Wilford H. 'Wick' Mills
Feb 27, 2012
Wilford (Wick) Herman Mills, 91, of Salem passed away February 27, 2012. He was born in Roanoke County, VA the son of the late Stanley Ward Mills and Folsom Wood Mills and was preceded in death by his brothers, Otho, Alvie, Wendell and Arnold Mills and by his sisters Ruth M. Green and Audrey Mills. He is survived by his...
Ronald Wayne Yopp
Feb 25, 2012
Ronald Wayne Yopp, Sr., 65, of Moneta, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family, his pastors, and several dear friends. Ronald graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and earned his degree in business and agriculture from Virginia Tech. He had 32 years of service with Southern...
Mildred Lois Cotton
Feb 25, 2012
Mildred Lois Cotton, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Carr; her son, Ray Fodor; sister, Jackie Moorehead; and brother, Bill Carr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Cotton; children, Jerry McDonald and wife, Mary Kay, Shelia Stewart Painter, Chuck Fodor...
David Joseph Cheatham
Feb 24, 2012
David Joseph Cheatham, 49, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2012. He was a graduate of Salem High School, and an avid cyclist and reader. Preceding him in death were his parents, David Cheatham and Wanda Hylton. His surviving family includes his daughters, Kailey Cheatham and Kerra Cheatham; and many other loving family members...
Eunice Dalton Simmons
Feb 24, 2012
Eunice Dalton Simmons, 74, of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012. She was born on September 9, 1937 in Roanoke to the late G.B. and Della Huff Dalton. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Simmons; an infant son; other sons, Randy Simmons and Gary Simmons; brother, Earl; and sister, Elsie. Her...
Brantley Kennett Orr
Feb 22, 2012
Brantley Kennett Orr, 5 months, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. His mommy and daddy are Erin Bentley and Josh Orr. His maternal family includes grandparents, Wendy and Tony Bentley; aunt, Casey Bentley; uncle, Andrew Bentley; and great-grandparents, Judy Harrell, and Duane and Juanita Bentley. His paternal family includes grandparents, Dave and Karen Wiseman, and Kenny...
Sanna Harrington Foley
Feb 20, 2012
Sanna Jean (Sandy) Harrington Foley, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2012 at her home in Hunting Hills in Roanoke, Virginia. She was 77 years-old. She is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Randolph Foley; and her three children, David Harrington Campbell and spouse, Luke Terpstra, of San Diego, California, Susan Campbell McCachren and...
Raymond Jack Hale
Feb 20, 2012
Raymond Jack Hale, 94, of Salem, VA and formerly of Talcott, WV passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Mr. Hale was a Retired Naval Commander. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, VA is serving the Hale...
Donald Lee Chandler
Feb 20, 2012
Donald Lee Chandler, age 80, of Salem, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this life on Monday, February 20, 2012. He was born on April 6, 1931 in Newport News, VA to the late Edgar Forrest and Bertha Wilson Chandler. His ancestors came from Tyrone County of Northern Ireland. He was descended from many generations of carpenters and...
Mildred Hunt Whitley
Feb 19, 2012
Mildred Hunt Whitley, 86, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2012. She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church and also taught Sunday School there for over 40 years. Professionally, she was employed at the VA as a clerk in the commissary gift shop. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joseph Cleveland...
Judith Mae Brown
Feb 18, 2012
Judith Mae Brown, 69 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at her home. She was born on June 9, 1942 to the late Adrian Heck and Ella Estelle LaPrad in Bedford, Va. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve Heck, and Wayne Inky Heck. Family surviving to cherish her memory...
Ralph Elvin Kirk Sr.
Feb 15, 2012
Ralph Elvin Kirk, Sr., 80, of Salem and formerly of Catawba and Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He was a proud veteran having served two terms in the Armys 11th Airborne Division. Professionally, he owned his own business, Kirks Auto Body, for 30 years. His church memberships were held at Shiloh Methodist Church...
Doris Hull Grinnell
Feb 14, 2012
Doris Hull Grinnell, 81, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012. She was born October 20, 1930 in Wytheville, VA daughter of the late Bernard and Gladys Paige Suthers Hull. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Edward Hull. Mrs. Grinnell was a homemaker, a longtime member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church where she taught...
Julia Lynn Spence
Feb 10, 2012
Julia Lynn Spence, 52 of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012. She was born on July 12, 1959 to the late Joe Steve Cornwell and Laura C. Johnson Cornwell. Mrs. Spence will be remembered mostly of her love of music and birds, mainly hummingbirds as she enjoyed watching them feed from the numerous feeders she made available to...
Willie William Bush Jr.
Feb 8, 2012
Bush, Willie (George W., Jr.), 58, A Rock and Roll Legend of Salem, VA Passed away Wednesday, February 08, 2012. Willie is survived by his devoted wife, Patsy Bush; daughter, Katie Doll Bush; parents, George W. Bill Bush, Sr. and Betty Bush; sister, Peggy Garland and her husband, George; niece, Lucinda Rush; and nephews, Jerry Rush and Wayne Garland. He...
Chap Campbell
Feb 6, 2012
Chap Campbell, 88 of Salem, VA passed away Monday, February 06, 2012. He was born January 28, 1924 in Nelson County, VA son of the late Oscar and Maggie Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Tolley Campbell; siblings, James Campbell, John Campbell, Annie Campbell, Lee Roy Campbell, Dolly Groah and Thurman Campbell. Mr. Campbell was...
Richard Anthony 'Rick' Schmitt
Feb 5, 2012
Richard Rick Anthony Schmitt, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Born on May 29, 1958 in Rochester, New York to Jim Schmitt of Salem, VA and the late Irene Brady, Rick went to Greece Olympia High School in Rochester, NY and played soccer for a year at Cortland State before joining the...
Edna Darlene Ruble Lambert
Feb 4, 2012
Edna Darlene Ruble Lambert, 75, of Salem and formerly of Bluefield, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2012. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene. Preceding her in death was her father, Calvin Clayton Ruble; and siblings, Clayton Ruble, Jean Patteson, and Marjorie Roland. Her surviving family includes her mother, Louise...
Robert Walther Willingham
Feb 3, 2012
Robert Walther Willingham, 69, of Salem, Virginia, died on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on March 28, 1942 in Waco, Texas, the first child of Helen (Walther) and Robert Allen Willingham. In high school, he enrolled at Peacock Military Academy, San Antonio, transferred to Waco High School, and graduated...
Henry J. Higgins
Jan 29, 2012
Henry J. Higgins, 80, of Salem, was called home by his Savior on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He was born in Rockbridge County and had been a resident of the Poor Mountain Community since 1957. He was employed for many years as a truck driver with the VDOT and was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by...
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