Jun 24, 2014

Elizabeth Betty Reamey Sherrard, 101, of Roanoke County and formerly of Salem, passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Her chief purpose and joy in life was helping others. A certified nursing assistant, she worked successively for Dr. Esther Brown and then Dr. Fred Cruser. In retirement she led an active life with a wide circle of...

Jun 23, 2014

Allie Frances Mowles Kesler, of Salem, born on April 21, 1912, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 102. She was fiercely independent, an avid gardener, and a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Salem. Preceding her in death was her husband, John Washington Kesler; son-in-law, Robert W. Charlton; grandson, Richard Allen Light; and granddaughter-in-law,...

Jun 23, 2014

Eula Savannah Francisco Simmons, of Salem, born on July 23, 1917 to the late Charles and Lula Stanley Francisco, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 96. She was a former member of Masons Cove Church of the Brethren and attended New Creation Ministries. She worked various jobs in her early...

Jun 23, 2014

James Homer Cotton Owens, 87, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born October 1, 1926, to the late Oscar and Lilly Owen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby J. Owens; daughter, Dreama Kiser; and brothers, Everett Owen, and Bill and Sammy Hubble. Mr. Owens was a proud US Navy Veteran, having fought...

Jun 21, 2014

Chris Crotts, 29, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 and is now at peace. Chris was a graduate from Salem High school, and continued his education at ECPI graduating with an Information Technology degree, as he thoroughly enjoyed working on computers. He was a faithful and dedicated employee of Pizza Hut for numerous years and was previously...

Jun 20, 2014

Richard S. Schifanelli, 85, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. He was born January 10, 1929 to the late Alfonso and Rose Rosati Schifanelli. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy Schifanelli. He served his country in the Marine Corps, where he was also a member of the Marine Corps band....

Jun 20, 2014

Edith Saul Hurt, 88, of Roswell, GA, and formerly of Salem, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. She was born in Salem on February 19, 1926, a daughter of the late Charles Thomas Saul and Bessie Broce Jones Saul and relocated to Roswell over 16 years ago following the passing of her husband, Lewis Buddy Carr Hurt. She enjoyed sewing,...

Jun 17, 2014

Itlean Hinds Gray Itlean Hinds Gray, 91, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Oliver James Hinds and Georgia Hines Hinds and had been an area resident most of her life. She retired from Verizon following many years of service and was of the Baptist faith. In addition...

Jun 17, 2014

James F. Brickey, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by friends on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Brickey; parents, Frank and Nellie Brickey; sister, Pauline Olds, and brothers, Richard, Wayne, Robert and Holley Brickey. James retired from The City of Salem after 45 years of faithful service to...

Jun 14, 2014

Early on Saturday, June 14, 2014, Stephen Gary Carlisle laid aside his earthly cares and reached out to take Christs hand. He was a loving husband, father, and a friend to so many in the Roanoke Valley. His skilled hands repaired and restored many fine stringed instruments throughout the country. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years,...

Jun 14, 2014

Donna Faye Donohoo, 55, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry K. Young, and by her grandfather, Harry S. Young. Donna is survived by her long-term companion, Michael Watson, of Salem; her mother, Sylvia R. Young, of Salem; three loving children, Shane K. Edwards and...

Jun 11, 2014

Donna Lynn Epperly Coffman, 57, of Salem, departed this life on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a seven-month battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, James Edward "Ed" Epperly; and a host of other relatives, notably her maternal grandmother, Mattie "Granny" Foutz, who was a daily presence throughout Donna's life. Surviving are...

Jun 11, 2014

Violet Marie May Jenkins, 93, of Check, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Everett and Willie May; her husband, Lewis H. Jenkins, Sr.; brothers, Frank and George May; sister, Arlene Witt; and son, Lewis Jenkins, Jr. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,...

Jun 10, 2014

Sharon Kay Johnson, 65, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from complications due to cancer. Following her diagnosis last August, she fought the disease with the tremendous ongoing support of the 70-plus Officers and Soldiers of Miss Js Army of family, friends, and acquaintances. When the chemo and the radiation had ravaged her body and a positive...

Jun 9, 2014

Betty Jean Sisk, 83, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Ivey Adams will officiate. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.Service Information

Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 2:00pm,

Sherwood Memorial Park

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Jun 5, 2014

Roy A. Eck, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Richmond, VA. He was born on August 5, 1925 in Lynbrook, NY to the late Roy A. and Helen Bothwell Eck. Roys interest in understanding how his own mind worked led him to receiving his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The University of North Carolina. He...

Jun 5, 2014

Elna Bullington Osborne, 97, of Salem, passed away June 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hargraves Osborne; her daughter, Gladys Osborne Desper; and her great granddaughter, Jennifer Elaine Garst. She is survived by 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; and many loving friends and family. The family will receive friends Sunday, June...

Jun 1, 2014

Marianne Patricia (Watson) Newbrough of Salem VA passed away peacefully on Sunday June 1, 2014 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. Marianne was a native West Virginian and long time resident of the Roanoke Valley. She was the devoted daughter of the late Mary Catherine (McGee) and William L. Watson, of...

May 31, 2014

Service Information

Saturday, June 7th, 2014 11:00am,

Salem Evangelical Methodist Church

1920 Lucas Street Salem, VA 24153

May 31, 2014

On May 31, 2014, John Wilson Pence, 57, of Largo, Florida lost his valiant one-year battle against brain cancer. John was born in Roanoke, Virginia on March 7, 1957. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, Virginia in 1975. He received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1979 and an...