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...
Marie Beard Bright
Dec 18, 2022
The for Marie Beard Bright will appear here shortly. Service Details.
James Henry Mansfield Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
James Henry Mansfield, Jr., 71, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Beaverton, Ore., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. James was a US Air Force veteran, and went on to work for Tektronix, Inc. as a level 3 software engineer. He was a certified scuba diver, and loved to fish in his spare time. His...
Anita Carter
Dec 14, 2022
Anita Fleming Carter, 90 of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1931, to the late Conrad Heath and Nora Hicks Fleming. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Reese Jackson Jack Carter; granddaughter, Jennifer Carter; brothers, Kurt Fleming and Gene Fleming. Those left to cherish...
Richard Clayton Doyle
Dec 12, 2022
Richard Clayton Doyle, 80, of Roanoke, VA fell asleep in death, Monday, December 12, 2022, with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Pete Doyle and Elizabeth Coleman Long; and brother Raymond Doyle. He is survived by his loving wife Sue R. Doyle; adoring daughter, Kathy Doyle Harness and her husband, Dale; sister, Jane Owens,...
Ann Howlett Thomas
Dec 8, 2022
Ann Howlett Thomas (Mora Ann) 73, of Salem, passed away on December 8, 2022. She is survived by Gary Thomas and her children, Debbie/Jeff Gee, Keith Thomas, Amy Clarke, Jodi Bishop and Heather/Lee Rider, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. As a mother, wife, grandmother, and friend you could always count on her being available to listen to you. She...
Therese Anne Stokes
Dec 8, 2022
Therese Anne Stokes, 62, of Roanoke, passed away and has rejoined loved ones gone before on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born on October 8, 1960, in Norfolk, Va., to the late Clifton Hugh and Pearl Anderson Stokes. Ms. Stokes was a very creative person. She was a skilled writer and an amazing photographer, capturing beautiful memories during her...
Ada Lillian Sizemore
Dec 8, 2022
Ada L. Sizemore, age 77, of Salem, passed away on December 8th,2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Oria Brown; Husband, Frank D. Sizemore; siblings, Marie Herald, Nellie Herald, Helen Hagy, Martha Brown, Allie Powers, and Frankie Brown; son, Gary Sizemore. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Frank Sizemore Jr. and Teresa Sizemore-Hernandez;...
Ronald Lee Deweese
Dec 7, 2022
Ronald (Ronny) DeWeese, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2022. Ronny is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Gladys DeWeese, as well as his brother, Bentley DeWeese. He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley Gordon DeWeese; daughter, Amanda Ann DeWeese; brother-in-law, Dennis Gordon and wife, Pam; as well as a nephew,...
Shawn Patrick Goad
Dec 7, 2022
Shawn Patrick Goad, 48, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Born in Roanoke, VA, on March 30, 1974, ro the late Norma Goad, he is also preceded in death by his grandmother, Leonna Goad, as well as uncles, Robert Goad and Jeff Goad. Shawn loved being outdoors and spending time on the riverbank fishing. He had...
Janet Marie Henley
Dec 7, 2022
Janet Marie Henley, 68, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 17, 1954, in Salem, Va., daughter of the late Maynard Ray and Sylvia Gay Grubb Wise. Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her husband of 28 years, Eddie Henley; daughter, Holly Roberts (Brian); stepdaughter, Jessica Alls;...
Arthur Clifton Price Sr.
Dec 3, 2022
Arthur Clifton Price, 82, of Salem, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Arthur was born and raised in Roanoke, Va. to the late Elsie and Robert Price. He attended Jefferson High School, where he earned all-state honors as a member of the football team. It was during this time that he went on a blind date and...
Charles Wilson "Charlie" Lefler
Dec 1, 2022
Charles Wilson Lefler, 91, of Salem, VA left this world for a better place in heaven on Thursday, December 1, 2022, peacefully at his home. He was born on January 22, 1931, to the late James Roby and Gertie Hoosier Lefler in Harford County, MD. Mr. Lefler retired from General Electric in Salem in 1991. Mr. Lefler was a member...
Sandra Mallory Maxey
Dec 1, 2022
Sandra Mallory Maxey, 76, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born on Wednesday, May 22, 1946, to the late Samuel L. Mallory, Sr., and Pearl Poff Mallory. Sandy is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Maxey. Those left to mourn her loss include her daughter, Kim Trobaugh (Scott);...
John Robert Miller Sr.
Dec 1, 2022
John Robert Miller died Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. John moved to Salem, VA in 1984, with his wife and son to take a newly created position at the Salem VA Medical Center to bring information technology to the facility. He retired...
Lisa Gillenwater Wiseman
Nov 26, 2022
Lisa Ann Gillenwater Wiseman, born on Monday, November 23, 1964, left this earth on Saturday, November 26, 2022, just three days after her 58th birthday. She left peacefully in the comfort of her home in Salem, Va., in her favorite recliner (GiGis throne as the family called it), snuggled in her mothers warm blanket, and surrounded by the love of...

