Earl Randolph Dixon
Jul 27, 2021
Master Sergeant Earl Randolph Dixon, USMC retired, son, brother, husband, father, friend, and most importantly Pops, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 91. He was the 2nd born of 7 boys to the late Harry and Lena Dixon. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan; and his 3 brothers, Harry W. Dixon...
Carol Jean Roberts
Jul 25, 2021
Carol Jean Roberts, 80, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Roanoke, Salem, and Saltville peacefully went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Carol Jean was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. She attended The College of William and Mary and graduated from Roanoke College where she was a member of Delta Gamma. She was a schoolteacher...
Clarence Patrick "C.P." Layman
Jul 24, 2021
Clarence Patrick C.P. Layman Jr., of Salem, Virginia, passed peacefully with his daughters at his side at the VA Medical Center in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 24, 2021. C.P. was born on June 23, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia to Pat and Evelyn Layman, both of whom precede him. C.P. grew up in Martinsville then later moved to...
Lisa Diana Donaldson
Jul 24, 2021
Lisa Diana Donaldson, 60, a proud veteran of the United States Navy and a resident of the Virginia Veterans Care Center, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on Sunday, January 8, 1960, to George and Lois Adams, who precede her in death, Lisa is also preceded by her husband, Jerry Donaldson,...
Loretta Anne "Lo" Light
Jul 23, 2021
Loretta Anne Light, 81, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born on Tuesday, June 11, 1940, she was preceded in death by her parents, John and Allie Kesler, as well as a son, Richard Allen Light. Lorettas greatest joys were found in her family. Married for 64 years to her sweetheart, Wiley, together...
Nancy Mills Wright
Jul 22, 2021
Nancy M. Wright, 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Among her favorite things to do was watch cooking shows and sit outside with Linda to watch the birds. Above all, she adored her grandchildren most. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ward Warren and Martha Jewell Mills; siblings, Johnny Mills, Phyllis...
Daniel Edward Troutman
Jul 21, 2021
Daniel Edward Troutman, 68, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 16, 1953, son of the late Homer and Margie Shuford Troutman, in Statesville, N.C. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Troutman; and sister-in-law, Gail...
Rachel Carolyn Porter
Jul 21, 2021
Rachel Carolyn Porter, 76, of Salem, Va., was promoted to glory on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born September 2, 1944. Rachel lived in Salem, Va. with her husband of 30 years. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Edgar C. Porter; daughter, Robin Woods; son, Randy Woods; grandchildren, Carl, P.J., Mandy, and Chelsie; great-grandchildren,...
Susan West Hubard
Jul 19, 2021
Susan West Hubard left this world on Monday, July 19, 2021, after 69 years of love to continue her journey. Known as Susan, Mom, or Sadie, depending on the audience, she gave more love than any words could describe. But well try. Susan loved animals. She was a vegetarian and claimed that she would never eat anything with eyes. However,...
Betty Jo Hartsel
Jul 19, 2021
Betty Jo Hartsel, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was a great mom and grandma. Preceding her in death were her parents, Sidney Staples and Ruth Adelaide Wheeler Taliaferro; and sisters, Nadine Poff and Peggy Reynolds. Her surviving family includes her children, Gary Moore and wife, Pat, Clayton Hartsel and wife, Wendy, and Mike...
Jacob Michael Salmon
Jul 18, 2021
Jacob (Jake) Michael Salmon of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2021. He is now reunited in heaven with his beloved mother, Tammy Salmon; uncle, Dr. Joseph Salmon; grandparents, Charles and Dorthy Salmon; and grandfather Sonny Duncan. Jake was born July 10, 1992, in Salem, VA, to Michael and Tammy (Spangler) Salmon. Jake had a...
Mckinley Ray Light
Jul 16, 2021
McKinley Ray Light, 88, of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born on Friday, June 23, 1933, to the late Isaac Albert Light and Luemma Farris Light. Ray grew up in Christiansburg, VA, he was the manager of Angles Grocery at one time; he later went into...
Clark Mitchell Robinson Sr.
Jul 16, 2021
After a courageous battle with lung cancer, Clark Mitchell Robinson Sr., age 69, of Salem, VA. passed away in the presence of his family on July 16, 2021. Clark was born July 6, 1952, in Cartersville, Va. Clark was a talented athlete that graduated from Prince Edward Academy and Fork Union Military Academy before playing football at Ferrum College. Professionally,...
Sandra Lee Gibson
Jul 15, 2021
Sandra Lee Sandi Jenkins Gibson, age 71, departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was born on Sunday, April 2, 1950, to the late Miriam Thompson and George S. Jenkins, Sr., in Schuylkill County, Pa. Her great love of art was expressed through her own artwork and her support of various arts organizations throughout the Commonwealth. Sandi was...
Rita Laura Viar Williams
Jul 13, 2021
Rita Laura Williams, 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born in Pulaski, Virginia on August 4, 1939, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Williams; brother, Garland Walters; sister, Edith Bayse; and special parents, Jack and Iva Laprad. Rita was a loving mother and grandmother who greatly enjoyed spending time...
Mr. Paul Reynolds "Monopoly" Hevener
Jul 12, 2021
Paul Reynolds Hevener, Mr. Monopoly, 77, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born in Kline, WV, the son of the late Paul and Bessie Hevener and had been an area resident for nearly 30 years. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force and was employed as a field service technician in the...
Joyce Price Gordon
Jul 11, 2021
Joyce Price Gordon, 90, lifelong resident of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully in the home she loved on Sunday, July 11, 2021, surrounded by friends and family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. As she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, she was reunited with her much missed and beloved husband of 69 years, Marvin...
Lewis Eugene Wooldridge
Jul 10, 2021
Lewis Eugene Wooldridge, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 84. Lewis was born on February 10, 1937, to the late Minnie Sue and John Eugene Wooldridge. Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Ora Mae Arnold, Glenna Hogan, and Ray Wooldridge. Lewis worked most of his life at Roanoke Iron and Bridge...
Woodford Mckee "Mac" Green Jr.
Jul 9, 2021
Woodford McKee (Mac) Green, Jr., passed away on Friday, July 9th, 2021 at his home in Salem, Virginia, due to complications from a long, happy and adventurous life. He was 95 years old and had been in declining health for several months. He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Anne Marie Green, his children, Michael Green of Eugene, Oregon,...
Rosemary "Rosie" Orozco
Jul 8, 2021
Rosemary Rosie Orozco, 50, of Roanoke, formerly of Tujunga, California, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Born on August 20, 1970, to Linda Robinson Flowers and the late Manuel Orozco, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Dugger; grandmother, Rose Davis Robinson; brother, Jamie Bell; and sister/best friend, Bobbie Bell. Rosie had a...
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