Carol Jean Stanford
Jun 6, 2012
Carol Jean Stanford, 67, of Salem, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Margaret Robertson Garman and had been an area resident all of her life. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, was employed as a dental assistant for many years, but found most joy in her...
Kimberly Mcgraw Blankenship Dickerson
Jun 6, 2012
Kimberly McGraw Blankenship Dickerson, 46, of Salem, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife, aunt, and friend. Her faith was important to her, and apparent to those around her. She always loved being involved in church activities, and was a member at Bonsack Baptist Church. Among her...
Kathy A. Chapman
Jun 5, 2012
Kathy Ann Chapman, 61, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 following a long battle with cancer. A native and lifelong Salem resident, she was the daughter of the late Richard R. Kanode, Sr. and Maudie Hayes Kanode. A member of Ridgewood Baptist Church, she was employed for many years as a nursing...
Helen B. Nelson
Jun 5, 2012
Helen B Nelson, formally of Hampton VA died Tuesday June 5,2012 in Salem VA. For the past few years Mrs Nelson lived at the Joseph Thomas Assisted Living Facility among a host of loving, cherished caregivers. Despite the setbacks of dementia, Mrs Nelson retained a pleasant demeanor and always was quick with a smile or a friendly gesture. Mrs Nelson...
Betty Martin Haynes
Jun 4, 2012
Betty M. Haynes, 74, of Salem, died Monday, June 4, 2012. She is survived by her son, Wayne Haynes and his wife Susan; a daughter, Vicki Morris and her husband Richard; three grandchildren, Kristen Haynes, Taylor Morris and Evan Morris; a brother, Chris Martin and his wife Jan, and a sister, Pauline Mattox. A graveside service will be held at...
Gladys Bayne Driscoll
Jun 4, 2012
Gladys Bayne Driscoll of Roanoke, VA passed away Monday, June 04, 2012. She was born in Roanoke County, VA a daughter of the late Charles Cleveland and Margaret Velma Harrison Bayne. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Frederick L. Driscoll; son, Michael Billy Driscoll; four brothers, Wallace Bayne, Lawrence Nelson Bayne, Lewis Allen Bayne and beloved...
Edward David Smith Sr.
Jun 4, 2012
Edward David Smith, Sr., 75, of Salem, passed away after a courageous fight on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1937 in Shawsville, VA, the son of the late Alfred and Mary Lee Smith. David later moved to Roanoke and then Salem. He was employed as a lineman for Appalachian, a foreman...
William H. 'Worm' Lee
Jun 3, 2012
William H. Worm Lee, 69, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2012. A native and life long Salemite, he was the son of the late William E. Lee and Marcella Ellis Lee. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired as...
Susan Elaine Beckner
Jun 2, 2012
Susan Elaine Beckner, 59 of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, Salem, (540) 389-5441.
Susan Elaine Beckner Doyle
Jun 2, 2012
Susan Elaine Beckner Doyle, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Gertrude Beckner of Salem. She is survived by her husband, Michael Doyle; two sisters, Carolyn Taylor and her husband Tom, and Barbara Pitzer and her husband Don, as well as other family members. Susan was a graduate...
Howard Mckinley Huffman Jr.
May 31, 2012
Howard McKinley Huffman, Jr., age 91, of Salem, died peacefully Thursday, May 31, 2012 at VA Hospital. Louise, his wife of 65 years, preceded him in death eight weeks earlier. Howard was born May 7, 1921, to the late Howard M.Huffman, Sr. and Venus Huffman. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving in the...
Conrad Paul Skibinski
May 29, 2012
Conrad Paul Skibinski, 63, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Mr. Skibinski was born on July 18, 1948 to the late Emil J. Skibinski and Wanda K. Gralewska in Rochester, NY. In his senior year of high school, Mr. Skibinski was a scholarship recipient for a model car he designed and built. After graduating from Patrick Henry...
Dennis Michael Morgan
May 29, 2012
Dennis Michael Morgan, 59, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. He proudly served in the Navy Reserves for 7 years, and later retired as an employee from the VA Medical Center. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and coached several sports teams as well. Above all, he enjoyed playing with his granddaughter. He was preceded in...
John Taylor Angell
May 28, 2012
John Taylor Angell of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2012. He was born on September 14, 1926 in Boones Mill, VA son of the late John William and Lizzie Slone Angell. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Stewart, Ed and Robert Angell; and a sister, Vivian Woods. He is survived...
Charles Irving Wassum
May 27, 2012
Charles Irving Wassum, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was a manager of mechanical drafting at General Electric. His church membership was held at Salem Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lynn and India Wassum. His surviving family includes his wife of 55 years, Norma Wassum; daughters, Vanessa...
Jean Hale
May 27, 2012
Jean Hale, 74, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born on October 6, 1937 to the late Charles and Dorothy Newman. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was completely devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald...
Dorothy Greene Cramer
May 25, 2012
Dorothy Greene Cramer, 75, of Salem went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2012. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, George & Josie Greene; sister, Delilah Mcguire; Brothers, Luther, Harry & Floyd Greene. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Debbie Wright & her husband Dennis; granddaughter, Christine Baldwin & her husband Joseph; brothers, Lewis...
Linda Evangelia Haffley
May 23, 2012
Linda Evangelia Haffley, 59, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was a member of Salem Wesleyan Church, and an active volunteer in the community. She was proud of her Greek heritage, and had a passion for cooking and baking. She was the best life partner to her husband of 38 years, was...
Eddie William Taylor
May 22, 2012
Eddie William Taylor, 89, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He was born in Bedford County, a son of the late William R. Taylor and Gracie St. Clair Taylor and had been a Roanoke Valley resident for most of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Noah David Gray
May 21, 2012
Noah David Gray, 96, of Salem, VA passed away Monday, May 21, 2012. He was born February 8, 1916 in Salem a son of the late Bernard and Lillian Bower Gray. He was also preceded in death by five siblings. Mr. Gray was a retired Tile Mechanic and served during WWII in the 82nd Airborne receiving many medals for his...
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