Dorrine Edna Jessee
Mar 13, 2012
Dorrine Edna Jessee, 75, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2012. She was the daughter of Nicolas and Dora Williams. She was a faithful and loving wife to her late husband Houston A. Jessee for almost fifty years and a beloved mother and friend. Preceding her in death was her daughter Mary Diane Jessee and her brothers Nick...
Paul King Eller
Mar 11, 2012
Paul King Eller, 89 of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2012 while surrounded by his family. Mr. Eller was born on February 14, 1923 to the late Henry Clinton and Mollie King Eller in Tazewell Co., Va. Following high school he attended Coyne College located in Chicago to earn a certificate in electrical technology,...
Christine Lewis Tinsley Conner
Mar 10, 2012
Christine Lewis Tinsley Conner, 87, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Shawsville, VA passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012. She was born October 2, 1924 in Williamson, WV daughter of the late John Terrell and Ora White Tinsley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Andrew Conner; brother, John Terrell Tinsley, Jr.; sisters Claudine Roberts, Ernestine Tinsley...
Eveleen Grinnell Igo Mowles
Mar 5, 2012
Eveleen Grinnell Igo Mowles, 87, of Salem, VA, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012. She was born on December 29, 1924 in Wytheville, VA, daughter of the late Leithan Oscar Grinnell, Sr. and Annie Belle Cline. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Melita Grinnell and Ocela Wolford; brother, Douglas Grinnell; two loving husbands, William Rudolf...
Jean Wysor Washburn
Mar 4, 2012
Jean Wysor Washburn, 81, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012. She worked for the state for over 20 years, and was a former member of New Hope Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and had an outgoing personality. Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Mima Wysor; and a grandson, Dustin Washburn....
David Holdstock Lundie
Mar 3, 2012
David Holdstock Lundie, 76 of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 3, 2012. Mr. Lundie was a faithful and dedicated employee of 23 years to Dennys Restaurant prior to retiring. He was also a dedicated member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Salem, but will be remembered mostly by those whom loved him most...
Mary Catherine White
Mar 3, 2012
Mary Catherine Loucks White, 89, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord following complications of dementia on Saturday, March 3, 2012 with her loving family, caring nurses and friends at her side. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Loucks and Mary Zema Loucks and had also resided in Phoenix, AZ and Charlottesville,...
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...
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