Carolyn Virginia Johnson Woods
Sep 27, 2011
Carolyn Virginia Johnson Woods, 68, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. She was retired from Kroger after many years of service. Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Mary Johnson; and husband, Bobby E. Woods. Her surviving family includes her brothers, Robert L. Johnson of Florida and Vernon Johnson of Alexandria,...
James Lloyd Breedlove
Sep 27, 2011
James Lloyd Breedlove, of Salem, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. He retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army, and most recently as supervisor with the Virginia Taxation Department. He was a longtime active member of Central United Methodist Church in Salem, and loved hunting. Preceding him in death was his father, Harold...
James Howard Geary
Sep 27, 2011
James Howard Geary, 79, of Roanoke, departed this world to join his loving wife JoAnne, Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late George and Dorothy Gipperich Geary. He was a member and starter on the undefeated 1950 Schenley High School City League Champions football team, and named All-City Center. He enlisted...
Gail M. Spring
Sep 26, 2011
Gail Milton Spring, 65, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011. He was born in Bellevue, Ohio, a son of the late Harold Spring, Sr. and Byrdena Buzzard Spring and had been an area resident for over three years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra I. Spring, who died in 2005,...
Deane T. Abbott
Sep 26, 2011
Deane T. Abbott Deane Trerice Abbott, 83, of Salem, died peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2011. He was born September 19, 1928 in Southeast Roanoke, the son of the late Arthur C. Abbott of Craig County and Pearl M. Trerice of Nova Scotia. Deanes 83 years of life were well spent; he graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Roanoke...
Nelda Christine Glass Orick
Sep 24, 2011
Nelda Christine Glass Orick, 80, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011. She was born May 12, 1931 in Salem, VA daughter of the late Charles and Mary Harmon Glass. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bill Orick; and brothers, Kenneth, Billy, Nelson and Harrison Glass. Mrs. Orick was a homemaker and formerly attended...
Nancy 'Kitty' Haley
Sep 16, 2011
Nancy K. Kitty Haley, 64, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Ledo Neal and Maggie Brown Neal and had been a Salem resident for most of her life. She was employed as a beautician for many years prior to entering the food service industry. She was the former...
Jessie Wheeler Duke
Sep 15, 2011
Jessie Wheeler Duke, 98 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. She was born in Princeton, W.V. on September 5, 1913, but lived in Salem for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Travis & Lou Emma Kingery Wheeler; husband, Frank Miller Duke; brothers, Robert, Walton, Albert, Henry, Cecil, Allen and J.W....
Margaret Ellen Robertson
Sep 14, 2011
Margaret Ellen Robertson, 70, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. She had struggled with her health for many years, and survived with the love and devotion of her husband. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Ray and Hattie Hodge Holt...
Ronald Wayne Horne
Sep 12, 2011
Ronald Wayne Horne, 56, of Salem passed away Monday, September 12, 2011. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Jacquelyn Frazier Horne and Bobby Horne of Salem. He was a silversmith by trade, creating silver and turquoise jewelry and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his father, with whom he made his home, he is survived by two...
Bobby Junior Reece
Sep 12, 2011
Bobby Junior Reece, 69, of Salem, VA passed away Monday, September 12, 2011. He was born July 22, 1942 in Montgomery County, VA son of the late Amos and Laura Henley Reece. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Carter Reece; and two sisters, Ollie Epperly and Betty Yingling. Mr. Reece was a retired truck driver...
William Mills
Sep 11, 2011
William (Ed) Mills, 85, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Ed was owner and operator of Mills Petroleum Service, and his hobbies included fishing at Cape Hatteras and feeding the squirrels and birds at Greenhill Park from his little white truck. He also adored his cat, Elmo. Preceding him in death were his parents, Newton and Effie...
Lander Odell Harrison
Sep 5, 2011
Lander Odell Harrison suddenly passed from this life on September 5, 2011. Born in Prince George, Virginia, he was the son of the late Olander and Cora Harrison. He was baptized at the Providence Baptist church at an early age and was an active worker in the congregation holding several positions including junior deacon, junior usher board member and junior...
Lillian Joan Guthrie
Sep 3, 2011
Lillian Joan Guthrie, 95, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. She was born May 25, 1916 in Montgomery County, VA daughter of the late Leonard and Della Early Smith. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Lee Jackson Guthrie; daughter, Sharon Faye Guthrie; son, Michael Lynn Guthrie; and several siblings. Mrs. Guthrie was a...
Lillian K. Walker
Aug 31, 2011
Lillian K. Walker of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. All services will be private. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is in charge of the arrangements. 540-389-5441.
David Michael Rose
Aug 30, 2011
David Michael (Bubba) Rose, 32, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 following a brief illness. He was an employee of Xylem, and enjoyed everything having to do with the outdoors. He loved his family and friends very much, and was loved back by them as well. Preceding him in death were grandparents, Victor Dalton and George and...
Pauline Old Beckner
Aug 30, 2011
Pauline (Polly) Old Beckner, 74, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Frank E. and Lorena Johnston Old; and sons, Stephan Beckner and Anthony (Tony) Beckner. Her surviving family includes her loving husband of 57 years, Jim Beckner; children, David Beckner, John Beckner,...
Andrea Belle Harper
Aug 29, 2011
Andrea Belle Harper, 22 of Chantilly, VA, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. She was born on April 27, 1989 in Fairfax, VA. She was a member of the Ox-Hill Baptist Church in Chantilly, where she was baptized at the age of 11. She was a recent graduate of Roanoke College, class of 2011, where she double majored in...
Rachel Preston Marcum
Aug 28, 2011
Rachel Preston Marcum, 63, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was born August 25, 1948 in Paintsville, KY, a daughter of the late Conrad and Mary Preston. She was a former resident of Kermit, WV, and was employed by Froeling & Robertson, Inc. She loved her cats and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She is survived...
Nanci Blanche Owens Clark
Aug 28, 2011
Nanci Blanche Owens Clark, 90, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Charlotte Owens; husband, Frank L. Clark; and 9 brothers and sisters. Her surviving family includes her children, Hilda Clark Slone and husband, Donald, Roger Clark and wife, Shirley, and Ruth Clark Forren and husband, Ed; grandsons,...
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