Jun 1, 2022

Darlene Janet Reynolds, 84, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Born on Wednesday, August 25, 1937, to the late Charles Antonio and Nora Belle Wright Minucie, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bobby Reynolds and sisters, June Martin and Frances Hatcher. Darlene was a spirited lady with a lot of spunk! A...

May 31, 2022

Daniel Alan Dean, 72, of Salem, VA, left this world on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Daniel was born October 10, 1949, in Salem, Virginia to Ray and Eunice Dean. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1970 and studied art at Virginia Western Community College. Daniel was interested in almost any subject and those who knew him may recall...

May 24, 2022

Gregory Neil Bailey, 47, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 25, 2022. He was born on Thursday, October 3, 1974, to W. Perry and Sylvia Witt Bailey. Gregory was a Virginia Tech graduate majoring in chemistry, psychology, and biology. He then pursued his nursing degree through the College of Health Sciences; he achieved his...

May 22, 2022

Cody Alan Robinette, 30, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Cody had a heart of gold. He loved music, and especially enjoyed playing drums. He was a sports fanatic, and never met a dog he didnt like. He was a loyal friend, loved his family, and was always ready for his next adventure. Preceding him in...

May 20, 2022

Joyce Priddy Wertz, 76, of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born on Thursday, August 16, 1945, to the late Broughton W. Priddy and Anna May Hall Priddy. Also preceding her in death was her mother in-law, Pearl Wertz and father in-law, Wilbert Wertz; her spouse of 50 years Don Wertz; brother, Robert Priddy; brother...

May 20, 2022

Emmette Ray Holt (Uncle Bushy & Papa Smurf), 71, of Roanoke, VA, and formerly of Salem, VA, won his wings and went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022. Born in Pearisburg, Virginia, to the late Lee Roy and Hattie Gaye Hodge Holt on March 30, 1951, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife,...

May 20, 2022

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May 19, 2022

Lois Marilyn Wade Jarvis, 91, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 19th. She was born May 14, 1931, to the late Jesse and Hettie Sinclair Wade in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, C. Elwood Jarvis; and her only sister, Doris Basham....

May 16, 2022

Robert (Bob) Howard Belvin was born to Robert Lee Belvin and Fern Elizabeth Berry on December 29, 1951. He left his earthly home on May 16, 2022, reuniting with his parents, sister Fern B. Belvin, and other family members. For more than 16 years, Bob fought the good fight, finished his race, and kept the faith. He was an inspiration...

May 14, 2022

Carolyn Rae Bair Norton, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 14, 2022. Carolyn was born July 3, 1933, in Arlington, VA, where she resided until she attended and graduated from James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Va., from which she earned a bachelors degree. While at JMU, she served as the captain of her fencing...

May 13, 2022

Paula Ann Holdren, 72, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at her daughters home on Friday, May 13, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer; her daughter, Angela, sister, Kathy, and granddaughter, Brittany were by her side. Paula is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Martha Houff. Paula retired in August 2019 from the Virginia Department of Social Services,...

May 12, 2022

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May 12, 2022

Bonnie Robertson Tingler, 84, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1937, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late George Edward and Isabelle Janelle Ragland Robertson. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Haupt; 3 brothers; 1...

May 12, 2022

Sharon Gibson, 79 of Salem, Va. passed away at home with family by her side early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022, after years of battling a blood disease. Sharon, also known as Shirttail, was born in Dott, W. Va. on August 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Amos and Ora Mae Hurst. She lived her childhood years in Covel,...

May 12, 2022

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May 11, 2022

Mamie Lewis Sleeper, age 87, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Elwood and Gracie Lewis; brother, Carl Lewis; sister, Hazel Motley; son, James Shelton; and her loving husband of 32 years, C. Freeman Sleeper. She is survived by her two children, Dale Shelton and Cheree Shelton; stepdaughter, Deborah Lannen...

May 11, 2022

Frances Betty N. Cooper, 83 went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2022, on her fathers birthday to whom she was very close. She is preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter. Betty was one of the longest Roanoke County employees and drove a School Bus for well over 50 years and continued as a drivers...

May 8, 2022

Dwayne Cole, 65, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Born on December 27, 1956, in Fort Sumter, South Carolina to John Ransom and Jetta Reva Cole, he was preceded in death by his father as well as his faithful canine companion, Koda. Dwayne, with his infectious laugh, was quite the jokester and could pull your leg...

May 5, 2022

Dennis Michael Gardner Jr. 54, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 5th, 2022. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia he was the son of Dennis Gardner, Sr., and Pamela Vandall Gardner. Dennis was a die-hard Steelers Fan Here we go, Steelers! When he was not cheering his favorite Black and Yellow Football Team, you could find him on...

May 3, 2022

Philip Page Johnson, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1941, in Bedford, VA, the oldest son of the late Hunter Cole Johnson and Ethel Payne Johnson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Hunter Johnson, his sister, Joyce Johnson Carter, and his son-in-law, Todd...