May 7, 2024

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An is not available at this time for Thomas Dale Hershey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family of Thomas Dale Hershey, please visit our Heartfelt...

May 7, 2024

Born March 9, 1937, Walter Bernard Gordon, of Salem and formerly of Cincinnati, OH, went to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2024. Those who have preceded him in death include his parents, Richard and Elizabeth Gordon. Beginning in the early 1960s, Walter spent a lifetime as a teacher and guidance counselor in the Cincinnati Public School System. Likewise,...

May 7, 2024

Bonnie Hodges Chattin, 77, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born to the late Leonard Francis Hodges and Marie McKinney Hodges on Friday, November 1, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia. Bonnie graduated from William Fleming High School in 1964. After completing her education, she opened a beauty salon in Roanoke, VA. However, despite her success as...

May 7, 2024

David B. Wade, of Moneta, passed away on May 7, 2024, in Roanoke. He was 66 years old. David was born in Roanoke on January 13, 1958. He graduated from Glenvar High School and attended architectural classes at Virginia Western Community College. He worked as a Long-Haul Trucker for 20 years. As a young adult he owned two businesses: Loan...

May 6, 2024

Shirley Gillispie Harlow, 79, of Salem, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born on October 16, 1944, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late Otha Carroll and Margie Logan Spessard Gillispie. Shirley was a retiree of Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, where she was employed as a Transcriptionist. Following her retirement, she worked for an additional 16...

May 4, 2024

James Jay Chester Lewis, Jr. tragically lost his life on May 4th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Christine Lewis; lifelong friend Wiebke Stelter; and his beloved dogs Sampson (Sammy) and Fozzie. Jay spent his life growing, exploring, and expanding his understanding of the world through friends, travel, experiences, and spiritualism; blending The Buddhas Noble...

May 4, 2024

Herman Norris Elliott, 80, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Norris was a part of the 1962 graduating class of Andrew Lewis High School. He later began a career with Elizabeth Arden working as a manager from 1965 to 1995. From there, he served Hanover Direct trucking company as traffic management coordinator...

May 4, 2024

Peter Thomas Osterhous, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center, in Salem, Virginia, which had been his home for many years. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Peter attended Frank W. Cox High School. He later was enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where he served on active duty and in the reserves....

May 4, 2024

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May 3, 2024

David Patrick Sexton, 63 of Salem, Virgina, formerly of Marlette, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren on Friday, May 3, 2024. David was born to Moody J. Sexton and Francesca Imbrunone on March 14, 1961, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He grew up in Imlay City, Michigan and attended Lapeer East High School,...

May 3, 2024

Edith Ann Meador, 101, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024. Born on November 1, 1922, to the late Harry and Hannah Harvey Meador, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, whom she lost 21 years ago, George Carl Meador; son, Gary Steven Meador, as well as her grandsons, Donald...

May 1, 2024

Chester Glairwood Blankenship, 87, of Roanoke County, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home. He was an employee with Rowe Furniture for over 30 years before later working at Glenvar High School as a custodian. The loves of his life were horseback riding, NASCAR, camping, hunting, car shows and most of all spending time with family. He...

Apr 30, 2024

Walter Don Reese, 93 of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born Thursday, May 8, 1930, to the late Buren A. Reese, Sr, and Bertie Showalter Reese in Welch, WV. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Ann Wilson Reese; siblings, Buren A. Reese, Shirley A. Hale, Garland...

Apr 30, 2024

Helen Marie Thomas Archer, 83, of Salem, Va., formerly of Meadows of Dan, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 22, 1941, to the late Fannie Elizabeth McAlexander Thomas and Joseph P. Thomas in Meadows of Dan, Va. Helen was a hairdresser and cosmetologist, and spent her...

Apr 28, 2024

Nelson Jackson, 87, of Salem, Va. died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Nelson was born in Roanoke, Va., the son of the late W. Payton and Ester O. Jackson. He graduated from Jefferson High School and served as a department manager for the City of Roanoke for 18 years. He was an active member of Goodwin Memorial United Methodist Church...

Apr 25, 2024

Charlotte Janel Keaton, age 56, of Hardy, Virginia, was awakened by angels and ushered into the presence of Jesus at 2:48 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Janel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on February 17, 1968, the firstborn of Robert and Grace Keep, and had two younger brothers. Janel grew up as a PK (pastors kid) and lived...

Apr 24, 2024

Diana Lynne Macannan, 63, of Roanoke, Va., was called into the arms of God on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1961. Diana was loved very much and will be missed every day by those who knew her. She is survived by her boyfriend, Anthony Wilhelm; and her daughter, Christine. No services are planned at this...

Apr 20, 2024

David Lawrence Thompson passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Va. He was born on November 17, 1954, to the late Florence Molly and Samuel Thompson. He was the oldest of their two sons and enjoyed being a big brother to Bruce his whole life. David graduated from Roanoke County Occupational School in...

Apr 18, 2024

Martha Adams Sullivan, 66, passed away on the 18th of April, 2024. She will be dearly missed by her parents, Tommy Ivey and Ruth Dolly Adams; her aunt, Beatrice Adams (Charles); her son, Sean Sullivan; and her brothers, Neal Adams (Diane) and Phil Adams (Tara). She dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family and her tireless efforts, sacrifices, and endless acts...

Apr 18, 2024

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Harold Papa Stull, 78, of Salem, Virginia, left his earthly home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family. Born April 27, 1945, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Madeline Shilling Hall, he is also preceded in death by his cousin, Danny Shilling, who was like a brother to him. Harold grew...