Kyle Eugene 'Gene' French
Aug 26, 2014
Kyle Eugene "Gene" French, 76, of Roanoke, departed this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1937, to the late Kyle and Sallie French of Pulaski, Virginia. Gene retired from Appalachian Power Company in November 1997 after over 40 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and Hokie fan. Gene helped...
Rush Barnard Horton Sr.
Aug 22, 2014
Rush Barnard Horton, Sr., 83, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 22, 2014. He was born in Hillsville, VA, a son of the late Hasley B. and Helen Peterman Horton and had been an area resident for over 17 years. He retired from the United States Navy as a Radarman following 20 years of...
Jones Clayton 'Dick' Allred Jr.
Aug 20, 2014
Jones Clayton (Dick) Allred, Jr., 82, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday August 20, 2014. He was born July 11, 1932 in Rocky Mount, VA a son of the late Jones Clayton Allred, Sr. and Dorothy Walker Young Allred. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Morton Allred. Mr. Allred was a disabled US Army Veteran, retired...
Robert Odell Swain Jr.
Aug 20, 2014
Robert Odell Swain, Jr., 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He was born in Roanoke on August 23, 1929 to the late Robert Odell Swain and Fannie Martin Swain Ellis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Reginald Swain; a son, Michael Odell Swain; a...
Robert George 'Joe' Cotton
Aug 18, 2014
Robert G. (Joe) Cotton, of Fredericksburg, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2014. He was born February 2, 1934 in New Orleans, during an older time of Jazz music, swing dancing, and horse racing. The last days of a bygone era have passed. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mildred Cotton, his mother and father, four...
Verner William 'Henry' Witt
Aug 17, 2014
Verner William Witt (Henry), 78, of Salem, passed away Sunday August 17, 2014 at his home. Preceding him in death was his wife Barbara Ann Witt, his parents Abrham Vaughn Elliot and Carrie Virginia Journell Elliot and stepson Emory Wayne Price (Rusty). He is survived by two stepsons, David Price and his wife, Penny and Charlie Price and his wife,...
Glynda Hancock Bolt
Aug 17, 2014
Glynda Hancock Bolt, 71, of Riner, went to be with Jesus, her Savior, on August 17, 2014. Glynda was born on January 4, 1943. She grew up in Floyd County and graduated from Willis High School in 1961. She went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from Radford University in 1964. She retired from Salem City Schools after...
Christopher Clyde Davidson
Aug 16, 2014
Christopher Davidson, 52, of Copper Hill, VA, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Davidson. His surviving family includes his mother, Jennie Davidson; and two sisters, Debra and Brenda Davidson. Christopher will also be forever loved and greatly missed by his loving wife, Karen Davidson, of...
Mark Todd Giles
Aug 15, 2014
Mark Todd Giles, 53, of Salem, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014. He was a very talented and well respected steel fabricator and welding supervisor. Preceding him in death were his parents, Calvin Giles, Sr. and Norma Giles; and aunt, Altie Giles Mayo. His surviving family includes his children, Chris Giles and wife, Megan, and Kacey Giles; brother, Clay...
Bobby Gail Bower
Aug 15, 2014
Bobby G. Bower, 77, of Salem, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 with his loving caregiver by his side. He was retired from Salem Tools after many years. Bobby loved his homeplace, and was the kindest, most gentle person. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harold and Theresa Bower; and brothers, Jerry and Don Bower. His surviving family...
Floyd Wilmer Clark
Aug 11, 2014
Floyd Wilmer Clark, 58, of Salem and formerly of West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Irving Clark, Sr. and Juanita Jenkin Clark; and brothers, Lowell Clark and Howard Ewing Clark. His surviving family includes his wife, Sandra Clark; children, Steven Clark and wife, Marie,...
John Wesley Butterworth Sr.
Aug 11, 2014
John Wesley Butterworth, Sr., 64, of Roanoke, was taken home on Monday, August 11, 2014. A native and lifelong area resident, he was the son of the late Roy Wesley Butterworth, Sr. and Rachel Poff Butterworth. He was employed as a paving supervisor with L.H. Sawyer Paving Company for over 40 years and was truly the hands that paved Roanoke....
Abdullah Mahmut Melih 'Mike' Ozpolat
Aug 11, 2014
Michael Ozpolat, 58, of Salem, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. Michael was born in Turkey, and had traveled the world extensively. His grandfather was a Grand Duke in Russia and was forced into exile in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. His parents were both physicians with the World Health Organization. Michael was educated and held two Masters degrees...
Charles Clay 'Charlie' Morris
Aug 10, 2014
Charles (Charlie) Morris, 67, of Salem, passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center on Sunday, August 10, 2014, after a battle with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. He was born September 3, 1946, to the late Charles Dow Morris and Margaret Elizabeth Fletcher of Cumberland, MD. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Adele Morris; two daughters, Nora and Emmalee; son-in-law,...
Letha Joann Holdren
Aug 9, 2014
Letha JoAnn Holdren, 50, originally of Troutville, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 after battling a long fight with cancer over the last four years. Mom beat the doctors odds numerous times and was considered a medical miracle by the medical industry standard. She was, and always has been, one to put up a good fight and was never...
Robert Minor 'Bob' Willis
Aug 9, 2014
Robert (Bob) Minor Willis, 100, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Bob was born on February 24, 1914 in Salem; son of the late Edward and Nettie Willis and his step mother, Lilia Willis. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy M. Willis; sisters, Mary W. MacNeil, Wilma W. Stiff and Alma...
Wilma Marie 'Peggy' Vanburen
Aug 8, 2014
Peggy Vanburen, of Salem, lost her 27 year battle with cancer August 8, 2014. She was born in Salem, VA to the late Silas and Annie Collins. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Family left to cherish her memory include her husband, Denny (Dennis) Vanburen, Jr, of Salem; sons, Kim Morrell and wife Elizabeth of Houston,...
Rebecca Rhudy Gearhart
Aug 7, 2014
Rebecca Rhudy Gearhart, 77, of Salem, passed away August 7, 2014. Born July 28, 1937 in Burkes Garden, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruth Rhudy, and her brother, Bill Rhudy. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, George; two sons, Keith and his wife Cheryl, and Paige; and two grandsons Lane and...
Shirley Jane Kingery
Aug 5, 2014
Shirley Jane Kingery, 74, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. She was a very strong and caring person who was truly an inspiration to all, and her family recognized her as the favorite aunt and grandmother. Her hobbies included gardening and outdoor activities, and also loved shopping and piddling around. Her church membership was held at Gods...
Elizabeth Ann Fellows
Aug 2, 2014
Ann H. Fellows, 86, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2014 Elizabeth Ann Henderson was born in Detroit, MI October 3, 1927 to Dr. Harold and Gladys (Seymour) Henderson. She was one of six children. Growing up, she attended private schools and enjoyed many different activities, including piano and ice-skating. One day her older brother, who was...
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