Nettie Evelyn Yopp Burris
Sep 17, 2010
Nettie Evelyn Yopp Burris, 92, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2010. She was a woman who loved her family, flowers, animals, and everything in life. Preceding her in death was her husband, Charles R. Burris; son, Charles M. Burris, Sr.; son-in-law, William H. Bill Harmon; brothers, Walter Yopp and Claude Yopp; and sisters,...
Hugh Lawson Carter
Sep 17, 2010
Hugh Lawson Carter, 93, of Laurel Springs, NJ and formerly of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2010. Hugh was a member of the first graduating class of Andrew Lewis High School and proudly served in the US Navy for 10 years during WWII. Preceding him in death were his parents, S. Lewis and Dora Leslie Carter; wife,...
Marion E. 'Pat' Rochelle
Sep 16, 2010
Marion E. Pat Rochelle, 88, of Salem, died on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Pat lived on Mill Lane for many years and was known as the Egg Lady as she raised chickens, produced eggs, and distributed them to many area neighborhood grocery stores. She later was known as the Mail Lady to many, having substituted in rural areas for the...
Ethel Morgan Mohler
Sep 15, 2010
Ethel Morgan Mohler, 99, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. She was a longtime member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Salem and thoroughly enjoyed her hobbies as a seamstress and playing Bridge. Preceding her in death was her husband, Eugene Carroll Mohler; and brothers, Fred Morgan, Joe Morgan, and Jimmy Morgan. Her surviving family includes her...
Teresa Burnop White
Sep 12, 2010
Teresa Burnop White, 52 of Salem, VA passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. She was born November 21, 1957 in Roanoke daughter of the late Roy and Ruby Daniel Burnop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Eugene White; and a sister, Sharon Slusher. Mrs. White was a homemaker. She is survived by her adopted mother and...
John Harold 'Jack' Rubom
Sep 12, 2010
John Jack Harold Rubom, age 71 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 at his residence while surrounded by those he loved. He was born on February 12, 1939 to the late August and Helen Krueger Rubom in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Rubom was recently retired as a truck driver, as he loved traveling, and was the owner of the...
Donald Hussey
Sep 11, 2010
Donald Ward Hussey, 80 of Roanoke, VA, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 17, 1930 in Nashville, TN, to the late Bradford & Ella Mae Hussey. Also preceding him in death Joan Bolley of Arcadia, CA. Don was an artist who studied at the Art Institute in Chicago....
Robert Alred Lipscomb
Sep 10, 2010
Robert Alfred Lipscomb, 76, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Covington, VA passed away Friday, September 10, 2010. He made his home in Covington, VA for 68 years and has been in Roanoke with his family during his remaining years. He retired from Mead-Westvaco. He was born May 6, 1934 in Covington, VA son of the late Raymond and Ambra...
Madison Ashley Powell
Sep 5, 2010
Madison Ashley Powell, our precious angel, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ as well as her nannie, Annabelle, on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Madison was 7 years old and a resident of Salem, VA. She was born on May 13, 2003 with severe Cerebral Palsy and fought this illness daily. Madison was cherished and loved by everyone who...
Ella Estelle Laprad
Sep 4, 2010
Ella Estelle LaPrad, 87, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, September 04, 2010. She was born December 17, 1922 in Bedford County, VA daughter of the late Jasper R. and Audrey Carter Orange. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Aradian D. Heck and Robert D. LaPrad; sons, Steve W. Heck and Aradian W. Heck; siblings, Thelma Orange,...
Ruth Elsie Prince
Sep 3, 2010
Ruth Elsie Prince, 83, of Salem, VA passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. She was born June 6, 1927 in Raleigh, WV daughter of the late Rev. Ernest F. and Elsie Perkins Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil L. Prince; daughter, Carol Prince; brother, Billy Dalton and son-in-law, Dallas Walton Mrs. Prince was a member...
Freddie Lee Crockett
Aug 31, 2010
Freddie Lee Crockett, age 67, of Salem, VA passed away suddenly on August 31, 2010, at his home in Bedford, VA with his wife, Gwen, by his side. Freddie was born May 29, 1943, to Edgar Lee Crockett and Emaline Grubb Crockett Cawley. His career consisted of working for the Salem Fire department, Salem Police Department as an officer and...
Ella Louise Mcconnell
Aug 30, 2010
Ella L. McConnell, a resident of Salem, Va passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Ms. McConnell, originally of Tazewell, Va, was preceded in death by her father, mother and three sisters. She is survived by her siste,r Gracie M. Poff of Salem and 3 nephews. Ms. McConnell was a graduate of Mary Washington College and dedicated 3 years of...
Edward Norwood Crowder
Aug 29, 2010
Edward Norwood Crowder, 85, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Roanoke and lived in Salem and Waynesboro, VA where he retired as a truck driver for Roadway Express and then returned to reside in Salem. He served in the U.S....
Benton F. Higgs Sr.
Aug 26, 2010
Benton F. Higgs, Sr., 87, of Salem, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010. He served our country in the U.S. Army during both World War II and the Korean Conflict and later became a member of the DAV. He was also employed with Valleydale Meat Packers for over 20 years. Preceding him in death was his wife of...
Jean Bane Williams
Aug 22, 2010
Jean Bane Williams, 72, completed her lifes earthly journey on August 22, 2010, at her home in Roanoke, VA, supported by her family. She had been treated for colon cancer for nearly seven years. She was born in Henry County, to the late Garland and Ina Bane. Her family moved to Christiansburg, along with her younger sister, Joyce, when she...
Ruth Victoria Largen
Aug 21, 2010
Ruth Victoria Largen, 87 of Salem passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010. Graveside services will be conducted at 11am, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Sherwood Memorial Park. John M. Oakey & Son, Salem is serving the Largen family. (540) 389-5441
William Arthur Grubb
Aug 18, 2010
William Arthur Grubb, 81, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010. He was born September 28, 1928 in Salem, VA son of the late Ammon and Gilvia Flinchum Grubb. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rachel Richardson. Mr. Grubb retired from General Electric with 32 years of service, was a US Navy WWII Veteran, a...
Karen L. Dowdy Schmidt
Aug 16, 2010
Karen L. Dowdy Schmidt, 47, of Roanoke, passed away after a 20-year battle with MS on Monday, August 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son, Bradley A. Schmidt. Her surviving family includes her parents, Allan B. and Nancy L. Dowdy; son, Justin M. Schmidt; sister, Susan D. Parr and husband, Don; niece, Carlyn S. Parr; nephew, Brendan...
William Beverly Nichols
Aug 13, 2010
William Beverly (Bill) Nichols of Roanoke County, VA died on August 13, 2010 of lung cancer. He was born in Franklin County, VA on June 13, 1932 and was the son of the late Roy Lee Nichols and Virginia Johnson Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Regina (Jean) R. Nichols;...
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