Aug 3, 2022

Ballard Forest Pinkard, Jr., 88, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born in McComas, West Virginia on March 25, 1934, to the late Ballard Forest, Sr., and Fay Jennelle Pinkard, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Janice Pinkard Hitt. Ballard was a proud graduate of the University of Virginia, Class of 1958,...

Aug 1, 2022

Paul O. Ard, Jr. passed away on August 1, 2022, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 82. He has slipped the surly bonds of earthand touched the face of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Manning Ard and Paul O. Ard, Sr., and his brother, Jere S. Ard. Paul was a graduate of Murphy High...

Jul 31, 2022

Kathy Maw-Maw English was reunited with her true love and our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 31st, 2022. Born to William Bill and Lorene Whitley in Salisbury, NC where she spent most of her childhood, Kathy moved to Virginia in 1977 with her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. Kathy was predeceased by her loving husband, Darrell...

Jul 29, 2022

Kevin Wayne Cook, 42, of Roanoke and formerly of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, peacefully at home from his four-year battle with cancer. Kevin is survived by his parents, Earl and Susan Cook; brother, Shannon Cook; sister, Jessica Reedy (Nick); nephews, Nicholas, Seth and Easton, and his niece, NiKayla. Kevin was employed at Allsports Caf in Salem...

Jul 29, 2022

Javier Ziga Cervantes, de 28 aos, de Elliston, VA, falleci el viernes 29 de julio de 2022. Naci el 16 de enero de 1994, hijo de Jos Joaqun Ziga Hernndez y Ma. Angelica Cervantes Arellano en Guanajuato, Mxico. Javier era un constructor de profesin en el que se enorgulleca de su trabajo. Quedan para atesorar su memoria su esposa, Laura...

Jul 27, 2022

Steven Ray Clarke, 57, of Salem, VA, originally from Covington, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born to the late Gerald and Janet Clarke. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lovie and Andrew Huffman; and paternal grandparents, Minnie and John Clarke; brothers, David Clarke and Gerald Jerry Clarke, Jr....

Jul 23, 2022

Dale Hamilton Slusher, 79, of Salem, VA passed away on July 23, 2022. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Rev. Madison H. and Ida A. Duncan Slusher, and George L. and Maggie Sisson Poff; parents, Madison H. Jr. and Lillian Poff Slusher; and his brother, Larry Ross Slusher. Dale is survived by Lucette McCoy (mother of his children); his children,...

Jul 19, 2022

Sue Hartley Valentine, 83, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1939, to the late Ottis Merle Hartley and Thelma Hickman Hartley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Valentine, and her brother, James Paul Hartley. Left to cherish her memory include her...

Jul 18, 2022

Paul Timothy Stolwyk, 60, died peacefully on July 18, 2022, in Roanoke, Va. Paul was born in St. Louis, Mo. to Carl and Florence Stolwyk, married to Carol (Thompson) for 33 years. Paul was a Pastor and Missionary; his love and service was experienced by many around the world. He sought to cultivate a culture of love, hope and grace...

Jul 17, 2022

Joel Ashley Hilton, 59, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born to the late Raymond Hilton Jr. and Peggy Slaydon Hilton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Raymond E. and Mary W. Hilton Sr.; maternal grandparents, Charles N. Slaydon, and Evelyn H. Slaydon....

Jul 15, 2022

Jean Agnes Orbell Chester, 101, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022. Born December 25, 1920, in Clairton, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Albert and Agnes Pryde Gillis Orbell, she is also preceded in death by David F. Chester, her loving husband whom she married November 10, 1945, as well as her younger brothers, Charles A. Orbell...

Jul 13, 2022

Jena Morris, 50, of Salem, Va, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born to Paul and Judy Buskirk in Augusta, Georgia where she spent most of her childhood. Married to the love of her life Gary for 29 years, they enjoyed traveling together, especially their trips to Mexico. Jena took great joy in planning trips,...

Jul 12, 2022

Walter Michael, Mike Brammer, 69, of Salem, because of his deep and abiding faith, is now in the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ for all eternity. He was a faithful servant to the Lord. He lived for his family and the joy they gave him. He led our family to walk with the Lord by the way he lived...

Jul 8, 2022

Eric Jonas Abbott, 56, of New Castle, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born on Monday, July 26, 1965, to Anita Abbott McCormick and the late Jerry L. Abbott. Eric was an avid music lover! His favorite past times were hunting and fishing. He was also a true Boston Red Sox fan!...

Jul 7, 2022

Phillip Sheppard Shep Wohlford, 56 of Roanoke, Va, formerly of Pittsburg, Pa, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born to the late Harold V. Wohlford and Ruby Whitlow Alexander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margret Ann Wohlford, and his special friend, Norman Conaway. Left to cherish...

Jul 6, 2022

Pamela Gay Martin, age 72, of Madison Heights, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was a graduate of Holy Cross School and Phillips Business College in Lynchburg and Fisher Junior College in Boston, Massachusetts. Until retirement, Pam was a library assistant with Bedford Public Library System Forest Library. She was a beloved sister and friend who loved nothing more...

Jul 2, 2022

On Saturday, July 2, Kevin J. McMahon, Sr., of Salem, loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Kevin was born October 1936, in New York City (Manhattan) to Leonard and Anne (Ratchford) McMahon. He grew up in Danbury, Conn. He attended Mount Saint Marys University (BS) and the University of Connecticut (MBA). He...

Jul 1, 2022

Jimmie David Arthur, 75, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late George Junior and Gracie Mae Witt Arthur, Jimmie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after finishing high school; he was proud of his service and sacrifice to his country. Following his military service, he earned certification and licensure as...

Jul 1, 2022

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Jun 30, 2022

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