Charles Worley Fletcher, Sr.

Dec 6, 2024

Charles Worley Fletcher, Sr. 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away peacefully and gained his heavenly wings to join his wife and children in heaven.

Born Sunday, June 30, 1946, in Pearisburg, VA to the late James Daniel Fletcher and Mildred Moseley Fletcher.

In addition to his parents Charles...

Sheila Ann Mutter

Dec 5, 2024

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Sheila Ann.

The oldest of seven, she was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, to Bob and Dorothy Rutherford, moving to Ohio as an adolescent. She later married, and gave birth to not one, but two amazing, witty, smart, and humble daughters - Teresa...

J. Wayne Craig

Dec 2, 2024

Salem, Va.

J. Wayne Craig, 84, passed away December 2, 2024. He was born in Danville, Va. to the late Julia Harris Craig Overstreet and Marvin R Craig. Wayne moved with his family to Roanoke at a young age, where he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958. He then attended Virginia Tech,...

Mark Joseph "Joe" Wright

Dec 2, 2024

Mark Joseph "Joe" Wright, age 64, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born in Roanoke on April 8, 1960. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Wright, Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ann "Sissy" Wright; his wife, Mary Wright; son, Nathan J. Wright;...

Shirley Ann Hickingbottom Baker

Nov 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Hickingbottom Baker, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

She was a faithful member of Westside Church of Christ, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, caring, kind, giving, Christian woman that always had love...

Barbara Jean Saunders Overstreet

Nov 25, 2024

Barbara Jean Saunders Overstreet, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born January 16, 1935, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Roscoe Ralph and Cora Bell Meador Saunders of Chamblissburg, Va., she is also preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mickey" L. Overstreet; mother-in-law, Helen B. Overstreet of Salem, Va.; step-daughter, Tina O....

Ralph Edward "Buck" Saunders

Nov 22, 2024

Ralph Edward "Buck" Saunders, 87, of Chamblissburg, Virginia, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born July 3, 1937, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Roscoe Ralph and Cora Bell Meador Saunders of Chamblissburg, Va., he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Geraldine "Gerry" S. Trussler Trent of Vinton, Va., Barbara Jean S. Overstreet, of...

Fay White

Nov 22, 2024

On November 22, 2024, Fay Yvonne Fogle White was reunited with Doug, the love of her life. Married for 61 years before Doug passed in 2012, the two embraced a life of beach trips, golf outings, travel, and card games. Trips and activities almost always included family and friends, so the fun, laughter, and camaraderie were shared...

Audrey Dale Byington

Nov 21, 2024

Audrey Dale Byington passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

He was the son of Walker and Stella Byington of Jonesville, Va. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Alvin Byington; his sister, Barbara Williams; brother-in-law, Kenneth Corbin; and sisters-in-law, Eula Miller and Ruth Buckner.

Dale is survived...

Terry Jackson Marsh

Nov 21, 2024

Terry Jackson Marsh, 73, of Roanoke, VA went to be with his creator on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Survivors and services will be announced soon.

Nancy Moran Swann

Nov 19, 2024

Nancy Moran Swann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2024. Born on August 25, 1939, in Salem, Va., to Valeria P. Moran and Curtis L. Moran, Nancy lived a life full of love and dedication to her faith, family, and community.

Nancy was married...

Barbara Ann Amorose Work Shelton

Nov 18, 2024

Barbara Amorose Work Shelton, 78, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, after a fierce battle with cancer.

She worked as a school bus driver for Berean Baptist Christian Academy, a supervisor for the Home Shopping Network, a CNA for Richfield Nursing Home, and an assistant manager for Bacova. However,...

Judith Doggett Davis

Nov 15, 2024

Judith Doggett Davis, 78, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 26, 1945, in Richmond, Va., to the late Nelson Robert and Eleanor Gilman Doggett, she is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Suzie G. Gilman and John G. Gilmond, both of Ashland, Va., as...

Dr. Harry Isaac Johnson, Jr.

Nov 13, 2024

Dr. Harry I. Johnson, Jr., of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away at the age of 97 on November 13, 2024. Born in Salem on April 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Harry Isaac Johnson, Sr. and Rosalie Marker Johnson. He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. His father had been the...

Lynn Wayshner Ott

Nov 8, 2024

Lynn Marie Wayshner Ott, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on November 8, 2024, surrounded by her family & friends.

Lynn grew up in Silver Spring, Md., and she graduated from Albert Einstein High School in 1971, as well as Colorado State University, plus Columbus State University with a Bachelor of...

Charles Roy Heslep Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Charles Roy "C.R" Heslep, Jr., 85, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. Born on October 21, 1939, to the late Charles Roy and Ethel Irene King Heslep, C.R. grew up on the family farm in Christiansburg, before moving to Roanoke.

As a longtime member of Salem...

Jodi Lynn Vasko

Nov 6, 2024

Jodi Lynn Vasko, a dedicated, loyal, hardworking mother of two, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 32.

Jodi was born in Arizona on June 28, 1992. She graduated with a degree in Fundamentals of Welding. She was working toward a bachelor's degree in science while working full-time as...

James Barry Echols

Nov 5, 2024

James Barry Echols, age 72, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1952, to the late, James H. "Pete" Echols and Virginia Irene Flint Echols. Barry was a hardworking, talented, honest, and simple man. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. In addition to...

Mary Joyce Smith

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Joyce Smith, 82, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1942, to the late James and Carrie Gilbert Helton. Mary enjoyed working with her hands, especially cross stitching, coloring. Her family was her greatest joy, and she enjoyed spending her time with them....

Vicki Joyce Udell

Nov 4, 2024

Vicki, age 81, of Salem, VA, passed away at her home on Monday, November 4, 2024. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem.