Karla Marie Melton
Nov 20, 2022
Karla Marie Richardson Melton, 42, of Elliston, Va., went to her eternal home on the morning of November 20, 2022. Throughout her 42 years of life, she loved others every chance she got just strongly as others loved her. Karla was a light to all and to know her was to love her. She was preceded in death by her...
Jerry Grant Phillips
Nov 19, 2022
Jerry Grant Phillips, 72, of Southeast Roanoke, met Jesus face to face on November 19th, 2022. Jerry Is preceded in death by his parents Ellen Ballowe Phillips, and LV Bill Phillips JR. Those left here to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Dorothy Dot Phillips; Sister, Mary Phillips Martin; Daughter, Carissa Cari Preas and husband Jason; and his Grandchildren,...
Jack Whetsol Cochran Sr.
Nov 18, 2022
Jack Whetsol Cochran, Sr, age 88 of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 18, 2022. Born to the late Dorsey Whetsol and Pauline Foutz Cochran. In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his son, Jack Whetsol Cochran, Jr. Jack worked for Shenandoah Life as the second VP for 36 years. When...
Isaac Ephraim "Bud" Miller
Nov 18, 2022
Isaac (Bud) Ephraim Miller III, 69, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 18, 2022. Bud was born in Hatcher, W.Va., on December 29, 1952. He graduated from Alleghany District High School in 1972, and served in the Army Reserves from 1972 until 1984. He worked at General Electric for over 30 years starting as...
Teresa Lynn "Teri" Lopez
Nov 17, 2022
Teresa Teri Lynn Lucas Lopez, 64, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 20, 1958, to the late Bobby J. Lucas and Genevieve S. Lucas. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Lucas, Grandparents, Douglas and Margaret Willey, and Giles...
Darrell Ray "Chipper" Nelson
Nov 17, 2022
Darrell Ray Nelson, 73, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Born on July 3, 1949, to Geneva Lefew Nelson and the late Bruce Clifford Nelson, Sr., he was also preceded in death by a son, Sean Lee Nelson; a granddaughter, Brianna Nelson, and a brother, Bruce Clifford Nelson, Jr. Darrell served his...
Robert Sullivan "Froggie" Lamb
Nov 16, 2022
Robert Froggie Lamb, age 80 of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born to the late Willie Edward Lamb and Annie Rosebell Greenway Lamb. In addition to his parents Froggie is preceded in death by his siblings, William Sheep Lamb, David Dagwood Lamb, and Frankie Lamb. Froggie worked for Roanoke County Solid Waste as a truck driver...
Christine Walters Poff
Nov 16, 2022
Christine Walters Poff, 87 of Salem, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born to the late Leonard and Cora Walters. In addition to her parents, Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Ercil Poff; twin brother, Luther Walters; and brother, Howard Walters. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Gurdy Manning, Myrtle...
Betsy Ann Harman
Nov 15, 2022
Betsy Banks Harman, 91, of Salem, VA peacefully went to Heaven to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2022. She was born to Wayne Montgomery and Cumbia Hicks Banks in Carrol County, VA. Her loving husband, William (Bill) M. Harman passed away in 2000. Left to cherish her memory, children; William Thomas (Tom) Harman and late daughter-in-law, Cindy...
James Kelly Akers
Nov 12, 2022
J. Kelly Akers, 85, of Pulaski, VA, formerly of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Roanoke, VA. He was born on February 28, 1937, in Cambria, VA, what is now Christiansburg, VA, to the late Blaine and Carlene Clark Akers. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his honorable...
Jerry Wilson Brinkley
Nov 12, 2022
Jerry Wilson Brinkley, 79, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was a retired business owner, an avid Coca-Cola collector, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernie and Mabel Brinkley of Hot Springs, Va.; and beloved uncle and aunt, Rene and Eva Crouzet....
Bobby Luke Vandoren
Nov 8, 2022
Bobby Luke VanDoren was born asleep in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to Robert VanDoren, IV, and Marlie Gregory in Roanoke, VA. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Mary and Herbert Bebber, and Robert VanDoren, Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Robert VanDoren, III and wife,...
Haden Eugene "Gene" Niday
Nov 5, 2022
Haden Eugene Gene Niday, 73, of Masons Cove, went to his heavenly father on Saturday, November 5, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born in Craig County, Virginia, on June 18, 1949, to the late Hayden and Tootie Fink Niday, sister, Mary Sissy Davis; brother, Gary Jerry Niday; uncles, Rob Niday and Bulger Niday; aunts, Ruth Wimmer, Elizabeth Huffman, Gertrude Niday,...
Silvia Nunez Fowler
Nov 5, 2022
On November 5, 2022, Silvia N. Fowler, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Salem, Virginia surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in 1935, Silvia immigrated to the United States in 1959 and became a U.S citizen in 1980. She was immensely proud to be an American. Silvia worked as a school secretary at...
Harvey Rudolph "H" Price
Nov 3, 2022
Harvey H R. Price, 57, of Copperhill, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born on Thursday, July 8, 1965, to the late Harvey and Lorraine Stuart Price. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Deidre Price. H, was everyones friend and easy to get along with....
Marcelene Atkins
Nov 1, 2022
Marcelene Smith Atkins, 88, of Roanoke, Virginia, was welcomed home by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Born in Roanoke, to the late Marvin D. and Ola Agee Smith, she is also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria D. Smith. Marcelene is survived by her loving husband of 64 years,...
Stephen Daniel "Steve" Nash
Oct 31, 2022
Stephen Daniel Nash, 64, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2022. Steve was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., raised in Rouses Point, and spent summers on the shores of Lake Champlain, Vt., at his family camp before moving to Salem, Va., by the river he loved. He worked for General Electric for over 30...
Billy B. Brickey
Oct 31, 2022
Billy B. Brickey, 88, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022. Loving Father, Grandfather, Friend. He will be dearly missed. Billy was born in Salem 1933 and lived there his entire life. A private family interment will be held. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.
Letcher Morris Shaver Jr.
Oct 30, 2022
Letcher J.R. Shaver, 69, of Salem, Virginia lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Born on Wednesday, September 2, 1953, to the late Letcher and Josephine Shaver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, William & Mabel Neighbors. J.R. served his country with the US Army & left this world a...
Margaret J. Donithan
Oct 29, 2022
Margaret J. Donithan, 68, of Roanoke, Virginia, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was born on Monday, March 8, 1954, in Galax, Virginia to the late Joseph and Peggy Warf Donithan. She was a graduate of Tazewell High school class of 1972 and began her studies at Southwest Virginia Community College. This is where...

