Ruby Cupp Eunice
Aug 7, 2013
Ruby Cupp Eunice, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born on April 7, 1923 in Montgomery County to the late James Ballard Cupp and Dora Mae Gearheart Cupp. She was a member of St. Phillips Lutheran Church. She loved working with her flowers, and loved many cats in her lifetime. In addition to her...
Timothy Earl Whitt
Aug 5, 2013
Timothy Earl Whitt, 57 of Salem, VA passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born in Bluefield, WV a son of Virginia Freeman and the late Earl Justus Whitt. He was also preceded in death by great-niece, Shannon Whitt. Timothy worked for Carter Machinery, Branch Highways and most recently for Blue Ridge Isotopes where he very much enjoyed his...
Ron E. Gilley
Aug 5, 2013
Ron E. (Hoss) Gilley, 54, of Elliston, went to walk with his mom, dad, and the Great Lord on Monday, August 5, 2013. Hoss was a huge baseball fan. His surviving family includes his brothers, James and Mark; niece, Brittany; and nephew, Kristopher. All services are private. The Gilley family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral...
Everlyn B. White
Aug 4, 2013
Everlyn B. White, 88, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2013. He was born on August 14, 1924 in Delaware County, OH to the late James and Carrie White. As a Rinky-Dink, he enjoyed working at Lakeside Amusement Park during his days at Andrew Lewis High School. He was a proud veteran having served...
Lloyd L. 'Kent' Arnold
Jul 29, 2013
Lloyd Linwood Kent Arnold, Jr., 53, of Roanoke, passed into the arms of his Lord, Jesus on Monday, July 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd L. Arnold, Sr.; a sister, Kathy M. Guthrie; brother, Kenneth W. Arnold, and his grandparents, Dempsey H. Maxey and Virginia Rock Maxey. He is survived by his mother, Judy Arnold;...
Wilmer D. Richards
Jul 29, 2013
Wilmer D. (Lou) Richards, 89, of Salem, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013. He was born on June 6, 1924 in Salem, VA to the late William A. and Mary Hall Richards. Mr. Richards proudly served in the Army during World War II. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying hunting, playing golf and gardening. In addition to his...
Stella Jane Ross
Jul 27, 2013
Stella Jane (Holdren) Ross, 73, of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She will be remembered by her children as the best mom in the world. She is survived by three sons, Mike and his wife, Dee; Timmy, and Tony and wife, Shirley; three daughters, Debbre and husband, John, Teresa and husband Jessie, Joann and husband, Jimmy;...
Elsie D. Kennitt
Jul 27, 2013
Elsie D. Kennitt, 97, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, (540) 389-5441.
Barbara Ann Scruggs
Jul 21, 2013
Barbara Ann Ratliff Scruggs, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. Barbara was an area resident for most of her life and was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Salem. She was employed as an executive secretary at Norfolk & Western Railroad prior to retiring after nearly 30 years of service, and enjoyed traveling with her...
Stephen N. Galanes
Jul 21, 2013
Stephen N. Galanes, 83, of Salem, departed this life on July 21, 2013. He was born on June 17, 1930 to the late Nicholas and Estelle Galanes in Richmond, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Bobby. He is survived by two daughters, Lauren Beth Galanes and Susan Galanes Mcmillan and...
Sheila Garman
Jul 20, 2013
Sheila Garman, 71, of Vinton, and formerly of Catawba, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Sheila was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Herbert and Nancy Brock. As a life long area resident, Sheila found many things to enjoy like, reading, doing crosswords, and was an avid NASCAR fan, she loved to keep in touch with her...
Sarah Burris Bradford
Jul 20, 2013
Sarah Burris Bradford, 93, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 20, 2013. She was born in Norfolk, VA on January 28, 1920 and had been an area resident all her life. Mrs. Bradford was a longtime member of Gospel Baptist Church and loved serving the Lord. She enjoyed cooking, beautiful flowers, and had...
Ronnie W. Mowles
Jul 19, 2013
Ronnie W. Mowles, 72, of Salem, left the fairways of this life to play the links in his heavenly home on Friday, July 19, 2013. Ronnie was a life long Salem resident, a son of the late, Oscar and Glenna Mowles. Ronnie was known as an avid golfer, he played several days a week and sometimes everyday of the week,...
Eglenna Mae Cassell
Jul 16, 2013
Eglenna Mae Cassell, 73, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Robert Newton Foster and Mary Lee Owen Foster and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a registered nurse and was employed at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Lewis Gale...
Doris Mae Moran
Jul 16, 2013
Doris Mae Moran, 71, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Kyle E. Owen and Iris Shenault Owen and had also resided in Hampton, VA prior to relocating back to the Salem area over 20 years ago. Doris was a long time member...
Lela Deweese Poff
Jul 16, 2013
Lela DeWeese Poff, of Salem Virginia, went to be with our Lord following a short illness, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Lela Bits was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren. She retired from Richfield Retirement Community. She was a loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she will be truly missed by all who knew her....
Bernard Eugene Troutman
Jul 15, 2013
Bernard Eugene Troutman, 85, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 15, 2013. He was born on May 9, 1928 to the late Earnest and Margaret H. Troutman, in Glade Spring, VA. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, in the United States Army. He was a former chief and charter member of the...
Jeffrey C. Eaton
Jul 15, 2013
Jeffrey Craig Eaton, 57, of Salem, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013. Jeff was born in Roseburg Oregon, a son of the late Millard Eaton. In addition to his father, Jeff is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Eaton. The family moved to the Salem area when Jeff was seven and he spent the rest of his life...
Richard Lee Obenchain
Jul 14, 2013
Richard Lee Obenchain (Rick), 52, passed away peacefully at his home in Salem early Sunday morning. He was an employee of Walker Foundry and the family appreciates their support during his recent illness. Rick was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lucille Ann Reese and Lewis Dale Obenchain; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Cora Dodson, and his paternal...
Mae Belle Rettinger
Jul 12, 2013
Mae Belle (Miller) Rettinger who was a long time resident of Glenvar, VA, age 97, died July 12, 2013 of natural causes at the Second Street Private Elder Care home in Roanoke,VA. The family will receive friends at the Oakey Funeral Home in Salem Virginia on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Leonard Southern, pastor at Fort...
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