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;...
Lois Mae Poff Walker
Aug 16, 2013
Lois Mae Poff Walker, 88, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013. Lois was born in Roanoke to the late Roy and Mamie Poff on May 20, 1925. She was an active member in Glenvar Baptist Church for many years. She will truly be missed and remembered for her family meals on Sunday,...
Gary W. Jones
Aug 15, 2013
Gary Wayne Jones, 59, of Elliston was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 15, 2013. He went peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, William Morris Jones. Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Evelyn Starkey Jones of Elliston, his loving...
Joseph Patrick Welcher
Aug 15, 2013
Joseph Patrick Welcher, 64, formerly of Montgomery Co., VA, left his earthly broken body to be received into heaven on August 15, 2013. Joe was born on June 1, 1949 to the late James Paul and Mable Harris Welcher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Dickerson Welcher; and her parents, Forest and...
Marci Renee Buckles Tickle
Aug 15, 2013
Marci Renee Buckles Tickle, 39, formerly of Salem, VA passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday August 15 2013 in Atlanta Georgia after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband and best friend, John Carlton Tickle, parents Jim & Trudy Buckles, Sister and brother in law, Lynn & Tim Johnson, very special nieces, Lindsay, Sydney & Katie Johnson....
Twila Jean Frantz Gearhart
Aug 13, 2013
Twila Jean Frantz Gearhart 83, of Salem, went to join her husband in their heavenly home on Tuesday August 13, 2013. Twila was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Edgar and Alpha Frantz. She was a loving mother; grandmother; great grandmother and sister and was a life long area resident. Twila enjoyed spending time in her flower garden,...
Rosemary Winslow
Aug 11, 2013
Isabella Rosemary Winslow, 57, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. Rosemary trained in the United Kingdom as a midwife. She followed her passion to bring life into this world as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery at Lewis Gale Medical Center and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was active...
George W. Walters
Aug 11, 2013
George W. Walters, 87, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and later retired as a grader with Harris Hardwood after 40 years. His church membership was held at Peters Creek Church of the Brethren and he enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Preceding...
Charlotte Mae Huffman
Aug 10, 2013
Imagine a love so strong that saying hello and good-bye in the same day was worth the sorrow. Charlotte Mae Huffman was received with love and said goodbye to with hope on August 10, 2013. She was anxiously awaited and loved by her Mommy & Daddy, Cole & Tiffany Huffman, Papa & Gram (Jay & Judy Grace), Uncle Pat &...
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