Dec 14, 2023

Sharon Elaine Stanley Light, 76, of Salem, Virginia. is now in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ, as of Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 7, 1947, to the late Dimple Perkins Turman. Sharon loved and adored her rescued Pitbulls. She was most proud of returning to college as an adult student and graduating with...

Dec 14, 2023

Billy (Bill) Thomas Arnold, 93 years old of Salem, Virginia, died on December 14, 2023, in Roanoke, Virginia, under the loving care of Good Samaritan Hospice and his daughters. Bill was born in Radford, Virginia, on October 21, 1930, to David E. and Flora M. Arnold. Bill met his future wife, Eulalia Ellen Martin, in front of the Radford pool...

Dec 12, 2023

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Dec 12, 2023

Elizabeth Jane (Furrow) Jessee, 87, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on December 12, 2023. Jane is survived by her older sister, Judith Marshall of Roanoke, Va.; and her six children, David Watson and wife, Iris, of Germany, Robin Hofler and husband, Richard, of Florida, Cindy Harrison of Florida, Robert Watson of Colorado, Michael Jessee of Florida, and John Jessee and...

Dec 11, 2023

Raphael T. Rodriguez, 61, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Salem, Virginia. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Virginia. Service Details.

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...

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,...

Dec 8, 2023

The for James "Jim" Cecil will appear here shortly. Service Details.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...