Rev. Courtney Wayne Coffer

Rev. Courtney Wayne Coffer

Oct 9, 2023

Reverend (Bishop) Courtney Wayne Coffer, aged 78, peacefully departed this life to enter his Heavenly home on October 9, 2023. He was surrounded by his two sons, brother, and sister-in-law. Reverend Coffer was born on July 16, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia to his parents, the late Courtney Monroe Coffer and the late Louise Virginia Goad Coffer both of Altavista, Virginia....

Amy Michelle Six

Amy Michelle Six

Oct 7, 2023

Amy Michelle Six, 38, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, after a long battle with Pancreatitis. She was born on February 27, 1985, in Salem, Va., the daughter of Cathy Jean Powell and the late Timothy Wayne Six. Amy graduated from Glenvar High School, class of 2004. She met the love of her life at an...

Liam Edison Hricik

Liam Edison Hricik

Oct 6, 2023

Liam Bubba Edison Hricik, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 6, 2023, at just 11 months old. The name Liam literally means strong-willed warrior, and thats exactly what he was. While he was known to give the stink eye, he was a happy child who smiled with his full face. He enjoyed putting a...

Michael Shawn Hickson

Michael Shawn Hickson

Oct 5, 2023

Michael Mikey Shawn Hickson, 49, of Salem, went to be with his family on October 5th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Nannie Thompson Lawerance, and Charlie Long, and Ruth Long; parents, Clayborne Rodger and Charlene Hickson; sister, Debbie Lynn Hickson Pruitt; uncle, Bob Basham; as well as other aunts and uncles. Mikey previously worked at Pratt...

Moses Raymond Embrey

Moses Raymond Embrey

Oct 5, 2023

Moses Raymond Embrey, 18, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, ending his torturous battle with mental illness. Moses was born on June 28, 2005, to Tina M. and Wayne M. Embrey, Jr., in Roanoke, Va. He attended preschool at Fort Lewis Baptist Church and all three Glenvar schools. While he was a great student earning an...

Joyce Wright Howell

Joyce Wright Howell

Oct 5, 2023

Joyce Wright Howell, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1942, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Cecil and Helen Wright. Joyce was also preceded in death by her husband, Ron Howell; and brothers, Stuart and Daniel Wright. Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Ron, and they were married...

Lemuel Bembry Battle Jr.

Lemuel Bembry Battle Jr.

Oct 3, 2023

Lemuel Lem Bembry Battle, Jr., 72, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born in Franklin, Va., on August 7, 1951, the only child of the late Lemuel Bembry (L.B.) Battle, Sr. and Bonnie Holcombe Battle. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Denise Ivie Seagle...

Francis Joseph Murphy Jr.

Francis Joseph Murphy Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

Francis J. Murphy Jr. was born in Cambridge, Mass., on July 14, 1936, and passed from this earthly plane on October 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Kathleen Gardner Murphy. Known to most as Frank, he grew up in Cambridge, Mass., and graduated from Cambridge High and Latin. He attended Boston Technical College and was an Army...

Michael N. Cable

Michael N. Cable

Oct 1, 2023

Michael N. Cable, 61, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on Monday, October 16, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, beloved son to the late Gene Raymond Cable Sr. and Betty Goetz Cable. Michael was preceded in death by his Granny Gillespie; sisters, Edna Cable and Betty Cable Jr.; uncle, Johnny Gordonwood, and aunt, Charlotte Gordonwood....

Sylvia Uvon Plank Boone

Sylvia Uvon Plank Boone

Sep 28, 2023

Sylvia Uvon Plank Boone, 71, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1952, in Morehead, Ky., daughter of the late Sam and Edna Conley Plank. Anyone that knew Sylvia would certainly testify to her love for people in general. Her personality and smile could light up the darkest of rooms. She enjoyed...

John Edward Morris

John Edward Morris

Sep 28, 2023

John Edward Morris, 81, of Salem was called home on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He is once again dancing with his beloved wife Marie, affectionately known to him, her family, and childhood friends as Peanut. John was born in the Panama Canal Zone to the late James J. Morris and Ida E. Morris. In addition to his parents, he was...

Rodney Craig Simpson

Rodney Craig Simpson

Sep 28, 2023

Our Dearly Beloved Rodney Rock Craig Simpson transitioned from this realm of life peacefully in the comfort of his home on September 28, 2023. Rodney began his early education in Bladen County in North Carolina and his later years of education were in Brooklyn, New York. He worked many jobs as he was a very industrious worker who wanted nothing...

Charles Dorton "Charlie" Gregory Jr.

Charles Dorton "Charlie" Gregory Jr.

Sep 27, 2023

Charles (Charlie) Dorton Gregory Jr. passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, to be with his Lord Jesus. Charlie was born in Roanoke, Va. on January 29, 1943. A legend at Jefferson High School, Charlie loved playing football there and in college, as well as watching it with his sons when he was older. He was a diligent employee for...

Nancy Carol Taylor

Nancy Carol Taylor

Sep 25, 2023

Nancy Carol Taylor Hutchens, 84 went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in Princeton, West Virginia to the late Leonard Coy Hutchens and Minnie Rose Long Hutchens. She is survived by her sons Rex Taylor and wife, Julie, and Kyle Taylor and wife, Katlyn. Additionally, she is survived by her sister Barbara; and three brothers...

Mathew Alan Clemons

Mathew Alan Clemons

Sep 21, 2023

Mathew Alan Clemons, Sr., 60, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born to William Billy and the late June E. Clemons on April 1, 1963. Alan worked as a Land Surveyor for many years and was an active member of the Virginia Association of Surveyors. When not working, he enjoyed bowling for many...

Suze Love Yves Gaelle Saint Jean

Suze Love Yves Gaelle Saint Jean

Sep 21, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce that Suze Love Yves Gaelle Saint-Jean, aged 23, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Mass will be held to honor her life on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, followed by interment at the Saint Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. Please feel free to...

Frances Stringfellow Stebbins

Frances Stringfellow Stebbins

Sep 21, 2023

Frances Stringfellow Stebbins, 94, of Salem, Va., died on September 21, 2023, in Salem. Her death was attributed to heart failure. Mrs. Stebbins was, from 1953 to 1997, a reporter and columnist of religion news for the Roanoke Times and earlier for its sister newspaper, The Roanoke World-News. Following her retirement after 44 years from these daily newspapers, she regularly...

Amber Saladiner

Amber Saladiner

Sep 18, 2023

On September 18, 2023, Amber Saladiner, at the age of 52, claimed the Promise of the Resurrection after a valiant battle with Huntingtons Disease. Amber attended Narrows High School and New River Community College and worked at Montgomery Regional Hospital for 18 years in central scheduling. She enjoyed reading and listening to audiobooks and attended several churches including Richfield Living...

Mary Cecile Pingle

Mary Cecile Pingle

Sep 17, 2023

Mary W. Pingle, 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Born in Ivanhoe, VA, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Pingle; her parents, John and Willie Watts and her four siblings. She is survived by two daughters, Kittie Gillock and Beth Poff, as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves...

Charlotte "Midget" Martin

Charlotte "Midget" Martin

Sep 17, 2023

Charlotte Midget Martin, 75, of Vinton, passed away on September 17, 2023. Those that have preceded her in death include her parents, Reginold and Margaret; husband, Jackie; and brother, James Lee Bobo Bohon. Charlotte had a large personality until the end, often even playing air guitar or air drums in her hospital bed. She loved music of all kinds. Anyone...