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;...
Sherman Eugene Palmer
Jan 3, 2015
Sherman Eugene Palmer (Shermie), 74, of Elliston, went home to be with his parents and family on Saturday, January 3, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1940 in Glenvar, Va. to the late Henry David Palmer and Rinda Yopp Palmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four older brothers and four older sisters. Sherman...
Ronald Lee Hall
Dec 31, 2014
Ronald (Ron) Lee Hall, 80, of Salem, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 31, 2014. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 29, 1934 to Raymond Irvin and Charlotte Miller Hall. He was a graduate of John Harris High School and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War Conflict. Though a...
Arthur Albert Moran Jr.
Dec 29, 2014
Arthur Albert Moran Jr, 89, of Franklin County, Virginia went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2014. Art was born on September 9, 1925 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Albert Arthur Moran and Ruth Ada James Moran. Serving his country as a sergeant in the United States Army in the Italian Campaign during WWII (1946-48), he was a...
Robert Leon Pollard
Dec 28, 2014
Robert L. Bob Pollard, 85, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. He was born in Hemphill, West Virginia, a son of the late Cicero and Mattie Burns Pollard and had been an area resident for over 37 years. A World War II veteran, he served in both the US Navy and Marine Corps, and was employed in many...
Lillian Virginia Burson
Dec 25, 2014
Lillian Dixon Burson, 80, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Abingdon, VA after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zack Burson, her mother, Virginia Dixon; father, Charlie Dixon; brother, George Dixon, and a sister, Frances Dixon. She was a graduate of the Virginia Baptist School of Nursing and was employed by the Salem VA...
Jean Frances Adams
Dec 22, 2014
John John Alvis Fretwell and his young wife, Lillian, from Danville, Virginia, excitedly welcomed their first born child, a lovely daughter, on May 15, 1920. They named her Jean Frances. She was soon to be joined by two brothers, Jack and Bill. Jean%u2019s father passed away when she was only 14. Her brother, Bill, went down with the USS Rowan...
Joseph Gray Marshall
Dec 21, 2014
Joseph Gray Marshall, 81, of Salem, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 21, 2014. No more pain, no more suffering. He was born in North Carolina on October 13, 1933 to the late Tandie and Evelyn Marshall. He left behind his loving wife of 35 years, Annette Marshall; three sons, Ric, Keith, and...
Rebecca Ann Beahm Clark
Dec 20, 2014
Rebecca (Becky) Ann Clark, 55, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend to those who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a wonderful giver and caretaker, and saw beauty in everything. Preceding her in death were her parents, Otho and Louise Manning. Her surviving family...
Frances Spradlin Crosswhite
Dec 17, 2014
Frances Spradlin Crosswhite, 92, a longtime resident of Salem, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Munner, as she was fondly called, was born on March 30, 1922 in Christiansburg, VA to Samuel and Nellie Johnson Spradlin. She moved to Salem with her family when she was 6 years old. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1939...
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