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...
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...
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