Freda Crosswhite Fry
Nov 3, 2021
SALEM - Freda Crosswhite Fry, 78, beloved wife, mother, Grammy, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend passed away in her home surrounded by her family on November 3, 2021. Freda was the seventh of eight children born to Ethel Mullins Crosswhite and Lee Gordon Crosswhite of Salem, VA. Freda made her career as a teacher and a singer. For over 40...
Wanda Kirby Walrond
Nov 3, 2021
Wanda Kirby Walrond, 90, of Salem, Virginia, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, July 29, 1931, to the late William Dewey Kirby and Lillian Fay McCaleb Kirby in Paint Bank, Virginia (Craig County). Her fathers job with the Norfolk and Western Railway brought the family to Salem. Wanda attended South Salem Elementary School. She graduated...
Carol Wintner Rosenberg
Nov 3, 2021
Carol Rosenberg, a beloved member of the Roanoke Jewish community, passed away at Lewis-Gale Medical Center on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was 92 years old. Carol was born in Lawrence, New York, the only daughter of Arnold and Lillian Wintner. She grew up in New Rochelle, and when told about Hollins College, she loved the grounds and decided to...
Luther Harold Crawford
Nov 2, 2021
Luther Harold Crawford, 87, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., died peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Luther was a Korean War Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Kazim Shriners, and was a truck driver professionally. His hobbies included golf and NASCAR racing. He loved Ford trucks. Preceding him in death...
Garland Monroe Gray
Oct 31, 2021
Garland Monroe Gray, beloved brother, 73, of Salem, VA, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Madison and Marie Saul Gray; brother Melvin, and infant sister, Velma. He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlene...
Roger Lee Harrison
Oct 31, 2021
Roger Lee Harrison, 66, of Vinton, Va., went to be in the arms of his loving wife on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Preceding him in death were his father, Willard Worth Harrison; brother, Terry Harrison; and wife, Nancy Bowles Harrison. His surviving family includes his mother, Lilliam Harrison, siblings, Red Harrison (Donna), Rich Harrison, Jimmy Harrison (Kathy), and Linda Ramsey...
Barbara White Hagood
Oct 29, 2021
Barbara White Hagood, 68, passed away at home with her family on October 29, 2021, following a long, fearless battle against cancer. Barbara was born on March 7, 1953, in Reidsville, North Carolina, to James Worsham White and Susie Newnam White. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her beloved grandmother, Mary Emma Worsham White. Barbara...
Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell
Oct 28, 2021
Christopher Scott Chris Mitchell, 47, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Born in Salem to the late Kenneth and Barbara Mitchell, he is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Kelly and Virginia Mitchell, Kathryn Brinton, and James Doosing, as well as fathers-in-law, Reggie Bowles and Eddie Amos. A graduate of William Fleming...
Donald Albert Koop
Oct 28, 2021
Donald Albert Koop was born in Jamaica, N.Y. Moving several times as a child, his fondest memories were of Godeffroy, NY. He loved playing catch with his brother Doug and rooting for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the ONLY NY team in his opinion. While teaching himself to drive as a teen, pushed out the front of the garage with the family...
Michael Joseph "Mike" Day
Oct 28, 2021
Michael Mike Joseph Day, 66, of Daleville, Virginia and formally of Florissant, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents; Barbara and Bergis Neel Day Jr. and grandparents; Irene and Bergis Neel Day Sr. and Betty and John (Bob) Bright. Mike was in every aspect an automobile enthusiast. He...
Janette "Janet" Robertson Wray
Oct 27, 2021
Janette "Janet" Robertson Wray, 82, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Edward and Ocie McPeak Robertson and had been an area resident all her life. She was a member of the Jefferson High School Class of 1957 and was employed for...
Alaya Mizzell
Oct 26, 2021
Alaya Mizzell, a small life who walked by leaving foots on our hearts forever, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born a tiny 3 oz. and 7 inches, she made a huge impact on her loving family. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Malashia Lawhorn and Marcus Mizzell, brothers, Demarcus and Mahkaii Mizzell, as grandparents, Mary...
Thomas Lee "Tom" Anderson
Oct 26, 2021
Thomas Lee Anderson, 77 of Salem, was reunited with loved ones preceding him, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1944, son of the late Floyd Thomas and Letha Alice Lemon Anderson. Those who knew Tom well will recall the fact that he was no stranger to hard work....
Everett Elwood "Woody" Holt
Oct 24, 2021
Everett Elwood Woody Holt, 52 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021, from Lewis-Gale Medical Center, in Salem. A beloved son to his mother, Wanda Sue Holt, of Salem, was preceded in death by his father, Everett Edgar Holt. Woody was also the beloved brother of his brother, James Holt and sisters, Melinda...
Ronald Creed Baldwin
Oct 23, 2021
Ronnie Creed Baldwin, 57, of Boones Mill, Va., and formerly of Swords Creek, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 23, 2021. His surviving family includes his sister, Brenda Brammer and husband, JR; sister-in-law, Lisa Baldwin; nephews, David Sisson and wife, Angel, Jeffrey Baldwin and wife, Cary, Daniel Baldwin, Justin Brammer and wife, Elainia, and Joshua Brammer;...
James Lynwood "Lyn" Shrader
Oct 22, 2021
James Lynwood "Lyn" Shrader, of Roanoke, finished the race and received his eternal reward on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 71 years old. After having suffered from dementia for several years, he never forgot his love for the Lord, his will to fight, or lost sight of the MANY people who loved, respected, and adored his place...
Roy Daniel Hallman
Oct 21, 2021
Roy Daniel Hillbilly Hallman, 60, of Henry, VA, rode off into his eternal sunset, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A Celebration of Hillbillys life will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Anyone...
Leonard Perry Ray
Oct 21, 2021
Leonard Perry Ray, 72, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Len was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louella Ray; brother, Dale and his wife, Judy; and brothers-in-law, Ralph Boothe and Allen Bostic. His surviving family includes his loving wife of 51 years, Diane Paitsel Ray; children, Michele and her husband, Phillip, and Susan...
Larry Allen Perdue Jr.
Oct 20, 2021
Larry Allen Perdue Jr., 38, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1983, in Roanoke, to Teresa Perdue (Wilhelm) and Larry Perdue Sr. He grew up in Roanoke playing baseball and basketball with his family and friends. He loved fishing, making people laugh, and his family. He...
Franklin Delano West
Oct 19, 2021
Franklin Delano West, 87, of Salem entered the Gates of Heaven on October 19, 2021. His Christian faith was the core of all he was, and he lived his life for God and inspired his family to do the same. He had been a member of Salem Baptist Church since 1965 where he served in many ways to include Sunday...
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