William Douglas Mahone

May 14, 2015

William Douglas Mahone, 43, of Salem and originally of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He enjoyed the art of cooking, making children smile, and rescuing animals in need. His greatest passion, however, was capturing special moments with his photographic skills within a marriage ceremony, a lightening storm, or a field of flowers. Preceding him in death were...

Barbara Jean Crouch Bradford

May 11, 2015

Barbara Jean Crouch Bradford, 67, of Elliston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Wilsie W. Crouch and Betty Lou Rakes Crouch and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed for many years in the billing offices of Carilion Roanoke...

Suzanna Oleama Milligan

May 11, 2015

Suzanna O. Milligan, 15, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015. She was a freshman at Salem High School, loved the color purple, getting her nails done and hearing her Daddy play the fiddle and her Mommy sing. She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Rosetta Milligan; three brothers, Donald E. Williams, Jr., Charles B. Williams, and Harlan...

Ruby Stump Moore

May 9, 2015

Ruby A. (Stump) Moore, age 89, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was born September 5, 1925 in Salem, Virginia to the late John Melvin and Grace Allen Quick Stump. She married Franklin Carroll Moore in October 1952 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. She worked at Moore Milling Company, Rowe Furniture and then the family...

Myrtle Susa Hancock Plybon

May 6, 2015

Myrtle Plybon died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at The Haven nursing home in Charlotte, NC where she had resided the past 2 years. She was born on Jan 17, 1921 in Bassett, Va. to the late Nanny and Will Hancock. She was married 59 years to the late Edward R. Plybon and they had resided...

Lois Howard Taliaferro

May 6, 2015

Lois Howard Taliaferro, 97, of Salem, passed peacefully from time to eternity on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah Creasy Howard and Edward P. Howard; husband, James Robert (Bob) Taliaferro; son, James (Jim) Taliaferro; sisters, Christine Profitt and Lillian Poff; and brother, Elmer (Spick) Howard. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Barnhart...

Calvin Cofer Overstreet

May 4, 2015

Calvin Cofer Overstreet, of Salem, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. Calvin was retired as VP of Sales with Shelton-Witt Equipment Corporation. He was a former member of Hidden Valley Country Club where he enjoyed golfing and playing cards with his buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Graham Overstreet; his siblings, Billy, Christine, and...

Reynold Arthur Wolfarth

May 4, 2015

Reynold A. Wolfarth III, of Roanoke, departed this life on Monday, May 4, 2015 after a brief illness. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 37 years, Jean (ne Fresola); and his two beloved sons, Reynold A. Wolfarth IV and Daniel F. Wolfarth. He was the brother of Patricia Ferrence and Robert Wolfarth; and uncle of John Ferrence,...

Patricia Dorton Hubble

May 3, 2015

Patricia D. Hubble, 74 of Salem passed away Sunday May 3. Born in Scott County Virginia she was the daughter of late Lester and Nila Dorton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Pete Hubble; brothers, Lester Dorton, Johnnie Dorton and Jackie Lynn Dorton; and a sister, Barbara Dean. Left to remember her is...

E Lane Whitley

May 1, 2015

E Lane Whitley, 104, of Roanoke and formerly Galax, went home Friday, May 1, 2015, to be with the Lord, who blessed him with a good, full and healthy life. He was born in Galax, a son of the late Elgin Lane and Hattie Speer Whitley. He graduated from VMI, Class of 34 and served in the US Army during...

Irene Jacqueline Balbalian

Apr 24, 2015

Irene Jacqueline Ringger Balbalian, of Salem, departed on Friday, April 24, 2015 and went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord. Among her many accomplishments, her greatest during her presence with us was to save the life of her husband through her steadfast love, support, and devotion for which he will be eternally grateful. He has told her...

Emma Rose Kelly

Apr 23, 2015

Our sweet little butterfly, Emma Rose Kelly, born on January 9, 2015, passed away quietly in her sleep on Thursday, April 23, 2015. We had too little time with such a beautiful baby girl. Emma Rose, everyone you met has been touched by your soul. You were just learning to smile and, my, it was absolutely contagious. The way your...

George Lee 'Swifty' Gillock

Apr 22, 2015

George Lee (Swifty) Gillock, of Salem, went home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was born on July 17, 1941 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Woodson Burris and Anna Dierolf Gillock. Professionally, he was a radio announcer and music programmer for WSLC 610 and 94.9 Star Country for 50 years. He enjoyed gardening, baseball, watching the Redskins, visiting Myrtle...

Mary Lou Clutterbuck

Apr 21, 2015

Mary Lou Clutterbuck, 70, of Salem, was taken into Gods loving arms on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert and Vergie Tracy; husband, William Clutterbuck; siblings, Gene Tracy and Lois Snidow; and niece and nephew, Debbie Dils and Greg Tracy. Her surviving family includes a daughter, Tracey Zarkis and husband, Gary; sister, Patty...

Irvin Wayne Wright Sr.

Apr 19, 2015

Irvin Wayne Wright, Sr., 63, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. He was born in Salem, a son of the late Shafter Johnny and Evelyn G. Wright and had been an area resident all of his life. He was employed as a truck driver for many years with Old Virginia Brick, and enjoyed fishing and horse shows. Most...

Saint Marcus Dowdy

Apr 19, 2015

Saint Marcus Dowdy, 85, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. He was born in Giles County, a son of the late Bert and Lizzie Williams Dowdy and had been an area resident all of his life. A carpenter by trade, he was a hardworking man who loved bluegrass music, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he...

Rebecca Fay 'Fazer' Mahone

Apr 18, 2015

Rebecca Fay Mahone (Fazer), 64, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born on December 20, 1950 to the late Roy and Pearl Mitchell Dodson in Welch, WV. Rebecca was employed with the Roanoke County Circuit Court as a deputy clerk with 28 years of dedicated and faithful service. She was an active and faithful member...

Geraldine Elizabeth Bobbitt Carter

Apr 18, 2015

Service Information

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 11:00am,

Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens

5737 Airport Road NW Roanoke, Virginia 24012

Interment Location

Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens

5737 Airport Road Roanoke, VA

Christine Lorain Lawrence Journell

Apr 18, 2015

Christine L. Journell, 87, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1927 in Salem to the late Agee F. and Ida R. Lawrence. Ms. Journell was retired with 32 years of faithful service to G.E. She was an active and faithful member of Community Church in Salem, and when it came to...

Glenna Rose Henson

Apr 17, 2015

Glenna Rose Poindexter Henson, 74, of Front Royal, Va. and formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. She was born on October 23, 1940 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Ira Chapman and Mary Francis Hickman Poindexter. Mom enjoyed substitute teaching in her early years of employment. She later retired from BB&T and Hechts department store, after...