Melvin Wayne Blankenship
Jul 27, 2015
Melvin W. Blankenship, 64, of Salem passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, July 27, 2015. He was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Crockett and Dorothy Blankenship. Preceding him in death along with his parents, was his sister, Phyllis Reese. Surviving family left to cherish his memory includes his loving wife, Mary Blankenship; children, Missy Smith (Leon), Melvin Wayne...
Edward Carlin Shelton Sr.
Jul 25, 2015
Edward Carlin Shelton, Sr., 82, of Elliston and formerly of Memphis, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Edward retired from the Memphis Police Department after 26 years of dedicated service. He is survived by one daughter; 3 sons; 2 daughters-in-law; 3 sons-in-law; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and his dog, Sissy. Online condolences may...
Michael Troy Logan
Jul 25, 2015
Michael Troy Logan, 47, of New Castle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 25, 2015. He was born in Roanoke, and had been an area resident all of his life. Mike was a graduate of Glenvar High School, was the owner and operator of MET Machine, Inc., and was a member of the First...
Oveta Grace Croy
Jul 24, 2015
Oveta Grace Croy (Angie Grace Travis), 58, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born on December 21, 1956 in Roanoke, daughter of the late Brady Junior Croy and Lillian Quesenberry Croy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmie Croy...
David Eugene Strickler
Jul 24, 2015
David E. Strickler, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Saufley Strickler; a daughter, Karen Lynn Jacobs and her husband Donald; three grandchildren, Robert, Lucy and Edward; and three brothers, Howard Strickler and wife Jean, Carroll Strickler and wife Ann, and Thomas Strickler. Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Tuesday,...
Hudson Theo Gallagher-Whisenhunt
Jul 20, 2015
Hudson Theo Gallagher-Whisenhunt, beloved son of Dr. Emily E. Gallagher and Gregory H. Whisenhunt, was born on July 14, 2015 and passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. Family services for Hudson will be private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Michael Wayne Crowder
Jul 20, 2015
Michael Wayne Crowder, 56, of Salem, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. He was born on January 26, 1959 in Alleghany County, Va. to James and Violet Crowder. Michael was a quiet and happy man. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as, fishing and camping and truly loved eating! Above all, he was known as a loving...
Sue Ellen 'Susie' Cochran
Jul 19, 2015
Sue Ellen (Slayton) Cochran, or Susie as she was best known by all of her many friends and family, broke free from the fetters of this mortal life on Sunday, July 19, 2015 and is now a resident of Heaven for all eternity. Susie is at peace in the presence of her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ and with her...
Jessie White Rusinko
Jul 18, 2015
Jessie White Rusinko, of Salem Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2015, surrounded by her family. Jessie was born on November 26, 1941 in Richlands, Va. to the late Jesse F. and Elizabeth H. White. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, N. Robert Rusinko; three children, N. Scott Rusinko, J. Christman...
Stephen Albert Eggleston
Jul 17, 2015
Stephen A. Eggleston, 71, of Salem, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 17, 2015. He was born in Springfield, Ill., graduated from Eastern Illinois State University, and was a dedicated and avid golfer. Preceding him in death were his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Eggleston. His surviving family includes his wife of 53 years,...
Herbert Glenn Patrick
Jul 16, 2015
Herbert Glenn Patrick, 68, of Salem, VA passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. He was born August 1, 1946 in Marion, VA, a son of the late Herbert and Mary Johnson Patrick. Mr. Patrick was a US Army Veteran and was a retired Highway Construction Inspector for VDOT. He is survived by his loving companion, Judy W. Casey; one uncle...
Mary Tavenner Morris Nichols
Jul 15, 2015
Mary Tavenner Morris Nichols, age 89, of Roanoke, peacefully departed this life late Wednesday night, July 15, 2015, in her sleep. She was born on January 30, 1926 in Huntington, W.Va., daughter of the late Ethel Chapman and Robert Graham Tavenner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest son, James Robert Morris; 3 brothers;...
Samuel Thomas Sharpe
Jul 14, 2015
Samuel Thomas Sharpe, 83, of Roanoke and raised in Pembroke, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army, and was retired from Reynolds Metals after 33 years. Preceding him in death was his wife, Nannie H. Sharpe, and three brothers. His surviving family includes his children, Debbie Long, Lawrence Sharpe,...
Elsie Maness 'Nana' Smythe
Jul 12, 2015
Elsie Gage Maness Smythe, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. She was born on July 18, 1915 and would have celebrated her 100th birthday this Saturday. Affectionately known by all of her family as Nana, she was the daughter of the late John Alexander Maness and Maude McClain Maness of Roanoke. In addition to her parents, she was...
Nancy Moore Conn
Jul 12, 2015
I was lost but now Im found Nancy Moore Conn, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berry and Mary Moore; a brother; and her husband, William H. Conn. She is survived by numerous cousins and many, many special friends. No services will be held, however an online guestbook is...
Alice Johnston Callison
Jul 11, 2015
Alice Johnston Callison, born June 19, 1929, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was the daughter of Clarke Daniel Johnston and Ruby Sisson Johnston. She was predeceased by her parents and son, Richard Clarke Callison. She was an avid golfer for over 60 years, finally getting a Hole In One at age 84. She also loved to play bridge....
Evelyn Lowry Layman
Jul 11, 2015
Evelyn Lowry Layman, 103, of Salem, VA completed lifes journey on Saturday evening July 11, 2015 at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Evelyn was born in 1911 in Ballard, WV and lived her early life in Talcott, WV. She later moved to Waynesboro, VA where she met her husband and love of her life Pat Layman. They were married...
Norma Jean Sanford
Jul 8, 2015
Norma Jean Sanford, 82, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Charleston, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was born on October 15, 1932 in Duo, WV to the late William D. and Truma Zopp Hobbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Campbell, and brother-in-laws, Dick Campbell and Dick...
Michael Dale Loyd
Jul 5, 2015
Michael Dale Loyd, 62, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015. He was employed by Yokohama for 30 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry Loyd II and Syble Loyd; and a brother, H.T. Loyd. His surviving family includes his children, Ashleigh Dickerson and husband, David, Jr., Michaela Loyd, and Kevin Loyd; siblings, Marvin Loyd, Sr....
Dorothy Boothe 'Dottie' Atkinson
Jul 4, 2015
Dorothy (Dottie) Boothe Atkinson, 88, of Salem and formerly of Pulaski County, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelley W. and Stella Moore Boothe; husband, Alvin Rucker Atkinson, Sr.; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters. Her surviving family includes her children, Barbara Austin and Buddy Atkinson, Jr. and wife, Bonnie; siblings, Clara...
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