Oct 3, 2020

Kevin Allen Brady, 56, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1964, to the late Bernard Brady and Hilda Ratcliff Brady. Kevin was an avid Washington Redskins fan! He leaves behind his children, Kristina Tickle of Maryland, Jose Reyes and fianc, Regina, Joseph Reyes and girlfriend, Truda,...

Oct 3, 2020

Helen Carol Chesnut Hale, age 76, passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2020, following a long-fought battle with cancer and dementia. She was born on Monday, August 28, 1944, to the late Leonard and Virginia Vance Chesnut. Helen retired after 20 years from the Salem Walmart Vision Center. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death...

Oct 3, 2020

Sherman Douglas Williams, Sr., 64, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1955, in Salem, to the late Doug and Delma Roberts Williams. Sherman was a graduate from Glenvar High School. He later became employed with G.E. Electric as a painter, where he would remain until his retirement 27...

Oct 2, 2020

Thomas Edward Burton, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020. Thomas was a man who was full of life. He never seemed to meet a stranger and always had words of encouragement and the ability to brighten your day with just a smile. A lover of all people, he lived his life with...

Sep 29, 2020

There is a tour bus leaving for Heaven and Harry is your driver. Harry Lee Messimer, 91, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Harry was born on May 31, 1929, in Elizabethton, Tenn. to the late Amy and John Messimer. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. He drove...

Sep 28, 2020

DeLois DeHart Koogler, age 89, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020. DeLois was born on February 28, 1931, to the late Thurman and Eula DeHart. DeLois was a devoted member of Ridgewood Baptist Church where she taught childrens Sunday School for over 30 years. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Sep 28, 2020

Sandra Scates Whitley, 69, of Salem, Va., left her loving family and walked into the outstretched arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Predeceasing her were her brothers, Billy Scates and Danny Scates. Sandy retired from Roanoke County Schools as a Teacher's Aide, where she made many friends. Sandy was an active member of Fort Lewis Christian Church...

Sep 25, 2020

Elizabeth Hambrick Dunford, 84, of Miami, Fla; originally of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, September 25,2020, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1936, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Ethel and Lee Hambrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Dunford, and her sisters, Louise Dunford, Ann Necessary,...

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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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;...