Marilyn Vern Isley

Marilyn Vern Isley

Apr 6, 2022

Marilyn M. Isley, 77, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022. Born July 24, 1944, to the late Vernon and Polly Miller, she is also predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Miller. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Boyd (Butch) A. Isley, Jr.; sons, Boyd (Tray) A. Isley, III (Cassandra) and Miller W. Isley (Amy), and five...

Raojibhai Harmanbhai "Raoji" Patel

Raojibhai Harmanbhai "Raoji" Patel

Apr 5, 2022

Raojibhai Harmanbhai Patel, 93, of Salem, VA, and formerly of Anand, India, passed away peacefully in the company of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born on Wednesday, February 27, 1929, to the late Harmanbhai Lalubhai Patel and Gangaba Harmanbhai Patel. Raojibhai greatly enjoyed being outside; he was especially fond of gardening and taking walks....

Harold Lee Kelley

Harold Lee Kelley

Apr 3, 2022

Harold Lee Kelley, 81, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born on Friday, August 16, 1940, to the late Lillian Mary Shively Kelley and Howard Edmund Kelley. Harold retired from the Roanoke City Fire Department after thirty-four years of service. He and his wife Carol are members of St. Pauls...

Mary Elizabeth Moses

Mary Elizabeth Moses

Apr 2, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Moses, 75, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Mary was a member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church for more than 40 years, where she served as a deacon. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Gram, not only to her adoring family, but also to neighbors, friends, and her church...

Edward Alvin "Ed" Arrington

Edward Alvin "Ed" Arrington

Mar 30, 2022

Edward A. Arrington, age 89 of Salem, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2022, following a period of declining health. Affectionately known as Ed or Slim, he was born in Franklin County and lived his adult life in the Roanoke-Salem area. Ed served in the Marines during the Korean War and often reflected on his time of service with pride...

Lawrence Miller Goodwin

Lawrence Miller Goodwin

Mar 30, 2022

Lawrence Miller Goodwin, 91, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. Born in Wytheville, Virginia, on Saturday, May 10, 1930, to the late Ernest and Ada Mozelle Goodwin, Lawrence is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, June Goodwin; his son, Steve Goodwin;...

Virginia Lee Francis

Virginia Lee Francis

Mar 30, 2022

Virginia Lee Johnston Francis passed away on March 30, 2022, at the age of 87. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke Virginia, attended Longwood College and MCV. She worked as a Medical Technologist for many years in Roanoke, St Albans WV, and Charlotte NC. In 1974, the family moved back to Virginia and built a house on family...

Charles Edward Webber Jr.

Charles Edward Webber Jr.

Mar 26, 2022

Charles Edward Webber, Jr., passed away on March 26, 2022, at his home at Cedarfield. He was the son of the late C. E. "Ted" Webber and Pauline Graham "Polly" Webber and brother of the late Jean Webber Payne. Born and raised in Salem, Va., he graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and the Universitv of Richmond. After serving in...

Stephen Christopher Cromer

Stephen Christopher Cromer

Mar 24, 2022

Stephen Christopher Cromer, 59, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 21, 1962, to the late R.C.,Jr. and Fay Cromer, Stephen is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Armenta Mowbray; paternal grandparents, R.C., Sr. and Lenora Cromer, as well as...

Allan Cuilana "Aj" Burke Jr.

Allan Cuilana "Aj" Burke Jr.

Mar 24, 2022

AJ Burke, Jr., age 31, of Salem, VA, formerly of Danville, VA, went to be with the Lord and was greeted in heaven by his mom on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born on Tuesday, September 4, 1990. AJ was a car and audio enthusiast, an aspiring tattoo artist, and most importantly a wonderful father. In addition to his...

Mary Carolyn O'Dell

Mary Carolyn O'Dell

Mar 24, 2022

Carolyn Mimi Jackson ODell, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born on March 19, 1937, in Rosman, North Carolina to John and Ethel Jackson. Carolyn spent her youth in West Virginia where she attended DuPont High School. This is where she met the love...

Darryl Joe Dorathy

Darryl Joe Dorathy

Mar 23, 2022

Darryl J. Dorathy, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, after being diagnosed with leukemia. Darryl was born on February 20, 1938, in Payette, Idaho. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in engineering. After completion of ROTC in college, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the U.S. Air Force....

Snowa Kathleen Lockhart

Snowa Kathleen Lockhart

Mar 22, 2022

Snowa K. Lockhart, 90, of Salem, VA, peacefully transitioned into eternity on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1932 to the late Iford and Silina Sutphin. Her family and her church life were of greatest importance to her. In addition to her parents, she was greeted in heaven by her first husband, Franklin Bell, as well...

W. Frank Chapman Jr.

W. Frank Chapman Jr.

Mar 20, 2022

Under a full moon and a sky full of stars, William Frank Chapman, Jr. (January 25, 1934 March 20, 2022), left this earthly world peacefully and with family by his side to join the head Cavalier in the sky and beloved family and friends. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Julie Stagg Chapman; three children, Lee Ann Chapman...

Michael Gregory Mundy

Michael Gregory Mundy

Mar 19, 2022

Michael Gregory Mundy, of Salem, passed away at the age of 26, March 19, 2022. Michael was known for his big heart and his willingness to help anyone. He was eccentric and a bright spot in everybodys lives. People who knew Michael know that he was a passionate person who wanted everyone to be included. He loved music, the outdoors,...

William Odell Rodgers

William Odell Rodgers

Mar 17, 2022

William O. Buddy Rodgers, 87, of Salem, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Roanoke, VA. He was born on Thursday, June 14, 1934. All services will be held privately with his family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.

Charles Earl "Charlie" Hall

Charles Earl "Charlie" Hall

Mar 16, 2022

Charles Earl Hall, Charlie, dad, brother, and friend died on March 16th at Richfield Living in Salem, VA. He lived a life gifted with so many loved ones, both family and friends alike. He never met a stranger and people loved tapping his wisdom. Charles was born in 1938, in Jacksonville, FL to Earl and Ruby Hall (nee Harmon). The...

Shelley Lee Bethel

Shelley Lee Bethel

Mar 16, 2022

Shelley Lee Bethel, 46, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1975, in Beckley, WV. Shelley was a wonderful and loving wife, stepmom, daughter, sister, and auntie. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Linda Bailey. Those left to cherish her memory are her devoted...

Morris Woodrow Moses Sr.

Morris Woodrow Moses Sr.

Mar 15, 2022

Morris Woodrow Moses, Sr., 76, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Morris served in the US Army, and later as a deacon at Fort Lewis Baptist Church. He was also retired after 38 years from Steel Dynamics, formerly Roanoke Electric Steel. Morris never met a stranger. Preceding him in death was his...

Janice Carol "Jan" Adkins

Janice Carol "Jan" Adkins

Mar 14, 2022

Janice Jan Nelson Adkins, 77, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on February 11, 1945, in Johnson City, TN, but spent much of her life here in the Roanoke Valley and considered Salem her hometown. Those left to cherish Jans memory are her loving husband, Walter Gene Adkins; sons, Mike Adkins...