Sep 1, 2026

Aug 31, 2026

Bertha "Bert" Spessard, age 72 of Salem, VA passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Prior to her illness she worked as a teacher's aide at Andrew Lewis Middle School. She was a fun and loving mother who loved her children and grandchildren.

Bertha was preceded in death by her mother, Belva (Biddle) Porter George. Those left to cherish...

Aug 29, 2026

Jeannea Wallace of Salem, Virginia, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Jeannea was a loving wife of 61 years, a sister, an aunt, great-aunt, and friend to so many who share a lifetime of wonderful memories. She always went the extra mile for her family cause family was so important to her.

Jeannea is from a family of 10...

Aug 29, 2026

Doris Eloise Clephas, 88, passed away on August 29, 2026. Please check back for her full obituary. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Aug 29, 2026

Ida "Jean" Poff, resident at the Carrington Cottage Memory Care Center, Daleville, Virginia, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 29, 2026.Jean-as she was known by family and friends-was born in Danville, Virginia, on May 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee Rowland and Frances Ashworth Rowland. She graduated from Schoolfield High School, and...

Aug 28, 2026

Joesphine Laprad known to her family & friends as Jody, age 84, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family, on August 28, 2026.

Born on August 15, 1942, in Elliston, Virgina to Dennis Irvin Epperly and Mabel Epperly.

Jody retired from Medeco Security Locks after 28 years of service, where she met many lifelong friends. She was...

Aug 28, 2026

Beulah "Bootsie" Moore, age 92, of Salem, left this life for her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was a loyal daughter, a devoted wife, a supportive mom, a doting Nana, and a loving Great Nana, but most of all she was a beloved daughter of the living God who was...

Aug 27, 2026

Holly Gray Goodspeed, 77, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cedar Mountain, N.C., and Harvard, Mass., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke, Va.

A lifelong animal lover, she opened her heart and home to many beloved dogs and cats throughout the years. She also enjoyed attending auctions, searching for antiques...

Aug 25, 2026

Theresa Ann "Terri" Hawryliw, 76, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away on August 25, 2026, where she was greeted in Heaven by her beloved son, Geoff. She was born on December 1, 1949, to the late Agostino Zazzara and Jean Budziak Zazzara in Cleveland.

Terri was a fun-loving and friendly person who had a wonderful way of...

Aug 25, 2026

Wyn Wilson Yuhas, 81, of Salem, VA, went to be with Marty on August 25, 2026.

Born December 29, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, to the late George Wilson and Rita Montalbano Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Andrew Martin "Marty" Yuhas.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, John D. Hudson, Jr....

Aug 23, 2026

Gary Raymond Myers, 70, of Salem, Va went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026.

Born July 25, 1956, in Roanoke, Va to the late Paul Raymond Myers and Roma Ann Floyd Myers.

Gary was the loving husband of Karen Crotts Myers, with whom he shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. He was a simple, loving man who found the...

Aug 23, 2026

Robert "Bert" Lewis Sparbel, born December 7, 1975, of King George, Virginia, passed on August 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Robert N. and Carol A. Sparbel; devoted husband of Lisa, with whom he shared more than 18 years of marriage; loving father to Isabel and Olivia (Brendan); and proud...

Aug 22, 2026

John Edward Saunders, 66, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in Bedford, Va., to the late Florence and Joseph “Spott” Saunders.

Those remaining to cherish John’s memory are his “chosen daughter”, Heather Saunders; former wife and best friend, Edie Saunders; sisters in law, Teri Atkins and husband, Rick, Phyllis...

Aug 20, 2026

Annis Minix Bowen, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.She was born on September 19, 1935, to Alda Mae Minix and Joe Farrigan Minix in Coffee County, Georgia, and was raised by cousins, Bessie (Mother) and Raymond (Daddy) Davis in Douglas, Georgia. She was a graduate of Coffee County High School. Soon after, she was swept off her feet...

Aug 20, 2026

Janie Marie Booth Bailey, 81, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026.Janie was born in Pulaski, Va., to the late Edward Clinton and Madie Marie Midkiff Booth. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Richfield before retiring after 40 years of service. Throughout her life, she loved the beach, gardening, her dogs,...

Aug 19, 2026

Suzanne Warden Gardner Summerlin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, significantly on the same date her only sibling, Betty Jo, passed nine years ago. They held a very special bond and are now reunited in Heaven. 

Suzi married her high school sweetheart, Warren, and together they lovingly raised their sons, Mike and...

Aug 17, 2026

William R. "Bill" Yagle November 16, 1936 – August 17, 2026

William R. "Bill" Yagle, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Robert A. and Gerda H. Yagle. He graduated from West Virginia University and went on to serve four years in the U.S....

Aug 16, 2026

Vivian Leigh Crum Martinez, 69, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1957, to the late William Henry Burgess Crum and Virginia Ruth Collins Crum in Richlands, VA, and spent her childhood in Buchanan County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Aug 15, 2026

Henry Eskell Mitchem, 87, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

He was born June 29, 1939, in Jenkinjones, WV, to the late Burbridge Eskill and Annie Dean Casey.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Nellie Gray Wright Mitchem; daughter, Annie Mae Mitchem; son, Franklin...

Aug 12, 2026

Cierra Marie Stanley, 37, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Cierra was born on Friday, June 9, 1989, in Roanoke, Va., to Jack Stanley and the late Connie Stanley. In addition to her mother, Cierra was preceded in death by her Pop, Ellis Wells; Granddad, Roger Vess; and uncle, Mark Stanley.

Cierra was a beloved employee of Grace's...