Donald James Bean

Donald James Bean

Nov 19, 2011

Colonel Donald James Bean, US Army (Ret.), 77, of Salem, also known as the Prince of East Bottom, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was born in Roanoke, the son of the late Colonel Donald M. Bean and Ruby Earl Bean. Mr. Bean was recently inducted into the Salem Education Foundation & Alumni Association Hall of Fame, as he...

Danny Allen Conner

Danny Allen Conner

Nov 8, 2011

Danny A. Conner Danny Allen Conner, 66, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy A. Conner, and a sister, Darline Yates. He is survived by his mother, Bertie Rucker Conner; two daughters, Dana Conner and Melissa Murray and her husband Todd; three brothers, Melvin Conner and his wife Marsha, Larry...

Dreama Marie Stacy

Dreama Marie Stacy

Nov 8, 2011

Dreama Marie Stacy, 52, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Preceding her in death was her mother, Shirley Geraldine Hylton. Her surviving family includes her husband of 33 years, David L. Stacy; daughters, Alicia Ollis and Amanda Stacy; son, Dewayne Ollis; 1 sister; 2 brothers; 3 grandchildren; and several other family members. A period of visitation will...

Evelyn Hope Frank

Evelyn Hope Frank

Nov 7, 2011

Evelyn Hope Frank, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Frank, late of Salem and by her younger brother, Jerry Stephen Frank, late of Wichita Falls, TX. She is survived by her brother, Robert G. Frank of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Clare Browning of Wichita Falls, TX and Vivian...

Evelyn R. Reynolds

Evelyn R. Reynolds

Nov 6, 2011

Evelyn Ritter Reynolds, 65, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011. She was born in Pulaski, VA, a daughter of the late Clifford Alton and Juanita Hailey Ritter. She is survived by a brother, James Alton Ritter of Roanoke. She was a long time member of the Roanoke Chapter of the Women of the Moose. Memorial contributions may be...

Calvin Houston Williams

Calvin Houston Williams

Nov 4, 2011

Calvin Houston Williams, Sr., 86 of Salem passed away Friday, November 4, 2011, and has gone to join his wife of 60 years, Florence and daughter Lalia (Lee) Cox. He is survived by his loving family; sons and spouses, Calvin H., Jr., CH, & Barbara Williams, J.D., & Cindy Williams, Gary, & Jean Williams, Eddie and Elaine Williams, and Randy,...

Harold E. Shelor

Harold E. Shelor

Nov 4, 2011

Harold E. Shelor, 87 of Salem, VA passed away Friday, November 04, 2011. He was born January 26, 1924 in Christiansburg, VA son of the late Emmett and Irene Ridinger Shelor. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Doris Plybon Shelor. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Harvey Shelor. Mr....

Mary Wray Litton

Mary Wray Litton

Nov 4, 2011

Mary Wray Litton, 94, of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Salem, VA passed away Friday, November 04, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother - always with a smile on her face. She was born February 17, 1917 in Cambria, VA daughter of the late John D. and Mary Franklin Webber. She was also preceded in death...

Martha O'Connor Hardy

Martha O'Connor Hardy

Nov 3, 2011

Our precious mother, Martha OConnor Hardy, 72 of Roanoke, VA passed on to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, November 3, 2011. She was born April 22, 1939 in Welch, WV daughter of the late Ralph and Minnie Pollard OConnor. Left to cherish her memory, sons, Robert Wofford, Sr. and wife, Karen, Mark Wofford and wife, Shaneque; daughters, Tracey Patram and...

Billy Ray Hanes

Billy Ray Hanes

Nov 2, 2011

Billy Ray (Bill) Hanes, 68 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He was born on July 4, 1943 in Morehead Kentucky to the late Edgar and Elizabeth Hanes. Mr. Hanes will mostly be remembered from his dedicated and honorable service with the Roanoke City Fire Department, as he retired with 25 years of service. Along with his...

Kathleen Cumbie Alls

Kathleen Cumbie Alls

Oct 31, 2011

Kathleen Cumbie Alls, 76 of Salem, VA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2011 with her very loving family by her side. She was born in Montgomery County, VA on July 12, 1935 daughter of the late Gilbert and Vernie Breeden Cumbie. She was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee Alls; great-grandson,...

Albert Clinton Howard

Albert Clinton Howard

Oct 31, 2011

Albert Clinton Howard, 73, of Salem and formerly of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. Professionally, he was retired from VDOT after 17 years of service and later volunteered at the VA Medical Center. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh and Ollie...

Elinor Crews Graham

Elinor Crews Graham

Oct 30, 2011

Elinor Crews Graham, 86, of Salem, died on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was born on March 8, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Charles Anderson Crews and Hazel Whittington Crews. In addition to her parents, Elinor is predeceased by her husband, Bill; and her brother, Charles Crews. Elinor was a graduate of Florida State...

Carl William Pugh

Carl William Pugh

Oct 30, 2011

Carl William Pugh, 88, of Salem, passed peacefully to eternal life with his heavenly father on Sunday, October 30, 2011. He was born on October 8, 1923 in Salem. Carl served his country in the European Theater during World War II in the 9th Army Air Force receiving three battle stars for the Invasion of Normandy, Northern France Campaign, and...

Helen F. Arnold

Helen F. Arnold

Oct 30, 2011

Gods journey on this earth for Helen Frances Reed Arnold came to an end on October 30, 2011, as our Lord and Savior called her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Julia Reed, her loving husband, Samuel W. Arnold, Sr., sons Samuel W. Arnold, Jr. and George L. Arnold, Sr., grandchildren Melissa and Samuel Arnold,...

Nina Elizabeth Hayes Hoye

Nina Elizabeth Hayes Hoye

Oct 26, 2011

On Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Nina Elizabeth Hayes Hoye passed on to her Eternal Home. Nina was born on March 7, 1915 in Mortimer North Carolina to the late Joseph Langston Hayes and Ellen Daisy Franklin Hayes. Nina was not only predeceased by her parents but also by her husband of 56 years, Mason Hoye, her sister, Ruby Caroline Hayes...

James Calvin Mowles

James Calvin Mowles

Oct 25, 2011

James Calvin Mowles, a loving husband, father and grandfather, 84 of Salem, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, James C. Mowles, Jr.; father, James R. Mowles and mother, Maggie Collins Mowles. He is survived by wife of 65 years, Irene Mowles; children, Steven R. Mowles; daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann...

Elsie Joyce Eames Wheeling

Elsie Joyce Eames Wheeling

Oct 25, 2011

Elsie Joyce Eames Wheeling, 73, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011. She was born March 1, 1938 in Franklin County, VA daughter of the late James and Josie Perdue Eames. She was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Wheeling; granddaughter, Shawna Michelle; and a brother, John W. Eames. Mrs. Wheeling was a homemaker and a...

Preston J. Trail

Preston J. Trail

Oct 25, 2011

Preston J. Trail, 71 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Mr. Trail was born on July 15, 1940 to the late Daniel, & Bessie Trail in Salem, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Jerry Trail, Paul Trail, Robert Trail, William Trail, John Henry Trail, and Kyle Trail. He is...

Darrell Raymond Dalton Sr.

Darrell Raymond Dalton Sr.

Oct 24, 2011

Darrell R. Dalton, Sr., 70, formerly of Pulaski, VA, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011. He was a US Navy veteran having served on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier from 1960 to 1966. He later retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1999 after 33 years of faithful service. Darrell was a faithful, loving, and devoted husband, father,...