Michael Wayne Richardson
Mar 14, 2015
Michael Wayne Richardson, 60, of Elliston, finished his journey here on Earth on March 14, 2015, when he died peacefully in his home. Mike was a simple man. He found happiness in the little things of life, such as the view from his porch, the find of an antique item, the sound of a good song, and good times with...
Rita Montalbano Wilson
Mar 12, 2015
Rita Montalbano Wilson, of Salem, passed away on Thursday morning, March 12, 2015, at Snyder Nursing Home at the age of 95. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 27, 1920, the eldest daughter of John and Mary Montalbano. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Hooker Wilson; and her 6 brothers, Sam, John, Anthony,...
Mabel Thornton Belcher
Mar 11, 2015
Mabel Thornton Belcher went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the age of 83. Mabel had many accomplishments in her life. She served as president of the Roanoke Valley Woman's Club for multiple terms, was an early advocate for stricter laws against drunk driving in the Commonwealth, and was active and influential in the Roanoke...
Carla Grace Semones
Mar 8, 2015
Carla Grace Semones, 32, of Salem, passed away March 8, 2015. She is survived by her beloved, son, Ian; devoted husband, Luke Mullins; stepchildren Brynne and Cooper; mother, Beth Semones; sisters, Sophy Semones, April Griffin (Blair) and Sommer Humphries (John); brother, Si Semones; nephews, Peyton, Wyatt, Emmett, Leland, Tucker and Sully; niece, Carlyle; grandmothers, Ernestine Ham and Dorcie Semones; and...
Mildred Irene Burton
Mar 7, 2015
Mildred Foster Burton, 90, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Burton and son Gary Burton. She is survived by daughters, Melanie Burton Leavitt (Merv), Deborah Burton Boitnott (Murrill), and a son, Matthew Foster Burton. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren; Amy Burton Simonpietri...
Gorman Ray Howell
Mar 6, 2015
Gorman R. Howell, 75, of Salem, passed away at Richfield Recovery and Care Center on Friday, March 06, 2015. He was born on August 17, 1939, in Floyd Co., KY, to the late Evert and Stella Mae Howell. Mr. Howell was a very successful real estate agent, serving the industry for over 46 years. He was owner and operator of...
Joseph Edward Bekius
Mar 4, 2015
Joseph Edward Bekius, LTC retired USAF, 91, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 after a battle with Parkinsons disease. He was born on December 24, 1923 in Grand Rapids MI, to the late Joseph and Anna Bekius. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ruth M. Bekius; infant...
Robert Glenn ''Bubba'' Byrd
Mar 4, 2015
R. Glenn Byrd, 64, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on August 28, 1950 in Roanoke, VA to the late William Harry and Mary Meeks Byrd. Glenn was employed with the City of Salem Parks and Recreation, which fit him well with the love he had for Softball. His...
Eleanor Rose Nunley
Mar 4, 2015
Eleanor Rose Myers Nunley, 89, of Salem, went to sing in the heavenly choir on March 4, 2015. She was born on November 1, 1925 in Baltimore, to the late Edward and Eleanor Thelan Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings; and sons, James Edward Nunley and Timothy Patrick Lyons. Eleanor was a...
Shirley Ann Smith
Mar 2, 2015
*DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, VISITATION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 FROM 6 UNTIL 8 P.M.* Shirley Ann Smith, 70, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. She was born on January 20, 1945 in Chester, PA to the late Charles Sylvester and Helen Margaret Smith. Shirley retired from Merriott Hotels as a Laundry Attendant, and...
Robert Wayne 'Bob' Butterworth
Mar 1, 2015
Robert Wayne (Bob) Butterworth, 68, of Salem, passed away on March 1, 2015. He was born on March 26, 1946, to the late Harvey E. and Florence Caldwell Butterworth. He is survived by his wife, Kay Mitchell Butterworth; a son, Robert Wayne (Rob) Butterworth II and his wife, Renee; brother, Billy E. Butterworth and wife, Carol; brother-in-law, H. Lee Young,...
Robert Brian 'Rob' Gerner
Feb 28, 2015
Robert B. Rob Gerner, 68, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was born in Lakewood, NJ, a son of the late Charles Gerner and Ella Dunn Gerner of Roanoke and had been an area resident for over 30 years. Rob was employed as a realtor with ReMax Lakefront Realty. In addition to his father, he...
Rhonda Anne 'Nana' Rigney
Feb 28, 2015
Rhonda Anne Nana Rigney 49 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 28, 2015. Born January 7, 1966. She was so in love with the Lord and ready to reunite with her best friend, mother, Margaret J. Wiley. Although devastated and heartbroken we know that she is walking the streets of Gold. She leaves behind,...
Roxie Louise Richardson
Feb 28, 2015
Roxie Louise Richardson, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was born in Pearisburg, VA, a daughter of the late Lee Roy Holt and Hattie Gay Hodge Holt, and had been an area resident for over 30 years. Roxie was employed for many years in management in the security field. She enjoyed all types of music...
Buddy Arnold Ramsey
Feb 27, 2015
Buddy A. Ramsey, 77 of Catawba went to join family and friends in heaven on February 27, 2015. Buddy was a retiree of the General Electric Corporation in Salem. He was proceeded by his parents, Jarrett & Louie Ramsey of Ramsey, WV; Sister, Pauline Linkenhoker, of WV; Brothers, Junior & Bill Ramsey, both of Ohio; Special Father & Mother In-Law,...
Winsor Ann St. Clair
Feb 26, 2015
Winsor Ann Crowder St.Clair, 52, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born in Salem, the daughter of Melvin Crowder and the late Jo Oakey Crowder and had been an area resident all of her life. A long time member of the Salem Church of Christ, Winsor was an active volunteer with Southeast German Shepherd...
Ruth Naomi Mason
Feb 26, 2015
Ruth Naomi Mason, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was 91 years old and a resident of the Oaks and Richfield Recovery Care Center. Ruth was one of eight children born in Spotsylvania County and raised in Mine Run, Virginia. Ruth dedicated her life to her family and God. There was nothing...
Ralph Gregory Kosko
Feb 25, 2015
Ralph Gregory Kosko Greg ended his struggle with cancer at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Ralph was passionate about his cooking- Ralphs Kitchen as his family called it, was always open, and in addition, made numerous baking contributions to the Moss in the Valley Chapter, and he gladly shared his recipes. He enjoyed cutting and splitting wood and he...
Tinley Rose Scharnus
Feb 23, 2015
Tinley Rose Scharnus, 12 weeks, of Roanoke, went to be in Heaven with Jesus on Monday, February 23, 2015. Tinley, the "little angel baby" of Scott and Jessica Scharnus, was born December 1, 2014 and brought love and joy to everyone who met her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Cameron Scharnus; maternal grandmother, Terrie...
James Felix Dickenson, Sr.
Feb 23, 2015
James Felix Dickenson Sr., of Roanoke, was born on December 30, 1928 in Castlewood, Va. and returned to his Lord on February 23, 2015 at the age of 86. Awaiting him were his parents, Felix Walter and Ruby Hurd Dickenson, parents-in-law, Sam and Vera Williams, and his infant daughter, Vera Eugenia. Remaining to honor his memory and examples are his...
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