David C. Newman

Sep 30, 2014

David C. Newman, 58, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Roanoke, the son of Willie C. Newman and the late Nancy Miller Newman and had been an area resident all of his life. He worked in the construction field for several years and was employed at Hollins...

Virginia Mae Page

Sep 29, 2014

Virginia Mae Page, 83, of Salem, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, (540) 389-5441.Service Information

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John M Oakey & Son Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

William Marshall Kinsey

Sep 26, 2014

William Marshall Kinsey, 88, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2014. He was kind to everyone he met, loved to travel, and thoroughly enjoyed his occupation as a long-term cross-country truck driver. Preceding him in death was his wife of 52 years, Bobbie C. Kinsey; and granddaughter, Laura Dobbins. His surviving family includes his...

Boyce Charles Oliver

Sep 23, 2014

Boyce Charles (Charlie) Oliver, 68, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord and his mom on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Landon Oliver and Letha M. Justice; and brothers, Jessie Frank Oliver and Ricky Lee Oliver. His surviving family includes his wife, Gaye Ann Oliver; children, Janena and Vanessa; 3 step-children,...

Kathleen Parker Boggs

Sep 23, 2014

Kathleen Parker Boggs, 100, of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She was a nurturing and loving mother, a caring friend, a devoted wife, and she will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to be touched by her sweet spirit. She was always quick to smile, she loved to laugh,...

Betty Jane Winstead

Sep 21, 2014

Betty Jane Winstead Betty Jane Winstead, 79, of Salem, was called into Heaven by our Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Oscar Preston Mowles and Glenna May McCray Mowles and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed for many years as a merchandiser with the...

Eleanor Wallis 'Muffy' Herkness

Sep 18, 2014

Eleanor Olivia Wallis Herkness, 84, of Roanoke, VA, and Lewisburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Eleanor, known to her family and friends as Muffy, was born on May 26, 1930, in Aldershot, England, along with her twin brother Keith Warren Wallis. Her parents were Lt. Colonel Herbert James Ferryman Wallis and Charlotte Elizabeth Benedict Wallis. Muffy...

Ollie Mae Lawson

Sep 17, 2014

Ollie Mae Shupe Parker Lawson, 82, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Ollie was born on May 20, 1932 in Boissevain, Virginia, to the late Olen and Helen Shupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Parker; sisters, Annie Nipper (Elwood) and Maggie Parker (Bill); brothers, Wallace Shupe (Charlotte),...

Melvin Leroy Winslow

Sep 14, 2014

Melvin L. Winslow, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014. He was born in Tyrone, PA, a son of the late Melvin C. and Anna Pletcher Winslow and had resided in Falls Church, VA for over 35 years prior to relocating to the Roanoke/Salem area 17 years ago. He was a veteran of the US Army and was...

Imogen Klein

Sep 12, 2014

Imogen Murden Klein, 89, of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014, after a prolonged struggle with many health issues. She was born in Savannah, GA, on July 17, 1925, and was raised in Suffolk, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wallace Shelby Klein, Jr. Imogen graduated from Mary Washington College with...

Lester Fred Mitchell

Sep 10, 2014

Lester Fred Mitchell Lester Fred Mitchell, 61, of Boones Mill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Dewey E. and Elsie Ponton Mitchell and had been an area resident most of his life. Lester was employed as a route salesman for over 30 years for Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Frito-Lay...

Elsie Virginia Miller

Sep 1, 2014

Elsie Virginia Miller, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014. She was born in Botetourt County, a daughter of the late Raymond and Janie Dudding and had been a West Salem resident for most of her life. She spent many years working in the dental field and subsequently retired as a nurses aide from Catawba Hospital...

Elizabeth Hayes 'Betty' Doyle

Sep 1, 2014

Elizabeth (Betty) Hayes Doyle, of Elliston, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014. She led a life of service to her family and her community. She was a longtime member of the Montgomery County Friends of the Library in Shawsville and thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Reading Rangers program. She was also a member of The Retired Senior Volunteer Program...

Dylan Lewis Martin

Aug 31, 2014

Dylan Lewis Martin, Dyl-Pickle, 17, of Catawba, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dylan was a recent graduate of Glenvar High School, and was employed by Montgomery Publishing/ Salem Times Register, and also ran his own business, Martin Landscaping. Dylan loved hunting, fishing, working at the barn and just being outdoors. He...

Emmett Randolph 'Rudy' French

Aug 27, 2014

Emmett R. Rudy French, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014. He was born October 27, 1926 in Bluefield, WV to the late James E. and Letha M. French. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie S. French; brother, Jeff French; mother-in-law, Clara Lee Schrader; and companion, Leona Weddell. Rudy was...

James Clyde 'Mac' Mcilwain Jr.

Aug 27, 2014

James (Mac) Clyde McIlwain, Jr, 76, originally of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. He was born on January 12, 1938 in Wilkinsburg, PA to the late James C. McIlwain, Sr. and Jean Sharp McIlwain. He retired after numerous years as an accountant; working for Greenhill Pork Products in his early years and Southern Printing Company for the...

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...