Minnie Mae Peters

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Brianna Mai Mills

Brianna Mai Mills

Oct 28, 2010

Brianna (Briee) Mai Mills, 16, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Briee was a creative young woman who loved music, poems, writing, and drawing. She cherished her many friends at Salem High School and elsewhere, and had a special appreciation for animals and the ocean. Briee was also an active volunteer for Relay...

Margaret P. Stone

Margaret P. Stone

Oct 28, 2010

Margaret P. Stone, 102 , of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010. She was the oldest living member of Salem Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas B. Stone. She is survived by her niece and caregiver, Betty Mowbray and husband, Guy, of Salem; nephew, Pete Stone and wife, Anne, of North Wilkesboro, NC;...

Donald Neil Memmer

Donald Neil Memmer

Oct 28, 2010

Donald N. Memmer, 78, of Salem, passed away from Alzheimers Disease on Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born in Wheatland, Wyoming and later served in the US Navy. Professionally, he served the New Orleans, Chicago, and Washington D.C. areas as an attorney. Mr. Memmer was also an avid writer. Preceding him in death were his parents, Franzel and Dorothy...

Delores H. White

Delores H. White

Oct 25, 2010

Delores H. White, 76, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 25, 2010. She served others as a devoted nurse for 40 years, was a victorious cancer survivor, and led a very happy life with her cat, Mocha. Preceding her in death were her parents, Gray and Florence Gravely; husband, John Garland Hudson; and daughter, Mary...

Venice Catherine Otey

Venice Catherine Otey

Oct 22, 2010

Venice Catherine Otey, 84, of Salem, VA passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010 from the loving arms of her family into Gods caring hands. She was born January 11, 1926 in Salem, VA daughter of the late William A. King and Willie Thomas Jones King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burley D. Otey; sisters, Clara...

Phyllis Smith Jones

Phyllis Smith Jones

Oct 20, 2010

Phyllis Smith Jones Phyllis left us smiling on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. She was born on a sunny November day in Covington, Virginia, to the late Aaron and Rose Smith. A quote from her mother: SHE WAS BORN ON A BEAUTIFUL INDIAN SUMMER DAY. She is survived by her husband, Leslie T. Jones, to whom she was definitely an asset...

Kathryn Davis Hedge

Kathryn Davis Hedge

Oct 18, 2010

Kathryn Davis Hedge, 72, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 18, 2010. She was a lifetime member of First Christian Church in Salem and enjoyed serving as Sunday School Superintendent. Professionally, she worked at Allstate for nearly 50 years. Kathryn was a loving and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother who spent her life serving...

Melvin B. Snead

Melvin B. Snead

Oct 15, 2010

Melvin Snead a life long resident of Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. He was the son of the late Vance Bryant Snead and Dorothy Wade Snead. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Norris Snead. Funeral services and interment were private and were held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and...

Mattie Louise Johnson Crosswhite

Mattie Louise Johnson Crosswhite

Oct 15, 2010

Mattie Louise Johnson Crosswhite, 90, of Salem, VA passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. She was born January 10, 1921 in Salem, VA daughter of the late John C. and Nancy Alice Price Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Harry Crosswhite. Mrs. Crosswhite worked for Maid Bess and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church....

Cora Bell Collins St. Clair Kirby

Cora Bell Collins St. Clair Kirby

Oct 15, 2010

Cora Bell Collins St. Clair Kirby of Roanoke, VA, a quiet Christian, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010. She was born on April 15, 1921 in Giles County, VA the daughter of Dave and Allie Williams Collins. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem. Preceding her in death were her husbands Wiley...

Woodie E. 'Joe' Layman Jr.

Woodie E. 'Joe' Layman Jr.

Oct 15, 2010

Woodie Joe E. Layman, Jr. Woodie Joe E. Layman, Jr., 65, of Salem, VA passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. He was born December 12, 1944 in Buchanan, VA son of Woodie E. Layman, Sr. and the late Rebecca Hunt Layman. Mr. Layman was a purchasing agent for G. J. Hopkins where he dearly loved his job and co-worker family...

Geraldine Darl 'Shirley' Hylton

Geraldine Darl 'Shirley' Hylton

Oct 14, 2010

Geraldine Shirley Darl Hylton, 75, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2010. She was born November 14, 1934 in Salem, VA daughter of the late Lamuel A. and Ada Lewis Wirt. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Wirt. Mrs. Hylton was a loving mother to her family. She is...