Danny Ray Dewease
Jul 8, 2021
Danny Ray DeWease, 70, of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Howard and June Purdy DeWease and had been an area resident all his life. He was employed as a diesel mechanic with the Kroger Company for many years prior to retiring in 2012. Danny enjoyed camping and fishing,...
Donald Henderson Williamson Jr.
Jul 7, 2021
Donald "Donnie" Williamson, passed away on July 7th, 2021, at the age of 69, due to complications from lung cancer. Donnie was born in Alleghany County, VA on October 28th, 1951, to Donald Williamson, Sr., and Gay Charles. Donnie worked most of his life at what is now the WestRock paper mill in Covington, VA as a shipper/loader before retiring...
Bernard Lynn Smith
Jul 4, 2021
Bernard Bernie Smith, 69, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Bernie grew up in Bath County with his parents, Hayman and Edith Smith; brother Hayman Smith and sister Diane Smith. Bernie met the love of his life, Sheila, while in high school. It was love at first sight, and they supported...
Katie Faye Critcher Hill
Jul 3, 2021
Katie Faye Stancil Critcher Hill, 90, of Chesterfield, VA was redeemed by her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 3, 2021. Katie was born in Benson, NC, on May 28, 1931, as the youngest child of Beulah and Harvey Stancil. Shortly after graduating from Benson High School, she pursued a profession in cosmetology and ultimately owned a salon...
Charles Pierce Newell Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Charlie Newell, a lifelong Roanoke Valley resident, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a sudden cardiac arrest. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn; their beloved daughter and son-in- law, Marty and Jason DeBord; and their precious grandchildren, Kate DeBord (fianc Evan McMillan) and Mark DeBord. He will be greatly...
Ruby Maurene Kirby
Jul 3, 2021
Ruby Rodgers Kirby went peacefully to her heavenly home on July 3, 2021. Born in Lynchburg, Va., July 15, 1924, to the late Hubert North Rodgers and Hilda Otey Rodgers, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years William L. Bill Kirby, sisters, Mary White of Upper Marlboro, Md., Dana Tyree of Lynchburg, and Bettie Doss of...
Jane Hogan Packett
Jul 3, 2021
Jane Witt Hogan Packett, 85, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Howard Packett; two sons, Mark Packett of Salem, and John Packett of Baltimore, Md; two grandchildren, Errin Lynne Packett of Salem, and Oliver Howard Packett of Baltimore, Md: as well as two...
Nancy Mae Fleshman
Jul 1, 2021
Nancy Mae Fleshman, 81, of Salem, passed from this life on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from Lewis-Gale Medical Center, in Salem. She was born on January 1, 1940, in Augusta, Maine, daughter of the late George E. and Beatrice I. Bonney Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 20 plus years, Joseph...
William Carlton Duncan Sr.
Jun 30, 2021
William C. Duncan, 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born March 23, 1953, in Roanoke, Virginia, son of the late Oscar and Violet Yopp Duncan. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Duncan. William was a hard-working man...
Ramona Ann Conner
Jun 27, 2021
Ramona Mona Ann Conner, 72, of Elliston, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mona was born in Beckley, WV on Saturday, December 4, 1948, to her parents, Lee Moles and Amy Cook. She was raised on southern values and solid faith. She went on to marry James Conner Jr., and shared seventeen years of love together. Together...
Judy Lorrell Shema
Jun 25, 2021
Judy Lorrell Shema, 68, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Great Falls, MT and Virginia Beach, VA, passed away at her home on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born on Monday, July 14, 1952, to the late Walter and Evelyn Bernsdorf in Great Falls, MT. Judy met her husband Tom while attending Montana State University during a Theater Arts class....
Julia Lane Cochrane
Jun 22, 2021
Julia Lane Wright Cochrane, passed away June 22, 2021, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Her husband of fifty-six years, Jim Cochrane, was by her side. Lane was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 16, 1941, the first child of Julia Lane Clark and James Goodrich Wright. Growing up in Georgia, Lane enjoyed her Ansley Park and Spring Street...
Mary Fleta Snead
Jun 21, 2021
Mary Fleta Snead, 75, of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, from her home. A graveside service to honor Mary's life will be conducted on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 11 am, at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem. Service Details. Service When Friday, June 25th, 2021 11:00am Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia...
Eva Mae Fralin
Jun 20, 2021
Eva Mae Fralin, 84, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born on Bent Mountain in Roanoke County on June 17, 1937, to John William Lancaster and Myrtle Eunice Lancaster, both of whom precede her in death. A brother, Woody Lancaster also precedes her. Evas second home was the familys...
Donald Ross Mooty
Jun 19, 2021
Donald R. Mooty,84, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Don grew up in Texas with his parents, Jake and Polly Mooty. His dad was a major league baseball pitcher. He married the love of his life, Wanda, on July 7, 1955. As a Lt. Col. in the United States Airforce and...
Robert Warren Keep
Jun 19, 2021
Robert Warren Keep, of Moneta, Virginia, stepped into the glories of heaven on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The focus of his 76 years was a faithful love for his family and service to his Lord. Robert (Bob) was born to James and Velma (Brown) Keep on June 29, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was fourth in line after older brothers...
Beatrice Sisson "Bea" Tyler
Jun 19, 2021
Reba Beatrice Sisson Tyler (Bea) passed away June 19, 2021, at the age of 103, in Durham, N.C. She lived a long and good life. She was the beloved wife of Nashwell R. Tyler, deceased, and the loving mother of Stephen D. Tyler (Patty), Glen A. Tyler (Myree), Margaret Tyler Bloomquist (Ray), and Ann Tyler Hays (Sid). Bea was the...
Max Gordon Bunyan
Jun 17, 2021
Max G. Bunyan, of Salem, VA, passed away on June 17th, 2021 after a long illness. He was born on July 16th, 1941 in Dodge City, KS to Kenneth Clyde Bunyan and Willa Maxine Clothier Bunyan. She later married Maxs stepfather, William Frank Beadle. All parents are deceased. Max is survived by his spouse, Claudia Bunyan of Salem, VA; his...
James Alwood Williams
Jun 16, 2021
James A. Al Williams, of Salem, Va., was called to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He excelled in track in high school, was an avid fisherman and golfer, and enjoyed being outdoors. Rides in the countryside were always a favorite. He was a member and former deacon...
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