Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles

Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles

Dec 16, 2012

Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles, 85, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was a Virginia Tech Hokies fan and avid Bridge player, and also enjoyed golf and traveling. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lewis and Sarah Wimmer; first husband, Harold W. Richardson; brother, Ray Wimmer; and sister, Dora (D.D.) Sutphin. Her surviving family includes her...

Lois Audrey Hairfield Horne

Lois Audrey Hairfield Horne

Dec 16, 2012

Lois Audrey Hairfield Horne, 99 of Roanoke Co. / Salem, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was born on February 14, 1913 to the late George & Bessie Hairfield of Roanoke, VA. She was one of eight siblings of which have all preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Raymond G. Pingle

Raymond G. Pingle

Dec 15, 2012

Raymond Gene Pingle, 84, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was born in Flint, MI in 1928 to the late Lester W. and Dora Pingle. After high school, Raymond proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was also a member of the Genesse Masonic Lodge in Flint, MI. In 1955, Raymond and his beloved...

Louise Christine Eanes Hall Hurt

Louise Christine Eanes Hall Hurt

Dec 15, 2012

Louise Christine Eanes Hall Hurt, 85, of Salem, went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was the youngest of 13 children and retired from General Electric in 1988 after over 30 years of service. Preceding her in death were her parents; her childrens father, Raymond Lee Hall, Jr.; second husband, James Edwin Hurt, Sr.; grandson, Kevin...

Arthur Daniel Cole

Arthur Daniel Cole

Dec 11, 2012

Arthur Daniel (Dan) Cole left this life to be with his beloved wife, Evelyn on December 11, 2012. He was born February 3, 1927 to Alfred and Pauline Stark Cole of Bristol, Va. He was predeceased by daughter Sarah Elizabeth, his sister Peggy Widner and brothers Jack, Bill ,and Clyde Cole. He was a long time resident of Roanoke. Dan...

Anthony D. Hairston

Anthony D. Hairston

Dec 11, 2012

Anthony DaRon Hairston, 19, of Roanoke and Charlotte, N.C. went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He was the son of Diane Louise Quarles (Derrick) and Ray Anthony Hairston (Eudora). He was known as Lil Anthony and was a bright and outgoing young man that could light up any room with his smile. Anthony was an active...

Duane Garfield Grice

Duane Garfield Grice

Dec 9, 2012

Duane Garfield Grice, 56, of Salem, departed this life on Sunday, December 9, 2012, following a battle with cancer. He was born June 16, 1956 in Bryan, Texas to Billy and Juanita Grice of Salem who survive him. He lived, worked, exercised and attended church in Salem since 1968. He is also survived by his sister Aliene Hodges; nephews, Kenny...

Deb Wood

Deb Wood

Dec 7, 2012

Wood Deb Debra Ellen Cole Spradlin Wood of Salem, passed away on Friday December 7, 2012 Deb was born in Christiansburg on April 24, 1955. She graduated from Glenvar High School and was employed by Roanoke County Schools at Glenvar. In Addition to her mother Nadine Perdue Cox, she was preceded by her daughter, Brandi Spradlin and brother, Rollie Phillips...

George S. Jenkins

George S. Jenkins

Dec 4, 2012

George S. Jenkins, Sr., Salem, VA, formerly of Joppa, MD, left his earthly home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2012. George is the son of the late Solomon and Elizabeth Jenkins and was born on May 23, 1917 in Minersville, PA. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Irvin Jenkins and son Barry Lee Jenkins. He...

Charles Eugene Nichols

Charles Eugene Nichols

Dec 3, 2012

Charles Eugene Nichols, 91, of Covington, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. He was Owner of the Insurance Center in Covington, and was a longtime member of Covington Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his wife of 67 years, Marge Nichols; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. His surviving family includes his children, Becky Bower of Salem, Susan Griffith...

Nancy Carroll Boone

Nancy Carroll Boone

Dec 1, 2012

Nancy Carroll Boone, 69, of Salem, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 1, 2012. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Ira Poindexter, Sr. and Mary Hickman Poindexter and had been an area resident all of her life. She was employed at Roanoke City Mills for over 20 years, and worked at ITT...

Leo Paul Harteis

Leo Paul Harteis

Nov 30, 2012

Leo Paul Harteis, 87, of Salem, VA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Leo was born in Johnstown PA to the late Lawrence and Philomena Harteis. Leo proudly served his country as a Marine in WWII. He was once a member of both the Salem Moose Lodge and The Catholic War Veterans. He was the owner...

Steven Ray Pendleton

Steven Ray Pendleton

Nov 29, 2012

Steven Ray Pendleton, 61, of Salem, began his walk on the Streets of Glory on Thursday, November 29, 2012 while in the loving arms of his wife and children. Steve was a family man first and continually expressed unconditional love to his wife, children, and grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, was a movie buff, and loved...

Steve James Miller Iii

Steve James Miller Iii

Nov 28, 2012

Steve James Miller, III, 62, of Salem, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Steve J. Miller, Jr. and Jean Mattice Miller and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having proudly served during the Vietnam War. Steve was...

David Moody Firey Ii

David Moody Firey Ii

Nov 27, 2012

David Moody Firey, II, 51, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012, He was born in Roanoke, the son of Patricia N. Jones of Jefferson City, TN, and the late David M. Firey and had been an area resident all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his mother, he is...

Nancy R. Beckner

Nancy R. Beckner

Nov 23, 2012

Nancy R. Hurd Beckner, 77, beloved wife, mother, and longtime resident of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Memory Care facility of Richfield Retirement Community. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward D. and Ethel Hughett Hurd; and by her brother, Edgar Duke Hurd. Nancy was born on July 31, 1935 in Pulaski County where she...

June Ludwick Moore

June Ludwick Moore

Nov 22, 2012

June Ludwick Moore, 90, of Roanoke, passed into eternal life on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Her devotion was to her family. She was a College Lutheran Church Altar Chairperson for a number of years, participated in the Roanoke County Womans Club as well as the Girl Scouts, held office in the Virginia Cooperative Services, was a charter member of the...

Guy R. Dunbar Jr.

Guy R. Dunbar Jr.

Nov 21, 2012

Guy R. Dunbar, Jr., 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 after a long illness. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He was a long time member of the First Christian Church in Salem and for many years served as deacon. He worked for many years as...

Virginia Ruth Baldwin Hancock

Virginia Ruth Baldwin Hancock

Nov 21, 2012

Virginia Ruth Baldwin Hancock, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of November 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Comer Baldwin; husband, Charles H. Hancock, Sr.; infant daughter, Patricia Louise; son, Charles, Jr.; sister, Mary Roberts; and brothers, Curtis and Edd Baldwin. She is survived by her brother,...

Leonard Dean 'Lj' Bartlett

Leonard Dean 'Lj' Bartlett

Nov 20, 2012

Leonard LJ Dean Bartlett, Jr., 40, of Roanoke, passed away on November 20, 2012. He was born on February 26, 1972 in Roanoke, VA, son of the late Leonard Dean Bartlett, Sr. and Tina Jean Bartlett Shiflett. LJs sons Jordan and Logan were the light of his life and he was a caring and devoted father. LJs Yukon truck was...