Aug 17, 2023

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Aug 15, 2023

Marlene Jean (Kundla) Keener, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Friendship Salem Terrace in Salem, Va. Born on December 10, 1940, in Indiana, Pa., Marlene grew up in the small, once-coal mining town of Graceton, Pa. In 1958, she graduated from Laura Lamar High School in Homer City, Pa. She then married and had two children,...

Aug 15, 2023

H. Shelton Guthrie Jr, of Roanoke County, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Guthrie Sr; mother, Ora Guthrie; and sister, Judy Perdue. He is survived by his nephew, Doug Perdue and wife, Samantha Perdue, and their son, Will; his niece, Anne McCroskey, her husband, Eric McCroskey, and their daughter, Abigail;...

Aug 12, 2023

Ivan Doucette, age 81, of Salem, Va., passed away from cancer on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Ivan was born in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on April 22, 1942, and was raised in Tignish, PEI. Ivan was preceded in death by his father, Henry Doucette; his mother, Loretta Perry; and a brother, Alban Doucette. Ivan is survived by his...

Aug 9, 2023

Margaret Ann Peggy Hughes Akers, age 74, drew her last breath the morning of August 9, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret Ann was born on Friday July 29, 1949, in Covington, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Collins McKemy Hughes and Margaret McCormick Hughes, infant sister, Betty Ann Hughes and brother-in-law, William Claude Siple....

Aug 8, 2023

Linwood Dennis (Bussy) Epperly, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2023. Born on August 11, 1938, in Montgomery County, Virginia, to the late Dennis Ervin and Mae Bell Epperly, he is also preceded in death by his son, David Allen Epperly, and his sisters, Mary Sheppard and Alma DeHart. Surviving are his wife of 63...

Aug 6, 2023

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Aug 5, 2023

Trey Mann (Donald Thompson Mann, III), 55, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on August 5th, 2023. Trey was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 26th, 1968, to Donald and Jayne Mann. He lived his early life in East Hampton, Connecticut, where he found his high school sweetheart and forever love, Laurie Lane. The couple was married on August 9th, 1992....

Aug 3, 2023

Mary Reid Argabright, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on Monday, September 22, 1930, in Alvarado, Va. She was a very caring person throughout her life, enjoyed talking to people, and always gave everyone she met a good laugh. She loved cooking, and anything having to do with...

Aug 3, 2023

Jean J. Rossi, 81, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the angels on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at home after a decade long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal Kenneth Jones and Emma Lucille Scarborough Jones; and brother, Gerald (Jerry) William Jones. Her surviving family includes her loving and caring husband of 64 years, Jimmy...

Aug 2, 2023

Jewell Vaught Epling, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving husband, Bill, and family. She succumbed to complications due to a long battle with dementia. Jewell lived a life of devotion and caring, especially centered on her family. Jewell was born in Newport, VA, to the late Elizabeth Lizzie Cook Vaught and Leonard Christian Vaught. She...

Aug 1, 2023

Sue McCormick, 79, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Salem, VA. She was born on May 21, 1944, in Hamlin, West Virginia, to her late parents, Ernest Turley and Lydia Smith Turley. Sue was a devout woman who lived her life according to her faith. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Jul 30, 2023

On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Kenneth Colin Hall, 75 years of age from Smith Mountain Lake departed this world for Heavenly Father's kingdom. He passed away peacefully riding in the car listening to Beach Boy music and falling asleep. He was born on April 14, 1948, to the late Weldon Hall and Dana Sisson Hall of Montgomery County. Ken retired...

Jul 28, 2023

Rex William Mook, 70, of Salem, Virginia, died Friday, July 28, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS. The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem on Friday, August 4 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 5 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist...

Jul 27, 2023

Ethel Lucille Collins was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 84, in Roanoke, Virginia. Lucille grew up in Bull Creek, West Virginia, with her parents, Claude and Margaret Stepp and her ten siblings, Maxine Allen, Dorothy Cline, Beulah Harman, Charlene Allen Emily, Millie Stepp Blankenship, Ruth Lester,...

Jul 27, 2023

Thomas Daniel Conner, 71, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Better known as Dan the Man, he was a godly man who loved his family unconditionally. Dan had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone. Born on Tuesday, August 14, 1951, to the late Elmo Carlyle and Mary Edith Rhodes Conner, he was...

Jul 26, 2023

Bernice Bunny John Harless, 97, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born on Thursday, November 12, 1925, and was preceded in death by her parents, Griff and Cleo Doosing John; her husband, Edwin Kelly Harless; and her four siblings, Griff John Jr., Bill John, Dotti Stewart, and MaryAnn Beagle....

Jul 25, 2023

Frank R. Leftwich, 86, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1936. Mr. Leftwich served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He adored his family, but he was most proud of being a grandfather! Frank faithfully attended First Christian Church in Salem. He is preceded in...

Jul 22, 2023

Sheila Garman, Travis Aldridge, and Charles Aldridge are heartbroken but by Faith, were happy knowing our mother, Peggy Y. Aldridge is rejoicing in Heaven as of July 22, 2023. She's completely healed and back together with the love of her life Charles, she had missed Dad so much after he passed. She leaves a legacy of love instilled in her...

Jul 19, 2023

Ian Foltz, 46, of Salem, and formerly Seminole Florida, went to be with the lord on July 19th, 2023. Those that have preceded him in death are his grandmother, Dottie Foltz; and father, Dave Foltz. Ian was a kindhearted person, and enjoyed lending a helping hand when he could. It has been said by many people that have met him...