Janel Keaton
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...
Diana Lynne Macannan
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...
David Lawrence Thompson
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...
Martha Sullivan
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...
Harold Otis Stull
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...
Charles Roscoe Snellings
Apr 18, 2024
Charles Roscoe Snellings, 91, United States Air Force Retired, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born on June 27, 1932, in Roanoke, Virginia, Chuck grew up in Roanoke before enlisting in the United States Army in August, 1949. He served in the Korean Conflict from August 1950 to January 1952 and was discharged from the Army in August of...
Mary Ann Landes
Apr 18, 2024
Mary Ann Landes, 73, of Salem, Va., went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 18, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1951, to the late Robert Lee Simpkins and Mary Elizabeth Whitley. Her hobbies included doing Gods work! She saw a need for a food pantry in her apartment building, so she turned one of...
Daniel Calvin Jessee
Apr 17, 2024
Daniel Dan Calvin Jessee, 61, of Troutville, Virginia, passed away on April 17, 2024. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on May 26, 1962, he is preceded in death by his parents, Houston Alfred and Dorrine Williams Jessee, as well as his sister, Mary Diane Jessee. Dan was a hard worker and a well-respected roofer. He was thoughtful and a deep thinker...
Rochelle Bower Potter
Apr 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rochelle Bower Potter a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, and friend who passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 16, 2024. Born on January 7, 1977, Rochelle was the light of everyones life and a joy to all those who knew her. Rochelles life was a...
Gloria Radford Hilton
Apr 15, 2024
Gloria Radford Hilton, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Blacksburg to the late John E. Hank and Edith Simms Radford. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Byron Butch Hilton; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Tim Seevers; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Amanda Woo; grandchildren, Chase, Cole and Caroline Seevers, and...
Lorraine Semones Spraker
Apr 11, 2024
Lorraine Semones Spraker, 85, of Roanoke, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1938, to the late Heath and Belle Nixon Semones in Carroll County, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dickey Wilson Spraker. Lorraine was raised in Wytheville, Va.,...
Ralph Dean Mabes
Apr 9, 2024
Ralph Dean Mabes, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Ralph grew up on Craig Avenue and was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. He was proud to be a citizen of Salem as he would say, Salem born, Salem Bred. After high school, he served in the US Navy where...
Donald Roger "Don" Vaughn
Apr 8, 2024
Donald Roger Don Vaughn, 77, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 29, 1946, in Altoona, PA. Dons early years were spent with his grandparents in Lake Hamilton, FL. And then in Winter Haven, Florida where he was raised through the Helping Hands Childrens Home. On August 17, 1966,...
Nancy Elizabeth Burkindine
Apr 6, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth Burkindine, 85 of Roanoke, VA went to be with her loving husband in heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Born in Pulaski, VA to the late Harold Lee Mabe and Janie Elizabeth Miller on Tuesday, February 21, 1939. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lincoln Burkindine; brothers, Charles Jimmy...
Frances Paulette Light
Apr 5, 2024
Frances Paulette Light, 82, of North Charleston, SC. formerly of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Fran was a proud West Virginian, having been born in Rainelle, W.Va., on Jan. 22, 1942, daughter of the late Mason Paul and Lavona F. Gladwell. She graduated from Rainelle High School in 1959 and attended Beckley (W.Va.)...
Joseph Daniel Angle
Apr 5, 2024
Joseph Daniel Angle, 75, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Houston Angle and Lealda Thurman Angle. Mr. Angle is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Willa Angle; his favorite son, Andrew Angle; one brother, Ronnie; three sisters, Linda, Barbara, and Mary Jane; and numerous...
Joyce Darlene Eary
Apr 5, 2024
Joyce Darlene Eary, 89, of Salem, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on August 16, 1934, to the late Douglas William and Ruby Gillespie Halstead, she was part of a large family with 12 brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Albert Joseph Manoni
Apr 4, 2024
Albert Joseph Manoni, 89, of Salem, Virginia, but formerly of Syracuse, New York, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born in Cohoes, New York on April 10, 1934, to the late Louis and Lena Manoni, he is also preceded in death by his, grandparents, Paul and Mary Castracane; brothers, Harry Manoni, Tito Manoni, and Art Manoni; as well as...
Billy Eugene "Bill" Basham
Apr 3, 2024
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Billy Eugene Basham of Shawsville, Va. went to his everlasting home entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bills relationship with the Lord defined his life. For over fifty years he served as a deacon and trustee at Big Spring Baptist Church in Elliston, Va. Bill served two years in the...
Douglas Edward "Doug" Yopp
Apr 3, 2024
Douglas E. Doug Yopp, 77, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1947, in Salem, son of the late Walter and Garnet Collins Yopp. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his brothers, Darden, Harold, and Steve, and beloved uncle, Kenneth Collins. Doug was...

