John Clayton "Peewee" Walters
Jul 12, 2023
John C. "Peewee" Walters of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 12, 2023. John was born on April 8, 1972, to John W. and Mary Elizabeth Walters. John was known to be a very fun person to be around - his children were a source of great joy for him. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, particularly Harley Davidson, and...
Katherine Cecelia "Kathi" Armour
Jul 8, 2023
Katherine Kathi Armour, 74 passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, and is a better place with loved ones. Born to the late Charles Raymond Armour, Sr., and Shirley Rosella Armour on Monday, July 4, 1949, in Brattleboro, Vermont. Kathi was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
William Oakley Cameron
Jul 8, 2023
William Oakley, Cameron, 91, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Born to the late Oakley and Irene Wood Cameron on Sunday, February 21, 1932, in Lowville, New York. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Gary William Cameron; his grandson, Andrew Leslie Cameron; and his sister,...
Elberta Isla Mcinnes Raisbeck
Jul 6, 2023
Elberta Elbie Raisbeck, 88, of Lexington, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born Elberta Isla McInnes on October 1, 1934, in Mineola, N.Y. She was the daughter of James McInnes, Jr. and Elberta Fowler McInnes. After graduating from Oyster Bay High School, she went on to earn an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from the State...
Murlene Teresa "Tiny" Williams
Jul 5, 2023
Murlene Teresa "Tiny" Williams, 93, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and family on July 5, 2023. She had advanced dementia in a well-used body in service to others. Born on December 5, 1929, in the township of Eau Claire, Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Claude Harris and Audrey Arbell Harris, she is also preceded in death...
Paul Martin Espelage
Jul 4, 2023
Paul Martin Espelage, 86, of Salem, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Martin Espelage and Mildred Millerhaus Espelage on Thursday, December 3, 1936. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bruce Espelage, and Gary Espelage; and his sisters, Janet Bunning,...
Gladys Georgiabelle Trail
Jul 3, 2023
Gladys Georgiabelle Trail, 85, of Roanoke Va., wife of the late John William Trail, walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 3, 2023. She joined her loved ones in Heaven peacefully at home. She was born on January 30, 1938, to the late Albert and Rebecca Loving. Others who preceded her in...
Bonnie Dawn Flagg
Jul 3, 2023
Bonnie Dawn Flagg, 73 of Salem, VA, and formerly of Florence, Kentucky passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born to the late Homer H. Flagg and Inez Gibbs Flagg in Covington, KY on Sunday, October 23, 1949. Bonnie had many passions including reading, gardening, and adding to her enormous elephant collection. Additionally, she had an unspoken role as...
Herbert Norman "Herb" Krebs Ii
Jul 1, 2023
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., Herbert N. Krebs II ran into the arms of Jesus and is now reunited with his son Justice Allen Krebs. Herb was born in Panama City, FL on January 26, 1964 to Herbert N. Krebs and Barbara C. Krebs. His father was in the Air Force and they lived and travelled to...
William Edward "Buddy" Lemon
Jul 1, 2023
William E. Buddy Lemon, 68, of Roanoke County, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1955, to the late Bill and Ella Trail Lemon. Buddy was known to always carry the world in the most humorous way possible, always making sure he left you with a laugh and a...
Thomas Jonathan Jackson "Jon" Anderson
Jun 29, 2023
Thomas Jonathan ("Jon") Jackson Anderson, 54, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly at work on June 29th, 2023. Jon was born on April 18th, 1969, in Annapolis, Md. His family moved to Brownsburg, Va., where he attended Rockbridge County Middle and High Schools. A degree in Information Technology from Emory & Henry enabled him to turn his interest in computers and...
Walter Edward Wheeler
Jun 28, 2023
Walter E. Wheeler age 89, of Salem, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1934, to the late Grover C. Wheeler and James Ethel McDonald Wheeler. Walter served his country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his children, Teresa, Tim, and Tony. In keeping with his wishes, no services...
Donna Elizabeth Charles
Jun 28, 2023
Donna Elizabeth Charles, 71, passed away June 28,2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital with family by her side. She was born in Roanoke, Va. to the late Marguerite and Donald Charles. She was a graduate of Cave Springs High School, class of 1971. Donna later attended Virginia Western Community College and Freed- Hardeman University before starting her career at the Salem...
William Thomas Davidson
Jun 28, 2023
William Thomas Davidson, 82, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born in Cannonsburg, Kentucky on March 30, 1941, to the late Elbert Alex Jack Davidson and Snow Justice Davidson Matherly, he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Ann Davidson Alley, Polly Jane Davidson Waite, Emily Davidson Havens; nephews, Eric...
Jesse Lee Sirry Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Jesse Lee Sirry, Jr., 48, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on June 26, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1975, to Jesse Sirry, Sr., and the late Debra Cottee Sirry. Lee loved to listen to music, ride his bike, and play cards. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dorothy Brugh, and...
Donald Gray Britts
Jun 24, 2023
Donald Gray Britts, 85, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Radford, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1938, the third child of the late Frank Emmett and Margaret White Britts and baby brother to the late Frank Edward Britts and the late Mary Virginia Santolla. By 1940, the family had moved from...
Dezmond Xavier Lane Rollins
Jun 24, 2023
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Dezmond Xavier Little Warrior Lane Rollins. Dezmond was born on June 15, 2023, and gained his angel wings on June 24, 2023. Despite his short time with us, Dezmond fought bravely, embodying the meanings of his name, "man of the world" and "gracious defender". Dezmond was preceded in death by his...
Joseph Louis Clark
Jun 22, 2023
Joseph Louis Clark, 29, passed away suddenly as a result of a underlying birth defect, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on August 31, 1993, to Jackie Celeste Clark and the late James Thomas Clark III, he is also preceded in death by his grandfather, Jackie L. Keaton. Joey was a graduate of Eastern Montgomery High School,...
Mary Jane Wall
Jun 21, 2023
Mary Jane Taylor Wall, a warm, kindhearted Christian who loved her family more than anything, left this earth early Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at age 83. Mary Jane was born in Nitro, W.Va., but also lived in Tazewell for many years before moving to Salem in 1980. She graduated from the Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing in 1960, and...
Roger Lee Cline
Jun 20, 2023
Roger Lee Cline, 82, of Salem, Va., and originally of Wythe County, Va., passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Cline and Stella Vaught Cline; and his brother, Paul Vernon Cline. He is survived by his brother, Arnold Cline; ex-wife, Mabel Yonce Cline; children, Debbie Huffman (Bill), Gene...

