperly Pickle; brother, Charles W. Pickle, Jr.; and beloved dog, Katie. Nancy is survived by her loving and devoted family including her brother, Robert W. Pickle (Bob) and...

Jun 3, 2015

We lost and Heaven gained another Angel today. Michael Daniel Helvey, Sr. passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 70 on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 doing what he loved most, playing basketball with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Helvey Vass; his father, Lester Daniel Helvey; and sisters, Diana Leigh and...

Jun 1, 2015

Frances Williams Bevil, 84, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. She was born in Wytheville, a daughter of the late John C. and Bettie Shelburne Williams and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a 26 year, dedicated employee of Wal-Mart in Salem and enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and her grandchildren. In addition to...

May 31, 2015

Mary Amanda Bayne, 59, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late James W. Cooper and Bivvie Craighead Cooper and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed as a teachers assistant with the Roanoke City School System for many years, most recently assisting...

May 30, 2015

Charles (Goat) Scott, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the age of 37. Known for his love of music and for being a skilled and talented drummer, Charles is survived by his wife, Sarah; parents, Johnny and Pam Scott, Franklin Co.; brothers, Brian Scott, Roanoke, and Zak Scott (Sonja), Glen Allen, VA; mother and father-in-law, John...

May 30, 2015

Lorene J. Hale (Tootsie, Tooie or Toodley), 89, of Salem and originally of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Ms. Hale was born on April 1, 1926 in Bedford County, Va. to the late Clarence Wilson Johnson and Eva Turner Johnson. She was a long time member of Salem Baptist Church; she thoroughly enjoyed bird watching and gardening,...

May 27, 2015

Robert Wayne Huffman, 55, of Bedford, and formerly of Botetourt County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. He was a dedicated employee at Blue Ridge Paving for 18 years. Family left to cherish his memory include his wife, Brenda Huffman; children, Michelle and Ronnie Yopp, Deborah and Mike Ayers, and Sharon Thompson and Doyle Guilliams;...

May 25, 2015

Ronald Stuart Holasek, 82, died on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn. and graduated from Eden Prairie High School. He received his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and his Masters Degree from the University of Southern California. Ron was a LTC, US Army (retired). He served 2 tours in Vietnam. His...

May 24, 2015

Ann Ellyn Draper deOlazarra, 85, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Maurice deOlazarra and her treasured parents, George William Draper and Pearle Irene Van Dyke Draper. She is survived by her adored little sisters, Georgenia Draper Compton, Theda Draper Blackwelder and several nieces, nephews and cousins, especially...

May 24, 2015

Walter Ray Bubba Goens, 65, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Bubba was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Goens. Left to mourn his passing is his loving partner of 23 years, Margaret Todd. He is also survived by two sons and their spouses, Charlie Lee and Jessica Goens and Walter Ray and Sueann...

May 22, 2015

Glenville Dawson Glenny Johnson, 74, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was born in Salem, a son of the late Elgin G. Johnson and Alice Gallihar Johnson and had been an area resident all of his life. He was employed as a hardware salesman with both Nelson Roanoke Corporation and Northwest Hardware in a career...

May 22, 2015

Floyd Yancey (Pat) Knight, Jr., 94, of Salem, Virginia, died peacefully on May 22, 2015 in Salem. He was born in Boyce, Virginia on August 18, 1920 to Floyd Y. Knight, Sr. and Ethel Florine Rodgers. Pat graduated Elkton High School in Elkton, VA, and began his career of over 50 years as a conductor on the Norfolk & Western...

May 20, 2015

Charles (Eddie) Horne, 71, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Eddie loved people, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed traveling, and Daytona Beach was a one of his favorite destinations. He was a proud and devoted member of his church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he served as a decon. But above all he...

May 19, 2015

Samuel Daryl Long, 63, of Elliston, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He was born in Tennessee, a son of the late Leonard James Long and Josephine Hensley Long and had been a resident of this area for most of his life. He was employed for over 25 years at Medeco...

May 17, 2015

Beulah Cale Burrier, 96, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem with Pastor Brian Gordon officiating. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Salem is serving the Burrier family.Service Information

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 11:00am,...

May 16, 2015

Brainard Lee Butch Roupe, 73, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was a school bus driver for Montgomery County Schools for 30 years, and was the centerpiece of the family he dearly loved. Preceding him in death were his grandmother, Ella Roupe; mother, Eunice Harrison; wife, Janie Blevins Roupe; and brother, Jack...

May 16, 2015

Paul Roop, 57, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jewell Roop and Hazel Gill; and son, Sean Lee Nelson. His surviving family includes his wife of 35 years, Patsy Roop; brother, Anthony White and wife, Chasity; brothers-in-law, MacArthur Ringley and wife, Brenda, and Ricky Ringley and wife, Janet; sisters-in-law, Shirley...

May 15, 2015

Tammy Marie Salmon, 51, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2015.She was a graduate of Radford University, and worked for SunTrust Bank until her first son was born. She enjoyed gardening in her spare time, and also loved her involvement with her church. Her family, especially her children, is what made her life meaningful.Preceding...

May 15, 2015

Pansy Elizabeth Freeman Wright, 94, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Berle Wright; son, Terry Wright and wife, Polly; and granddaughter, Brittany Wright. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.A period of visitation will...