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...
Herman Cecil Hall
Feb 21, 2015
Herman C. (H.C.) Hall, 72, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed from this life to his Heavenly home on February 21, 2015. His family and friends helped keep him home during his final days and his loving daughter, Paula, was at his side. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Smith Hall; his third wife, Lynn Nickols Hall;...
Margaret Elizabeth Scruggs
Feb 21, 2015
Margaret Elizabeth Rogers Scruggs, 75, of Roanoke, passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Wilton and Mary Elizabeth Sigmon; husbands, Jessie Arnold Rogers and William H. Scruggs; and son, Jimmy Arnold Rogers. Her surviving family includes her sons, David Rogers and fiance, Alice Duff, and Vincent...
Miriam Gene Jenkins
Feb 21, 2015
Miriam Gene Thompson Jenkins, Roanoke, VA, formerly of Salem, VA and Joppa, MD, left her earthly home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2015. The daughter of Roy and Elizabeth Thompson, Miriam was born on October 28, 1919 in Minersville, PA and was the wife of the late George S. Jenkins, Sr. for 72 years. She was preceded...
June Elizabeth Coleman
Feb 21, 2015
June Elizabeth Coleman, 85, of Salem, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was born on February 26, 1929 in Bluefield, WV, daughter of the late George R. Martin and Ethel M. Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. (Gene) Coleman; two brothers; and one sister. June had previously been employed with JCPenny...
Judith Creasy Coffman
Feb 20, 2015
After courageously battling pancreatic cancer, Judith Creasy Coffman, 72, of Salem, VA, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was a graduate of Cave Spring High School of Roanoke, VA, and pursued her passion for music at Hollins College and Roanoke College. She joyfully mentored and taught music to many youth for more than...
Dorothy R. Terry Ropp Hale
Feb 20, 2015
Dorothy R. Terry Hale, 92, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Friday, evening February 20, 2015 at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, VA. She was born on February 7, 1923, in Roanoke, a daughter of James and Nancy Terry. She is predeceased by her parents and one brother, James R. Terry. She is survived by one brother, Lawrence E. Terry and...
Harvey Lee Bulaski
Feb 18, 2015
Harvey Lee Bulaski, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was a Marine Corps veteran, and was retired from Verizon after over 40 years of service. Harvey was a life member of the NRA and served on the FNRA committee. He was also a member of the Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club, and was an avid...
Lucy Goodman Epperly
Feb 18, 2015
Lucy Goodman Epperly, 74, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was retired from V-DOT after 35 years of service, and loved sports and the beach in her spare time. Preceding her in death were her parents, Johnny and Daisy Goodman; brother, Nick Goodman; and sister, Sheila Poff...
Louise Creech Counts
Feb 17, 2015
**WEATHER ADVISORY** Due to the inclement weather, the funeral services for Mrs. Louise Counts, originally scheduled for 11AM, Saturday, February 21, will be held at 2PM, Sunday, February 22 at the Funeral Home. Louise Creech Counts, 95, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born in Wise County, a daughter of the late Georgia Kate Slaughter...

