Aug 4, 2024

On August 4, 2024, Joseph Wayne Sample of Fincastle, Va. met his Creator. Joe, the eldest son of Granville Wayne and Dorothy Taliferro Sample, was born on February 22, 1937. He attended Andrew Lewis High School, Milligan College, and served in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, parents in-law and many beloved...

Aug 3, 2024

Delmas "Bud" Eugene Caldwell, 75, of Roanoke County went to be with his lord on August 3, 2024, after a short illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Maude Hazel Hughes Caldwell and Denny Roscoe Caldwell; and sister, Janet Caldwell Rhoden Baysden.

Delmas worked as a mechanic for over 41 years....

Aug 2, 2024

Kaye E. Meldick, 76, of Salem, Va. passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.

He was born Tuesday, March 23, 1948, to the late Clyde Edward and Lillie Shoemaker Meldick.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Lovanda "Vondie" Meldick; and his infant...

Aug 1, 2024

Curtis Abram Jackson, known affectionately as Curtis to his friends and family, left this world on August 1, 2024, at the age of 53, in his hometown of Roanoke, VA. Born on December 3, 1970, to James R. Jackson, Jr., and Martha A. Jackson, Curtis was a beacon of love and kindness in the lives of all...

Jul 31, 2024

On July 31, 2024, Joseph ("Joe") Frank Rutherford (80) of Salem, VA went to the arms of Jesus. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon ("Sherry") Cregger Rutherford; his infant son, David McKinley Rutherford; his parents, Arlie and Irene Rutherford; and his parents-in law, Clark M., Jr. and Opal Cregger. Joe is survived by his...

Jul 31, 2024

Edith Munsey Wilkerson passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at the age of 95 in

Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on February 21, 1929, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Carlyle Griffin

Jessee and Ella Munsey Jessee, Edith's life was a testament to her enduring spirit and love for

her family.

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Jul 30, 2024

Delores Ann "Dee" Shoaf Shrum, 91, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Grove City, Ohio, Hendersonville, N.C., Asheville, N.C., and Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Born Saturday, October 22, 1932, in Grove City, Ohio to the late B. Granville Shoaf and Gertrude Naomi Schaeffing Shoaf....

Jul 29, 2024

The obituary for Ms. Grace will appear here shortly.

Jul 25, 2024

The for David Preston Loving will appear here shortly.

Jul 23, 2024

Peggy Ann Butt, 76, of Salem passed away on July 23, 2024. Peggy was born on June 21, 1948, to the late Herbert and Thelma Oliver in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her sisters, Claudette Withers and Robin Sink; and brother Barry Oliver.

Peggy was...

Jul 22, 2024

Sylvia Kimble Agee, 83, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1940, to the late Doris and Wavie Kimble in Laurel Fork, Va. Sylvia was a life-long lover of music and was a very gifted pianist. She retired as a civil servant. In addition to her parents, she...

Jul 20, 2024

James (Jay, Jim) Curtis Boone, 84, of Salem Va. passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at his home in Salem Va. He was preceded in death by his Father, Harry L Boone; his mother, Annie Greer Boone; his wife, Nancy Carroll Boone; sisters, Ruth Altis and Sandy Dunman; brothers, Daniel (Dan) Boone and Harry (Dune) Boone Jr. He is...

Jul 16, 2024

Elizabeth Houston Williams, 85 of Goshen, Va. passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born Thursday, November 17, 1938, in Staunton, Va. to the late Felix Seymour Williams Jr. and Louise Allen Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Felix Seymour Williams III. Elizabeth graduated from Radford University with a degree in...

Jul 15, 2024

On Monday, July 15, 2024, Ms. Connie Lynn Richards was reunited with her heavenly family. She was preceded in death by her father, Ammon Richards; mother, Christine Richards; brother, Gary Richards; and son, Brandon Johnson. Known for her kind nature, infectious laughter, and her constant and undeniable love for her friends and family, she rarely met a stranger. Always the...

Jul 14, 2024

Virginia Ann Brickey, 89, of Amherst, Va., fell asleep in death on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Virginia, known to many as Ginger or simply Granny, was born on June 11, 1935, in Salem, Va., to Rufus and Evelyn Lucille Abbott. There she was raised alongside her two brothers and one sister. Though during her life she lived in other parts...

Jul 11, 2024

Freeda, 90, passed away on July 11, 2024 at at in .Freeda was born on November 24, 1933 in to parents and .Freeda was a in the .Freeda was working as a . Favorite interests and achievements include . Additionally, Freeda was a member of Preceded in death by Freeda is survived by Spouse ; Children ;...

Jul 11, 2024

Chester Gary "Pat" Counts, 72, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with ALS on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born on a tranquil Monday in Salem, Virginia, on December 3, 1951, to the late Albert J. "Cooney Counts and Grace Mills Counts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Jul 9, 2024

Robert Lee Winstead, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2024, with his family at his side. He was 86. People knew him as Bob, Bobby, and Big Bob. To us, he was Dad; and he was the defining person in our lives. Bob was a man of character who lived by his own moral code...

Jul 9, 2024

Robert E. Williams, 82, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Robert was an active member of Central United Methodist Church. He had many hobbies including electronics, photography, bird watching, and gardening. Most of all he enjoyed many motorcycle vacations with his true love, Faye. His biggest love was his family and was a devoted father,...

Jul 9, 2024

Daniel Eric Swope, 47, of Salem, Va., but formerly of Norman, Okla. and Richmond, Va., died on July 9, 2024. Dan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Marie Frye and Robert and June Swope; father-in-law, George Ploch; and brother-in law, Zachary Ploch. Dan was born on December 1, 1976, in St. Charles, Mo., and in 1995, graduated...