Delphia C. Bradshaw
Oct 19, 2012
Delphia C. Bradshaw, 88 of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012. Ms. Bradshaw will be remembered as an avid gardener and one who appreciated the fruits of hard work. She extended this ethic to her dedication to her years of employment, as she was faithful to 40 plus years of service to the textile industry and 12 years...
John P. Hightower Jr.
Oct 19, 2012
John P Hightower Jr. 79, of Salem unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012. His beloved wife Tina preceded him in death. He leaves behind with saddened hearts his children Paul Hightower of Pittsburgh, PA, Ann Hightower of Salem, Mary and Andy Freund of Stockbridge, GA and Susan Hightower Ford of Salem; grandchildren KJ and Jason Ford, Jordan Hightower...
Julia Gail Kelley
Oct 18, 2012
Julia Gail (Brown) Kelley, 61 of Salem passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born in Salem, Va. on November 9, 1950 to the late Harry Lee, and Allie Adeline Beckner Brown. She enjoyed sewing and crafts at home, but she will be remembered mostly for being a loving mother and wife. In addition to her parents, she...
Sidney W. 'Tweddle' Ferguson
Oct 16, 2012
Sidney W. (Tweddle) Ferguson, 69, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Sid was born on December 17, 1942 in Narrows, VA. He grew up in Salem, but later moved to Richmond. He was a fireman for the Salem Fire Department in the early 60s, and continued as a voluntary...
Jack G. Farris
Oct 16, 2012
Jack G. Farris, 67, passed away on October 16, 2012. He was born on June 6, 1945 in Roanoke, VA, son of the late William Edward and Mary Elizabeth Stover Farris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Lorrine Carroll and Lois Farris. Jack always thought of others before himself. He was always helping...
Allan Benton Dowdy
Oct 15, 2012
Allan Benton Dowdy passed away unexpectantly on October 15th at the age of 83. He was born August 27th, 1929 in Giles County, Virginia, and was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Rebecca Mae Dowdy. He was predeceased by his daughter, Karen D. Schmidt, grandson Bradley A. Schmidt, and brother Norman W. Dowdy. He is survived by his...
Jeffrey Alan Smith
Oct 15, 2012
Jeffrey Alan Smith, 48, of Roanoke, was called to Heaven to ride a Suzuki on the streets of gold on Monday, October 15, 2012. He fought hard for 5 months after being diagnosed with cancer. He was born in Cook County, IL, a son of Steve W. Smith and Freda Bolen Smith and had also resided in Shady Spring, WVA...
George Evans Mcmichael
Oct 11, 2012
George Evans McMichael Sr., 82, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012. He was born on May 15, 1930, son of the late Robert Dewey and Rena Evans McMichael. A memorial service honoring Georges life will be held on a later date. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com
Frank William 'Bill' Gearhart
Oct 7, 2012
Frank William Bill Gearhart, 83, of Salem, died Sunday, October 7, 2012, at home in the presence of his family. He was born September 23, 1929 in Salem, VA son of the late Frank Joseph and Ethel Wallace Gearhart. He attended Salem schools and was a graduate of Auburn University; he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force....
Curt Randall Camac Dr.
Oct 6, 2012
Curt R. Camac, 54, of Salem, passed away on October 6, 2012. Dr. Camac was professor of psychology at Roanoke College, where he taught for 26 years. He chaired the department for the last 8 years, during which it grew substantially in size and reputation. Before coming to Roanoke, he earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice and his M.A. and...
Yvonne Akers 'Bonnie' Garman
Oct 5, 2012
Yvonne Bonnie Akers Garman, 64 of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 05, 2012. She was born on September 7, 1948 to the late Kester and Rosa Akers in Blacksburg, Va. Mrs. Garman will be remembered for 23 years of dedicated and faithful service to her employment at Apex Industrial Equipment, Salem, Va. Above all, she will be remembered as...
Edwin Merle 'Ed' Tam
Oct 5, 2012
Edwin Ed Merle Tam, 59, of Troutville, VA passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. He was born October 15, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana the son of Oleta Girard Tam and the late George Merlin Tam. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl Tam. Ed loved the Lord and cherished his family and friends. He was a...
Howard P. Shrader
Oct 3, 2012
Howard P. Shrader, 76, passed away on October 3, 2012. He was born on October 15, 1935 in McComas, WV, the son of the late George Thomas and Nora Virginia Lusk Shrader. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmie Shrader, Eugene Shrader, and Junior Wayne Shrader. Howard served in the National Guard, where...
Kevin C. Pickeral
Sep 29, 2012
Kevin Christopher Pickeral, 27, of Salem, and formerly of Lynchburg, VA passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2012. He was born March 25, 1985 in Lynchburg, VA son of Robin Lynn Pickeral. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Michael W. Pickeral. Kevin attended Appomattox High School. He was an employee of Budweiser and an avid fan of both the...
Ronald 'Rw' Thompson
Sep 27, 2012
Ronald RW Thompson, 68, of Blacksburg, died peacefully after a short diagnosis of Leukemia on Thursday, September 27, 2012, Im going home, Im going home, no pain, no tears. He was born in Salem on February 4, 1944, the first child to the late Warren W. Thompson and Nancy Parris Noble. Ronnie has been a resident of Blacksburg since 1996,...
Minnie Wygal Shawver
Sep 27, 2012
Minnie Wygal Shawver, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. She was born in Olaf, VA. a daughter of the late James Henry Wygal and Verna Lowe Wygal and had also resided in Salem prior to moving to Roanoke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl P. Shawver; four brothers, Fred,...
Harold Ropp Wilkerson
Sep 24, 2012
Harold Ropp Wilkerson, 85, of Salem, VA passed away, Monday, September 24, 2012. He was born October 25, 1926 in Roanoke, VA son of the late Jasper E. and Ella Phillippi Wilkerson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vern E. Lane. Mr. Wilkerson retired from the VA Medical Center after 43 years of service. He was a U.S....
Hubert Preston Parris
Sep 20, 2012
Hubert Preston (Bill) Parris, 88, of Salem, VA, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Maybelle Parris; his son, Dr. Robert Parris; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Francis and Ed Hollandsworth; and his brother, Leon Parris. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Louise Parris;...
Mark M. Leftwich
Sep 18, 2012
Mark Leftwich 52, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was born in Bedford County to the late Clyde and Francis Leftwich. Mark proudly served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, animals, kids, and was a well known line dancer. Mark was self employed as...
Frank Wayne Hodges
Sep 17, 2012
Frank Wayne Hodges, 62, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012. He was employed with the City of Salem for 40 years as a water department supervisor. In his spare time, he enjoyed his membership with the Salem Moose Lodge as well as playing golf. Frank was a family man who adored his grandkids,...
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