James Rodney "Jim" Helms Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
James Rodney Helms, Jr, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home. Jim was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1933, to the late Lois Argenbright Helms and James Rodney Helms, Sr, in Roanoke, VA. When the call of the country was heard, Jim served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He and his...
Alan Clayton Wilmer
Dec 9, 2023
Alan Clayton Wilmer, 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Born in Roanoke on January 26, 1958, he is preceded in death by his parents, Hunter and Louise Lou Eades Wilmer. Alan worked hard and held several jobs in his life before his retirement, lastly serving as a machinist for ITT. He liked his music loud,...
Howard Elmer Light
Dec 8, 2023
Howard Elmer Light, lifelong resident of Roanoke, died December 8, 2023. He was born February 23, 1935, to Ethel Grace Hardy Light and Carl Wilson Light, the youngest of six sons. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Willard Gordon Light and wife Alice Burroughs Light, Clarence Wilson Light, Carlton Samuel Light and wife Vera...
Wayne Jobe
Dec 7, 2023
Douglas Wayne Jobe, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He passed peacefully at home with his wife of 58 years by his side. He was predeceased by his father, Jerry Jobe; mother, Marie Jobe; son, Jr. Bralley; brothers, David and Ronnie Jobe; and other numerous family members. In addition to...
James Allen "Tucker" Harvey
Dec 6, 2023
James Allen Tucker Harvey, 77, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Pearisburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Tucker was a proud and active member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Roy Edward and Catherine Coburn Harvey; brother, Edward Wayne Harvey; and mother of his sons, Sandra Whitley. His...
Yong Ho "Youngman" Yi
Dec 5, 2023
Yong Ho Yi (Youngman), 68, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Seoul, South Korea, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, and was known best by his many friends as the owner of Bob & Cheryls Restaurant for over 40 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Han Ki Yi...
Linda Horne
Dec 4, 2023
Linda Elliott Horne, 77, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born to the late Thelma Thomas Elliott and Herman R. Elliott. Linda was employed at General Electric in Salem for thirty-three years. Following her retirement she went back to work as the secretary for Shiloh Baptist Church in Salem. Her...
Hazel Wheeler Shelor
Dec 1, 2023
Hazel Wheeler Shelor, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. Born and raised in Salem, Va., she was the daughter of the late Henry Travis Wheeler and Lou Emma Kingery Wheeler. Hazel is proceeded in death by her husband, Lewis Harvey Shelor; brothers, Cecil Wheeler, John Wesley J.W. Wheeler, Allen Wheeler, Walton Wheeler, Albert Tiki Wheeler, and Robert...
Mark Bradford Wilder
Dec 1, 2023
Mark Bradford Wilder, 68, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1955, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Martin and Zola Wilder. Mark grew up in Northwest Roanoke, attending Huff Lane Elementary, Breckinridge Middle and William Fleming High Schools. He worked at the Mick or Mack grocery stores from 1974 until 1984. Mark...
Emily Ware Shenal
Nov 27, 2023
Emily Ware Shenal, 76, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. She cared for so many as a registered nurse and especially as the loving wife, mother, and grandmother she was. She had a deep appreciation for music and art, and expressed much of her talent by way of piano and watercolor. She loved fun, had a...
John Wayne Gowen
Nov 25, 2023
John Wayne Gowen Birth: 03/07/1955 Death:11/25/2023 Son of Lee Thomas Gowen and Margaret Jones Gowen. Preceded in death by parents, sister Audrey and brother, Tommy. Survived by one brother, Charles "Charlie" Gowen and four children. No services are scheduled at this time To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.johnmoakey.com Service Details.
Alexandra Edith "Alex" Zmudka
Nov 24, 2023
Alexandra Edith (Goodes) Zmudka, 73, of Salem, Va., but formerly of Wausau, Wis., Des Plaines, Ill., and Largo, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2023. Alexandra, also known as Alex or Sandy to family and close friends, was born on May 6, 1950, in New York, N.Y., to the late Paul and Elizabeth Edgar Goodes....
Ruby Ann Starkey
Nov 23, 2023
Ruby Ann Starkey, 99, of Elliston, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born Saturday, February 16, 1924, to the late Ulysses Grant Dunn and Ruth Gordon. Ruby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and healthcare worker and her family cherished her deeply. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Starkey...
Kevin Lee Robertson
Nov 19, 2023
Kevin Lee Robertson, 55, of New Castle, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born to the late Robert L. Robertson and Patricia L. Robertson in Roanoke, Va. on Friday, September 13, 1968. Kevin had a captivating charm that lit up any room he entered, making him the center of attention. He had the unique ability to effortlessly...
Susan Thomas Ryan
Nov 19, 2023
Susan Powers Thomas Ryan, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the only child of John Elbert and Ruth Powers Thomas. Susan grew up in Akron, Ohio, attending King and Old Trail Schools. She also attended Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass. On June 23, 1951, she...
Juanita Lura Conner Semones
Nov 18, 2023
Juanita Lura Conner Semones, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born in Floyd County on January 27, 1928. She spoke often of growing up in Floyd and working on the farm with her siblings. She loved working outside in her flower beds. She was a member of the LOA...
Doris Adolphina Wertz Lilley
Nov 18, 2023
Doris Aldolphina Wertz Lilley, 78, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Ray Lilley Jr.; and her parents, Alvie William Wertz and Adolphina "Tillie" Wertz. She is survived by her son, Alvie Ray Lilley (partner, Kimberly); her daughter, Barbarallen Adolphina Allison; 5 surviving grandchildren, Kimberly Corkran (husband, Brian),...
Robert Franklyn "Bob" Sample Jr.
Nov 18, 2023
Robert F. Bob Sample Jr., 77, of Moneta, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from his earthly home. Bob was born on February 24, 1946, in Washington D.C., the son of the late Robert F. Sr., and Dorothy Goggin Sample. He was a standing member of Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church, where numerous...
Judith Catharine Burton
Nov 17, 2023
Judith Catharine Smith Burton of Salem, Virginia, joined her beloved husband and son in heaven on Friday, November 17, 2023. Judy was a graduate of Graham High School (Bluefield, VA) and the Lewis Gale School of Nursing. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and Nana. Judy was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She loved helping...
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