Nannie Holt Sharpe
Jul 12, 2013
Nannie Holt Sharpe, 74, of Roanoke and formerly of Petersburg, joined the Lord in Heaven on Friday, July 12, 2013. She loved children, and had a big hand in raising many. Nannie enjoyed gospel singing and being a part of a quartet, and was known for her homemade biscuits and fried chicken. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lee...
Miriam Abee Majors
Jul 12, 2013
Miriam Abee Majors, 91, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2013. She was born on January 9, 1922 in Hickory, NC to the late Solomon L. and Lillie S. Abee. She was a retired Registered Nurse and was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Salem. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Hazel Williams Akers
Jul 11, 2013
Hazel Williams Akers, 98, of Salem, went home to be with Who she served on Thursday, July 11, 2013. She lived for God and her children. Preceding her in death were many special family members and close friends including her husband of 70 years, Roy Akers; and grandchildren, Kathy and Timothy Akers. Her surviving family includes her children, Pete Akers...
Kathy Lynn Wagner
Jul 8, 2013
Kathy Lynn Wagner, 51, of Salem, passed away peacefully following a long illness on Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born on July 13, 1961 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont and had been an area resident for over 30 years. She graduated from the Lyndon Institute in Lyndonville, Vermont and was employed by Ryder Truck Rental for many years. Kathys legacy...
Betty Gray Davis
Jul 7, 2013
Betty Gray Davis, 72, of Roanoke, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2013. She was born on July 31, 1940 in Salem, a daughter of the late Nathan and Myrtle Mullins Myers and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, was a...
Jimmie Dean 'Buck' Fielder
Jul 7, 2013
Jimmie Buck Fielder, 79, of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Price Fielder; daughters, Juliana Fielder Alexander, Angela Fielder Boitnott and husband, Richard, Sherry Fielder Lindamood and husband, Edward; son, Jimmie Dean Fielder, II; grandchildren, Bradley Fielder, Adam Boswell, Caitlin Alexander, Daniel, Jacob and Noah Lindamood; and brothers, Stanley Fielder and...
Scott Douglas Crawford
Jul 6, 2013
Scott Douglas Crawford, 46, of Lexington, NC and formerly of Salem, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013. He was a carman with Norfolk Southern for nearly 24 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, building computers, and riding his Harley in his spare time. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Earl and Myrtle Crawford and Frank and Irene Sledd;...
Ann Underwood Gregory
Jun 29, 2013
Ann Underwood Gregory, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born on February 23, 1919 in Bonsack, VA to the late James and Lula Trussler Underwood. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke. Ann was vibrant and loving, enjoying life while making everyone smile. She greatly enjoyed...
Raymond Crawford
Jun 28, 2013
Raymond (Barry) Crawford, 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013. He was born in Catawba, VA; son of the late Edward and Alma Crawford, along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Crawford; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Gene Orange; a brother-in-law, Leon Thacker; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Atkins. Barry...
William Henry Robinson Jr.
Jun 28, 2013
William Henry Robinson, Jr., 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2013. He was born in Addor, NC, a son of the late William and Melva Robinson and had been an area resident for over 40 years. A United States Navy veteran of WWII, he graduated from the College of William and Mary with...
Virginia K. Maxey
Jun 28, 2013
Virginia K. Maxey Virginia Katherine Rock Maxey, 98, of Salem, passed into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 28, 2013. She was born in Lignite, VA, a daughter of the late Benton and Effie Persinger Rock, and was a long time and active member of the Salem Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she...
Donald E. 'Donnie' Osborne
Jun 27, 2013
Donald E. Donnie Osborne, 63, of Salem, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 27, 2013. He was born on October 11, 1949 at Harman, VA, a son of Louise W. Osborne and the late Ted Osborne, Sr. Donnie was a graduate of Grundy Senior High School and was voted Most Valuable Football Player in 1967. He was a graduate of...
Johnny David Sage
Jun 27, 2013
Johnny David Sage, 57, of Salem, left this world to watch over his family from Heaven on Thursday, June 27, 2013. He leaves behind his dad, James William Sage Sr.; best friend, and wife of 32 years, Bonnie Mae Sage; children and their spouses, Jennifer and husband, John; Michael, Misty and her husband, Michael, Kay and husband Timmy, and David...
Laurie E. King, Md Dr.
Jun 27, 2013
A graveside service for Dr. Laurie E. King, 59, of Roanoke, who passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, will be held at 11:30AM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Beth Israel Cemetery, 2900 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke. Mrs. Marci Brumberg will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rabbis Discretionary Fund or to the Tikkun Olam...
Shirley Richardson Lee
Jun 20, 2013
Shirley Richardson Lee, 89, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013. She was a longtime member of the Central United Methodist Church in Salem, and served as a volunteer at the Salem Food Pantry, the RAM House, and the Rescue Mission. She enjoyed ballroom and line dancing in her spare time, and loved her family very much, especially...
M. Frank Dodge
Jun 19, 2013
M. Frank Dodge, 88, of Roanoke and formerly of Morris Plains, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Franks military service was from 1943 to 1947. His church membership was held at the Grandin Court Baptist Church. He served in the European Theater of Operations Mediterranean, was a Mason of the Cincinnati Lodge #3 in...
Dovie Muncy Sowards
Jun 19, 2013
Dovie Muncy Sowards, 79, of Salem, went to sing with the angels on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was a lifetime resident of Wise County. Dovie devoted her life to singing and preserving Traditional Appalachian Music. She was always willing to devote her time and talent to sing and play her autoharp in support of her passion for music. For...
Faye V. Counts
Jun 18, 2013
Faye Viola Counts Gearheart Counts, of Salem, VA. Passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2013. Mom was born December 20, 1924 at Toms Creek, VA. Located in Wise County. Her parents were Silas Elexious and Bessie Viola Thompson Counts; her grandparents were John Buchanan Floyd and Mary Ellen Smith Counts along with Frank and Ollie Workman Thompson. She was the...
Deborah E. Hale
Jun 18, 2013
Deborah Elaine Hale, 55, of Salem, went to join her husband David and dance with the Angels on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She was born in Richmond, a daughter of the late Harold W. Howard and Estelle Childress Howard and had been an area resident for over 30 years. She was employed for many years at Orvis, and enjoyed cooking,...
Lucy Anne Gill
Jun 16, 2013
Lucy Anne Gill, born March 31, 1947, passed away June 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Christine Gill; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.E Sigmon, and Mr. and Mrs. Gill of Abington, VA; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her cousin, Linda Weekley and her husband Martin; aunt and uncle, Mr. and...
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