Dianna Leigh Ewing
Feb 5, 2013
Dianna L. Ewing, of Salem, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She loved her family, adored her grandchildren, and put everyone in her life before herself. Preceding her in death was her mother, Macel I. Miller; nephew, Matthew John Miller; and father-in-law, Bernard Dean. Her surviving family includes her children, Kristian V. Ward, ShKia L. Vaassen, Jasmine L....
W. Rodney Brown
Feb 4, 2013
W. Rodney Brown, of Salem, VA, left this earth for his heavenly home on Monday, February 4, 2013. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Thomas Brown. Left to grieve and cherish his memory is his wife, Kimberly Brown; his sons, Jack (Chip) Brown II and wife, Meghan, of Asheville, NC, and Tyler Brown of Salem; mother, Nellie Overstreet and...
Doris Murray Jacobs
Feb 4, 2013
Doris Murray Jacobs, of Salem, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abner and Sadie Murray; beloved son, Stephen Jacobs; brother, Joseph (Buzzoo) Murray; and daughter-in-law, Connie Sue (Mimi) Jacobs. Doris attended Hollins College and graduated from the Julliard School of Music in New York. She loved...
Robert G. Kelley
Feb 1, 2013
Robert Gilbert Bob Kelley, 92, of Salem, VA, passed away on February 1, 2013. He was born in Lynn, MA, on April 9, 1920 to Ethel Brown Kelley and Maurice Kelley. Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by his wife Thora June Judy Kelley, his daughter Lynne Kelley Lewicki, and his siblings Beatrice, Maurice, Ruth, and Richard. He leaves behind...
Florastene Conner Blankenship
Jan 31, 2013
Florastene Conner Blankenship, 93 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born on December 12, 1919 in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Moses and Nettie Gay Conner. She enjoyed attending church, quilting, sewing, traveling, and was an avid reader. Above all, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to...
Frank Wayne Peregoy
Jan 31, 2013
Frank Wayne Peregoy, 64 of Roanoke, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was born on March 18, 1948 in Akron, OH to the late George S. and Theodosia Perdue Peregoy. Mr. Peregoy was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. After discharging from the Navy, he...
Mary Ann Sullivan
Jan 30, 2013
Mary Ann Sullivan, 86, of Salem and Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Alexander Jay, Sr. and Pauline Bochte Jay and had been an area resident for over 31 years. She was a registered nurse for over 65 years and a member of Our Lady of...
Lewis Edwin Shaver
Jan 30, 2013
Lewis Edwin Shaver, 91, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He was born in Nace, VA, a son of the late Peter A. Shaver and Lillie Rader Shaver and had been an area resident all of his life. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Air Force...
James Sheldon Binkley
Jan 29, 2013
James Sheldon Binkley, 84 of Roanoke, VA passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born August 22, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Lysle W. Sarah Terhune Binkley. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Ann Trent Binkley. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Winters of California. There will be no services....
Ronald A. Whitesell
Jan 26, 2013
Ronald A. Whitesell, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 with his wife, Diane A. Whitesell, at his side. He was 70. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Dorothy H. Whitesell of Salem. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a stepdaughter, Amanda Robinson and her husband, Joseph, of Roanoke; sons,...
Emory Edward Hall
Jan 26, 2013
Emory Edward Hall, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Emory was a lifetime resident of Salem, VA. He worked for Hart Motor Company for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of the Salem Church of Christ. He was a diehard Salem Spartans football fan. Emory was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Harry...
Vera Griffin Aldridge
Jan 23, 2013
Vera Griffin Aldridge, 88, of Roanoke, left us to be embraced in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. After being orphaned at age ten, Vera resided in the Methodist Childrens home in Winston Salem. During WWII, Vera worked in a factory that supported the war effort. Though the use of the part she made was never...
Graham Wesley Williams
Jan 23, 2013
Graham Wesley Williams, Sr., 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Preceding him in death were his parents, Alvis and Mary Williams; and a brother, John A. Williams. His surviving family includes his wife of 53 years, Ann Williams; son, Graham W. Williams, Jr. and...
Melba Ruth Spikes
Jan 22, 2013
Melba Ruth Spikes, 92, of Salem and originally of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Richfield Healthcare and Rehab in Salem, VA while being surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Spikes. Melba was a longtime employee of Bush Jewelry where she worked in the credit...
Robert 'Shorty' White
Jan 21, 2013
Robert E. White, known to friends and family as Bob or Shorty, 84, of Salem, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on January 21, 2013. He was born on July 13, 1928 in Lewis Center, OH, son of the late James Jim and Carrie Ball White. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a proud life-long resident...
Virginia Hall Parris
Jan 21, 2013
Virginia Hall Parris, 90, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Harry O. and Pearl Wade Hall and had been an area resident all of her life. She was an active and life long member of Central United Methodist Church where she taught kindergarten Sunday School for over thirty...
Warren Saunders
Jan 19, 2013
Warren A. Saunders, 67, of Roanoke, passed away on January 19 2013. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Floyd, VA, son of the late Warren and Marie Saunders. In addition to his parents, Warren is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Saunders; and a sister, Joann Cox. He is survived by a son, James Saunders and his...
Clare 'Doc' Zaronsky
Jan 18, 2013
Clare Doc Zaronsky, 67, of Shawsville, passed away on January 18, 2013. He was born on April 2, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, son of the late Clare and Dora Belle Zaronsky. Clare was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lifetime member of Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. He enjoyed collecting Santas, Eeyore figurines, light houses, stamps, and...
Mozelle Horton 'Mo' Wampler
Jan 16, 2013
Mozelle Mo Horton Wampler, 84, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was born January 10, 1929 in Dugspur, VA. She was also preceded in death a brother, Harold Horton and two sisters, Louise Grubb and Linnie Gwynn. Mrs. Wampler was the former owner of Amos Restaurant and Early Dawn Restaurant. She is survived by her two...
Elizabeth Parcell
Jan 15, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Stump Parcell, 74, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Robert Bobby and Annie Belle Stump. Elizabeth was raised in the Salem area, worked as a cook, and was well known for her Chili. She could be found serving or cooking at Eat Well Chili...
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