Stephen Blaine Wilson
Jan 21, 2024
Stephen Blaine Wilson passed away at the age of 95 on January 21, 2024. He was born September 22, 1928, in Crane, Mo. Stephen graduated from Crane High School before attending the University of Missouri and obtaining a degree in Agriculture. After college, Stephen served as an officer in the United States Air Force. He met Nancy Susan Davis in...
Watson Frank Rogers Ii
Jan 21, 2024
Our beloved Watson Frank Rogers II, at 52, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born on Wednesday, May 26, 1971, to Frank Matthew Rogers and Huong Tran Rogers in Parkersburg, West Virginia. More than anything in this world Watson prioritized his family and friends above all else. In addition to his love of his family and friends, he loved...
Kyle Dean Morrison
Jan 21, 2024
Kyle Dean Morrison, 64, of Wilmington, N.C., died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on September 17, 1959, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Morrison. Surviving in addition to his parents are two children, Cory D. Morrison (Kaylan) of Leland, N.C. and Rebecca L. Morrison of Wilmington/Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Jack...
Jayce Austin Booth
Jan 19, 2024
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John Milton Ratliff
Jan 18, 2024
John Milton Ratliff, 90, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Mr. Ratliff was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Ann Ratliff. John is survived by his three children and their spouses, Donna and Daniel Keeley, Dean and Kaye Ratliff, and Linda and Daniel Andrew; as well as his six grandchildren, Brian, Nathaniel, Laura, Seth,...
Mary Elizabeth Winn Shipe
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Lib Shipe, 96, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Libby was a true Southern Genteel Lady who loved to help and uplift everyone she knew. She was an accountant for years, a devoted wife to her Jack, a loving mother, and a true homemaker. She loved reading, being with her family and friends, and...
Mildred Mills "Millie" Apgar
Jan 15, 2024
Mildred Mills Millie Apgar, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024. Mille was born on December 15, 1931, in Montgomery County, Va., daughter of the late Lee and Glady Mills of Lafayette, Va. She attended nursing school for three years at Lewis Gale Hospital and graduated as an R.N. on September 17, 1952. Millie...
Ruth Simpkins
Jan 15, 2024
Ruth Simpkins age 84, of Salem, VA, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Richfield Living Community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harless D. Simpkins. Ruth was the last known survivor of her immediate family. An intimate graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens...
Michael Lane Sledd
Jan 14, 2024
Michael Lane Sledd, 59, of Salem, VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mike grew up in Salem, VA, and graduated from Salem High School. Mike was laid back, fun-spirited, and loved the ocean. He was a huge fan of college football, especially Alabama (Roll Tide!). He enjoyed traveling with his children to Disney World, visiting...
Dr. George Ronald Lester
Jan 12, 2024
Dr. George Ronald Lester, 89, of Salem, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Born on September 6, 1934, he spent his childhood in the coal mining towns near War Eagle, W. Va., along with his parents, the late George Rush and Mary Lou (Cole) Lester, and brothers, John Lester and the late James and Richard Lester. Dr. Lester was...
Debra Sue Luttjohann
Jan 11, 2024
Debra Debbie Sue Luttjohann died unexpectedly of natural causes on January 11, 2024. Born in Fairfax, Virginia on August 25, 1959, Debbie was the first of two children born to the late Donald and Irene Haines. Also preceding her in death are her maternal grandparents, Christine and Rias Wilmer and paternal grandparents, Frances and Archie Haines Debbie was a graduate...
Edna Martin "Angel" Staton
Jan 11, 2024
Angel (Edna Martin) Staton, 80 of Roanoke County, VA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Lewis Gale Hospital as a result of cardiac arrest. She was known to some as Eddie but to most as Angel. She was always Robs Angel. Angel was predeceased by her grandmother (who raised her and was considered Angels mother) Blake Martin, and...
Elizabeth Ellen Thompson
Jan 10, 2024
Elizabeth Ellen Thompson, lovingly known as "Piney" to her family, left this world to go be with Jesus and her precious Gramps on January 10, 2024, following a long-term illness. Born in Christiansburg, Va., on September 16, 1950, she is preceded in death by her mother, Jane Wheeland Gillock and two sons, David and Michael. Elizabeth had many things in...
Leithan Oscar "L.O." Grinnell Jr.
Jan 9, 2024
Leithan Oscar L.O. Grinnell, Jr., 95 of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born to the late Leithan Oscar Grinnell, Sr., and Annie Belle Cline Grinnell in Wytheville, VA on Tuesday, October 30, 1928. L.O. was a dedicated employee of the N&W Railroad for over four decades. He was fiercely loyal to his...
Gerald Michael "Mike" Pace Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Gerald Michael (Mike) Pace, Jr. passed away on January 8, 2024. Mike was born in Salem, VA on March 11, 1957, to the late Gerald Michael Pace, Sr. and Jeanne Andrew Pace. Three years later, Mikes brother Jon was born, and their family was complete. He was a member of the class of 1975 at Andrew Lewis High School where...
John Robert Hughes
Jan 6, 2024
John R. Hughes, 71, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 14, 1952, in Richlands, Va., to the late Willie R. (Bill) and Mary Magdalene (Maggie) Hughes. John married Suzann Walker on May 3, 1992. John attended Virginia Tech, earned an associate degree in electrical...
James "Jim" Arnold
Jan 5, 2024
James "Jim" Frederick Arnold, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2024, in Salem, at the age of 85. He was born on May 4th, 1938, in Richmond, Virginia, to Frederick and Violet Arnold. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Wilson Arnold. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary Coleman Arnold; children...
Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne
Jan 4, 2024
Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne, 95, of Marion, Virginia passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024. As a child, Alberta lived with her grandparents, Ed and Nancy Alberta Rotenberry (in the Thomas Bridge area) whom she adored. She attended school in Sugar Grove, VA. She would later graduate from Marion High School. Alberta retired from Harwood after working 25 years as a...
Linda Richardson Koalkin
Jan 3, 2024
Linda R. Koalkin, 82, from Roanoke/Ocala Florida went to be with the lord on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Born on November 1, 1941, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy and Maggie Richardson. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Koalkin; sisters, Lois Stanger, Frances Bower, and Arlene Harbert; brother, Percy Richardson; and...
Daniel Gray Johnson
Jan 3, 2024
Daniel Gray Johnson, 67, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1956, to Peggy Fitzgerald Johnson and the late Cecil Stafford Johnson, Jr. Dan was an avid Virginia Tech Hokie fan and enjoyed watching various sporting events. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. In...
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