Lois Connie Wood

Lois Connie Wood

May 6, 2023

Lois Connie Wood, 82, of Salem, Va. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Born in Panther, West Virginia, on May 3, 1941, to the late William Carson and Marjorie Peters May, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Herman May. Lois was a go-getter who never shied away from hard work, or...

Jonathan Edward Rothert

Jonathan Edward Rothert

May 3, 2023

Jonathan Edward Rothert, 34, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2023. He is survived by his loyal, loving wife, Shea Naomi Rothert; 5 amazing children, Makeyla Jean, Jaxson Edward, Kelsey Brooke, Naomi Emma Skye, and Jonathan Edward Rothert, Jr. ; his loving parents, Deanna Dickey, John Rothert and wife Carmen...

Susan Lynne Clark

Susan Lynne Clark

May 3, 2023

Susan (Moore) Clark, 58, of Salem, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after a courageous fight against cancer. There will never be a person quiet like Susan. Her love of K-POP (Especially BTS), all animals, a good cookie, and spending time with her daughter, made her unique and unforgettable. Susan is survived by her mother, Gertrude Moore; her brother,...

Judith Ann Bair

Judith Ann Bair

May 1, 2023

Judith Ann Bair, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023. Born Friday, February 14, 1936, in Arlington, VA to Robert and Rae Bair. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, sister; and one nephew. Judith attended undergraduate college at James Madison University. Later she followed her calling to missionary...

Michael Joseph Butler

Michael Joseph Butler

Apr 30, 2023

Michael Joseph Butler, 62 went home, Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born Tuesday, May 2, 1960, to William Powers Butler and Dorothy Theriault Butler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Emery Butler; sister Eileen Butler; daughter, Lily Jacqueline Butler; and niece Rebecca Butler. Left to cherish his memory; wife, Deborah Butler; sons, Colin...

J. Mack Bostic

J. Mack Bostic

Apr 30, 2023

On April 30th, 2023, J. Mack Bostic, age 90, of Salem VA, passed into the arms of Jesus and was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Farene, who predeceased him in November 2021. Born on April 17, 1933, to William A. and Hazel Bostic in Swords Creek, VA, he was the 16th of 17...

Cheryl Waldrop Long

Cheryl Waldrop Long

Apr 28, 2023

The for Mrs. Long will appear here shortly. Service Details.

Samuel Gary Overstreet

Samuel Gary Overstreet

Apr 28, 2023

Samuel Gary Overstreet, age 67, Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. Born on May 3, 1955, to the late Robert and Lucille Overstreet. Sam was a kind man; hed give a person the shirt off his back. He had over thirty years of service between VDOT and MBP as a traffic signal technician/inspector. In addition to...

Joseph Shmavon "Joe" Balbalian

Joseph Shmavon "Joe" Balbalian

Apr 28, 2023

Joseph Shmavon Balbalian, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully in the presence of his children on April 28th, 2023. Joe was born in New York City, in March 1933, to two survivors of the Armenian genocide. Following a tour of duty in the Army, he began a career in public service as a social worker with child protective services in...

Michael David Crowe

Michael David Crowe

Apr 28, 2023

Michael David Crowe, 54 years old, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 28, 2023, in Powhatan, Va. Mike was born on March 3, 1969, in Slidell, La., and subsequently resided in Renton Wash., Lynchburg Va., Wilmington Del., Arlington Va., Salem Va., and Powhatan Va. Mike graduated from Concord High School in 1987 in Wilmington, Del., and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va....

Rhonda Lynn Paty

Rhonda Lynn Paty

Apr 28, 2023

Rhonda Lynn Paty (Patterson), 68, of Salem, VA formerly of Phoenix, AZ. God called her home on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1954, to the late Johnnie James and Betty Jane Patterson in Enid, OK. Rhonda was a born again Christian and a life-long faithful Southern Baptist. While not only attending her beloved church, she...

Connie May Copeland

Connie May Copeland

Apr 24, 2023

Connie May Rush Copeland, 88, of Arlington, Va. and originally of East Gary, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 24, 2023. Connie played the clarinet in the Edison High School marching band. She worked as a radiology technician for many years. She also worked at the Episcopal Cathedral School in Santurce, Puerto Rico. The places she...

Haden Ewell Wade

Haden Ewell Wade

Apr 24, 2023

Haden E. Wade, 88 of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 24, 2023. Born Sunday, August 5, 1934, to the late Luther Wade and Viva L. Surface Wade in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Lackey Wade; brothers, Clifton Wade, John Wade, and Leonard Wade;...

Carol Sela Lugar

Carol Sela Lugar

Apr 23, 2023

Service information and Survivors will be announced at a later date. Service Details. Interment Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153

Thelma Miller

Thelma Miller

Apr 23, 2023

Thelma Joyce Miller of Salem passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 98, just weeks after having her driving license renewed. Thelma was born in Richmond, VA on February 6, 1925, to Virginia Kate Garrett Joyce and Perry Mack Joyce, Sr. She grew up in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Richmond, spending...

Susan Dehart Bowles

Susan Dehart Bowles

Apr 23, 2023

Susan Sue DeHart Bowles, age 63, went home to lead the heavenly choir on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Ellis DeHart; and father, Herman Anderson DeHart. She leaves behind her legacy made up of her husband, William Corbin Bowles; daughter, Courtney Suzanne Bowles; son, Christopher William Bowles; and grandson, Elijah Graham Bowles....

Sylvia Hill Lemon

Sylvia Hill Lemon

Apr 19, 2023

Sylvia Hill Lemon, 83, of Salem, Va. passed away at Richfield Care and Recovery Center on April 19, 2023. Born in Roanoke County, Virginia, on April 14, 1940, to the late Marcus C. and Bessie Doyle Hill, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Laura Walters Gray, and three brothers, Wesley Preston Hill, George Ralph Hill, and McCoy...

Manuel Antonio Sanchez Tapia

Manuel Antonio Sanchez Tapia

Apr 18, 2023

Manuel Antonio Sanchez Tapia, 83, of Roanoke, Va. and originally from Ecuador, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2023. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church as well as a community church key holder. His interests including walks, playing cards, and gold panning, was a fan of Coke Zero and...

Jerry Lee Roy Bush

Jerry Lee Roy Bush

Apr 17, 2023

Jerry Lee Roy Bush, Grandad, 77, of Roanoke, Va., but originally from Mt. Pleasant in Roanoke County, has left his earthly body to live eternally with the Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 17, 2023, while doing what he loved and preparing his garden for spring planting. Born in Roanoke on January 10, 1946, to the late Roy Andrew and...

Elmer Alfred "Buzz" Conner

Elmer Alfred "Buzz" Conner

Apr 15, 2023

Elmer A. Buzz Conner, 74, of Boones Mill, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1948, to the late Christine Tinsley Conner and Wilmer A. Conner. Buzz graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA. Following graduation, Buzz volunteered for the U.S. Army and served 3...