Thomas Lewis Coffman
Mar 10, 2024
Thomas Tom Coffman passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Salem, Va. Born on June 2, 1940, Tom spent his early years in Berwind, West Virginia along with his parents, the late Paul and Mary Coffman. They then moved to Salem where his parents were both school teachers. He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth Coffman Monin and husband...
David Stanley Wheeler
Mar 9, 2024
David S. Wheeler of Salem, VA passed away unexpectedly at the early age of 63 on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Willis, VA. With his dear friend Bob Wright by his side, David passed away doing what he loved bestcycling! Born on October 15, 1960, to Harold Ike Wheeler and Patricia (French) Wheeler Scarsilloni. He was raised in Scituate MA...
Daniel Gregory "Greg" Boadwine
Mar 9, 2024
Daniel Gregory Boadwine passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Greg was born in Lexington, KY on November 26, 1984. Greg grew up in Salem, VA, and graduated from Glenvar High School in 2002. He worked for many years at Medeco Security Locks in Salem. Greg was an avid reader, skilled chess player, puzzle solver, Lego...
Calvin Wayne "Butch" Ferguson
Mar 8, 2024
Calvin W. Butch Ferguson, 71, formerly of Goodview, Virginia, went to be the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born in Roanoke, Va. on May 9, 1952, to the late Roy S. and Rosalie Burnette Ferguson, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Megan E. Ferguson; brother, Roy D. Punky Ferguson, and nephew-in-law, Michael H. Brightwell, Jr. Butch...
Lois Evelyn Burge
Mar 6, 2024
Lois Masterson Burge, 89, of Roanoke County went to be with the lord on March 6, 2024, at Richfields Joseph C. Thomas Center. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert, and Hazel Masterson; husband, Joseph Burge; and sisters, Betty Mullins, and Dorothy Maxie. Lois was a longtime member of Colonial Avenue Baptist church. Going to church, and fellowshipping...
Sandra Altice Cole
Mar 5, 2024
Sandra Altice Cole, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully on March 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born on August 7, 1944, to Rufus H. Altice and Daily L. Altice. Sandra was a beautiful soul with an infectious laugh and a childlike heart. She loved and cared for others...
William Roger "Tater Bug" Harmon
Mar 4, 2024
William Roger Harmon, affectionately known as Tater Bug to family and friends, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on March 18, 1946, to the late George Samuel Harmon and Melva Grace Kirk, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Dianna Jane Edwards Harmon; brothers, Garland Harmon and Michael Harmon; sisters, Sue Ann Robison,...
Michael Jerome Peters
Mar 3, 2024
It is with sad hearts that we announce Michael J. Peters, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He received his bachelors degree in physical therapy from SUNY Downstate in New York, and his masters degree in education from Virginia Tech. He worked for 30 years for Carilion as a physical therapist in various clinics...
Frances Jean Lawrence
Feb 24, 2024
Frances Jean Atkins Lawrence, 80, of Charlottesville, VA formerly of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1944, to the late Alonzo Atkins and Jean Cogburn Atkins in Gadsen, AL. Frances was an educator in the Roanoke Valley, teaching at various schools throughout her career. In addition to...
Judy Dean Bessie Saul Gresham
Feb 23, 2024
Judy Dean Bessie Saul Gresham, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away at home on February 23, 2024. She grew up in western Roanoke County, the daughter of Henry L. and Evelyn B. Saul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Julie Ann and sister, Twila Turner. Judy began dating James L. (Jimmy) Gresham...
Sharon Lynn Hale Vess
Feb 23, 2024
On Friday, February 23, 2024, Heaven welcomed a new angel, Sharon Hale Vess (80) of Salem, Virginia. After a brave fight with multiple health issues over the past 30 years, her time to rest has finally come. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was a graduate of William Fleming High School, Class of 1961. She worked...
Walker Alan Beeghly
Feb 21, 2024
Walker Alan Beeghly was born a sleeping angel on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 12:11 p.m. weighing in at 6 pounds 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Walker was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rodger Poff, Vic and Cynthia King, and Robert Beeghly. Walker will be held forever in the hearts of his parents, Kimberly and Brian Beeghly; brother,...
John Carroll Anderson
Feb 21, 2024
John Carroll Anderson, of Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, and his soul left this earth to be with his love, Mabel Elizabeth Thomas Anderson and Christ Jesus in Heaven. John was born at the home of his late parents, John Emory Anderson and Flora Vina Barker Anderson, on April 11, 1929, in Atkins,...
Elaine Rucker Lee
Feb 21, 2024
On February 21, 2024, Elaine Tyler Lee departed the confines of her earthly body to reside among the angels and Christ our Lord. She was born on December 29, 1936, to Fleda McDaniel Tyler and James Harvey Tyler. During her youth, she grew up in the Portsmouth, Va. area while her father worked in Newport News. She would often recall...
Donald Curtis "Duck" Jonas Sr.
Feb 19, 2024
Donald "Duck" Curtis Jonas, Sr., 89, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2024. Don was born in Cripple Creek, Va. He married the love of his life and best friend, Dot, in 1956, and moved to Salem where they raised their family. He was a dedicated and trusted diesel truck mechanic for 47...
Steven Kirby Bradley
Feb 18, 2024
Steven Kirby Bradley, 70, of Staunton, VA died Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born on Monday, July 13, 1953, to the late Jesse Gray Bradley Jr. and Lillian Kirby Bradley in Salem, Va. Stevens son, Carroll Morehouse Bradley also preceded him in death. After graduating from Glenvar High School, Steven enlisted in the United States Air Force on Monday,...
Martin Emerick Naugle Jr.
Feb 17, 2024
Martin E. Naugle, Jr., 72, of Roanoke, Virginia, but formerly of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born on, August 9, 1951, to the late Helen Derevjanik Naugle and Martin E. Naugle, Sr., he is also preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Anne Swansinger Naugle as well as two sisters, Katherine Stockdill,...
Kathleen Goodwin
Feb 17, 2024
Kathleen Callahan Goodwin, a beloved sister, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on March 1, 1942, in Schenectady, New York, Kathleen was the daughter of Paul and Jane Callahan. Kathy, as she was fondly known, led a life dedicated to service, faith, and love. Her strength and unwavering devotion...
Carol Anne Willingham
Feb 14, 2024
Carol Willingham loved the desert of her native Phoenix and enjoyed living in and exploring new places. She was an avid reader and a knowledgeable collector of books and at one time had her own on-line book-selling business. She was also a knowledgeable collector of watercolors as well as other art objects. She was known by coworkers, family, and friends...
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