Michael Anthony Fox

Michael Anthony Fox

Apr 4, 2021

Michael Fox, 64, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Ava; his father, Grover Fox; mother, Magnolia Fox; and sister, Sylvia Legg. His surviving family includes his brothers, Tommy Fox and wife, Sharon, Monty Fox and wife, Lynn, Jeff Fox and wife, Pam, brothers-in-law, Tommy Legg, Robert Lee Livingston,...

Sue Garnett Fulcher

Sue Garnett Fulcher

Apr 1, 2021

Sue Garnett Fulcher, 90, a long-time resident of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on Sunday, January 4, 1931, to the late Minnie and William Garnett. Sue was a lifetime member of Central United Methodist Church in Salem. She was a former Matron of Honor in the Salem Chapter of...

Hazel Gravley Maness

Hazel Gravley Maness

Apr 1, 2021

Hazel Gravley Maness, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 92. She was born in Austinville, Virginia to the late Preston G. Gravley and Myrtle Mae Gravley. As the oldest daughter in a family of nine, she had responsibilities from an early age, learning much from her mother - a trait she would exhibit over her...

Gertrude "Trudy" Conlan

Gertrude "Trudy" Conlan

Apr 1, 2021

Gertrude Trudy Conlan of Salem, Virginia went home to the House of the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Trudy was born in Glen Head, New York on May 22, 1928 to Felix (Philip) Chebuske and Rose Groblewski. She had two siblings that predeceased her, Clara Yavoski (Locust Valley) and Raymond Chebuske (Glen Cove) Trudy was 92 and is survived...

Mary Sue Farris

Mary Sue Farris

Mar 28, 2021

Mary Sue Farris, 83, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at The Health Center at Richfield. She was born on August 27, 1937, in Shawsville, Va., daughter of the late Arvel Elwyn and Ruth Smith Conner. As the pianist for 30 plus years at Seneca Baptist Church, in Elliston, Va., it is to no surprise of her...

Wesley Edward Davis

Wesley Edward Davis

Mar 28, 2021

Wesley Edward Davis, 98, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, in Stuart, Va. He was born on June 7, 1922, in Tazewell, Va., son of the late David McNeal and Pearl Tuggle Davis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII as a Military Policeman. He was a...

Barbara Halley

Barbara Halley

Mar 27, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Perdue Halley, 85, was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 19, 1935 to Mr. James Dee Perdue and his wife Mrs. Willie Cromer Perdue. After a long illness, she passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2021. After graduating from Roanoke High School, she attended and graduated from the National Business College and was employed for...

Ella Phillips Beckner

Ella Phillips Beckner

Mar 26, 2021

On March 26, 2021, Ella (Becky) Phillips Beckner, born October 4, 1919, joined her husband, Dan, in the loving arms of Jesus. Dan had to wait 22 years for the love of his life to join him in heaven, but were certain the reunion was worth the wait! Ella was born in Three Links, Kentucky, but was raised in a...

Frances Minucie "Beah" Hatcher

Frances Minucie "Beah" Hatcher

Mar 25, 2021

Frances Minucie Beah Hatcher, 79, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021. A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details.

Kathy Sisson Journell

Kathy Sisson Journell

Mar 23, 2021

Kathy Sisson Journell, 71, of Roanoke, Va., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, with her family by her side. She was blessed with one son, Stephen, whom she got to watch grow into the man he is today. She had an amazing daughter-in-law, Becky, and perfect granddaughter, Isabelle. She adored watching Isabelle learn new things at school, dance...

Arbutus Jane "Boot" Morgan

Arbutus Jane "Boot" Morgan

Mar 22, 2021

Arbutus Jane Boot Morgan, 83, of Salem, went to Heaven on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was born in Ronceverte, WV, the daughter of the late Lottie and Larue Morgan and had been an area resident for most of her life. An avid bowler, Boots' loved taking in sporting events with her family, especially UVA athletics, and spending as much...

Robert L. "Bobby" Wills

Robert L. "Bobby" Wills

Mar 20, 2021

Robert L. Bob Wills, 58, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Bob held an all-state wrestling title in Salem, coached various recreational sports, and was a golf enthusiast. He was also a member of Fellowship Community Church. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Edward and Marie Booth and Lawrence E. Sr....

Brenda Joyce Shaver

Brenda Joyce Shaver

Mar 19, 2021

Brenda Joyce Beckner Shaver, 71 of Salem, went to her heavenly home on March 19, 2021. Brenda was preceded in death by her father James Beckner; mother, Ruby Beckner; brothers, James and Phillip Beckner; sisters, Carol Strouth and Wanda Hazen; and her beloved son, David Shaver Jr. Brenda is survived by her loving family; daughters, Kimberly Traxel and Melissa Fender...

Giles Henderson Duncan

Giles Henderson Duncan

Mar 18, 2021

Giles Henderson Duncan, 85, of Salem, passed away peacefully with his loving children by his side. To find words to truly summarize the life of Giles comes with a large amount of difficulty. A genuinely loving and compassionate family man who touched the lives of so many has left behind a truly inspirational legacy of dedication and service to be...

Carolyn Louise Gannon

Carolyn Louise Gannon

Mar 15, 2021

Carolyn Louise Gannon, 73, of Roanoke, Va. and formerly of Md., passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Carolyn worked in the accounting field throughout her entire career. While her favorite leisure activity was shopping at T.J. Maxx, her true joy in life was being Mimi to her three grandkids. She enjoyed taking family trips and walking with her dog,...

Charles Randolph Foley

Charles Randolph Foley

Mar 12, 2021

Charles Chuck Randolph Foley, 83, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on March 12, 2021, of natural causes. Charles was born in Henry County, VA on March 23, 1937, and was a graduate of Martinsville High School. After high school, he enlisted and proudly served in the US Army. Later, Charles held sales and management positions for various companies, mainly in...

Curtis Taliaferro

Curtis Taliaferro

Mar 10, 2021

Curtis Wayne Taliaferro, Sr., of Salem, VA, known as Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the age of 81. Wayne was born on Tuesday, January 2, 1940, to the late Cheatwood and Juanita Taliaferro at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The majority of his life was lived in the Salem/Roanoke Valley area. Wayne graduated from Andrew Lewis High School...

Lawrence Peter Moore

Lawrence Peter Moore

Mar 9, 2021

Lawrence Peter Moore, also known to many as "Larry" or "LP", passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, from COVID-19, at 76 years old. He began his life journey in Fresno, California, on Wednesday, June 21, 1944, a son of the late Lawrence Clarke Moore and Kathryn Kalish Moore. He later moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, graduated from University High School...

Martha Clark Mitchell

Martha Clark Mitchell

Mar 9, 2021

Martha Clark Mitchell, 56, of Hardy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born in Clifton Forge, a daughter of Nancy C. Bowling and the late Wiley E. Clark and had been an area resident all her life. She graduated from National Business College with an associate degree and spent her working career as a nurses aide...

Norris Glovern Gearhart

Norris Glovern Gearhart

Mar 8, 2021

Norris Glovern Gearhart, 88, of Salem, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on Thursday, February 23, 1933, to the late Huas T. Gearhart and Maurene Gearhart. Norris was active in the Salem community serving as Scoutmaster for local Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs. He and...