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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 7, 2021

Phouth Chanhthavanhthong, 76, of Salem, crossed over from this life to the next surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Born April 15, 1944, in Vang Vieng, Laos, to his mother and father, Kou & Paeuy Chanhthavanhthong. He was the second oldest of four boys and has one sister. A graduate of the University of Dong Dok,...

Mar 7, 2021

Mildred Gibson (Millie) Bowles Wade, 87, of Salem, gained her angel wings on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1933, in Roanoke, Va., daughter of the late Oscar Thomas Gibson, Sr. and Myrtie Dickerson Gibson. Millie was well known for her witty personality and infectious smile. She was an incredibly positive person and a true joy...

Mar 6, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Alicia to be included in a special keepsake book for the family. View Tribute Book

An is not available at this time for Alicia Suzanne Gay. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family of Alicia Suzanne Gay, please visit our Heartfelt...

Mar 6, 2021

Leonard Dee Baker, 83, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. He was born on August 7, 1937, in Niangua, Mo., son of the late James Dee and Edna Mace Baker. Leonard was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam era, from 1954 until...

Mar 6, 2021

William Earl Conner, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Willie Sisson Conner and John Cledys Conner; brother, Kenneth Conner; sister, Frances Conner; and special cousin, Doris Conner. Earl is survived by his wife Carylin; his son, Ricky; Rickys stepson, Tyler; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; brothers-in-law, Jerry...

Mar 5, 2021

Dr. MAJ Megan Dow McPhee, 43, of Roanoke, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, March 5, 2021 It is difficult to find the words that would truly describe a person like Megan. In such a short amount of time on this earth, she excelled and achieved things that others can only dream of. In her early years she received her...

Mar 1, 2021

Dock Floyd Sweeney, 89, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was a member of Hollins Church of the Nazarene. He was a graduate of the Floyd High School class of 1952. Dock served his country in the U.S. Navy, after his discharge in 1960, he became a fireman and later a...

Mar 1, 2021

Donna Marie Stump, 70, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. It is difficult to find the words to describe the type of person Donna truly was. She loved her family unconditionally and whole heartedly. Though she would often keep her thoughts to herself, you always knew where you stood with her. If you...

Mar 1, 2021

Linda Lucas Smither, 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Linda was predeceased by her late husband Jimmy Smither, parents Andrew and Frances Lucas, and sister Jean Krippendorf. She is survived by her two children, Berkley (Denise) Roberts of Salem and Marla (Jack) Allara of Roanoke, her sister and...

Mar 1, 2021

Barbara M. Glass, 86, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born on Monday, February 25, 1935, to the late Cam Tazewell Martin and Ruth Stump Martin in the Glenvar area of Roanoke County. Barbara was a charter member of the Fort Lewis Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, where she served...

Mar 1, 2021

Gloria Jean Paradis, 79, of Goodview, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. Gloria was a loving mother that dedicated her life to her family. She was survived by her siblings, Melvin Ferguson and Cleo Taylor; her sons, Mike Paradis, Melvin Paradis, Matt Paradis (Trinh), and Mark Paradis (Lenore); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Feb 28, 2021

Nellie Michelle Hall Prater, 60, of Elliston, VA passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born June 22, 1960, in Salem, a daughter of the late Emmett Lee Sonny Hall and Frieda Underwood Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie G. Prater; two siblings, Jerry Catfish Hall and Julia A. Beheler...