Kenneth Joe Parks Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Kenneth Joe Parks Jr., 64, of Salem, Va., peacefully left this life and went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 19, 2023. Kenny was born April 5, 1959, in Wytheville Va. to the late Kenneth Joe Parks Sr., and Alice McHone Parks. He was preceded in death by his son, Taylor Dixon Parks and mother-in-law, Alta Hughes Dixon, as...
Florence Ellen "Flo" Sheppard
Oct 18, 2023
Florence Ellen Adkins Sheppard, 90 years old, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023, with family at her bedside. She was a resident of Richfield Health Center for 8 months. Florence was born Monday, July 31, 1933, to Frank Spencer and Bertha Smith Adkins of Mccoy, Virginia. Florence was one of eleven children. She was predeceased by...
Otto Hampton Keesling Jr.
Oct 17, 2023
Otto Hampton Keesling, Jr., 87, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1936, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Otto Hampton Keesling, Sr. and Ida Marie (Ballard) Keesling. Mr. Keesling graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force...
Kenneth Lee "Ken" Wright
Oct 15, 2023
Ken L. Wright, 86 of Salem died Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born Wednesday, August 11, 1937, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Ernest Edward Wright and Nellie OBrien Wright. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Samples, and brother-in-law Edward Samples. Ken was a quiet person, but he enjoyed playing...
Dickey Wilson Spraker
Oct 9, 2023
Dickey Wilson Spraker, 85, of Roanoke, went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1937, in Bristol, Va., the son of the late Carl Wilson Spraker and Clara Ruth Houseman Spraker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Virginia Ruth Spraker. Originally from Wythe County,...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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