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...
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....

