Apr 15, 2023

Sanford "Jack" Andrew Moore, 69, of Salem VA passed unexpectedly and went to join the Lord and his beloved family members that went before him on April 15, 2023. Preceded in death by his father Aaron Andrew Moore, and his mother Rachel Julia Bostwick; sisters, Kathy Zieglar and Judy Rae Monroe; brother, Dana Keith Moore and his beloved son Jeremy...

Apr 15, 2023

Betty Jane Folks Wirt, 90, of Roanoke, VA., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was blessed with wonderful health most of her life. Betty was born on July 23, 1932, in Alleghany County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Marie Cale (Shalosky), and Oral Edward Folks, and a brother, Martin...

Apr 15, 2023

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Apr 14, 2023

Patricia Dyer Patsy Young, 88, of Salem, went home to be with the lord on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1934, in Greeneville, Tenn., daughter of the late Elbert Randall, and Frances Lee Mooney Dyer. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Rudolph Kent Young; grandson,...

Apr 13, 2023

Carolyn Beloat Laub, 88, of Salem, went to be with our Heavenly Father on April 13th, 2023. She was born on August 13th, 1934, and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred, and Eloise Beloat; and her loving husband, William Bill Laub. Carolyns passions in life included her faith, family, and friends. She was a caretaker for multiple family...

Apr 11, 2023

Virginia C. Ailstock, 85, of Salem, quietly passed at home to be with the lord on April 11th, 2023. Those that have preceded her in death include her parents, Melvin and Irene Craft; husband, James P. Ailstock Sr.; sons, James P. Ailstock Jr. (Linda), and Michael Ailstock (Lindsay); and sister Juanita Craft Ailstock. Virginia retired from Lewis Gale clinic after...

Apr 10, 2023

Rona L. Garst was called home on Monday, April 10, 2023. Rona was preceded in death by parents, William Ellis Garst and Coran Carter Garst; and together again spouse, Joseph Madison Folden. The surviving family includes children, Karl Garst (Crystal), and Debbie Edwards (Rickey); mother to Karl and Debbie, Jackie Lucado; siblings, Beverly Garst (Phyllis), and Jeanie Garst; grandchildren, Shawn...

Apr 8, 2023

Lorene Sowder Pearman died peacefully at her daughters home at the age of 95, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from heart failure. Lorene was born in Montgomery County, Va., on December 28, 1927, to John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock Sowder. Karetta Whitlock Sisson and Dudley Ralph Sisson, her mothers sister and her husband, raised Lorene after her mother...

Apr 8, 2023

Terry L. Kidd, 59, of Salem passed away on April 8, 2023. Preceding him in death include his parents, David and Joyce Kidd, and his sister Stephanie Morgan. Terry was a dedicated veteran who was proud to have served his country. He was a national officer for the Trench Rats, and he was treasurer, and former commander for the DAV...

Apr 6, 2023

Melissa Beth Tickle-Bond, 51, of Salem, Virginia, lost her long and arduous battle with protracted illness and joined the angels in Heaven on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Melissa was a passionate woman of strongly held beliefs, a woman of profound faith who relied on the power of prayers, loyalty, and determination to sustain her and to heal her. In spite...

Apr 5, 2023

Reba Louise Brown Walden, aged 80, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Salem Health & Rehab in Salem, Va., where she resided in longterm care. Originally from Pearisburg, Va., Louise, as she was known for most of her life, lived in many different parts of Southwest and Central Virginia (Moneta, Blue Ridge, Roanoke,...

Apr 4, 2023

Beverly Gordon Davis, 73, went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 4, 2023. Bev was born September 21, 1949 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Grant Calvin Davis and Katherine Altice Davis. He is also preceded in death by his wife and one and only love, Debby Roberts Davis, to whom he was faithfully married for 47 years;...

Apr 3, 2023

Susie Pauline Bryant, 95, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Francisco; husband, Willie Bryant; son-in-law, Mike Wilkins; great-granddaughter, Kendall Bryant. Her surviving family includes her sons, Willie Bryant, and Kenneth Bryant (Margaret); daughters, Christine Allen, and Cynthia Wilkins; sister, Helen Nichols;...

Apr 2, 2023

Phyllis Basham Okes, 76, of Shawsville, Va., passed away suddenly on April 2, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Although she lived in Shawsville, she was a longtime resident of Interlachen, Florida before returning home to Shawsville in 2017. In her retirement, Phyllis served as a long-term caregiver to both his late parents and her husband. Born on June 30,...

Apr 2, 2023

Jessica Lynn Journell, 49, of Salem, Virginia passed away on April 2, 2023, after a very determined and courageous fight against the effects of chemotherapy. Jessica was a very free spirited and happy-go-lucky woman. She loved to watch birds, butterflies, and pick or grow her wildflowers. Jessica lived life to the fullest and especially loved being in and around the...

Apr 1, 2023

Verna Annette Conner, 75, of Salem, entered into the gates of Heaven and into the welcoming arms of her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from Lewis Gale Medical Center. Annette was born on July 21, 1947, to the late Samuel and Helen Arnold; she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Woodie and George Arnold, as well...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeffrey Aaron Goodwin Sr., 45, of Poor Mountain, joined Our Heavenly Father on March 31, 2023. Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Callie and Elbert Goodwin and Helen Harvey. Those left here on earth to cherish his memory include his parents, William Goodwin, and Penny Goodwin; wife Jean Anne Goodwin; children, William Edward Goodwin, Jeffery Aaron Goodwin Jr., and...

Mar 24, 2023

Loria Ann Lori Schoonover, 60, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born on March 25, 1962, to Mary Ann Greenway and the late Frank Richard Carroll, she is also preceded in death by her grandparents, James Keaton and Verna Mae Hall, and Marvin and Fannie Carroll; husband, David Lee Schoonover, and daughter, Jessica Diane Kesler....

Mar 23, 2023

Jerry D. Seidman UhUh Weewee, 78 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from his home. He was born on November 11, 1944, in Washington, DC, to the late Bernie and Frances L. Dawson Seidman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lester Simmons. If you knew...

Mar 22, 2023

Kendall Scott Gearhart, 35, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord and his loving mother on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born to the late Gerald Gearhart and Carolynn Sue Jamison on July 11, 1987, in Roanoke, Va. Kendall was a great son, brother, father, and best friend to all. He had a loving and caring heart for...