Mildred Irene Burton

Mildred Irene Burton

Mar 7, 2015

Mildred Foster Burton, 90, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Burton and son Gary Burton. She is survived by daughters, Melanie Burton Leavitt (Merv), Deborah Burton Boitnott (Murrill), and a son, Matthew Foster Burton. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren; Amy Burton Simonpietri...

Gorman Ray Howell

Gorman Ray Howell

Mar 6, 2015

Gorman R. Howell, 75, of Salem, passed away at Richfield Recovery and Care Center on Friday, March 06, 2015. He was born on August 17, 1939, in Floyd Co., KY, to the late Evert and Stella Mae Howell. Mr. Howell was a very successful real estate agent, serving the industry for over 46 years. He was owner and operator of...

Joseph Edward Bekius

Joseph Edward Bekius

Mar 4, 2015

Joseph Edward Bekius, LTC retired USAF, 91, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 after a battle with Parkinsons disease. He was born on December 24, 1923 in Grand Rapids MI, to the late Joseph and Anna Bekius. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ruth M. Bekius; infant...

Robert Glenn ''Bubba'' Byrd

Robert Glenn ''Bubba'' Byrd

Mar 4, 2015

R. Glenn Byrd, 64, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on August 28, 1950 in Roanoke, VA to the late William Harry and Mary Meeks Byrd. Glenn was employed with the City of Salem Parks and Recreation, which fit him well with the love he had for Softball. His...

Eleanor Rose Nunley

Eleanor Rose Nunley

Mar 4, 2015

Eleanor Rose Myers Nunley, 89, of Salem, went to sing in the heavenly choir on March 4, 2015. She was born on November 1, 1925 in Baltimore, to the late Edward and Eleanor Thelan Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings; and sons, James Edward Nunley and Timothy Patrick Lyons. Eleanor was a...

Shirley Ann Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...