Louis Wysong Ribble Jr.
Aug 7, 2021
Louis Wysong Ribble, Jr., 83, of Roanoke went to spend eternity with his Lord and his wife, Ileada on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born in Roanoke, VA, the son of the late Louis Sr. and Nora Ribble, and grew up as a member of the Hollands Rd. Gang of Friends in Roanoke. He joined the U.S. Navy at...
Luther Jerry Russell
Aug 6, 2021
Luther Jerry Russell (80), the man, the myth, the legend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Friday, August 6, 2021. Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, on Tuesday, April 22, 1941, to Luther Reece and Lena Florence Russell, both of whom precede him, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Kate Russell...
Melanie Renee Boles
Aug 5, 2021
Melanie H. Boles, 60, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born on June 13, 1961, to the late Charles Edward Hickson and Vivian C. Caldwell, she is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Hillary and Florence Coleman. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted husband of 33...
Alonza Edward "Ed" Walker
Aug 5, 2021
Alonza Edward Walker, 95, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born in Salem, a son of the late Andrew and Ethel Bandy Walker and had been an area resident all of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was employed as...
Martha Jane Fitzwater
Jul 30, 2021
Martha Jane Main Fitzwater, 78, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Main; brothers, Walter (Martha), Elmon (Marie), Lloyd (Martha), and James Main; sisters, Alice Regent Rakes (Mason) and Vergie Sweeny (Doc). Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of fifty-nine years, Richard Dickie Fitzwater;...
Jackie Lee Fletcher
Jul 30, 2021
Jackie Lee Fletcher, 73, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021. Jackie is remembered for being a kind and warm-hearted gentleman. Well known for his seamster capabilities it was not uncommon to find him working away tirelessly on a wedding dress for a new bride or suit for a local businessman with a smile...
Mary Frances "Fran" Helms
Jul 28, 2021
Mary W. Fran Helms, 71, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born on Sunday, February 19, 1950, to the late William E. And Frances Mae Womack in Craig County, VA. She was a 1968 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. Fran enjoyed...
David Wesley Beckner
Jul 28, 2021
David Wesley Beckner, 64, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2021, at his home. He was born on Saturday, March 16, 1957, in Salem, Virginia, to Frances Pauline Old and James E. Beckner Jr. David loved his hats and his family and friends. He was a joker and made everyone laugh. He had a gift for getting...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
