Ruby M. Schaal
May 30, 2011
Ruby M. Schaal Ruby M. Schaal, 89, of Gloucester, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 30, 20011. She was born in Suring, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Herman and Etta Wilson Miller and had been a Roanoke area resident most of her life prior to locating to the Gloucester area in 2007. In addition to her...
Herman Shelton Guthrie
May 25, 2011
Herman Shelton Guthrie, 95, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He is survived by his cherished wife of 65 years, Ora Agee Guthrie; son, Herman Shelton Guthrie, Jr.; daughter, Judy Perdue; grandson, Doug Perdue; and granddaughter, Anne McCroskey and husband, Eric. He was passionate about his hobby and proud to give the best of his crops (peaches,...
Kathy Ellis Davis
May 25, 2011
Kathy Ellis Davis, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was retired from Lewis-Gale Clinic after 23 years, and enjoyed her time volunteering with the Roanoke Area Intergroup phone service and Bethany House. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, reading, and animals. Kathy was a faithfully devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, and will be lovingly missed by...
Earnie Kyle Humphreys
May 22, 2011
Earnie K. Humphreys was called home May 22, 2011 after celebrating his 90th birthday on May 14. He was born in Monroe County, West Virginia on May 14, 1921 to the late Drewie and Hallie Humphreys. He was preceded home by a granddaughter, Alisha D. Humphreys. He served proudly in the 94th Signal Battalion in World War II and returned...
Douglas Sherwood Rodgers
May 21, 2011
Douglas S. Rodgers, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Staunton, VA departed this life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Liler Phlegar Rodgers; father, Robert R. Rodgers; and sisters, Carolyn Snyder and Peggy Taylor. Mr. Rodgers was retired from the Staunton NewsLeader and the Roanoke Times and was a...
Cynthia Dawn Conner
May 21, 2011
Cynthia (Cindy) Dawn Conner, 41, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was an honor graduate of University of Findlays natural sciences division and went on to work for Abbott Laboratories in Altavista. She had a tender compassion for animals and lovingly worked with S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue, an organization dedicated to saving...
Bonnie Poff Linkous
May 17, 2011
Bonnie Poff Linkous, 103, of Salem, VA joined the angels in Heaven on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents, Maggie and George Poff; brothers, Lawrence, Marvin, Lewis and Ray; sisters, Lillian Slusher and Grace Funck. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Doris Poff; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Helen Johnston,...
Virginia F. Goodman Helvey Vass
May 16, 2011
Virginia (Jenny) F. Goodman Helvey Vass, our loving mother and grandmother, age 89, of Salem, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born a twin on August 5, 1921. Mama loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally with pride and joy. She was young at heart and always ready to make others happy. Her talented...
Kenneth O. Clingenpeel
May 15, 2011
Kenneth O. Clingenpeel, 76, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was a bus driver for City of Salem Public Schools for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed small engine repair work. He also loved his cats very much. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph and Vedie Clingenpeel; and a brother, Junior Clingenpeel....
Dreama Poff Ciafardini
May 15, 2011
Dreama Poff Ciafardini, 69, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Dot Poff; husband, Manuel Ciafardini; brothers, Mike Poff and Robin Poff; and sister, Sheila Lynn Maxey. Her surviving family includes her children, Kim Foster Thomas and husband, Kevin, and Steven Ciafardini; brother,...
Charles H. Fisher Dr.
May 13, 2011
Charles Harold Hap Fisher, Ph.D., 104 of Roanoke died Friday, May 13, 2011. He was born on November 20, 1906 in Hiawatha, W.VA and was a chemist, technologist, author and philanthropist. He earned a BS degree in Chemistry from Roanoke College in 1928, Master of Science in Chemistry in 1929 from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. in organic...
Lemuel L. Sarver
May 13, 2011
Lemuel L. Sarver, Sr., 93, departed his earthly home on the banks of his beloved Craigs Creek as family members surrounded his bed singing Victory in Jesus. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, June Keffer Sarver; his children: J.R. (Janet) Sarver and Ned (Susan) Sarver of Catawba, and Meddie (Gene) Delp of Salem; grandchildren: Pastor Lee (Cindy) Sarver,...
George Pillis
May 12, 2011
George Pillis, 91 of Salem, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born on May 23, 1919 to the late John H. and Katherine Kunes Pillis. Mr. Pillis was the founder & owner of Pillis Brothers Service Station; established in 1942, located in Salem, where he ran the operation for 67 years. He was...
Jackie Sturgill Smith
May 12, 2011
Jackie Sturgill Smith, 88, of Salem, VA was born August 18, 1922. It was the community of Whitesburg, KY that welcomed Jackie into the world. The family into which Jackie was born consisted of her parents, Benton and Ida Bentley Sturgill, and her sister Juanita. Jackie was schooled in local schools and did the last year of high school at...
Tara Elizabeth Farley
May 12, 2011
Tara Elizabeth Farley, 31, of Elliston, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was born in Wytheville, the daughter of James J. Farley and Marie Farley and had also resided in Princeton, W.VA. prior to locating to the Elliston area several years ago. She received a nursing degree from Bluefield State College in W.VA. and had held several jobs in...
Phyllis B. Reese
May 11, 2011
Phyllis Blankenship Reese, 65, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late Crockett J. and Dorothy Ulrey Blankenship and had been an area resident all of her life. She attended Fellowship Community Church and enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays, especially at Christmas and for which she received...
Richard 'Buddy' Hall
May 10, 2011
Richard A. Buddy Hall, 81, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born on July 6, 1929 in Vinton, a son of the late Alton and Kathryn Kingery Hall and had been an area resident all of his life. A United States Army veteran, he was employed as a brakeman with...
Jacob Dexter Neighbors Ii
May 5, 2011
Jacob Dexter (J.D.) Neighbors II, age 60, of Salem, was softly and tenderly called by Jesus to receive his heavenly reward of eternal life on Thursday, May 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. J.D. was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend. He cherished his children, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy....
Wayne Stewart Shank
May 3, 2011
Wayne Stewart Shank, 54, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. He was a graduate of Glenvar High School and later became a welder by trade. Wayne was a natural artist and expressed himself through his many areas of craftsmanship and especially painting. He was also quite the outdoorsman as he enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Judi Ramsey Derr
Apr 29, 2011
Judi Ramsey Derr, 62, of Salem, VA passed away at home, Friday, April 29, 2011 with her loving family surrounding her. She was born November 9, 1948 in Fort Benning, GA daughter of Major General, Lloyd B. Ramsey, Retired and the late Glenda Burton Ramsey. In addition to her father she is survived by her loving husband, David Edward Derr,...
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