Carl Wallace Crotts
Jan 6, 2022
Carl Wallace Crotts, 88, of Salem passed away on January 6, 2022. Carl was one of nine children born to the late Rex and Lena Crotts. He is survived by two daughters, Anne Elizabeth (Beth) Cranston, of Roanoke, and Carole Rich of Aiken, South Carolina; his long-time, loving companion, Betty Steineke, of Roanoke, as well as one grandson, Zachary Cranston...
Ronald Edward Bell
Jan 5, 2022
Ronald Edward Ron Bell., 75, of Salem, and formerly of Winchester, Virginia went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Born in Winchester, Virginia on September 18, 1946, to the late Lewis Edward Bell and Alice Jean Koon Bell. Ron graduated from James Wood High School in Winchester, Virginia in 1964. Ron enlisted in the United States Air...
Loretta Miriam Wilson
Jan 5, 2022
Loretta Cis Wilson, of Salem, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, the fifth of January, at the age of 92. Her recent battle with CoVid, the traditional flu, and pneumonia sapped her strength and left her far too frail to recover. As is the case when one lives such a long life, she was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Catherine; and...
Frances Ellen Thompson Boyd
Jan 4, 2022
Frances Thompson Boyd, 86, of Salem, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Frances was preceded in death by her husband George W. Boyd, Jr., her mother Fannie Woolwine Thompson, her father Elbert D. Thompson, and 12 of her 13 siblings. Frances is survived by her son George Jody Boyd, her daughter-in-law Marna Bales, her sister Leona Thompson Willett...
Linda Dianne Gray
Jan 1, 2022
Linda Dianne Grays spirit departed this earth on a beautiful Saturday, January 1, 2022, she was 69 years old. She possessed an infectious smile and an unflinching sense of positivity. Ever eager to volunteer her time and efforts, she always took great care of those around her even if it meant neglecting her own well-being. Evidence of her nurturing can...
Sharon Nicole "Nikki" Vickers-Fletcher
Dec 31, 2021
Sharon Nicole Vickers-Fletcher Nikki, 28, of Mauriceville, TX, passed away unexpectedly at her home. Nikki is remembered for being a free-spirited person. She lived life to its fullest and made sure each memory was counted. It was no secret to anyone that if you needed something, Nikki would be right there to lend a helping hand. Her heart was full...
Carylin Sue Conner
Dec 30, 2021
Carylin Sue Conner, 76, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1945, to the late T.C. Jack and Lula E Slusher. She was a very sweet and loving mom to Ricky. She loved all her friends and family very much. She will truly be missed. In addition to her parents,...
Mary Elaine Bower
Dec 30, 2021
Mary Elaine Bower, 72, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Mary's full will be published shortly... Service Details. Graveside Service When Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 1:00pm Location Evergreen Burial Park Address 1307 Summit Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24015 Interment When Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 1:00pm Location Evergreen Burial Park Address 1307 Summitt Avenue Roanoke, Virginia
Timothy Wayne Sutphin
Dec 29, 2021
Timothy Wayne Sutphin, 56, of Salem, took residence in his new heavenly home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1965, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Mary Brumfield Sutphin and the late Kenneth Wayne Sutphin. As a graduate of Salem High School, Tims love of Spartan football came from playing during his high school days. In 1983,...
Maria Louisa Bocanegra
Dec 27, 2021
Maria Louisa Bocanegra, 78, of Salem, Va., gained her angel wings on Monday, December 27, 2021. All services will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the League of Older Americans. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.
Roger Dale Small Sr.
Dec 25, 2021
Roger Dale Small, Sr., 63, of Vinton, VA passed away peacefully Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born in Roanoke, VA on March 17, 1958. He was preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Peggy Small. Survivors are wife of 23 years, Katherline R. Small whom he married on March 21, 1998; children, Roger Lee Small (Julie), Lisa Small (Michael),...
Matthew Scott Mckee
Dec 22, 2021
Matthew Scott McKee, 35, of Danville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on Saturday, February 22, 1986, to Annette Puccio and the late Jeffery S. McKee. Matthew was a simple man, but never without a smile. He had many interests; camping, bowling, eating a good meal, The Power Rangers, and the...
Margaret Earl "Peg" Sawyer
Dec 22, 2021
Margaret Earl Peg Sawyer, 64, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born on Friday, March 1, 1957, to the late William C. and Suzanne Schaller Earl in Annapolis, Maryland. Peg was a 1975 graduate of Kempsville High School. Following graduation she attended Mary Washington College where she earned her...
Hilda Mowles Ferrell
Dec 22, 2021
Hilda Mowles Ferrell, 95, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born on May 30, 1926, to the late Willie P. and Mary Crosswhite Mowles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ferrell; as well as her five siblings and their spouses. She was born in and lived...
Phillip Dee Harris
Dec 21, 2021
Phillip Dee Harris, 60, of Elliston, loving father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Phillip was born on June 29, 1961, in Roanoke, Virginia, and later attended Glenvar High School where he met his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Rita Bailey Harris. Phillip was a man of...
Samuel Wesley "Sam" Howell
Dec 21, 2021
Samuel Sam W. Howell, 66, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in his Virginia home with his wife, Barbara, at his side. Sam was a man of many talents who always strived to leave a person and/or place better than he found it. Leaving people and places better than he found them was intentional. He was known for...
James Schoolcraft "Jim" Reynolds Jr.
Dec 17, 2021
James Jim Schoolcraft Reynolds Jr., 83, was born at home on a farm in Roanoke County on October 5, 1938. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Salem on Friday, December 17, 2021. How do you find the words to truly summarize such a person as Jim as well as the wonderous life he has...
Beverly Florence Harms
Dec 17, 2021
Beverly Harms, 102, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, in Roanoke, VA one day after her birthday. She was born in Arena, ND to Lena Boelter (Clizbe) and George Boelter. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1938. She married John Harms in 1942 with whom she celebrated 56 years together. Beverly retired in 1980 after...
Teresa Kay Lindsey Buck
Dec 16, 2021
Teresa Lindsey Buck, age 76 of Salem, Virginia, passed into the arms of her loving Jesus on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born in Rural Retreat, Virginia, to the late Fred E. and Reta Phillippi Lindsey on December 31, 1944. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Harry F. Lindsey. She was a loving wife, mother...
Barbara Caldwell Hensley
Dec 16, 2021
Barbara Sue Caldwell Hensley, 76, of Salem, went to be with her loved ones who have gone on before her on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 10 until 11 a.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Family and friends...

