Stephanie K. Journell
Dec 7, 2013
Stephanie K. Journell 49, of Salem, passed away on Saturday Dacember 7, 2013.
William Howard 'Butch' Street Jr.
Dec 6, 2013
William Butch Street Jr. 60, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday December 6, 2013. Butch was born in Welch, W.VA. a son to the late William H. and Lorriane Dutch Street. Along with his parents Butch is preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Kennedy, and Ray Street. Butch moved to the Roanoke Valley some 40 years ago to raise...
Richard Allen 'Rick' Martin
Dec 5, 2013
Richard Rick Allen Martin, 59, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1954 to the late Clifford Jack Martin and Willie Martin. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Martin, of 38 years; daughter, Casey Martin; brother, Bob Martin and wife, Debra; sister, Betty Willis and husband, Albe;...
Shirley Hurt Brand
Nov 29, 2013
Shirley Hurt Brand, 86, of Salem, Virginia, died at home on Friday, November 29th. She was born on July 12, 1927 in Copper Valley of Floyd County, Virginia. At the time there were no schools in the area so the family moved to Christiansburg, and later to Sedgefield, near Greensboro, N.C. Shirley went to college in Washington, DC during World...
Allen Rawles Cross Sr.
Nov 29, 2013
Allen Rawles Cross, Sr. of Salem, Virginia died on November 29, 2013 of natural causes. At 73, Allen was a lifelong resident of Salem with the exception of ten years in West Germany. Allen was President and owner of Business Data Systems, Inc. since 1978. Allen was involved in many causes for the community and for his friends. He was...
Frances Allen Musser
Nov 28, 2013
Frances Allen Musser, 90, of Salem, Virginia, died November 28, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence F. and Mary Jones Allen; her brother, Jack Allen; her sister, Blanche Hicks; her niece, Jane Eggleston; and her beloved husband, Alph Musser. Frances was born in Abingdon, Virginia, on January 26, 1923. After graduating from high school, she received her RN...
Ryan Christopher Koon
Nov 28, 2013
Ryan Christopher Koon, 20, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 from complications during surgery following an accident last week. Ryan was a student at Radford University studying computer science. He was working in student media as the technology support person. Ryans amazing mind, quick wit, and sweet personality will be remembered by all. Ryan was preceded in...
Harry L. 'Dune' Boone Jr.
Nov 25, 2013
Harry L. Boone Jr., 72, better known as Dune, of Salem, left this world on Monday, November 25, 2013 to join his wife, Phyllis H. Boone, on their new journey. Dune was a son of the late Harry L. and Annie Boone. Along with his parents and wife, a brother, Daniel Boone and a sister, Ruth Altis, precede him in...
Robert Jacob Kelley
Nov 24, 2013
Robert Jacob Kelley, 83, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. He was the owner of Kelleys Market in several areas including Newcastle, Salem, Roanoke, Troutville, Glasgow, and Watskys Mill. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and golf. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jesse and Mary Kelley; siblings, Edward Kelley, Odell Kelley, Randolph Kelley, William...
Rosemary Shannon
Nov 22, 2013
Rosemary Shannon, 75, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center in Salem. She was born November 15, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late John R. Shannon and Edith Kreinheder Shannon and had been a Roanoke Valley resident most of her life. Rosemary was a member of Christ Lutheran...
Guy A. Ritter
Nov 19, 2013
Rev. Guy A. Ritter, Jr. 94, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2013. He was born in Princeton, W. VA. In September of 1919 to the late Guy and Hildred Ritter. Educated in the public schools of Princeton. Entered Roanoke College in 1940, and went to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army in 1941, he served...
Doris Flinchum Poff
Nov 19, 2013
Doris Flinchum Poff, fondly known as Grannymoo, 84, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born on December 26, 1928, a daughter of the late John Leslie Flinchum and Ida Gearheart Flinchum and had been a Salem area resident all of her life. Doris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active and long...
George Carter Minter Sr.
Nov 16, 2013
George Carter Minter, Sr., 73, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born on January 31, 1940 in Henry County to the late Tilla S. and Elizabeth Carter Minter. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Minter McDonald....
Sidney Jay Carter
Nov 13, 2013
Sidney Jay Carter, 61, of Salem, took her last breath on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 surrounded by those she loved. Born and raised in Salem, she discovered a deep connection early on with the small island of St. John USVI and that is where she lived most of her life. Her adventurous spirit took her on travels around the world,...
Luana June Craig Poff
Nov 11, 2013
Luana June Craig Poff, 67, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013. She was born in Roanoke on October 7, 1946 and was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and June Owen Craig. She retired from the City of Salem, Human Resources Department, with over twenty-five years of service. She is survived by her husband, Joe Poff, and...
Minnie Ethel Scott
Nov 11, 2013
Minnie Ethel Scott, 89, of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013. She was retired from the VA Regional Office in Roanoke and was a member of the Salem Church of Christ. Preceding her in death was her father, Homer Walter Scott; mother, Laura Nolen Scott; sister, Ada Scott; and brothers, Roy Scott, James Scott, Ralph Scott, and Fred...
Susan M. Kopka Gallagher
Nov 11, 2013
Susan M. (Kopka) Gallagher, 96, of Salem, Virginia (formerly of Canton and Massillon, Ohio) went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 11, 2013. Having suffered a stroke in the Spring, she died from complications of such. Susan was predeceased by her son Patrick J. Gallagher of Denison, TX in 2010, her brother Steve J. Kopka of Yucaipa, CA,...
Layton Thomas
Nov 11, 2013
Layton (De) Thomas, 73, of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013. He was born on April 3, 1940 to the late Orville Earl and Orpha Lucille Thomas in Iowa City, IA. He owned and operated Des Backhoe Service for 18 plus years prior to retiring. He was a very skilled man with extent knowledge in welding, machining and...
Ivory Mae Montgomery Combs
Nov 8, 2013
Ivory Mae Combs, 93 of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, November 08, 2013. She was born September 12, 1920 in Carroll County, VA a daughter of the late Frank J. and Alley Phillips Montgomery. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wesley B. Combs; son, Jerry Combs; daughter, Shelby Hall; brothers, Carlos, Ernie, and Billy Montgomery; sisters, Loraine...
Betty Jean Loving Mcneil
Nov 8, 2013
Betty Jean Loving McNeil, 72, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2013. She was a very special and amazing mother and grandmother. Betty was the daughter of the late Hunter and Ruby Loving. Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Otis T. Mc Neil; Brother, Curtis Loving; granddaughter, Jenna...
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