Sep 13, 2024

Henry Barker Fink, Jr., 78, of Salem, VA, passed away at his home on Friday, September 13, 2024. Henry was born on March 12, 1946, in Salem, VA to the late Henry Fink, Sr., and Frances Hundley Fink. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Dennis Ray Fink; and a half-sister,...

Sep 11, 2024

Beloved wife, dear friend, crazy big sister, adored aunt, great-aunt, and grandmother, Pat Ashworth, age 80, of Salem, Virginia, died on September 11, 2024. With an enduring love for Salem, her beautiful porch flowers, all holiday decorations, and laughter that often brought her and those around her to tears, Pat positively sparkled. With an uncanny eye for...

Sep 11, 2024

Joan Elfreda Price, 84, of Salem, VA., passed away September 11, 2024 after a long battle with dementia.

Joan was born and raised in Salem, VA to the late Curtis (Eddie) and Mildred Vandergrift. She attended Andrew Lewis High School and later National Business College. It was while she was a student and...

Sep 10, 2024

Daniel "Danny" W. Richards, 80, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Danny was born on September 4, 1944, in Roanoke, Va., son of the late Daniel W. and Helen Cox Richards. He honorably served his country in the United...

Sep 10, 2024

Lois Mae Chattin Hurdle, 93 of Salem, Va passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Brookdale South. She was predeceased by her parents, James F. Chattin and India Dearing Chattin as well as her husband of fifty-six years, Dandridge Penn Hurdle, Sr.

Lois Is survived by her children, Nancy Hurdle and Dandridge...

Sep 7, 2024

Horst Herbert Lonitz, age 104, resident at The Glebe, Daleville, Virginia and previously a longtime resident of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born November 1, 1919, in Chemnitz, Germany. He was the only child born to Rosa and Herbert Lonitz. As a youth, he studied decorative painting as well as advanced...

Sep 5, 2024

Debra Jayne Abbott-Van Meter, 71, went to be with the Lord and is forever reunited with her husband, Greg and her father, Roy. She was born on October 25, 1952, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Roy Edgar and Ina Corum Abbott.

Debbie never knew a stranger. She was a social butterfly who...

Sep 4, 2024

Charlotte Clowser Driver, 89, of Salem, Virginia, but formerly of Winchester, Virginia, was reunited with her late husband, Bradley Bayliss Driver, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born on September 15, 1934, to the late Amiel Lee and Osa Bayliss Clowser, she is also preceded in death by her son, Gary Lee Driver.

Charlotte...

Sep 4, 2024

Larry Leon O'Dell, 82, of Salem, Va., was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Larry loved sharing and showing the love of Jesus, whether that was with family, friends, or strangers. He was involved in the church all his life, serving as a teacher, song leader, and deacon. He spent...

Sep 3, 2024

Evelyn Crotts Rakes, 92, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

She was born on February 12, 1932, to the late Amos Maxwell and Erma Carlena Frantz Crotts. Throughout her life, she grew to love ceramics, became an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, and cheered on the Washington Redskins which brought...

Sep 1, 2024

Franklin "Butch" Peery, 68, of Salem went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2024. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Betty Peery.

Butch was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, and fishing. He cherished his time spent with his grandsons, including going to their sporting events. He...

Sep 1, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Welsh, a beacon of kindness and gentleness, whose life journey began on February 14, 1965, in Roanoke, VA, concluded its earthly chapter on September 1, 2024, in the same loving community where she was born. Cindy's life was a testament to the power of compassion, a narrative of how one person's thoughtful presence can...

Aug 31, 2024

Carlene Gore Kline, 89, of Salem and formerly of Hardy, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Carlene is preceded in death by her parents, William & Lula Mae (Evans) Gore; husband, Leonard P. Kline; sisters, Lorene, Sue, and Lois; and children, Eddie Kline and Becky Kline....

Aug 29, 2024

Frederick B. Sisson, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2024, with family by his side.

He was blessed with a devoted wife of 41 years, Tina, whom he loved deeply until his very last breath. He was a proud father to three children, James, Joseph, and Jessi....

Aug 28, 2024

Charles M. Kendrick, Sr., 71, of Salem, Va known affectionately as Charlie went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Born in Logan, WV to the late George M. Kendrick and Tennessee Phipps Kendrick.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Robert Kendrick;...

Aug 28, 2024

Frances Delane Rogers, 72 of Roanoke County, Va, loving wife, mother, memaw, and great grandma passed away peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Frances was born Thursday, May 29, 1952, in Dunns, West Virginia to the late Elzie E....

Aug 27, 2024

Mason Alexander King was born asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, to Alexis McDaniel and Benjamen King.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Kenda and Bobby Mcdaniel; paternal grandparents, Rachel and James Muse and Charlie King; uncles, James Muse Jr, Matthew King, and Chad McDaniel;...

Aug 27, 2024

Lottie Turner Adams, age 88, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Keith Adams (Carol); daughter, Pamela Ann Adams; grandchildren, Amanda Carolyn Fisher (Thomas), Timothy Mitchell Adams (Kacy), John Thomas Adams; great-grandchildren, Lily Fisher, Shelby Fisher, Andrew Fisher, Benjamin Fisher, Leah Fisher,...

Aug 26, 2024

Harry Lewis Francis Sr. passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, three months shy of his 91st birthday.

He graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Virginia, enlisted in the Air Force, and became an atomic veteran while stationed at Eniwetok maintaining helicopters used in transporting scientists to and from the bomb test...

Aug 26, 2024

On Monday, August 26, 2024, Jean Louthen Grubb, of Salem, Va., passed away after battling dementia for several years. She was 91 years old.

She was born and raised in Winona, Minn. She was one of six children.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Billy Louthen and Bill...