Lloyd Mason Smith
Feb 2, 2015
Lloyd Smith, 92, of Roanoke left us peacefully on Monday afternoon surrounded by family. Lloyd was married for forty years to Dorothy Robertson Smith, who passed away in February 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanch Crockett Smith and Christmas Joe Smith; and sister Sheila Day Archer. He is survived by his children, Rebecca Smith Henry and...
Gloria Dawn Lackey Wade
Feb 1, 2015
Gloria Dawn Lackey Wade, 76, of Salem, left this world on Sunday, February 1, 2015 to be reunited with her Lord, family and friends whom have gone on before her. She was born on April 13, 1938 to the late Cain William and Rosie Ellen Lackey in Roanoke, VA. Prior to retirement, she was employed with Brendles Department Store in...
Henry William Adams
Jan 31, 2015
Henry William Adams, 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather as well as a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Bertha Adams; wife, Lois Adams; and brother, Frank (Babe) Adams. His surviving family includes children,...
Gilbert Lee Spangler
Jan 29, 2015
Gilbert Lee Spangler, 79, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. During his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Aus Spangler and Edith Spangler Blankenship; and siblings, Ernest Spangler, Eugene Spangler, and Mildred Deaton. His surviving family includes his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Spangler; siblings, Donald Spangler,...
Winston Delanor 'Wink' Martin
Jan 27, 2015
Winston D. "Wink" Martin, 82, of Salem, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center due to complications from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on November 18, 1932 to the late Harry and Mary Martin of Vinton, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Thelma Bondurant Martin. His...
Donald Lewis Dehart Sr.
Jan 24, 2015
Donald DeHart, Sr., 70, of Glenvar, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; five children, Donald Jr. and wife Kim, Melinda, Mecrissa and husband Lamont, Melissa and husband Robert, and Edward and fianc Michelle; ten grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A memorial service to honor Donalds life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday,...
Audrey Smart Personette
Jan 23, 2015
Audrey S. Personette, 88, of Salem and formerly of Westfield, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. She was born on January 27, 1926 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Arthur Allen and Blanche Conrad Smart. Ms. Personette was faithfully employed as an RN with 41 years of service in the healthcare industry prior to retiring. She will certainly...
Clovis Leo Akers
Jan 19, 2015
Clovis Leo Akers, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was a U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. For 35 years, he worked as an electrician and brakeman with Norfolk-Southern Railroad. Clovis faithfully attended Beacon Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles Emory and Bessie...
Dorothy Lorene Robertson
Jan 15, 2015
Dorothy Robertson, 86, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was a long time resident of Salem and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Robertson, and by a sister, Alice Giles. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by a two daughters,...
Olga Elisabeth Lonitz
Jan 15, 2015
Olga Lonitz, 90, of Salem, very peacefully made her journey to heaven on Thursday, January 15, 2015 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Friedrichshafen, Germany, immigrating to the United States with her family in 1956. She began her working career as a professional seamstress in Germany and later became a Supervisor for Maid Bess in...
Eva Virginia Lewis
Jan 14, 2015
Eva Virginia Lewis, 86, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Sinks Grove, WVA, a daughter of the late Dewey and Elizabeth Brown and had been a Salem resident for over 50 years. Eva graduated from Union High Scholl in 1946 and was a devoted employee...
Reva Elizabeth Weeks
Jan 13, 2015
I want to fly, fly away. On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Reva Wade Weeks, 96, of Salem, did indeed, fly away to join loved ones in Heaven. She was born January 27, 1918 in Indian Valley, VA, a daughter of the late Elvin Wyatt Wade and Ona Layman Wade. Her husband, Harry C. Weeks, preceded her in death on March...
Edward Cabell Brand Sr.
Jan 13, 2015
Edward Cabell Brand, 91, of Salem, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 13th, 2015. He was born and raised in Salem, and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1940. Valedictorian of his 1944 graduating class at Virginia Military Institute (VMI), he earned an engineering degree, and went on to study at Harvard Business School and The University of Virginia. While at...
Gilda Gray Tedder
Jan 11, 2015
Gilda G. Hester Tedder (Nanny), 74, of Salem, Va., formerly of Winston Salem, NC, passed away suddenly and went to be with her heavenly family on January 11, 2015. She was born on February 28, 1939 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Henry A. and Perry W. Hester. Following her attendance at Gray High School, mom was a loving...
Clifford Eugene Shelley
Jan 11, 2015
Clifford E Shelley, 71, of Salem, VA went to be with the lord on Sunday, Jan 11, 2015, He was a native of Bristol, VA/TN, and a veteran of the US Navy. He moved to Roanoke in December 1963 to accept employment with the NW Railway as an apprentice electrician at Shaffers Crossing Locomotive Shop. He attended VWCC and graduated...
John Francis Greenwood
Jan 9, 2015
John F. Greenwood, 61, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2015. He was born in Greenfield, MA, and was a truck driver for many years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Theodore and Teresa Greenwood; and a sister, Becky Skea. His surviving family includes his loving wife of 37 years, Cheyrl...
Amy Nikole Daulton
Jan 9, 2015
Amy Nikole Daulton, age 42, of Jersey City Heights, NJ, comedic performer of NYC, and formerly of Salem, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Vicki and Don "Boozie" Daulton; her sisters, Carrie Daulton and Brea Hatt; brother-in-law, Andrew Hatt; nieces, Kylie and Blakely Hatt; and her godson, Finn Minton. She is also survived...
Michael David Myers
Jan 7, 2015
Michael D. Myers, 34, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He is survived by an uncle, Jeff Spica; and many loving friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. at New Creation Ministries at 202 East Third Street in Salem, VA 24153. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral...
Roger Dwain Roberts Ii
Jan 4, 2015
Roger Dwain Roberts II, 56, of Roanoke, Va., died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was the son of Roger Dwain Roberts and was predeceased by his mother, Martha Slater Roberts. He is survived by his brother, Mark F. Roberts; sister, Cheryl Linn Roberts; aunt, Betty Stanley; uncle, Bill Slater; numerous friends; and a host of cousins and second...
Robert Bennett Lemon
Jan 3, 2015
Robert Bennett Lemon, 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. He was born on September 11, 1934 to the late Robert Jackson Lemon and Helen Updike Davis. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Shell. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sylvia Hill Lemon; 2 nephews; a very devoted sister-in-law, Alma Hill;...
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