Michael L. Mollett
Jan 21, 2023
Michael Mike Mollett, 72, of the Roanoke Valley, Gained his wings on January 21st, 2023. Those that have preceded him in death include his parents, David Mollett, and Dora B. Terry; four brothers and one sister; and special dog, Miracle Denise. Mike was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being in the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids any...
Christopher Boyd Whisnant
Jan 21, 2023
Christopher Boyd Whisnant, 61, of Salem, Va., passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2023, as a result of a boating accident at Hilton Head Island, S.C. He was the son of Dr. Robert and Jane Whisnant, Lynchburg, Va. He was a 1980 graduate of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg. He was an All-State wrestler in high school as...
Gale Gideon Bair
Jan 19, 2023
Gale Bair, 68, of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1954, in Daniels, W. Va., son of the late James and Marjorie Johnson Bair. For a total of 32 faithful years, Gale served the residents of Richfield Living. He considered the residents as members of his...
Nanette Lynn Waggie
Jan 19, 2023
Nanette Lynn Waggie passed away at the age of 50 on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Its that Heart of Gold and stardust soul that made you beautiful! (R.M. Broderick) Nanette was born in Manassas, Va., on February 10, 1972. Her family moved to Roanoke shortly after. Nan graduated from Cave Spring High School and then studied at Radford University where...
Ricky Layne Pinkerman Ii
Jan 19, 2023
In life, we love you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts, you hold a place, no one else will ever fill. Ricky Layne Pinkerman II of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the age of 42. Ricky was born on November 14, 1980, in Gallipolis, Ohio. Ricky was...
Roy Winford Lucas
Jan 18, 2023
Roy Winford Lucas gained his wings and went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 85. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lucas; son, Timothy Patrick Lucas, his parents, Robert and Zuey Dickerson Lucas; sister, Kathy; big brother, Billy Cunningham Sr. Left to honor and cherish his memory is his special...
Rowena Boehling
Jan 16, 2023
Rowena Holliday Boehling, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was born in Leesville, Va., but moved to Salem at age two. She was a daughter of the late Henry Harmon Holliday, Sr. and Novella Wright Holliday. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Boehling Jr., brothers, Henry...
Ella Lucille Robinson
Jan 14, 2023
Ella Lucille Robinson, 94, of Salem, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Salem. She was born on August 22, 1928, to the late, Everett W. and Alley Kate Sword Robinson. In keeping with her wishes, no services are planned at this time. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the Robinson family. Service...
Robert Eugene King
Jan 14, 2023
Robert Eugene King, 58, of Buchanan, ended his battle with cancer on January 14th, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bessie Lola Jenkins, Marshall Jenkins, Nettie Maxfield, and Monroe Maxfield, and his mother, Doris Ann Jenkins King. Robert, who served in the army, had many things in life that brought him joy. He was an avid fisherman...
Dorothy Jean Bryant
Jan 10, 2023
Jean Bryant, 88, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born in Roanoke County, Va. On January 24, 1934, to the late Pack L. and Bessie Baker Hawkins, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Jim Bryant, Sr. as well as her daughter, Sandy Bryant Huffman. Jean was a...
Rosemary Hamilton Boardwine
Jan 10, 2023
Rosemary Smith Hamilton Boardwine, 80, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Rosemary was a devoted wife, exceptional mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all who knew her. A lifelong member of the Disciples of Christ Church, she was a 1960 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, and enjoyed a career in payroll...
Kathryn Good Hoback
Jan 9, 2023
Kathryn Good Hoback, 84, of Salem, VA passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Monday, May 16, 1938, to the late Saylor Neil Good and Helen Barksdale Good in Roanoke, Virginia. Kathryn took great joy in gardening at home. She was a professional landscape architect and later a counselor at Mount Regis...
Mary Ann Julg
Jan 8, 2023
Mary Ann Bell Julg, 68, of Sun City, Az., but formerly of Salem, Va. and Copper Hill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Va. to the late Leslie Pierce and Edith Mae Matkins Bell on June 17, 1954, she is also preceded in death by her aunt and guardian, Betty H....
William Cosby "Bill" Swann Sr.
Jan 8, 2023
William Cosby Bill Swann, Sr., died on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Bill was born in Painter, Va., on Saturday, November 13, 1937. Bill was the youngest of three children of Rev. Dr. Harvey K. Swann and Lois Harris Swann. Bill met the "Love of his life" in 1955 in Salem, Va. He finally convinced her to marry him in 1959,...
Billy Lynn Ferguson
Jan 7, 2023
Billy Lynn Ferguson, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 7, 2023. Preceding him in death were his parents, Eugene and Frances Ferguson of Roanoke, Va.; and beloved daughter, Betsy Ferguson Hurley. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Garst Ferguson; daughter Stacey Frye and her husband, Buddy; grandchildren, Blake E. Hurley, Ann Elizabeth Hurley, Andrew Frye, Owen...
Debra Ann "Debbie" Mcmillion-Weeks
Jan 6, 2023
Debra (Debbie) Anne McMillion-Weeks, 59, of Salem, Va., left this earth to be with her heavenly father on Friday, January 6, 2023. Debbie was a graduate of Virginia Western Community College, and worked for Dental Associates for 20 years. She left there to pursue her passion as a companion for the elderly as well as spend time with her beloved...
Thomas Randolph "Randy" Jones
Jan 6, 2023
Thomas (Randy) Randolph Jones, Jr., 56, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. Randy was a jack of all trades especially when it came to heating and air conditioning. He loved to fish and hunt, and also adored animals. Nothing, though, was more important to him than family. Preceding him in death was...
Kurt Ray Mitchell
Jan 5, 2023
Kurt Ray Mitchell, 61, of Moneta, VA, and formerly of Salem and Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1961, in Roanoke, VA, to the late William Bill and Frances Bane Mitchell. From the time that Ray began to toddle around, he was drumming. During his high school years, his talent really...
Virginia Vance Wimmer
Jan 4, 2023
The for Virginia Vance Wimmer will appear here shortly. Service Details. Interment Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153
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