Emiko Bingo Griffin

Nov 1, 2014

Emiko Griffin, 84, of Martinsville, passed away on November 1, 2014. She was born and raised in Japan, where she worked for General Douglas MacArthur in his secretarial pool. In 1957 she moved to the United States with her husband. She was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Billy Griffin; and son-in-law, Bernard L. Price, II. Family left to...

Kevin John 'Jay' Mcmahon Jr.

Oct 31, 2014

Kevin John McMahon, Jr. (Jay), 37, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born November 18, 1976 in Danbury, Ct., to his parents, Patricia Opp McMahon and Kevin J. McMahon, Sr. of Salem. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Anne Ratchford McMahon, and Richard and Ruth O'Connor Opp, Jr. Jay grew up...

Ella Francina Firebaugh Foster

Oct 30, 2014

Ella Firebaugh Foster (Fran), 76, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born on May 13, 1938 to the late James Arthur Firebaugh, Sr. and Ella Etzler Firebaugh, in Fincastle, Va. Following her graduation from Fincastle High School in 1956 she pursued a teaching degree from Radford College. She had a love for basketball and always...

Marie Bertha Miller

Oct 30, 2014

Marie B. Miller, 73, passed away October 30, 2014, at her home in Salem, VA. She was born February 16, 1941, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late William Carl Froehlich and Bertha Lovina (Schafer) Froehlich. She married Vernon R Miller Jr., July 29, 1962. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Berzins; and...

Phillip Wayne Turpin

Oct 27, 2014

SGM Phillip Wayne Turpin, 73, of Salem, passed in his sleep on Monday, October 27, 2014. Forever, those who knew him will celebrate his life, his military career, his fellowship, and his dedication to many a Veteran and friend, far and wide. He served our country with pride and dedication in Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm as well as long...

Earl Shelton 'Jeff' Baker

Oct 26, 2014

S SGT Earl S. (Jeff) Baker, 92, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Jeff was a decorated veteran of WWII, serving in the Mighty Eighth Air Force, his highest award being the Distinguished Flying Cross for his participation in Black Thursday, the second Schienfurt raid over Germany. He was born on December 20, 1921 in Salem to...

John Gregory Reed

Oct 24, 2014

John Gregory Reed, 56, of Salem, known as Greg to friends and family, died suddenly and unexpectedly Friday, October 24, 2014, serving the community he loved. Born in Lafayette, Indiana in 1958, he was preceded in death by his father, John Everett Reed and mother, Marlene Bouse Reed. He is survived by his wife, Beth Ritter Reed; sons, Joseph Cinquemani,...

Martha Brown Mayo

Oct 21, 2014

Martha Overton Brown Mayo, called Brownie by her husband of 57 years, died at age 89, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at her home, Twin Springs Farm in Botetourt County. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Gibson and Georgie Brown, husband, Dr. Wiley Mayo, and brothers, Max and Alex Brown. She is survived by her children, Georgia Mayo,...

Betty Lou Anderson Farris

Oct 20, 2014

Betty Lou Anderson (Trail) Farris, 68, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2014 as she was surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on September 9, 1946 in Roanoke County to the late Floyd and Letha Anderson. Mom was an avid Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan, and she certainly loved...

Carolyn Lee Slough Baker

Oct 19, 2014

Carolyn Lee Slough Baker, 74, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born on March 6, 1940 in Salem, Va. Mrs. Baker graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in the class of 1958. She was a very fashionable person and was always known for how nicely dressed she was. She was a member of First Christian...

John Irwin Rabik Jr.

Oct 18, 2014

John Irwin Rabik, Jr., 58, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.Service Information

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Lucile Dobson Snow

Oct 17, 2014

Lucile D. Snow, 99, of Salem, passed peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2014, surrounded by family. She was the Head Librarian at Roanoke College from 1946 to 1980. Her numerous accomplishments included designing and supervising modernization of the current library from its humble origins in Bittle Memorial Chapel, organizing the famous book brigade, was Chairman of the College & University...

Janet Elaine Lee

Oct 17, 2014

Janet Elaine Lee, of Roanoke and formerly of Catawba, joined her Daddy and our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 17, 2014. Collecting antiques was a favorite hobby of hers, and she enjoyed attending Celtic festivals. She also loved flowers, hummingbirds, and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her father, Ralph Kirk, Sr. Her surviving family includes...

June Elizabeth Crew

Oct 17, 2014

June Elizabeth (Marshall) Crew, 91, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Ray Crew of Pleasant Hill, North Carolina; a brother, Clyde Marshall; and a sister, Ardith Mabry. Survivors include four children, Linda Crew Ford (Ed) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Michael Crew (Myra) of Salem, Virginia, Larry Crew (Libby)...

Linda Ann Paitsel

Oct 16, 2014

Linda A. Paitsel, 67, of Salem, left this world on Thursday, October 16, 2014, to go and join her son and other loving family in Heaven. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Raymond and Frances Carroll Roop and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed as a bookkeeper with Peacock Cleaners...

Rigoberto Vargas

Oct 14, 2014

Rigoberto Vargas, commonly known as Pops, of Roanoke and formerly of Miami, FL, New York, and Puerto Rico passed on to be together again with his wife, Norma, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the age of 62. He was employed at ServPro of Roanoke and was an active member of New Life Christian Ministries. He was an amazing father,...

Susie Ann Yearout

Oct 14, 2014

Susie Ann Yearout, 70, of Salem and formerly of Pine Bluff, AR, went to be with the Lord having died peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She loved cooking and spending time with her family, and was a great mother, teacher, and friend. Her surviving family includes her husband, Walter Yearout; siblings, Alfred Clements and Dorothy Pruett; and children, William...

Dorothy Douglas Deacon Stevens

Oct 14, 2014

Dorothy Douglas Deacon Stevens, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Born on July 28, 1919, in Lexington, Va. to the late Elmer Hanger and Rachael Beal Deacon, Dottie spent her early years in Gary, WVa., then moved to Catonsville, Md. where she attended Catonsville High School. Upon graduation she enrolled at Longwood College, where her social life...

Joann Bryant Clark

Oct 13, 2014

Joann Bryant Clark, 81, of Richmond, and originally of Roanoke, passed away October 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband George R. Clark, daughters Kim Marie Clark and Cathy Clark Steiger. She is survived by sons George R. Clark II and Steven L. Clark, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Joann graduated...

Nancy Lee Lucas

Oct 8, 2014

Nancy Lee Lucas, 55, of Roanoke passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from complications from recent surgery. Nancy was a graduate of the last graduating class of Andrew Lewis High School in 1977. She was a graduate of Radford University, University of Virginia School of Nursing and received her certification as a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) from...