Ruby Virginia Mccloud Mattern
Jul 11, 2012
Ruby Virginia McCloud Mattern died peacefully at her home in Salem on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, five months shy of her 100th birthday. She was the widow of Guilford Lee Mattern. Mrs. Mattern was born December 23,1912 in Norfolk, Virginia to Bettie Stevens McCloud and George Roland McCloud. She attended grade school and high school in Norfolk, graduating from Maury...
Wilma Roop Volpe 'Jewel' Ricker
Jul 11, 2012
Wilma Jewel Roop Volpe Ricker, 85 of Salem joined her Lord in heaven on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. She was born on January 4, 1927 in Salem to the late James Herman and Annie Dulaney Roop. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Michael T. Volpe and Lynn M. Ricker; One sister, Doris R....
Beatrice Augusta Duncan
Jul 5, 2012
Beatrice A. Duncan Beatrice Augusta Duncan, 90 of Salem passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012. She was born in Lafayette, Va. to the late David Ernest Duncan and Stella Gai Duncan. She was a long time member of the Lafayette United Methodist Church in Lafayette, Va., and will truly be missed by all who loved her. In addition to...
William Thomas Pedigo
Jul 4, 2012
A true Southern Gentleman left this earth with the passing of William Thomas Pedigo, of Roanoke on July 4, 2012. Raised in Vinton, the son of the late Eugene and May Atkins Pedigo, he was a friend to all and nothing was more important to him than his family and country. After graduating from William Byrd High School he immediately...
Mary Butler Smith
Jul 2, 2012
Mary Butler Smith, 85, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. A native and lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. Butler, Sr. and Trula Bain Butler. She served in the Womens Army Corps as a nurse during WWII and was employed as a commercial underwriter with Eades and Lower Insurance Company prior to retiring....
John F. Hodge
Jun 29, 2012
John (Buddy) F. Hodge, 84, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Hodge; son, Rodney Hodge; granddaughter, Christina Shepherd; and several brothers and sisters. His surviving family includes his children, Johnny Johnston, Carol Johnson, Andrew Hodge and wife, Maria, Angie Barrett and husband, Willie, and Kenny Hodge; sister, Agnes...
Marion Jeanette Welcher Rorrer
Jun 28, 2012
Marion Jeanette Welcher Rorrer, age 70, born on December 18, 1941 in Botetourt County, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012 with her loving family around her. She was owner and operator of Sun Star Ceramics, ran Blue Jay Restaurant, and was caregiver for 22 years for her brother, Joe. Preceding her in death were her loving parents, Mabel Marie Harris...
Cova Carol 'Pretty Lady' Lephew
Jun 26, 2012
Cova Carol Pretty Lady LePhew, 72, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. She was a retired cake decorator having worked for Kroger for nearly 15 years. She also enjoyed playing the piano at the Body of Christ Church in Salem where her late husband had pastored. Preceding her in death were her parents, Rev. Ralph and Sadie...
Olga Pacyna
Jun 23, 2012
Olga Pacyna, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was born on Febrary 24, 1928 in Ridley Park, PA, daughter of the late Alax and Natalie Zurnak Procyshyn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Anne Bevando. She is survived by her husband, Robert Pacyna. An online guestbook is available...
Jane Webb Moore
Jun 21, 2012
Jane Webb Moore, 83, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was born on August 11, 1928 in Etowah, TN, daughter of the late Robert Henry. and Mabel Epperson Webb. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Salem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil U. Moore,...
Marylou S. Poulton
Jun 17, 2012
MaryLou S Poulton, 79, of Salem, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 17, 2012. Born in East Palestine, Ohio, MaryLou graduated from Columbiana High School in 1951 and attended the Cleveland Art Institute. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She used her artistic talent and love of crafts to run her Quilts...
Jackie Lee Thompson
Jun 16, 2012
Jackie Lee Thompson, 80, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was born in Salt Sulphur Springs, WV, the son of the late Howard D. Thompson and Elsie Turner Thompson and had been an area resident since 1959. He received his Bachelors Degree from Concord University and also attended the University of...
Gilda Burrows Funderburke
Jun 12, 2012
Gilda B. Funderburke, 83, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. She was born on December 14, 1928, in Asheboro, NC, to the late Nolan and Dorothy Burrow. She is survived by her son, Rick Funderburke and his wife Carol; her daughter, Kimberly F. Woolwine and her husband Samuel E. Jr.; seven grandchildren, Rhett...
Ryoko Charlton
Jun 11, 2012
Ryoko (Lee) Charlton, of Salem, Va, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 11, 2012. Born in Aomori, Japan, December 22, 1932, Ryoko was the 5th of 8 children born to Tokichi and Kuri Kamada. She was a talented seamstress working for a local tailor when she fell in love with an American GI, her husband, the late Joseph...
Richard Lawrence Hoffman
Jun 10, 2012
Dr. Richard Lawrence Hoffman, 84, of Martinsville, VA, passed away on June 10, 2012. He was born September 25, 1927 in Clifton Forge, VA, son of the late Harry and Amye Timberlake Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman pursued undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Virginia, earned a Masters degree in Entomology from Cornell University and completed his formal education with...
Steven Andrew Mullins
Jun 9, 2012
Steven Andrew Mullins, 62, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was born on November 8, 1949 to the late Harold and Virginia Eunice Mullins. Steve was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Julie Stamper Mullins. He is survived by his son and namesake, Andy Mullins; and by the daughter he adored, Jamie Mullins McKibben and...
Gary Wayne Dowdy Sr.
Jun 9, 2012
Gary Wayne Dowdy, Sr., 52, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was a proud veteran having served in the United States Army, and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Jean Dowdy. His surviving family includes his parents, St. Marcus and Ruby Dowdy; wife of...
Belva Jeanne Matherly
Jun 9, 2012
Belva Jeanne Matherly, 64, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was a secretary for many years for the psychology and biology departments at Roanoke College and also taught pharmacy tech classes at National Business College. She was also very active with the AMVET Auxiliary, even serving as the state department president at one time. Preceding her...
Sarah Catherine Maxwell
Jun 8, 2012
MAXWELL SARAH CATHERINE Sarah Catherine Maxwell, 33, of Charlottesville and formerly of Salem, VA passed away Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born March 30, 1979 in Roanoke, VA a daughter of Glenn S. Maxwell and the late, Ellen Hebert Maxwell. Sarah was a Phd. Candidate in American History at the University of Virginia. She was a member of St....
Martha Blankenbeckler Richards
Jun 7, 2012
Martha Blankenbeckler Richards, 86, of Salem, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2012. She was retired from General Electric after 27 years of service. Her church membership included First Baptist Church for 20 years and most recently Bonsack Baptist Church for 10 years. She enjoyed sewing, planting flowers, and traveling. She was preceded in death by...
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