Erik Paine Brady
Oct 10, 2022
Erik Paine Brady, 49, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on October 10, 2022. In Salem he leaves behind his mother, Emily Paine Carter; sister, Caroline Brady Velasquez: nephews, Lennon and Collier, and niece, Adeline. In TN, he is survived by his father, Robert Thomas Brady; stepmother, Sharon Brady; stepsister, Mary Dianne and her husband, Jeb and their sons, Jake,...
Sandra Lee Brown
Oct 9, 2022
Sandra L. Brown, 76 of Roanoke, VA passed away Sunday afternoon on October 9, 2022. She took great pride in taking care of her family and made that her number one job. She also worked for Sams club and retired after 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Samuel L. Brown and parents Elizabeth...
David Allen Epperly
Oct 9, 2022
David Allen Epperly, 58, went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Elliston, Virginia. David is survived by his parents, Linwood and Doris Epperly; brother, Dennis (Deb) Epperly; nieces, Sara (Evan) Noell and Sidney Epperly; great niece and nephew, Audrey and Jack Noell, and a very...
Junior Ray Bousman
Oct 8, 2022
Junior Bousman, 86, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Franklin County, Va. Junior was an amazing and dedicated husband and father, and friend to many. He proudly served his country in the US Army National Guard and was a faithful employee for Mick-or-Mack Warehouse for numerous years before his...
Bruce Eric Shell
Oct 7, 2022
Bruce Eric Shell, 56, of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 7th, 2022. He is survived by his wife, April, two children, Rebecca and Eric, and many wonderful friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother. Bruce and April were married for 25 years. Bruce was a very confident and caring man. He would give you the...
Frank James Atkins Jr.
Oct 6, 2022
Frank James Atkins, Jr., 82, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at his home To honor his wishes, all services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to the Atkins family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.
Walter Gene Adkins
Oct 6, 2022
Walter Gene Adkins, 80, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born on Saturday, May 9, 1942, to the late Walter and Mabel Rector Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Janice Jan Adkins, and close friend, Russell Gwaltney. Gene was happiest when he was outdoors;...
Constance Taylor Gibson
Oct 6, 2022
Connie Taylor Gibson, 75, of Salem, Va., was welcomed into her heavenly home on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1946, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Estle A. Red Taylor and Winona F. Taylor. The oldest of seven siblings, Connie was a caretaker from the start, helping to raise her younger siblings. She went on...
Rebecca Strutt Frazier
Oct 1, 2022
Rebecca Strutt Frazier, age 85, was born in Bessemer City, NC, and lived in Salem, VA for 58 years. Becky passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in the care of her loving daughters on October 1, 2022. Becky graduated from Shenandoah Music Conservatory (Dayton) in 1959 where she met her husband, Creed; music was a big part...
Norma Jean Goens
Sep 30, 2022
Norma Jean (Sharpe) Goens, 75, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 30, 2022. Born in Wytheville, Virginia on August 29, 1947, to the late Lloyd Oscar and Anna Ruth Cox Sharpe, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Doug Goens, Sr. and daughter, Elaine Mitchell. Those left to cherish her memory...
Martha Williamson
Sep 29, 2022
Martha Briscoe Williamson passed away on Thursday, September 29th after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha was born in Alleghany County on February 4, 1952, to Ward and Rosa Biscoe. Martha was called to be a teacher from a young age and spent her life as a passionate and caring First Grade Teacher, always prepared for a good craft project....
Rev. Charles "Sherwood" Spence
Sep 28, 2022
Rev. Charles Sherwood Spence, 89, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hezekiah and Margaret Spence; grandson, Caleb Spence; brother-in-law, Cadell Blackburn; and sister-in-law, Ruby Spence. His surviving family includes his wife, the love of his life, Euna Viers Spence; sons, Randy Spence (Donette) and Tim Spence...
Elliot Henry Anderson
Sep 28, 2022
Elliot Henry Anderson, a precious two months and 18 days, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Although Elliots time here was not long, he greatly blessed the lives of his family who adore him so very much. Elliot was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Carla Weese, Leola Anderson, and Harry Byrd, as well as great-great-grandparents, Edwin...
Vicky Lynn Smith
Sep 26, 2022
Vicky Lynn Cooper Smith went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 26th. Vicky was born on July 21st, 1955, the fifth daughter born to her family. She graduated from Staunton River High School. Vicky lived her life boldly, on her terms taking on any challenge that came her way. She was a talented seamstress known by her family...
William Louis Koogler
Sep 24, 2022
William Louis Koogler, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on September 24th, 2022. Those that have preceded him in death include his parents, Katie Lee Lamb Koogler, and Troy Langston Koogler; Sisters Lenora Koogler Lancaster, and Ruth Koogler Palmer; brothers Robert Langston Koogler, and Jack Hall Koogler. William was a long-time employee at General Electric, where he...
Travis Lee Bulaski
Sep 23, 2022
Travis Lee Bulaski, 42, of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on Wednesday, January 9, 1980, to Doris Carol Bulaski and the late Harvey Lee Bulaski, he is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ethel Hewitt and Henry and Audris Bulaski. Travis enjoyed tinkering with and working on cars. In...
Christian Scott Puig
Sep 22, 2022
Christian S. Puig, 26, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Christians smile was captivating, and he had a personality that would light up a room. He enjoyed football, music, video games, and simply being outdoors. He was known for his witty and contagious humor. Christian is so very loved and will be...
Reba Helena Kling
Sep 22, 2022
Reba Kling, 87, of Roanoke, Va., gave up her spirit on Thursday, 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ledbetter; mother, Grace Ledbetter; sister, Patty Ledbetter; and brothers, Walter Ledbetter and Daniel Ledbetter. She is survived by her devoted husband, W. Allen Kling; sisters, Allene Ledbetter Rogers and Frances Ledbetter Edney; children, Deborah Patterson, Vickie Perry,...
Carrol Lawanda Rickman
Sep 21, 2022
Carrol L. Rickman, 86, of Boones Mill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ralph; sister, Janice; daughter, Dina; and grandson, Josiah, and childhood friend, Norman. She will be sadly missed by her family, special friends, and her dog, Rosco, and her cat, Mac. Her surviving family includes...
Daryl Edward Williams
Sep 21, 2022
Daryl Edward Williams, 60, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla Williams; brothers, Jeff Williams and wife, Sue, and Tony R. Williams and wife, Cindi; sister-in-law, Michele Williams; aunt, Helen Martin; uncle, Alfred Williams and wife, Pat; uncle, Richard King and wife, Liz; and two very special nieces, Rachel Paige...

