Rebecca Elizabeth Hughes
Jan 2, 2023
Rebecca Becky Hughes passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2023, in Salem, Va. She was born in Royal Oak, Mich., on Sunday, December 28, 1997. After graduating from high school, Beckys free spirit took her to Salem, Va., with dreams of hiking the Appalachian Trail, which she ultimately did. She was welcomed to Virginia with open arms and southern...
Lelia Myra Stark
Jan 2, 2023
Lelia Lee Myra Ratzesberger Stark of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Lee was born in Danville, Illinois, on Wednesday, September 25, 1929, the daughter of Louis Ratzesberger, Jr and Marian L. Vandervort Ratzesberger. She attended local schools in Hoopeston, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Illinois. In 1951, Lee married Daniel E. Stark of Champaign,...
Amanda "Mandy" Egner
Jan 2, 2023
Amanda Mandy Prillaman Egner, 43, of Bedford, formerly of Callaway, Virginia passed away on January 2nd, 2023. She is preceded in in death by her parents and brother. She is survived by her husband Mike Egner, one sister in Ohio, uncles, nieces, nephews, and special friends. A memorial service will be held on January 21st, 2023, at 2:00pm at Layman...
Joseph Wiliam Shorter
Dec 31, 2022
Joseph William Shorter, 83, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2022. Born Monday, August 7, 1939, in Salem, VA to the late Robert Nolan Shorter and Lucille Woolwine Shorter. Joe was the owner and operator of Shorter Data Services LLC., a veteran of the United States Navy, and a long-time member of Ridgewood...
David Lynn Thurston
Dec 30, 2022
David Lynn Thurston, 78, of Salem, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on December 30th, 2022. Mr. Thurston is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Thurston; and his wife, Connie Amos Thurston. David dedicated his life to serving his community. He served both in the Army, and as a Sheriffs deputy in Roanoke County. Everyone knows David...
Orrell D. "Bill" Palmer
Dec 28, 2022
Orrell Dewey Bill Palmer, Salem, VA, age 86 passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 peacefully in the loving arms of his Savior. He was born Tuesday, December 8, 1936 to the late Luther M. Palmer and Audrey Conner Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Dorothy B. Dotty Palmer, whom he referred to as his bride,...
Betty Jane Mahaffey Dagenhart
Dec 28, 2022
Betty Jane Mahaffey Dagenhart, 85, of Salem, Va., went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022. Betty was born on September 24th, 1937, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Charlie and Edith Lucas Mahaffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Friend, and siblings, Lillian Mahaffey, Connie Allen, Pauline Meredith,...
Thomas Jackson "T.J." Montgomery
Dec 28, 2022
Thomas Jackson T.J. Montgomery, 21, of Salem, finished his journey on December 28th, 2022. T.J. was born on June 19, 2001, in Roanoke Virginia. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph Montgomery, Sadie Montgomery; and maternal grandfather, Jack Crawford. T.J is a 2019 graduate of Glenvar high school. He loved art and enjoyed playing the piano. T.J...
Carol Ann Rowe
Dec 27, 2022
Carol Ann Rowe, 82, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 24, 1940, to the late Jack H. and Arlene Brand Jones, and it was there where she spent her childhood. Carol attended the University of Akron from which she earned a bachelors degree and would begin a career...
Samuel Lee "Slamminsammybah" Weikle
Dec 26, 2022
Samuel Lee Weikle went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Sam was born Tuesday, March 28, 1961, to the late Harold Weikle, Sr. and Lucille Johnston Weikle in Roanoke, VA. He was 61 years old. Sam fought a long hard battle for a whole year may he now rest in peace....
Gloria Jean Jennings
Dec 25, 2022
Gloria Jean Jennings, 71, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She retired from ITT Night Vision as a lens manufacturing technician and was also employed at South Star Corporation for many years. She was a member of Moose Lodge 284 and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....
Harry Blyskal
Dec 25, 2022
Harry Blyskal, 64, of Vinton, VA passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born Thursday, January 2, 1958, in Patterson, NJ to the late Emil Joseph Blyskal and Eleanor Joachim Blyskal. Harry attended Jordantown Wesleyan Church for 36 years and was known as the Candy Man. He was a great prankster with a huge heart and a great smile. In...
Coy Daniel Shupe Sr.
Dec 24, 2022
Coy Daniel Shupe, Sr. was born to Price and Ruby Shupe in the back room of a little house on the side of a mountain in the small unincorporated community of Boissevain Virginia on April 30th, 1933. He was the eldest of 7 children with five sisters and one brother. After a simple upbringing, he proudly served in the navy,...
Joseph Edgar Yates Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Joseph Yates departed this earthly home at the age of 73 on Christmas Eve morning. Joe was one of the best and he touched so many people and communities with intelligence and humor. He was loved and supported by his loving wife of 27 years, Lynne Arnold Yates. They shared faith, recovery, love, commitment, family, and of course fun and...
Randal Hosford Wentworth
Dec 24, 2022
Randal Hosford Wentworth, 57, of Lexington, Va. crossed over to the happy hunting grounds in Heaven on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born Thursday, July 29, 1965, in Lexington, Va., son of Stephen Hosford and Rosemary Powley Wentworth. Randal graduated from Amherst County High School, then went on to serve his country in the United States Army until the year of...
John Randolph Palmer
Dec 23, 2022
John Randolph Paw Paw Palmer, 97, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born on Monday, June 1, 1925, to the late Herman Palmer and Myrtle Dickerson. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. The last patriarch of East Bottom. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Dorothea Ruth Evans
Dec 22, 2022
On Thursday, December 22, 2022, our beautiful mother Dorothea R. Evans passed into Gods graces after a brief battle with respiratory and heart disease. A fighter and a warrior throughout life, she is now dancing with the angels in the sky. Dorothea worked as a cook, maid, manufacturer, and nursing assistant. She had a love for life and her animals,...
Rebecca Jane Schrader
Dec 22, 2022
Rebecca Jane Stanley Schrader, 70, of Salem, VA passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1952, to the late Charles Edward Stanley and Glenna Chambers Stanley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Dean Lackey, Mary Heath, and Mavis Tritt; brothers, Bud Hanson, James E. Hanson, and Buford...
Rev. Berle V. Wright
Dec 21, 2022
Reverend Berle V. Wright, 98, of Salem, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings and loving wife of 59 years, Pansy Elizabeth Wright. He is survived by son, Terry Wright and wife Polly and granddaughter Brittany...
Lawrence Elbert Markham
Dec 20, 2022
Lawrence Elbert Markham, 88, of Salem, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born on June 22, 1934, to the late Robert and Ethel Markham in Arcadia, VA. He was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church, having served in various roles as a faithful servant. He retired from VDOT after forty years of service. In addition to his...
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