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...
Kevin Dean Gordon
Nov 17, 2023
Kevin Dean Gordon, 53, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Va., on May 22, 1970, to the late Dallas Lee Gordon and Patty Cannaday Gordon, he is also preceded in death by his good friend, Jeff Huddleston. Kevin was never one to sit still; he was always tinkering around...
Norma Jeane Brown Kenney
Nov 16, 2023
Norma Jeane West Brown Kenney, 88, of Salem, VA passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1935, to the late Harold West and Maryann Claudine Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Nick Melvin Brown, Sr., and Rev. James Samuel Kenney; two sons, William Melvin Brown Jr., and Leonard Andrew Kenney: two...
Lorna Halsey Wyatt
Nov 11, 2023
Lorna Carter Wyatt died November 11, 2023. She was born on March 26,1930 to Oke and Mary Halsey in Pierpoint, West Virginia. She grew up in the small mountain community as the sixth of eleven children. Her beloved grandparents and many other relatives lived nearby. Her siblings Lorene, Aldine, Orion, Pete, Emma Lee, Codge, Norm, and Mart preceded her in...
Robert Edward "Bob" Blanchard
Nov 9, 2023
Robert E. Blanchard Bob went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Bob was born on Monday, June 9, 1958, in LaGrange, IL to the late Robert J. Blanchard and Patricia Ann Blanchard. Bob was a beloved son, husband, stepfather, step-grandfather, and brother who would literally do anything for his family. He was a family man but...
John Daugherty "Bud" Kleven
Nov 7, 2023
John D. Kleven was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on June 7, 1929, and passed away at his home in Salem, Virginia on November 7, 2023, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his parents, Sven and Eva; sister, Ginny and son-in-law, Jim. John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen; children, Jack (Robin), Cari (Jim), and...
Linwood Leon "Linny" Shaffer Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
Linwood (Linny) Leon Shaffer, Jr., 64, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Linny was a huge animal lover, and also enjoyed helping anyone at any time. His surviving family includes his mother, Helen Shaffer; brother, Eric; and sister, Rehnee. Other survivors include his nephews, Christopher, Sterling, and Lachlan; great-nieces, Madisyn and Raelyn; and several cousins. He...
Texanna Herndon
Oct 30, 2023
Texanna Blankenship Herndon, 96, of Dry Hollar, Salem, VA, passed away peacefully and gained her angel wings on Monday, October 30, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Crockett and Minnie Stuart Blankenship on Saturday, April 23, 1927, in Branchville, SC. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first...
Edith Gertrude Thrush
Oct 29, 2023
Edith G. Thrush, 86, of Salem, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born to the late Thomas Bentley Kirby and Clidia Jane Loving Kirby on Monday, January 11, 1937. In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband, William Jacob Thrush; sisters, Willie Lephew, Louise Cadd, Marie Altice;...
Gary James Carnot
Oct 27, 2023
Gary James Carnot, 75, of Salem, Va., born on September 22, 1948, went to join the Lord and to be with His mother, father, and his brother on Friday, October 27, 2023. Gary was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and a selfless friend. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Yvonne; son, Damon;...
Evelynn Gwathmay Deegan
Oct 26, 2023
Evelynn Gwathmay Anderson Deegan, born November 25, 1934, in Whitestone, Queens, New York, died peacefully in her home surrounded by loving friends and family on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, William John Deegan. Also preceding in death are her parents George Anderson and Lawraign Gwathmay Anderson. Surviving are her sister Faith Jones and...
Ronald Eugene Webb
Oct 25, 2023
On October 25, 2023, the Lord called our sweet Ronnie home. Ronald Ronnie/Ron Eugene Webb was born on March 13, 1946, to Herman and Sarah Webb. He is the oldest and only boy of five children born to this union. Ron was born in Fancy Gap, Virginia, and attended Hillsville High School where he graduated in 1964. From there he...
Patricia Mae Kagey Atkins
Oct 25, 2023
Patricia Mae Kagey Atkins, 85, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory in Salem, Va. Service Details. Interment Location Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Address 5737 Airport Road Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Alwin Brent Clinevell
Oct 25, 2023
Brent Clinevell, 71, of Salem, Va., left the stage of this lifes show on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1952, to the late Al and Helena Clinevell. Brent gave his life to entertaining everyone that would let him! He was a friend to all that he crossed paths with. Throughout his life from the age...
Gladys Hedrick Andleton
Oct 20, 2023
Gladys Harris Andleton, 91, of Salem, Va., passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born July 14, 1932, and was the 13th child of 14. She had a lifelong love of music and enjoyed performing and writing music. She loved and supported her family. She retired from General Electric after...
Ricki Laine Nester
Oct 19, 2023
Ricki Laine Nester, 73, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born on December 26, 1949, to the late Fred Joseph Janney and Edith Virginia Poff, she is also predeceased by her husband, Donald Edward Nester. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Melissa Belcher and husband, Russell, Tammi Nester Gearhart...
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