Sep 28, 2021

Christopher Stuart Fazler, 44, of Roanoke, VA, formerly from the Mooresville, NC and Mineola, NY areas. Passed away from complications of congestive heart failure on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Roanoke, VA. He was born on Wednesday, March 16, 1977, to Ronald W. Fazler and the late Katherine J. Fazler in Salisbury, NC. Chris was a 96 graduate of William...

Sep 28, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Barone, 65, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Cindy is survived by her sisters, Linda and Jennifer; her mother, Mae; her son and his wife, Josh and Andrea Eagan; and two granddaughters, Anika and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her father, Cosimo; and brother, Shawn. Cindy was...

Sep 25, 2021

Blair Dillard Erb MD, loving husband, father and grandfather, respected physician, adventurer, gifted storyteller and thinker, passed away on September 25, 2021, at the age of 90 in Heber City, Utah. He was born to Harley Ellsworth Erb II and Louise Dillard Erb on November 23, 1930, in Bristol, Virginia. The youngest of two sons, he was raised in Memphis,...

Sep 24, 2021

Deborah (Debbie) Tickle,69, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2021, after a short battle with metastatic cancer. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter and a son, John and daughter-in-law, Marci. The immediate family that she leaves behind are her husband of 51 years, Johnnie Tickle; daughter, and son-in-law, Stacey, and Scott Sheppard; as well...

Sep 23, 2021

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Sep 22, 2021

Larry Tyler Pugh, Poo and Opie, 51, of Thaxton, Virginia, was taken from us too soon on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was employed as a truck driver with NTW for many years and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and riding motorcycles. Larry was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, who was always ready to lend a helping...

Sep 21, 2021

Shelby Hodge Smith, 83, of Salem Virginia died Tuesday September 21, 2021, after a long illness. Family will receive friends at John M. Oakey and Son in Salem on Thursday September 23 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held on Friday September 24 at 2:00 at First United Methodist Church in Salem, Virginia, followed by...

Sep 21, 2021

Esther D. Roberts, age 87 from Roanoke, Virginia, fell asleep in death on September 21, 2021. Esther was born on February 18, 1934, in Naugatuck, Connecticut. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Anna (Vilius) Donavan, as well as her beloved brother James Donovan. She was married to Donald J. Roberts for 47 years at the time...

Sep 19, 2021

Lois Marie Conner, 80, of Salem, passed away peacefully from the Virginia Veterans Care Center on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 16, 1941, to the late Charles and Rosie Hughes, she was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Bob Santeusanio. Lois worked for First Union Bank before her retirement...

Sep 19, 2021

Nina Cornelia Kelly Fox Doyle, of Salem, VA and formerly of Bluefield, WV, went home to her Heavenly Father on September 19, 2021, the day before her 104th birthday. She was born on September 20, 1917 to John William Allen Kelly and Lizzie Ione Smith Kelly of Monticello, GA. She attended Georgia-Alabama Business College in Macon, GA. She went on...

Sep 18, 2021

Nicholas Robert Rusinko, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Bob was born April 30, 1942, in Coaldale, Pa., to the late Nicholas and Helen Rusinko. Bob has gone to his forever resting place next to his wife of 47 years, Jessie W. Rusinko, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his three...

Sep 17, 2021

Dale Frances Beaty, age 85, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 17, 2021, in Salem, VA. She was born on Sunday, April 19, 1936, in Olene, NY, to the late Dale Franklin and Mavis Clare Weikart Beaty. Dale lived all her adult life in Roanoke, VA. After graduating high school, she became employed by AEP...

Sep 16, 2021

Timothy V. Emick, 75, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Annamary Emick; daughter, Stephanie Emick Boger; son, T.J. Emick, both of Salem; grandchildren, Alexis, Crayton, Gracie, Maddie, and Ruth; sister, Marybelle Bownas; brother, Mark Emick; as well as many nieces and...

Sep 13, 2021

James Ralph LaPrade, 97, fell asleep in death Monday, September 13, 2021. Ralph was born September 9, 1924, in Boones Mill, VA, a son of the late Walter and Lura LaPrade. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ola Hudgins...

Sep 11, 2021

Marsha Jane Francisco, 68, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021. How do you find the words to truly describe Marsha? Its almost impossible to be able to truly define the gentile type of woman that she was. A devout Christian and member of Valley Word Church of Salem. She did her best to...

Sep 10, 2021

Donald Eugene Young, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 10 11 :00 a.m. Family and friends are invited to follow in procession from the funeral home to Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens immediately following the visitation for...

Sep 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of James V. DiVirgilio Jr. announce his passing on September 9, 2021. Jim was born on May 16, 1957, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the son of James V. DiVirgilio Sr., and Eleanor DiVirgilio. Jim grew up in Medford, Massachusetts and graduated from Malden Catholic High School. As a young teen Jim achieved the...

Sep 7, 2021

Raymond David Cline, 67, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. David was known for being a man of many hats. A jokester, confidant, loving husband and father, but also for his big heart. His love for people was remarkable, he would do anything for anybody, even if it meant going without himself...

Sep 6, 2021

Margaret Calhoun McGowan Robertson, age 89, died peacefully at home on September 6, 2021. Born on November 2, 1931, in Columbia, SC, she was the eldest daughter of the late Virginia Lancaster McGowan and Franklin Pierce McGowan of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William Harveycutter Robertson of Salem. Margaret was always proud...

Sep 6, 2021

Jacqueline Duke Jackie Nelson, 85, most recently of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away on September 6, 2021, after a long illness. Jackie was born on August 21, 1936, to Frank and Jessie (Wheeler) Duke. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Priscilla D. Evans; and nephew, Charlie Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, T....