Claudine Joyce Peters
Nov 13, 2014
Claudine Brown Peters, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning November 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, John Frederick Brown; mother Elizabeth Thomas Brown; brother Frederick (Poochie) Brown; and sisters Louise Boothe and Virginia Callahan. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Major Edgar Mack Peters, of Salem,...
Marilyn Virginia Myers
Nov 13, 2014
Marilyn Virginia (Wingo) Myers, of Salem, went to be with Jesus on the morning of November 13, 2014. Praises are ringing out, a child has come home! Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Allan B. and Louise V. Wingo. She is survived by her cherished forever friend, Wes Myers, of Salem. She is also survived by her loving...
Stephen Franklin Brock
Nov 12, 2014
Stephen Franklin Brock, 69, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Stephen was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1964 and Virginia Commonwealth University. He retired from Sears, Roebuck and Company in Richmond, and 1300 Limited, a Richmond based partnership. Following his retirement, he returned to Salem. His greatest joys were his family, friends and Salem...
Clarence Wallace ''C.W.'' Powell Jr.
Nov 11, 2014
Clarence C.W. Powell, Jr., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Clarence W. Powell, Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth Powell. He was a US Navy veteran who served his country aboard the USS Albany during the Korean War and was employed by Russell Trucking for many years prior to...
Charles Robert Richardson
Nov 9, 2014
Charles Robert Richardson, 76, of Roanoke and formerly of Wolf Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was employed by Watergate Improvement Corporation as well as the Internal Revenue Service as an engineer. Robert loved bluegrass music and NASCAR racing. He was also a huge football fan with Peyton Manning being his star player. Preceding him in death...
Clark Mckinley Cregger Jr.
Nov 8, 2014
Clark McKinley Cregger, Jr., 89, of Salem; Christian, family man, and proud veteran, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2014. He served in WWII with the 8th Army Air Corps and retired from Eli Lilly & Co. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clark McKinley Cregger, Sr. and Jennie Kent Cregger; and his wife,...
James Berry 'Doc' Carter
Nov 7, 2014
James B. Doc Carter, 63, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 with his family and friends by his side. He was an employee of FedEx Freight. James was preceded in death by his sisters, Nina Croy and Betty Reece. His surviving family includes his wife, Della W. Carter; two daughters, Terrie L. Carter and Tracey Epperly and...
Waldemar Emil Heinzelmann
Nov 4, 2014
Waldemar E. Heinzelmann, 76, of Shawsville, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was born in Yonkers, New York, a son of the late Fred and Hedwig Schaub Heinzelmann and had been an area resident most of his life. He earned his BS degree at Roanoke College and received his Masters degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he pursued further...
Sylvester Delamar Low
Nov 4, 2014
Sylvester DeLamar Del Low, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home in Roanoke, Virginia. Del was born on September 10, 1920 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, the second son and youngest child of Sylvester Wilford Low and Eathel Blanche Olson Low. He grew up surrounded by family and enjoyed loving associations with his many aunts, uncles,...
Rudolph Harold Bedsaul
Nov 3, 2014
Rudolph Harold Bedsaul, 88, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born in Pulaski, a son of the late C. Curren Bedsaul and Bessie Walker Bedsaul and had been an area resident most of his life. He studied engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) and served in the US Army as a tank driver during World...
Shannon Leigh 'Shananighans' Craft
Nov 2, 2014
Shannon Leigh Craft, known by many as Shananighans, 35, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born in Roanoke on December 15, 1978 to Vicky Sharon Street and the late William Howard Street, Jr. Shannon was a proud member of Penn Forest Worship Center. Her church brought her so much happiness, and she enjoyed helping organize...
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...
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