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...

Samuel Payne Miller

Apr 16, 2015

Samuel P. Miller, 65, guided by the sweet sound of bluegrass ascended to heaven on Thursday, April 16, 2015, joining his wife Linda, his father and other relatives and friends who predeceased him. Survivors include his daughters Tracey (Jake) Dempsey and Jessi (DJ) Pomposini, his mother Mildred Morris, his sister Mary (Scott) Snyder, his brothers Richard (Betty) Miller and Bill...

Park Price Dickerson

Apr 14, 2015

The Rev. Park P. Dickerson, 81, of Salem, VA, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 as a result of instant cardiac arrest while swimming at the Salem YMCA. Park grew up in Harrisonburg, VA, but spent his summers at Nace, VA on his grandparents farm. In his youth, he was very active in the Boy Scouts, reaching the rank of Eagle...

Randolph Otis Agee

Apr 14, 2015

Randolph Otis Agee, 92, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Golden Living Centers in Clifton Forge, Va. He was born on December 24, 1922 in Salem, Va. to the late Charles Otha and Lula Elma Thomas Agee. Mr. Agee retired from Kroger Warehouse in 1983 with 25 years of faithful service. He was a member of...

Mark Ward Faville Jr.

Apr 10, 2015

Ward Faville, 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. He will be forever loved and cherished by his wife, Beverly Faville; step-children, Ryan (Mandy), Paul (Kelly), and Andy; seven grandchildren; cousin, Lin Outten; and lifelong friends, Bill and Judy Baker. Ward competed in SCCA Racing for 15 years. He retired from VDOT after many years of dedicated service....

Irene Woods

Apr 8, 2015

Irene Williams Woods, 105, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was born in Craig County, a daughter of the late Mason and Ora Keffer Williams and had been an area resident since 1954. Irene was a public school teacher and enjoyed gardening, crossword and find-a-word puzzles. She was a member of CommUNITY Church in Salem. In addition...

Elsie Francis Dyer

Apr 8, 2015

Elsie Francis Dyer, 94, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was born in Sandy Level, VA, a daughter of the late Esker and Wilmouth Tuck Barbour and had been a Roanoke area resident most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor G. Dyer, Jr., four brothers, and...

Aaron Dwayne Hedge

Mar 31, 2015

Aaron Dwayne Hedge, 44, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Known by his family and friends as Dwayne, he was born on July 26, 1970. He had a great love for hunting and fishing and most outdoor activities. He loved his animals and over time had rescued several dogs and cats. He also loved his children, Mathew...

Brianna Renee Nelson

Mar 27, 2015

Brianna Renee Bri Bri Nelson, 17, of Roanoke, went to fly with the angels on Friday, March 27, 2015. She was born in Salem, the daughter of Deanna Dee Dee Nelson and Charlie Gibson and had been an area resident all of her life until locating to Edgewater, FL earlier this year. She attended William Fleming High School, was employed...

Marlee Dawn Rickman-Lilly

Mar 25, 2015

Marlee Dawn Rickman-Lilly (Mar-Mar, Marlee Bug or Marlee Bob), 3 of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Marlee was a very loving and funloving child. She was very energetic and enjoyed numerous activities inside and outside the house. Some of her favorite activities included: painting pretty pictures; playing dress up and being pampered like a princess, collecting marbles,...