Henry W. "Buddy" Clark, Jr.
Nov 25, 2021
Henry Buddy Watkins Clark, Jr., 82, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born on July 7, 1939, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Henry Watkins, Sr., and Catherine Richardson Clark, he was also preceded in death by his brother, John Clark, of Radford, Virginia. An original picker, Buddy was a collector of unique and increasingly...
Margaret Lee Allen
Nov 24, 2021
Margaret Lee Huff Allen left her beloved Salem, Virginia, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, to join her husband of 41 years, Avery Allen; parents, Everett and Bertha Huff; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Clarence Baker, in her forever home of Heaven. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Guilford Huff, Lucille Walker, and Dorothy Spencer. Although proudly and fully vaccinated,...
Jerry Wayne Wellons
Nov 23, 2021
Jerry Wayne Wellons, 83, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021,at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Sherwood Memorial...
Gloria Jean Thomasson
Nov 22, 2021
Gloria Jean Huddleston Thomasson, 75, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Goodview, VA, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born on Monday, March 25, 1946, to the late Nelson L. Huddleston and Louise D. Jones Huddleston. As fate would have it she married the love of her life, Sammie Thomason. She and...
Diana Sue Trujillo Walker
Nov 22, 2021
On Monday, November 22, 2021, Ms. Diana Walker was welcomed home to the golden gates of paradise. Diana was a strong and fearless woman loved by all who came into her presence. She was the Matriarch of our family and will be forever missed. We will be holding our loving memories close until we meet again. Diana is survived by...
Mary Ann Smith
Nov 20, 2021
Mary Ann Smith, 92, of Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 20, 2021. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, in Salem. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation going in funeral procession to Blue Ridge...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Grim
Nov 19, 2021
Cynthia Ann Grim Cindy, 78, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, November 19, 2021. Cindy was a dedicated employee of Wendys in Salem for several years. She was also known for her talents in freehand drawing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall Sr. and Frances Grim, brothers, John Grim, Edward Grim, Marshall Grim...
Farene Bostic
Nov 18, 2021
Farene Hopkins Bostic 86, of Salem, Virginia, and Sebring Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior, November 18, 2021. Born July 19,1935, in Exeter, VA, a small mining camp located in Southwest Virginia, she was the only child of the late Roy E. and Lola Jane Banks Hopkins, she was also preceded in death by her son, Mark...
Ronald Stanley Crisco
Nov 17, 2021
Ronald Stanley Crisco (Ronnie, Ron, Dad, Pap Pap, Pappy), 71, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born Tuesday, June 20, 1950, with twin brother, Randy, in Norfolk Va., to the late Wayne and Betty Crisco, Ronnie is also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Cox; brother, Donald...
Ronnie Lee Baucom
Nov 15, 2021
Ronnie Lee Baucom, 67, of Troutville, VA formerly of Ironto, VA, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Ronnie was a rock mason, working all through the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Baucom and Helen Baucom King; stepfather, Harry King; and brother-in-law, James Sisson. He is survived by his sister, Julie...
John J. "Jeff" Hutchinson
Nov 14, 2021
John Jeff Hutchinson, 54, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born in Beckley, WV, a son of the late Patricia Ann Hutchinson and David Lee Hutchinson, Sr. who survives, and had been an area resident for many years. He was a co-owner/operator of Valley Distributing Corp and had a passion for the beer industry which was...
Lisa Carol Bott
Nov 14, 2021
Lisa Carol Bott, 58 of Salem, went home to with the Lord and was reunited with her daughter and other loved ones on Sunday, November 14, 2021, from Richfield Blue Ridge Cottage, in Salem. She was born on September 5, 1963, in Roanoke, Va., daughter of the late John Wayne and Lillian Fisher Bott. Lisa was a graduate of Glenvar...
Sonja Anna Waldron
Nov 12, 2021
Sonja Anna Waldron, 86, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, November 12, 2021. Born September 22, 1935, in Triebshitz, Sudetenland to the late Karl and Angela Kraus, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Albert Waldron, Sr., and son, Robert Karl Waldron. Sonja fell in love with a handsome, young G.I. stationed in Germany...
Louis Wilson Reich
Nov 11, 2021
Louis W. Reich, 97, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA Louis Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Ruth Lagerholm Reich. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Steve Reich (Michelle); daughter, Sue...
Martha Sherrard Grice Keith
Nov 11, 2021
Martha Sherrard Grice Keith, 83, of Roanoke, Va. and formerly of Elliston, Va., went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was a 1955 graduate of Shawsville High School, and was a devoted daughter and mother. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lafayette Joseph and Hazel Kirkwood Grice; former husband, Charles...
Mildred Clark Cockerham
Nov 10, 2021
Mildred Clark Cockerham, age 94, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willard M. Cockerham; and her daughter, Christine Hart. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie O'Neill; grandson, Patrick O'Neill (Tiffany Huff); granddaughters, Mary Catherine Yeakel...
Phyllis Ann Throckmartin
Nov 9, 2021
Phyllis Walker Throckmartin (83) of Salem, Virginia, suddenly departed her loving family on November 9th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Janette Walker and Father, Lee Walker. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank Alton Throckmartin: son, Steve Throckmartin and wife, Lisa; daughter, Vicki Black and husband, Mark; daughter, Karan Richardson, grandson, Ryan Throckmartin...
Melvin Eugene Fuller
Nov 7, 2021
Melvin Eugene Mel Fuller went to be with his Lord on November 7, 2021. He will ever be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor, and unrelenting willingness to help others in need. Mel was born June 24, 1929, to the late Hattie Sue (Overby) and William Henry Fuller. Growing up in Richmond, he graduated from John Marshall High...
Linda Mae Burris Harmon
Nov 6, 2021
Linda B. Harmon, 73 of Salem, entered eternity on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 7, 1948, in Elliston, Va., daughter of the late Charles Rutherford and Nettie Evelyn Yopp Burris. She earned her living as a seamstress and cleaning homes for others, and thoroughly enjoyed it as it was evident...
Terri Lynn Palmer
Nov 6, 2021
Terri Lynn Palmer, 67, of Salem, VA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Terri was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 11, 1954. She spent her childhood in Hialeah, FL where she made many lifelong friends. Terri raised her babies in Hobe Sound, FL where she was a homemaker. She later moved with her family to Salem, VA,...
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