Rosetta 'Pat' Nixon
Feb 3, 2011
Rosetta Pat Nixon, 92, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 3, 2011. She was born January 5, 1919 in Floyd County, VA daughter of the late Ellis and Laura Hilton Bolt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harry Harmon Nixon; granddaughter, Carol Renee Manuel; siblings, Elmer Bolt, John Bolt,...
Nancy Hart Ferguson
Feb 2, 2011
Nancy Hart Ferguson, age 87 of Roanoke, left this world to be reunited with her family and Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She was born June 13, 1923 to the late George W. Hart, & Luttie Ellen Sink Hart. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Edward Lee Ferguson; a daughter, Cathy Loyd; sister, May Clay, and a...
Dennis Earl Empson
Jan 31, 2011
Dennis Earl Empson, age 52 of Catawba, Va. passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. He was employed by Pitt Ohio Express in Roanoke. He was born on October 4, 1958 to the late William Empson. Surviving family include his mother, Lillian Empson; wife, Annette Wolfe Empson; three sons, Dennis John Empson, Douglas Earl Empson & wife Elivia, and Wesley A....
Elwood Harvey Journell
Jan 28, 2011
Elwood Woody Harvey Journell, age 69 of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2011. Mr. Journell was born on June, 5, 1941 to the late Edward & Eula Journell. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include his Son, Mark Journell; one daughter, Mary Kirk & boyfriend DeWayne Law;...
Charles Henry Grantham
Jan 26, 2011
Charles Henry Buddy Grantham, Jr., 65, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 following a brief illness. He was born in Columbia, SC a son of the late Charlie and Eleanor Grantham and was raised in Abbeville, SC. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his father and mother in law, George and Evalene Yopp....
Blaine Allen Walters
Jan 24, 2011
Blaine Allen Walters, 42, of Salem, was welcomed in to Heaven on Monday, January 24, 2011. He was born in Roanoke, VA on May 4, 1968 and had been an area resident all of his life. Blaine attended Northside High School and was the owner and operator of Mow & More. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Silas...
Pauline Gladys Altice
Jan 24, 2011
Pauline Gladys Altice, 100, of Roanoke, VA passed away Monday, January 24, 2011. She was born May 5, 1910 in Olustee, OK daughter of the late William Carl and Zeda Wheeler Setliff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Altice; son, William Marshall Caudell; and a number of siblings. Mrs. Altice was a retired self employed...
Sterling David Martin
Jan 22, 2011
Sterling David Martin, 58, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011. He was the proud owner and operator of Davids Hair Center in Salem for over 30 years. Preceding him in death was his mother, Betsy Altizer Martin; brother, John Howard Martin; aunts and uncles, Jackie Heath and husband, Bud, and Wallace Martin; and cousin, Jo Martin Thompson....
Claudia Yvonne Snow
Jan 21, 2011
Claudia Yvonne Snow, of Fincastle and formerly of Salem, completed her lifes journey on Friday, January 21, 2011. Claudias strength and courage helped her to overcome a lifetime of cardiac challenges. Throughout that life, she was a charter member of the Blue Ridge Region Porsche Club of America, and also served 22 years as a docent with the Art Museum...
Grethel Louise Blankenbeckler
Jan 19, 2011
Grethel Louise Blankenbeckler, of Salem, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on January 19, 2011. She was born on August 26, 1923 and was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Blankenbeckler. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Sandra B. Lipes of Salem, VA; son, William L. Blankenbeckler, Jr. of Petersburg, WV; sister, Sona Belcher; grandchildren, Walter...
Richard Phillip Counts
Jan 18, 2011
Richard Phillip Counts, 74, of Wytheville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral and Cremation Service in Salem, 540-389-5441.
Pauline Muncy Hoback
Jan 16, 2011
Pauline Muncy Hoback, 90, of Roanoke, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 16, 2011. She was born in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late Sidney Muncy and Delia Lawrence Muncy and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was employed for many years as a seamstress at Puritan Mills, and later was a...
Bernice Evelyn Kanode Newcomb
Jan 15, 2011
Bernice Evelyn Kanode Newcomb, 89, of Salem, died Saturday January 15, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Salem, Virginia and lived in Salem most of her life. She was a devoted mother, home maker and a devout member of the Salem Baptist Church for her entire adult life. She traveled extensively during her life eventually visiting all...
Ward Thomas Trail
Jan 12, 2011
Ward Timmy Thomas Trail, 57, of Roanoke, VA went to be reunited with his family and with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. He was the son of the late William and Lillian MawUnderwood Trial. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Trail, and his grandchildren, Tori & Tesa Trail. He lived...
Harry Harmon Nixon
Jan 11, 2011
Harry Harmon Nixon, 95, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during WWII, and later retired from General Electric after 25 years of service. In his spare time, Harry enjoyed bowling and golfing. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Thomas Nixon, Sr....
Evelyn Bohon Saul
Jan 11, 2011
Evelyn Bohon Saul, 90, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011. She was born August 31, 1920 in Roanoke County, VA a daughter of the late Arch Dean and Juanita Murdock Bohon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Saul; granddaughter, Julie Ann Gresham; five brothers and one sister. Mrs. Saul was a member...
Michael Lee Euler
Jan 7, 2011
Michael L. Euler, 45, of Salem, Virginia, previously of Charleston, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 7, 2011 at Carrington Place, Daleville, Virginia, lovingly surrounded by his family. Mike is survived by his parents, Robert K. and Nadine Roush Euler, his sister and husband, Lori A. and E. Gerald Jerry Stump, his...
Irene James Tarpley
Jan 7, 2011
Irene James Keith Tarpley,86, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011; precisely one month after her beloved husband of 23 years passed away, Claude L. Tarpley. She was born July 4, 1924 in Richmond, VA to George and Ruth James. She is preceded in death by her first husband, W. Herald Keith, two...
Michael A. Love
Jan 7, 2011
Michael A. Love, 18, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 7, 2011. He was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a senior at Glenvar High School, was employed at the Salem Animal Hospital, and was planning to study zoology...
Edna Elizabeth Hinton
Jan 6, 2011
Edna Elizabeth Lawson Hinton of Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was born April 25, 1932 in Salem, Va. to the late James R. Lawson and Ada Pansie Lawrence Lawson Texter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarke Stokes Hinton, Sr., son, Clarke Stokes Hinton, Jr., brother, James Roger Lawson;...

