Jerry Leon 'J.R.' Robertson

Aug 2, 2014

Jerry Leon Robertson, 76, of Salem, affectionately known as J.R. peacefully died on Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was born May 16, 1938 in Roanoke, a son of the late Walter Leon Robertson and Hazel Blake Robertson and had been a Salem area resident most of his life. Jerry was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Nabisco. In...

William David Clarkson

Aug 1, 2014

William (Bill) David Clarkson, M.D., 82, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014. Bill was born February 22, 1932 in Kingstree, SC to Clenton and Elizabeth (Epps) Clarkson. He received his B.S. from the University of South Carolina before going to the Medical College of South Carolina at Charleston for his M.D. degree. After completing internship at...

Isaac Marvin Dyer

Jul 29, 2014

Isaac Marvin Dyer, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Isaac Martin Dyer and Ethel Tyler Dyer and had been an area resident all of his life. He attended Jefferson High School and was a graduate of the National Radio Institute of Washington, DC. Marvin enjoyed working; as...

Thomas Lawrence Boehling Jr.

Jul 24, 2014

Thomas Lawrence Boehling, Jr, 82, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. He was born in Roanoke, VA in 1932. After graduation from Pikeville Academy in Pikeville, KY, he served in the US Navy for four years. He then attended Roanoke College for two years and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS Degree in...

Virginia Songer Davis

Jul 22, 2014

Virginia Songer Davis, 73, of Salem, VA, took her first glorious steps with her heavenly father on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Lee and Mattie Eppling Songer; husband of 51 years, Warren Vivian Davis; son, Michael Mike Wayne Davis; brothers, Malcolm and Jack Songer; and sisters, Lois Breeding and Evelyn Williams. Mrs....

Cecil Robert Kipps

Jul 22, 2014

Cecil Robert Kipps, 74 of Roanoke, VA passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was the son of the late Friday and Lena Moses Kipps. Mr. Kipps retired from Roanoke Restaurant Service. He is survived by his brother, Shirley Kipps; sisters, Helen Mills, Nina Switzer and Lorene Parker; and friend Siddhi Patel. There will be no services. Arrangements by John...

James Paul Moore

Jul 21, 2014

James Paul Moore, 94, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014. He was born February 7, 1920 in Henry, VA, to the late John Morton Moore and Mollie Bess Young Lineberger. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Ralph Moore, Sr. and John Morton Moore. Mr. Moore grew up in Franklin County, VA. He lived in...

James Larry Reid

Jul 19, 2014

James (Jimmy) L. Reid, 61 of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1952 to the late Charles and Nellie Reid. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Howard Reid; and brother-in-law, David Pumphrey. Family left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Thea Reid;...

Harold Melvin 'Harry' Clayton

Jul 19, 2014

Harold (Harry) Melvin Clayton, 70, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Harry moved to Salem from Chicago in May 2005 and has been a vibrant, integral part of the Salem community since that time. Harry was a Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. One of Harrys proudest achievements was 27 years of sobriety which he...

Eric Daniel Austin

Jul 18, 2014

Eric Daniel Austin, 22, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. Eric was born April 12, 1992, in Salem to his loving parents, Lewis Austin and Terri Austin, both of Salem. Eric graduated from Glenvar High School in 2010. He was an avid lover of sports and was a huge fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies. He had a...

Todd Christopher Mcdaniel

Jul 17, 2014

No more walks alone, for the Lord has carried our Todd Home. Todd Christopher McDaniel, 28, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Norris McDaniel and Donald Callahan. Survivors include his beloved son, Brayden McDaniel Furrow of Roanoke; mother, Susan McDaniel; father, Todd Callahan; sisters, India Taylor Lavinder...

Steven Lee 'Hog-Head' Winfrey

Jul 15, 2014

Steven Lee (Hog-Head) Winfrey, 51, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. He was born on September 7, 1962, in Roanoke, to the late Sydnor Lee and Anna Bell Winfrey. Steven thoroughly enjoyed trucking, and was in the industry since he was eighteen years of age. He had 30 plus years of trucking under his belt and left...

Joan Epperly Walters

Jul 15, 2014

Joan Epperly Walters, 79, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Clifton Forge, VA. She was born on October 22, 1934, in Patterson, NJ to the late John Henry and Octavia Ellen Epperly. Mom was a very hardworking, loving, and sweet woman, and someone you just enjoyed being around; at least until you crossed her! She loved...

Paula Lynn Seagle

Jul 12, 2014

Paula Lynn Larson Seagle, 68, of Salem, went to join her husband, Larry Robert Seagle in Heaven on July 12, 2014. She is also preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene and Sigfred Larson. She is survived by her children, Jennifer and Robert, a grandson, Isaiah and her beloved pets, Roxy and Lila. She also leaves behind a...

Candice Nicole Smith

Jul 11, 2014

Service Information

Saturday, July 12th, 2014,

None

Address Not Available

Interment Location

Seaver Crematorium

Address Not Available Princeton, WV

Bessie Lou Vest

Jul 11, 2014

Bessie Lou Vest, 92, of Salem, passed into Heaven on Friday, July 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Monk Vest, daughter, Linda Vest Humphrey and several siblings. She is survived by her son, Randy Vest and his wife Linda; son-in-law, Larry Humphrey and his wife Pat; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and her sister, Helen Simpson....

Marvin Lee Suiter

Jul 9, 2014

Service Information

Wednesday, July 9th, 2014,

None

Address Not Available

Interment Location

Roselawn Memorial Gardens

Address Not Available Princeton, WV

James Cornell ''Pete'' Nowlin

Jul 8, 2014

Service Information

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Address Not Available

Interment Location

John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Hazel Conner Horne

Jul 7, 2014

Hazel Conner Horne, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 7, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 27, 1933 in Salem to the late Ira Shelton and Nannie Poff Conner. Hazel had been employed as a cafeteria worker by Roanoke County schools, and had spent the majority of her time...

John Michael Soja

Jul 6, 2014

John Michael Soja, 67, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. He was born on March 12, 1947 in LaPorte, IN to the late Stanley and Bernice Vlock Soja. John will be remembered as a man that enjoyed helping others in their time of need. He loved people and was known as a man that had never met...