Robert Clarence 'Bob' Hudson
Feb 16, 2015
Robert Bob Clarence Hudson, 84, of Salem, died on February 16, 2015. The only child of Maude Sutherland Hudson and Homer Clarence Hudson, he was a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, spending childhood summers on his mothers family farm in Union Hall, Virginia. He graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Bob earned a B.S. in physics from...
Ashburn Lee Kirby
Feb 14, 2015
Ashburn Lee Kirby June 4, 1934 February 14, 2015 Ashburn Lee Kirby ("Kirby"), 80, of Norfolk, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Son of Earl Joseph Kirby and Nellie Lee Simons Kirby, Ashburn was born on June 4, 1934. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, as well as a veteran, a salesman,...
Naomi Yost 'Sis' Buchanan
Feb 14, 2015
*******RESCHEDULED******* Due to inclement weather, the family will receive friends tentatively, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 3:30 until 6 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. (540) 389-5441. Naomi (Sis) Yost Buchanan, 86, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born on August 20,...
Earnest Eugene Nichols
Feb 13, 2015
*******DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ALL SERVICES ARE BEING RESCHEDULED! The family will now receive friends on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 6 until 8 p.m. and funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.********* Earnest Eugene Nichols (Gene/Nick), 89, of Salem, beloved husband and father, passed away on Friday, February...
Richard John Gaynor
Feb 12, 2015
Richard John Gaynor, 67, of Salem passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 12, 2015 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on March 8, 1947 in New York City to his parents Vincent James Gaynor and Margaret Mary Kinsella. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie White-Gaynor of Salem; son, Austin White-Gaynor; daughters,...
Nellie Lambert Hurley
Feb 11, 2015
Nellie Lambert Hurley, 72, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She was born June 4, 1942 in Bluefield, WV a daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie Bowling Lambert. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Hurley and grandson, Charles K. Hurley, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Barry Hurley and Larry Hurley;...
Alma Muriel Hagee
Feb 9, 2015
Alma Muriel Fry Hagee, 85, of Salem, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. She was a loving wife and mother, and a longtime active member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Alfred Devoe Hagee; and son, Dennis Devoe Hagee. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Jane Call and husband, Dan, Pat Gray and...
Opal Frances Dyer
Feb 8, 2015
Opal Frances Musselman Dyer entered the gates of Heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born on May 1, 1930 in Salem, attended Andrew Lewis High School, and was a resident of Roanoke with her loving and compassionate husband, (Isaac) Marvin Dyer for sixty-five years. She was a dedicated and caring wife, mother, grandmother,...
Irene Sevant King
Feb 6, 2015
Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice. John 5:28 Irene Sevant King, 89, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was born in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Jack Sevant and Stella Minnix Sevant and had...
Richard Wayne Bruce
Feb 6, 2015
Richard Wayne Bruce, 63, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born on October 20, 1951 to the late Thomas and Audrey Bruce. He was a veteran, having served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was also a dedicated employee at GrahamWhite Manufacturing in Salem for 20 years. Family left to cherish his...
William Henry Cleary Jr.
Feb 3, 2015
William H. (Bill) Cleary, 78, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was born in Lynn, MA on September 28, 1936 to the late William H. Cleary, Sr. and Marion (Promise) Cleary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence Cleary and Matthew Cleary. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes...
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,...
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