Debra W. Stump

Debra W. Stump

Nov 28, 2011

Debra W. Stump, 57, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late William and Lena Abbott Witt and had been an area resident all of her life. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Epps. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived...

Dennis Martin Hannah

Dennis Martin Hannah

Nov 23, 2011

Dennis Martin Hannah, 77 of Salem passed away November 23, 2011. He was born January 9, 1934 in Botetourt County. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Henry Hannah and Kathleen Hazel (Tucker) King, brothers Kenneth Hannah and Lewis (Bee) Hannah. He is survived by his wife of 54 years and best friend, Janice Blankenship Hannah; daughters Darlene...

Mary Jefferson Conner

Mary Jefferson Conner

Nov 21, 2011

Mary Jefferson Conner, age 97, of Salem, VA, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011. She was born on August 29, 1914 in Roanoke, VA to the late Leslie and Nannie Kate Jefferson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Estral Ray Conner; 6 sisters; 2 brothers, and a son-in-law, Nicolo LoMascolo. Her surviving family includes her daughters, Geraldine (Gerry)...

Martha Boresen

Martha Boresen

Nov 21, 2011

Martha Boresen, 89, of Salem, VA passed away at her home on Monday, November 21, 2011. Born in Oslo, Norway in 1922, she moved with her family to Salem in 1964. From 1971 she and family lived in several countries and finally in 1989 she retired with her family back to Salem, VA. There will be no local services. John...

Rebecca M. Wilkerson

Rebecca M. Wilkerson

Nov 20, 2011

Rebecca M. Wilkerson, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born in Radford, a daughter of the late Garland McDaniel and Ruth Epperly McDaniel and lived in Salem most of her life. She retired from Lewis Gale Medical Center and private duty as a nursing assistant. She was a...

Margaret Louise Patterson 'Pat' Ware

Margaret Louise Patterson 'Pat' Ware

Nov 20, 2011

Margaret Louise Pat Patterson Ware, 89, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, entered into His glory on November 20, 2011 at Emeritus at Eastover in Charlotte, N.C. She was born on April 27, 1922 in Roanoke, Va. to William Jennings Patterson and Elizabeth DeBusk Patterson. Pat was a very involved member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church for 28 years,...

Cluster E. Simms

Cluster E. Simms

Nov 19, 2011

Cluster Ervin Simms, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was born in Nettie, WV, a son of the late Charles and Stella Hurley Simms and had been an area resident since 1952. He retired as a Lead Shift Man at General Electric following over 21 years of service and was a member of Brambleton Baptist Church....

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...