Josephine Wells Barksdale
Nov 20, 2010
Josephine Wells Barksdale, 86, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alexander Barksdale; brother, Archie Wells; and sisters, Emma Jean Hilton and Virginia Ulrey. Her surviving family includes her sisters, Christine Harris and husband, Max, and Ruth Hubble; special nieces, Linda Buchanan and husband, Bill,...
Carlton Lincoln Hale
Nov 19, 2010
Carlton Lincoln Hale, 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2010. He was a Veteran having served 2 years in the US Navy during WWII as a gunner on the USS Seer. Professionally, he worked for Magic City Ford Motors for 21 years. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed NASCAR,...
Doris K. Montgomery
Nov 19, 2010
Doris Kirby Montgomery, 77, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010. She was one of the G.T. girls from South Salem, and was also a member of First Christian Church (DOC) in Salem. Preceding her in death were her parents, Cline W. and Edith Kirby; and husband, Posey L. Montgomery, Jr. Her surviving family includes her children, Carol...
John J. Faw
Nov 19, 2010
John J. Faw, 74, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010. His surviving family includes his wife of 47 years, Wanda Faw; daughters, Vicky Wilhelm and husband, James, Deborah Roberts and husband, Harry, Teresa Aguilar and husband, Jason, Mary Ann Luckado and husband, Tony, and Brenda S. Faw; brother, Paul A. Faw; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and many...
William Timothy Dingus
Nov 17, 2010
William Timothy Dingus, 47, of New Mexico and formerly of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was lovingly known as Tim. Preceding him in death was his father, William Morris Dingus. His surviving family includes his mother, Betty Dingus. There will be no visitation. A graveside service, however, will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at...
James E. Kirby Iii
Nov 16, 2010
James E. Kirby III, 54, of Roanoke and formerly of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. James was a proud Veteran having served his country in the US Army. He held memberships with the Valley Christian Church in Fincastle as well as the Christian Motorcyclists Association. This special husband, father, brother, grandfather, and special...
Rachel Irene Lancaster
Nov 15, 2010
Rachel Irene Lancaster, 89, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at Richfield Retirement Center following a period of declining health. She was born February 14, 1921 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Eratus and Essie Vest Sisson. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, serving in hospital, nursing home and private duty settings, and was a member...
David Forsythe Chester
Nov 15, 2010
David Forsythe Chester, 90, of Salem, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, November 15, 2010. He was a World War II Veteran having served as a Commander in the US Navy. Professionally, he was an Education Specialist for the U.S. Government. David also served as an Elder in The Presbyterian Church. His hobbies included golf, ballroom dancing, and jazz...
Christine H. Bryant
Nov 13, 2010
Christine H. Bryant, 76, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. She was born July 26, 1934 in Wrigley, TN daughter of the late Lish C. and Maggie Byrd Hudspeth. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lester, Carl, Paul and William Hudspeth; and a sister, Sibyl Head. Mrs. Bryant was a retired office administrator for...
Betty Goodwin Evans
Nov 12, 2010
Betty Jacqueline Goodwin Evans, 82, passed peacefully from this life into new life with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 12, 2010. She had been away from her Salem, VA. home since 2007. Most recently, she resided at Chatham Health and Rehab Center in Chatham, VA. Betty was born at home in Roanoke County to Christine J. Goodwin and Fred...
David Shelton Roberson
Nov 9, 2010
David (Dave) S. Roberson of Salem, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. He was born on October 16, 1946 in Norton, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Shelton Roberson. David was a devoted and loving husband, father, and Dapaw. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 42 years, Dianne and...
Raymond 'Alley Cat' Alley
Nov 6, 2010
Raymond Greg 'Alley Cat' Alley, 53, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010. He was born on April 21, 1957, a son of Doris West of Elliston and the late Clarence B. Alley. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Corbett and Rosie R. Jones, and a brother, Thomas Alley. A...
Minnie Mae Peters
Nov 3, 2010
Minnie Mae Peters, 108, of Roanoke, VA passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010. She was born April 27, 1902 in Catawba, VA daughter of the late, John William and Louema Jane Craft Garman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Peters; three sons, Ralph Peters, Bobby Peters and Jimmy Peters; grandson, Richard Burgess; fourteen siblings, Gertrude...
Jerry W. Bailey Sr.
Nov 2, 2010
Jerry W. Bailey, Sr., 65, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. He was born May 23, 1945 in Salem, VA son of the late A. H. and Cardella Neighbors Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Charie, Shelvie and Elsie; and a brother, Bud Bailey. Mr. Bailey was the founder and owner of Salem...
William Neal Huff Jr.
Oct 30, 2010
William Neal Huff, Jr., 85, of Salem, Virginia, was called to rest on October 21, 1925 in Pulaski, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Neal Huff, Sr. and Virginia Moore Huff; and his brother, Malcolm Blain Huff. Bill was a World War II veteran. He served in Company C, 824th Tank Destroyer Battalion of the US...
Latisha Bott 'Tish' Garman
Oct 30, 2010
Latisha Tish Bott-Garman, 36, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010. She was born November 14, 1973 in Salem, VA daughter of Michael A. and Louise Little Bott. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Woodrow and Lola Little and Charlie and Nellie Bott. Tish attended Wabun Congregational Holiness Church and formerly worked for Carilion Billing Department....
Georgia E. Prillaman
Oct 30, 2010
Georgia E. Prillaman, 70, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010. She was a member of the American Business Association and enjoyed her time volunteering as a scout leader. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, crafts, reading, and fishing. Preceding her in death were her parents, George W. and Atta Elizabeth Glass; son, Michael D. Prillaman, and...
John Edward Ellers Ii
Oct 29, 2010
John Edward Ellers II, 45, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2010. John is preceded in death by his parents, Everette C. Ellers and Anna Warden Ellers Davis; and a brother, E. Clayton Ellers, Jr. His surviving family includes his sisters, Debbie King and husband, David, and Suzanne Caldwell and husband, Tim; special sister, Caroline Carter; nieces,...
Dianne Robertson Bell
Oct 28, 2010
Dianne Robertson Bell, 68 of Salem passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Arrngements to be announced later by John M. Oakey & Son. (540)389-5441
Carol 'Jeannie' Reynolds
Oct 28, 2010
Carol Jeannie Reynolds, 65, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010. She was retired from the Commissioner of the Revenue office in Roanoke County after over 20 years of service. Preceding her in death were her parents, Robert Preston and Jessie Parrack Reynolds; and brother, Robert (Bobby) Preston Reynolds, Jr. Her surviving family includes her sister, Karen R....

