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...
Jane Saunders Harb
Nov 8, 2013
Jane Saunders Harb of Boone, NC, formerly of Salem, died Friday, November 8, 2013. She was born to the late Richard and Margaret Saunders, February 6, 1941, in Salem, VA. Jane graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1959, eventually earning a Doctorate in Education in Interior Design from Virginia Polytechnic University in 1980. Jane left a legacy of education...
Jessica Renee Dehart
Nov 8, 2013
Jessica Renee DeHart, 32, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. She was born on June 19, 1981 to Robin DeHart Levesy and the late David Leon Cook. She will be remembered as a very kind and loving person; one who loved children and had a passionate desire to help and care for others. Her earnest desire was...
Anthony Bryan
Nov 6, 2013
Anthony (Tony) Harold Bryan, 55, of Salem, went home to be with our Lord and his mother and father on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Born in Clintwood, VA on Nov. 16, 1957, Tony was preceded in death by his father and mother, William Harold and Betty Jo Bryan. He worked at Thompsons Mens Clothing Store in Salem for 17 years...
Cora Louise Kiser
Nov 6, 2013
Cora Louise Kiser, 91, of Salem and formerly of Big Stone Gap, VA, went to join her husband with the Lord in their heavenly home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Louise is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Howard Greenville Kiser; her parents, William Reese and Rebecca Ann Lawson; brothers, Walter, Clarence, Cecil, Frank, William, and Everett;...
Ethel Tickle Burkholder
Nov 5, 2013
Ethel Tickle Burkholder, 87, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. With great fondness, many elders will remember this family oriented lady and mother of five. In Old English her name means noble and proud. Ethel was a farmer's daughter, raised on the New River. She was of Giles County, Virginiaflesh and bone. She...
Edward Ewell 'Buzz' White
Nov 4, 2013
Edward Buzz Ewell White, age 87, of Salem, VA, passed peacefully into eternity on Monday, November 04, 2013. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Doris White; his parents, John Oscar, Sr. and Ella Mae White; his sister, Pauline White Manor; his brother and best friend, John Oscar White, Jr.; and...
Martha Jane Pierce
Oct 29, 2013
Martha J. Pierce Martha Jane Pierce, 59, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Ella Trail Lemon and William Clayton Lemon and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a self employed caregiver, enjoyed going to yard sales, watching soaps and cooking out, but mostly...
Truce Eve Ayers
Oct 28, 2013
Truce Eve Ayers, of Fincastle, infant daughter of Corey Ayers and April Kreyling, went home to be with the Lord on Monday October 28, 2013. She was loved and adored by her family, left behind to cherish her memories along with her parents are, two sisters, Karma Jade and Mercy Lynn Croy; a brother, Havoc Alan Ayers; great-great grandmother, Grandma...
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