Sep 24, 2020

Dianne Davis Byrne, 73, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on September 24, 2020, after living with lung cancer since 2018. Dianne was born in Bradford, PA, on January 4, 1947, to the late Harry E Davis Jr. and the late Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Davis. She graduated high school in Amarillo, TX, and completed her bachelors degree in psychology at Washington...

Sep 24, 2020

Douglas Leon Ward, 82, of Salem, left this earthly home to join loved ones in his heavenly home on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dora Ward, his beloved son, Mark Douglas Ward, and sister, Peggy Hegler. Doug leaves behind a large and loving family who will miss him dearly but are...

Sep 24, 2020

Mary Ann Horne Tate, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Mary Ann was born Monday, October 12, 1925, in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, the only child of the late Maynard and Anna Lyon Horne. She graduated from Coeburn High School and received a nursing degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Her family was Mary Anns first priority. Mary...

Sep 23, 2020

Oliver Odin Muterspaugh, 4 months old, of Salem, gained his wings on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Oliver was an incredibly happy baby boy, he was always laughing and smiling. It was not uncommon to see hopping and dancing around to any kind of music you would play. Anyone who knew him knows firsthand that little boy loved to eat! But...

Sep 22, 2020

Dean Atkins DAL Lawrence, 54, of Salem, Va., went to be with to Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born on Tuesday, December 14, 1965, to Jean Lawrence the late Dean S. Lawrence. Dean attended New Life of Rocky Mount. In addition to his mother, DAL is survived by his sister, Frances Higgins and husband, Mark, and brother,...

Sep 22, 2020

Priscilla Roberts Smolka passed away in Salem, VA on the morning of Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 at the age of 76. Priscilla was born on April 26, 1944 in Utica, NY to Edward and Jeanette (Cooper) Roberts, and grew up in Whitesboro, NY. She was a Medical Technician at St. Lukes Memorial Hospital in New Hartford, NY from the mid...

Sep 22, 2020

Major William Trenton Simmerman, USAF Retired, 98 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on February 22, 1922, in Groseclose (Smyth County), Va. to the late Herman Otto and Sylva Pickle Simmerman. William (Bill) faithfully served his country during WWII, the Korean conflict, and Vietnam. As a Squadron...

Sep 18, 2020

Helen Dickerson Lake, of Salem, Va., went to Heaven at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born in Saltville, Va., and lived almost 96 years. She loved life, and everyone loved her. She was famous for making the rolls at Tarpleys. Preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence Lake; and her sons, David (Judy) and Ken...

Sep 17, 2020

Gary Richard Perry, 76, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Gary's wishes were that no services be held, and that his arrangements are carried out privately. Service Details.

Sep 16, 2020

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

Sep 16, 2020

Martha Gayle Eller Wilson went to her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born on Friday, February 10, 1950, to Lowell and Mildred Eller in Roanoke, Va. Marty graduated from Bridgewater College with a Bachelors Degree in English and Elementary Education. She taught for several years in the Harrisonburg area before moving to Knoxville, Tenn., where her...

Sep 15, 2020

Lucille Clara Weikle, 94, of Salem, Va., left this earth for her eternal home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Clara was born on November 7, 1925, in Narrows Va., daughter of the late Sidney and Elsie Johnston. She is also predeceased by her husband, Harold Weikle Sr.; two daughters, Sue Ferguson and Barbara Weikle; son, Sidney Ferguson; grandson, Kevin Ferguson;...

Sep 15, 2020

Leona passed away peacefully at Salem Terrace Assisted Living on Tues, September 15, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Roanoke and Salem, growing up in the Garden City community where she attended William Byrd High School and played girls basketball. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Katie Rose Dalton; her sister, Evelyn Pawnee Proctor; her...

Sep 15, 2020

Frances McGhee Ehlenfeldt, 97, of Salem, Virginia, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Frances was born on March 12, 1923, in Belfry, Kentucky. She was one of the youngest of 12 children and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lelia McGhee; her husband, Karl F. Ehlenfeldt; and her brothers and sisters. Her parents moved to Salem during...

Sep 14, 2020

Susie Venable Jamison, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Monday, September 14, 2020, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Roan Venable (1944); her mother, Susie Venable Mangus (1991); her stepfather, Cary Frederick Mangus (1998); her brother, Cary Frederick Mangus, Jr. (1948); and her husband, Thomas Wyndham Jamison (1987). She is survived by her...

Sep 13, 2020

Laura Jane Bowes Pitsenbarger, age 84, of Salem, VA, formerly of White Sulpher Springs, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born on Saturday, June 27, 1936, to the late Blanchard T. Bowes and Mary Dotson Bowes in White Sulpher Springs, WV. Jane was a Correctional Officer for the West Virginia Department of...

Sep 12, 2020

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

Sep 12, 2020

Paige Rachelle Koudelik-Jones,43, of Salem, V, gently passed away on Saturday, September 12,2020 at home with her daughter, Madison Paige Jones, her husband, Tom Eritt Jones II, and her good friend, Sarah Chitwood by her side. A native Texan, Rachelle began her career at Virginia Western Community College in 2003 as an adjunct lecturer in math and became an assistant...

Sep 10, 2020

Anna Doris (Phillips) Thompson, 88, of Roanoke, Va. went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, September 10, 2020, surrounded by her children. She was born November 15, 1931, in Slaton, TX to the late Sam and Ruth Phillips, attended Texas Tech University, and married her childhood sweetheart Jack. The Santa Fe Railroad led them to live in Albuquerque, Topeka...

Sep 9, 2020

Haven Tanner Price, 31, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1989, and grew up in Salem, Va. A 2007 graduate of Glenvar High School, Tanner was active in sports on the football, wrestling, and soccer teams. He loved working with his hands, especially on cars. Following...