Feb 21, 2026

Tracy Annette Bailey Flint, 48, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

She spent her entire life with love...love for shopping, the Raiders, the beach, her dogs, and especially her family.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Lewis H. Jenkins Sr. and Violet M. Jenkins; father, Walter E. Bailey; step-dad, Frank W. Greenway; mother-in-law,...

Feb 20, 2026

Robert W. “Bob” Wardle, of Salem, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord on February 20, 2026. He was 84. Bob was born on June 5, 1941, in Franklin, New Jersey, to the late Art and Lorene Wardle. After graduating from high school, where he was a standout athlete, Bob played minor league professional baseball for several years with...

Feb 19, 2026

Nancy Lee Shank, age 90, of Salem, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Nancy was born on May 19, 1935, to the late Melvin and Bruce Atkinson Stewart. She grew up in Shawsville, Va., and graduated from Shawsville High School. After graduating from high school, Nancy met and married the late Donald Shank....

Feb 18, 2026

Richard Vincent Raupp, 61, passed away on February 18, 2026, just one day shy of his 62nd birthday. Born on February 19, 1964, in New Jersey, Richard spent much of his life moving through the world on his own terms. He was independent, searching, and determined to live life his own way. After years of carving his own path, he...

Feb 15, 2026

Bob Dean Mills, 84, of Salem, Va., and originally Sophia, W.V., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Bob was born to the late Charles Gordon and Verna Elizabeth Bryant Mills in Sophia, W.V., on Tuesday, January 13, 1942. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Elizabeth Tingler; brother, Charles Mills; and sister-in-law,...

Feb 13, 2026

William Eugene Howard, 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.He was the oldest of eight siblings, and he was the second to last to pass away. He was known as the rattlesnake daddy, and enjoyed playing bluegrass music on his guitar.Preceding him in death was his mother, Ruth Lee Howard; and dad, Cecil Eugene Howard.He is...

Feb 12, 2026

Jean Dennis Bliss passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 102.



Born on February 6, 1924, in Grundy, Virginia, Jean was the beloved daughter of the late John Waldron Dennis and Marion McMaster Marshal Dennis. She spent her childhood on Wildwood Road in a home hand-built by her father, an artistic and innovative man...

Feb 12, 2026

Avis Cline Hunt, 90, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and devotion to family and community.



Avis was born in Wytheville, Virginia, and fondly recounted childhood memories of "visiting relatives in the country", movies with news reels and serials, five cent ice cream cones, her pet chicken...

Feb 11, 2026

Bertie Rucker Conner, 105 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

She was born on June 10, 1920, in Roanoke County, daughter of the late Joseph Cefus and Lillie Mae Bryant Rucker. In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Allen Conner, and four of her...

Feb 9, 2026

Elvia Veola (Boyd) Bentley, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1939, making her 86 years, 3 months, and 5 days old.



She was the daughter of the late Noah Boyd and Rosalene (Cantrell) Boyd. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Boyd, Alonzo Boyd, Lacy Boyd,...

Feb 8, 2026

Kitty Louise Richardson, 82 of Elliston, Va., passed away suddenly on February 8, 2026.

Born February 7, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Louis and Eva Carlson, she is also preceded in death by her sons, Robert Richardson and Brian Richardson; daughter, Shannon Dotson; and sister, Joyce Ann Isner.

Kitty loved life and was full of sass. Her...

Feb 8, 2026

Edna Jean (EJ) Chavis Garrett Brown, 80, of Roanoke Va., passed away February 8,2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born March 9, 1945, in Yukon, Mo., to Cleve and Meta Chavis, she was the eldest of four daughters. EJ grew up in Pekin, IL. After completing secretarial school in 1964, EJ moved to Washington D.C. to take a...

Feb 6, 2026

Vito Marletta, 87, of Salem, Virginia, but formerly of Miami, Florida, New Jersey and Sicily, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born November 20, 1938, in Regalbuto, Sicily to the late Domenico Marletta and Carmelina Ingrassia, he is also preceded in death by his grandmothers, Angelina Ingrassia and Francesca Marletta.

Vito was a captivating, contagious and colorful...

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Flim Edward Sanson, 76 of Salem, Va, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. 

Currently, no services will be held.

Please feel free to express condolences to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. 

Jan 29, 2026

Charlotte Marie Farris Hall, 82 of Salem, VA, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Born on Wednesday, June 30, 1943, in Roanoke, Va, to the late William Edward Farris and Mary Elizabeth Stover Farris.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Wheat, and her two children; sisters, Lorraine Carroll, Lois Farris, Martha Roop, and Jean...

Jan 27, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet Tamorah "Tammy" Kaye Combs, 64, of Alexandria, Va., born to Richard Lee and Eleanor Kaye Deyerle Combs on September 30, 1961. Tammy suddenly became ill on Monday, January 26, 2026, the one year anniversary of our mother passing. She went to the hospital then left us to...

Jan 27, 2026

Flim Edward Sanson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Born Friday, July 1, 1949, in Sutton, WV, to the late Claton Eskerd Sanson and Lona McCourt Sanson. 

Left to cherish his memory are the "Love of his Life, forever and always." Brenda Sanson. 

No services are scheduled at this time. 

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. 

Jan 26, 2026

Judy H. Jarlenski, 83, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Latham, N.Y., passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1942, to the late Robert and Irene Connor Hodge. Judy was a voracious reader. Judy cared for those around her and was an active supporter of RAM House, the Roanoke Rescue Mission, and the Catholic...

Jan 25, 2026

Patricia Sue Edwards Hooker, 70, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1955, to the late Susie Gross and Alfred Edwards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Stacy Hooker; sister, Diana Harmon and husband, William; and a brother, Alfred Edwards, "Jr.”

Left to cherish her...