Doug Repass

Mar 21, 2025

Roy Douglas Repass, known affectionately to friends and family as Doug, embarked on his final journey, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and wisdom on March 21, 2025. Born on April 1, 1943, in North Tazewell, VA to the late George W. Repass and Dovie Marie Repass. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Don Houston Peters

Mar 18, 2025

Don Houston Peters, 90, was welcomed to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 21, 1934, he graduated from Jefferson High School and served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed a long and successful career at Elizabeth Arden, where he made many lifelong...

David Anthony Collins

Mar 18, 2025

David "Dave" Anthony Collins, 73, of Little River, South Carolina, and originally from Roanoke, Virginia, passed away March 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Ignatius "Nace" Royce Collins and mother, Patricia McCarthy Collins.

Dave is survived by his sons, Michael Patrick Collins (Richmond, Va.), Matthew Ryan Collins (Alexandria, Va.);...

Robin Romer Dearing

Mar 16, 2025

Robin Romer Dearing, 93, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on July 7, 1931, and was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Warner Dearing and mother, Aletha Johnson Dearing of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Robin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jo...

Richard Lee Beckner

Mar 16, 2025

Richard Lee Beckner, 60 of Salem, Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Please feel free to express condolences to the Beckner family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Lawrence Larkins Koontz Jr.

Mar 16, 2025

Lawrence Larkins Koontz Jr., 85, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday, March 16, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Eberle, of 46 years; his children, John L. Koontz, Elizabeth P. Koontz (Nancy), and Anne L. Iamartino (Matt); nine grandchildren; and sister,...

Bruce Elliott Fay

Mar 15, 2025

Bruce Elliott Fay, 62 of Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.

Barbara Jean Fisher Doyle

Mar 13, 2025

Barbara Jean Fisher Doyle, 88, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Charlotte Fisher; grandson, Tony Thompson; brothers, Jesse and Raymond Fisher; and sister, Lillian Bott.

Her surviving family includes her husband,...

Kenneth Ray Mowles, Sr.

Mar 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth 'Boot' Ray Mowles Sr. announces his passing, at the age of 99 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Born on February 26, 1926, Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Salem. He was a baseball fan, a member of the Penguin Club for 64 years,...

Elizabeth Boardwine "Scotti" Hartman

Mar 9, 2025

Elizabeth Boardwine "Scotti" Hartman, a beacon of kindness and generosity, was called home on March 9, 2025, in Salem, VA, leaving behind a legacy of selfless love and unwavering support. Born on November 1, 1973, in Roanoke, VA, Scotti was a cherished soul whose radiant spirit was evident from the very beginning. She was a proud graduate...

Mary Eleanor Cross

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we bid adieu to our mom, Mary Eleanor Cross, on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Mom had a zest for life, travel and adventure (even if just walking around Salem). Mom and Dad started their early adventures by living in Germany for many years. She was a willing...

Thomas L. "Tom" Robertson

Mar 7, 2025

Thomas L. Robertson, age 81, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Naples, Florida.

Tom was born June 23, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Edward and Sheila Cundiff Robertson. He lived in Roanoke until the family moved to South Carolina, where he graduated from Cheraw High School in 1962. He graduated from National...

Barbara Reedy Booker

Mar 5, 2025

Colleen Barbara Reedy Booker, 96, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on October 15, 1928, to the late Randolph Keister Reedy and Edith Dalton Reedy, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Jennings Booker and her brother, Randolph Keister Reedy, Jr.

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David Byron Sparks

Mar 5, 2025

David Byron Sparks, 64 of New Castle, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Tazwell, Virginia on Monday, January 9, 1961, to the late Reese and Betty Sparks.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Kaye Sparks; his son, Benjamin Sparks Sr. and...

George Junior Huffman

Mar 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Junior Huffman Sr. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 77.

George was born on August 9, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, and was the son of Leonard D. Huffman and Elizabeth Pauline (Fink) Huffman, as well as Hayden and...

Philip Hughes Shepherd

Mar 3, 2025

Philip Hughes Shepherd, 60, of Salem, Virginia, passed away at 12:32 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025. His wife and the love of his life, JoAnne Buckley, was by his side along with his very close friend, Donna Lawson.

Phil was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Harley Davidson,...

"Sandy" Jefferson

Feb 27, 2025

Sandra States Jefferson, 81, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on December 25, 1943, to the late Ed and Mabel States. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Jefferson; her sisters, June Morton and Lorraine Carter; and...

Ann Jacqueline Thomason Carter

Feb 26, 2025

Ann Thomason Carter, 91, of Salem passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late, Jack and Tempe Thomason; and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alan "Red" Carter.

Ann dedicated her life to education, sharing her passion for English and Drama with generations of...

Christopher James "Chris" Trent

Feb 24, 2025

Chris James Trent, 33 of Roanoke, Virginia, gone before his time, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2025.

Chris was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on Friday, March 15, 1991, to William M. Trent Jr. and Rhonda Jane McLamb.

He is predeceased by his grandparents, William Trent and Donna Sue Trent.

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Nellie Kay Arnold Stump

Feb 24, 2025

Nellie Kay Arnold Stump, 88 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with loved ones gone prior, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home.

Nellie was born on October 2, 1936, in Roanoke County, Va., the daughter of the late Fred Luther and Ora D. Wertz Arnold....