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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 12, 2022

Eric J. South, 45, originally of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Funeral services to honor his life will be conducted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church, 1920 Lucas St, Salem, Va. Pastor Brian Gordan will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service on Wednesday,...

Mar 10, 2022

Hattie Pearl Harrison, better known as Granny, 87, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born on October 19, 1934, in Killarney, West Virginia to the late Phil and Mary Sneed, Pearl is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, James A. Harrison, Sr.; son-in-law, Rick Hutchinson; eleven sisters and three brothers. Pearl graduated from Stucko High...

Mar 10, 2022

Phyllis Ann Lockridge, 75, of Salem, beloved wife and mother, has been called home to our Lord. She was born on March 8, 1947, daughter of the late Benjamin Herman and Josephine Josie Brickey Headrick. Phyllis was a graduate of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind; graduating class of 1968, where she will be remembered as the 1968...

Mar 9, 2022

Dreama A. Herndon, 70, of Moneta, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on February 21, 1952. Dreama is preceded in death by her loving mother, Ethel Bishop, stepfather, Ed Bishop and younger sister, Betty Smith. Nothing made her happier than her hunts...

Mar 8, 2022

Donald Bruce Collins, Sr., 78 of Hardy, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from Lewis-Gale Medical Center, in Salem. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 1 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Roanoke. Pastor J.R. Shelor will officiate. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the cemetery. In lieu...

Mar 7, 2022

Lucille S. Waid, 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 30, 1936, daughter of the late Irvin Lewis and Vulla Rupe Swain. Lucille was strong in her Christian faith. It was very important to her. She worked as a bookkeeper at E.K. Williams well into her 70s until we...

Mar 6, 2022

Maurice Lee Myers, 86, of Shawsville, Virginia changed his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He transitioned from walking the streets of Salem in his job as a Meter Services Supervisor for the City of Salem, to walking the roads for exercise in his beloved Shawsville neighborhood, to walking with Jesus and his family on the streets of pure gold,...

Mar 5, 2022

The for Eric Wayne Shorter will appear here shortly. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, March 10th, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Funeral Service When Thursday, March 10th, 2022 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Mar 3, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) S. Fisher, 96, of Roanoke, VA, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born November 23, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late William H. Snyder and the late Florence M. Eggleston Thiem. Betty grew up in Williston Park, NY and was a graduate of the Park Avenue School and...

Feb 26, 2022

Elsie Mae Crowder Reid, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was retired from Graham-White Manufacturing Company, and was known for her love of animals, pets, and gardening. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse James Mosley; mother, Ollie M. Fore; and son, Leslie W. Reid. Her surviving family includes her...

Feb 26, 2022

And he said, "That's my job That's what I do. Everything I do is because of you To keep you safe with me. That's my job you see." Harry L. Worrell Jr. departed this earthly realm on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He is reunited with his beloved son, Harry Worrell III. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife...

Feb 23, 2022

Roger Lee Wade, Sr., 75, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1947, to the late Helen F. Kingery and William T. Wade, Sr. If you knew Roger, you knew exactly what his likes and dislikes were! In addition to his parents he...

Feb 20, 2022

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Feb 18, 2022

Jewell Janney McClure, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 20, 1931, in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Theodore and Effie Lawrence Janney, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Malcolm Laurie McClure, Jr., as well as her sister, Myrtle Janney Beach. Jewell...

Feb 18, 2022

Charles William Bingman, 71, of Salem, and formerly of Montvale, Va., passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Per the familys request, there will be no services at this time. A full may be read, and online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Charles William Bingman, 71, of Salem, and formerly of Montvale, Va., passed away on Friday, February...