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...
Charlotte Nica Edwards
Jan 15, 2013
Charlotte Nica Edwards, 85, originally of Salem and recently of Suffolk, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in her home. Charlotte was born on July 7, 1927 in Salem, VA to the late Harvey and Edith Epperly. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James P. Edwards, Sr.; sons, Douglas Edwards and James P. Edwards Jr.; grandson,...
Walter Herbert Cobbs Jr.
Jan 15, 2013
Walter Herbert Cobbs, Jr., PhD of Salem, VA died at age 91at Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Home in Roanoke, VA. He was born in Franklin County in Rocky Mount, VA on October 28, 1921 to the late Walter H. Cobbs, MD and Louise Pearson Cobbs. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1938 and earned a B.S....
Jean Lucas Krippendorf
Jan 15, 2013
Jean Lucas Krippendorf, age 81, of Salem, passed away in her sleep at home after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 surrounded by her children. She was born on February 10, 1931, graduated with honors from Andrew Lewis High School, and majored in Religion at Radford College. She was a lifelong Baptist and an ardent Democrat....
Beverly Nyahay Eyerly
Jan 14, 2013
Beverly Nyahay Eyerly, 72, of Salem, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.
Eleanor Bowers Garrett Petty
Jan 13, 2013
Eleanor Bowers Garrett Petty, 100, of Staunton and formerly of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was born on September 7, 1912 in Rural Retreat, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Randolph Bowers and Brown E. Bowers; brother, Warren Brown Bowers; her first husband, Harry L. Garrett; and her second husband, Miller E....
June Purdy Dewease
Jan 11, 2013
June Purdy DeWease, 84 of Roanoke, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born on May 18, 1928 to the late Kyle H. Purdy Sr. and Dora M. Sigmon Purdy in Roanoke, VA. Ms. DeWease was baptized on August 31, 1997, at the age of 69 in the Jehovahs Witness faith and will be...
John Carroll Capito Jr.
Jan 11, 2013
John Carroll J.C. Capito, Jr., 73. of Salem, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carroll Capito, Sr. and Claudine Spencer Capito, and grandparents, John Richard Capito and Lula Couch Capito. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Susie Buchanan Capito; two daughters, Lisa Capito...
John Wesley Payne Sr.
Jan 10, 2013
John Wesley Payne Sr., 42, of Vinton, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born August 8, 1970, the son of the late Jack Clark Payne Sr. and Mary Ellen Firestone Chitwood, of Vinton. John was a true man of God, a minister of the Church...
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