Rosemary Thompson Dodge
Oct 30, 2012
Rosemary (Rose) Thompson Dodge, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. She was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church. Rose was a 50-year member of the Order of the Amaranth and also a member of Salem Chapter 161 Order of the Eastern Star. Rose was a wonderful cook, enjoyed making quilts, and...
Wallace Johnson Porter Jr.
Oct 29, 2012
Wallace Johnson Porter, Jr., 81, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2012. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Wallace J. Porter, Sr. and Fern Basham Porter and had been an area resident for most of his life. He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War, stationed...
Claude 'Lefty' Meade
Oct 29, 2012
Claude L. Lefty Meade, 81, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. He was born in Russell County, a son of the late John Henry and Betsy Meade and had been an area resident for over 57 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Austin Meade, who died in 1997. He...
Louise Dawson Hall
Oct 27, 2012
Louise Dawson Hall, 95, of Salem, died Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born to Hallie Stratton and Lewis Edward Dawson on February 2, 1917. She was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church where she served as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She was also on the Altar Guild. She was a member of the Lake Spring...
Thaddice Kevin Dodson
Oct 25, 2012
Thaddice Kevin Dodson, 55, of Salem, VA passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012. He was born November 15, 1956 in Roanoke, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Thaddice Green Dodson; and sister, Kaitlin Margot Buckley. Mr. Dodson graduated from Andrew Lewis High School, served two tours of duty in the US Air Force reaching rank of Staff...
Mary Elizabeth Heslep
Oct 21, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Smith Heslep, 94, of Elliston, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Mary was born on February 20, 1918 to the late Floyd Steven Smith and Sarah Sallie Seymour Smith of Cascade, VA. In June 1940, she married the late Moyer Condent Dick Heslep and moved to Elliston, VA. Mary was employed by...
Timothy Alan 'Timmy' Newman
Oct 21, 2012
Timothy Timmy Alan Newman 54, A lifelong resident of Salem, went to be with his lord on Sunday October 21, 2012. Timmy was the son of Willie Cline Newman and the late Nancy Miller Newman. He worked and retired from Medeco Lock, and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting deer, turkey, and bear and had recently returned home from...
Robert P. Uryniak
Oct 20, 2012
Robert P. Bob Uryniak, of Cloverdale, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, died suddenly on Saturday, October 20, 2012, three days following his 61st birthday. Bob was a phenomenal drummer and accomplished artist whose talents will be greatly missed. He had a quiet soul and touched more lives than he ever realized. Bob lived in Cloverdale prior to his...
James P. Weikle Jr.
Oct 20, 2012
James P. Jim Weikle, Jr. 66, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was born in West Virginia, a son of the late James P. Weikle, Sr. and Lucille Medley Weikle and had lived most of his life in Salem. Jim loved and enjoyed the outdoors, playing his guitar and was an avid car lover. He enjoyed going...
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...
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