William Earl Lancaster
Sep 28, 2013
William (Bill) E. Lancaster, 58, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2013. He was born on January 25, 1955 in Christiansburg, VA to the late Arlon and Pauline Lancaster. He retired from Yokohama Tire after 31 years of faithful service and was currently working with the City of Salem in fleet management. He also...
Andrew Pillis
Sep 21, 2013
Andrew (Andy) Fredrick Pillis, 90, peacefully passed away on September 21, 2013 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. Born on September 14, 1923, in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John H. and Katherine K. Girman Pillis. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Susan Prillaman Pillis. In addition to his...
Brent Hodges Bratton
Sep 20, 2013
Brent Hodges Bratton, 33, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013. He is survived by a loving family who will miss him dearly. The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to the physicians, nurses and staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center for all of the care, concern and love they have given and...
Peggy S. Rash
Sep 12, 2013
Peggy S. Rash, 83, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Rash; her parents, Samuel and Merle Saunders Smith; four sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Judy Rash; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Rodney Varney; two granddaughters, whom she...
Sandra Gail Lovell Holmes
Sep 11, 2013
Sandra Gail Lovell Holmes, 52, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. She enjoyed sewing, singing karaoke, playing the Wii, and spending time with her family, and loved her kids and grandbaby more than anything. Preceding her in death was her grandfather, Gordon Flinchum; and grandson, Marcellus Hernandez. Her surviving family includes her grandmother,...
Jay Wayne Craig
Sep 11, 2013
Jay Wayne Craig, 50, a native of Salem, VA, passed away on September 11, 2013. He lived and worked in Charleston, WV, for a number of years before returning to Salem to be near family after being diagnosed with cancer. Born on May 28, 1963, Jay attended Salem High School where he was president of the student body in his...
Frank Hutchison Jr.
Sep 11, 2013
Frank Hutchison, Jr., 81, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. He was very meek and had a sweet, sweet spirit. He was very loved by his family and all who knew him. His hobbies included gardening and fishing. He loved spending time with his family who already miss his quiet sweetness. They were...
Nellie Pauline Hodges Strickler
Sep 7, 2013
Nellie Pat Strickler of Salem, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Red Strickler and her first husband, James Ralph White; loving daughter, Jean White Thompson, sister Louise Harrison; brothers Harry, Frank, Leonard and James Lightning Hodges. She is survived by her son and...
Shirley Lee Hess
Sep 5, 2013
Our sweet mother, Shirley Hess, 74, of Salem, passed away on Thursday September 5, 2013 with her grandson and sons-in-law by her side. She was born on September 8, 1938 to the late William M. and Lillian Barnett Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A Hess; five brothers, Ralph Ellis, Herbert...
Joseph Campbell Thomas
Sep 4, 2013
Joseph Campbell Thomas, 91, of Salem, passed away September 4, 2013. He was born March 25, 1922. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Leftwich Thomas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown Thomas; brother, Frank Brown Thomas, Jr; brother, Lewis Preston Thomas, and sister, Mary Louise Thomas Crain. Surviving are his daughter, Julia Thomas Arthur and her...
Kyle Todd Bryant
Sep 3, 2013
Kyle Todd Bryant, 19, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was a member of Church Alive in Roanoke. He enjoyed playing football and baseball as a youth and later played soccer. He was a 2012 graduate of Northside High School. He was also a part of the Boy Scouts of America, and many feel this service...
Lois Edna Myers Sweet
Sep 2, 2013
Lois Edna Myers Sweet, 83, of Salem, was called home on Monday, September 2, 2013. Professionally, she helped her late husband, Fred Sweet, in his heating and air conditioning business. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lewis and Kenneth Myers; and sister-in-law, Lois Myers. Her surviving family includes her sons, Larry Sweet...
George Davison Gustin Sr.
Sep 1, 2013
George D. Gustin Sr. 63, of Salem passed away on Sunday September 1, 2013.
Michael Ryan Trail
Aug 31, 2013
Michael Ryan Trail (Trailor), 20, of Salem, passed away in a tragic auto accident on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was a Washington Redskins fan, liked to fish, and enjoyed hanging out with his family members and friends. Preceding him in death was a great-grandfather, Clarence Francisco, Sr.; grandfather, George Bill Trail, Sr.; and grandmother, Judy King. His surviving family...
Adin Job Reynolds
Aug 31, 2013
Adin Job Reynolds, son of James Reynolds, II and Dee Shrader, both of Salem, was born into the arms of Angels on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 6:58 a.m. He will be forever remembered by his big sister, Aleyna Lynnette House; grandparents, David and Robin Reynolds of Covington, and Lyn and Annette Shrader of Roanoke; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...
Edith Marie Akers
Aug 28, 2013
Edith Marie Martin Akers 81, of Roanoke, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday August 28, 2013 Born to the late Edward and Effie Martin, along with her parents she will be welcomed to heaven by her sisters Myrtle Lester and Gladys Thomas. Edith fought long and hard against kidney disease and became affectionately known as a tough old bird,...
Barbara R. Hale
Aug 21, 2013
Barbara R. Hale Barbara R. Hale, 89, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bud Hale, her parents, Grady and Effie Robertson, late of Giles County, three sisters, Opal Woodyard, Cuba R. Little and Alva R. Meadows, and two brothers, Grady Bunt Robertson...
Floyd Anthony 'Tony' Williams
Aug 21, 2013
Floyd Anthony Tony Williams, 61, of Salem, VA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born November 29, 1951 in Roanoke, son of Murlene Teresa Harris Williams and the late Lester Leroy Williams. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Ronald "Ronnie" Williams. Tony was a well known...
Esther Leatherman Holshouser
Aug 21, 2013
Esther Leatherman Holshouser, 72, of Salem, departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and left a legacy of courage, loyalty and faith. She was born on November 18, 1940 in Frederick County, MD, the last of seven children born to the late Edgar...
Gene Stroud
Aug 17, 2013
Gene Stroud, 60, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Wytheville, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Ernestine Stroud and brothers, Mark and Curtis. He is survived by his wife, Lyssa Stroud; son, Travis Stroud and wife Becky; two grandsons; sisters, Carolyn MacNeill and husband John, and Margie Fisher and husband Tom; brother, Lowell;...
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