Randall Clay Agee
Aug 16, 2020
Randall Clay Agee was born August 23, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia to Randolph and Francis Agee, and on August 16, 2020, at the age of 72, he went to Heaven. Being a hard worker all his life, he did not retire until March 2020. Randy served in the US Air Force for over 21 years. He began as an enlisted...
Sandra Lee Lipes
Aug 15, 2020
Sandra Sandy Blankenbeckler Lipes, of Salem, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on August 15, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1943 and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Buddy Martin Lipes, Jr. and her parents, William Bill and Grethel Blankenbeckler. Sandy was a longtime member of the Salem Presbyterian Church in Salem and the...
Irene Leonard
Aug 12, 2020
Irene Jones Leonard, 93, of Salem VA, passed from this earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2020. Irene was born and raised in Carroll County and worked at Harris-Marshall Hosiery Mill, as well as occasional part-time jobs at Roses, Sallys Dress Shop, Globmans, and A&P in Galax. After moving to Salem, she worked for many...
Patricia Ann "Cantwell" Estes
Aug 11, 2020
Patricia Ann Cantwell Estes, 69, of Roanoke, loving, loyal and supportive wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Patricia was born on July 25, 1951 in Baltimore, MD to the late Hollis and Beatrice (Eppard) Cantwell. Patricia grew up in Baltimore Highlands and graduated from Lansdowne Sr. High School where she made life-long...
Cathelyn "Cat" Barnette
Aug 10, 2020
Cathelyn Wildhaber Barnette, 94, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, August 10, 2020. Cathelyn was born April 2, 1926, in Patrick Springs, Virginia. The daughter of the late Joseph Arnold Wildhaber from St. Gallen, Switzerland, and Ethel Moore Goard of Patrick Springs, Virginia. She moved to Salem in the 1930s where she attended Andrew Lewis High...
Lewin Parker
Aug 10, 2020
Lewin H. Parker, 60, of Elliston and Lafayette, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on Thursday, October 15, 1959 to the late Curtis and Edith Trivette Parker. Lewin was best known as Chef Lewin at Hidden Valley Country Club where he was employed. In addition to his parents he is preceded...
Raymond Colwell
Aug 10, 2020
Raymond Papaw Colwell, 88, of Salem, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1932, to the late Estes and Myrtle Colwell in Yerkes, Ky. Raymond was known as an exceedingly kind and honest man and was also known for his sense of humor. He faithfully served his country in the US...
Thomas Lee Newcomb
Aug 10, 2020
Thomas Lee Tommy Newcomb, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1940, to the late William and Buelah Newcomb in Buchanan, Va. Tommy was a hard worker and a true friend to those who knew him best. He retired after having faithfully served 25...
William Harry Dutton Sr.
Aug 9, 2020
Our Heavenly Father welcomed home William Harry Dutton, one of his valiant sons in the early morning hours of August 9, 2020, at the age of 86, surrounded by his children. William Harry Dutton was born on October 7, 1933, in East Charleston, Vermont, to Mark Elmore Dutton and Hazel Hall. He spent his boyhood days roaming the green hills...
Judith Thompson Young
Aug 6, 2020
Judith (Judy) Thompson Young, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Judy was born in 1941 to the late Dewey and Cassie Thompson in Bland County, Va. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by four brothers, Gene, Junior, Butch, and Jimmy Thompson; two sons, Steven and Jeff Young; and her husband, Kenny Young. Her...
Jeremiah Michael Lester
Aug 5, 2020
Jeremiah Michael Lester, 42, of New Castle, VA passed away on August 5, 2020. Jeremiah was born on October 12, 1977 in Roanoke, VA and enjoyed living in the Blue Ridge Mountains his entire life. Jeremiah kept busy by working on cars, a hobby he loved and was good at. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent many nights quietly...
Deborah Diane Mcdaniel
Aug 2, 2020
Deborah Diane Allen McDaniel, 70, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born on Saturday, July 1, 1950, to the late Ernest B. and Daisy L. Allen. Deborah was a life-long and devoted employee at K-mart retiring as an assistant manager. She loved her Lord and Savior and was a member...
William Andrew "Andy" Price
Jul 26, 2020
William Andrew (Andy) Price, 72, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Bedford County. Following high school, he enlisted and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, Andy moved to Salem, Virginia to raise his family. He worked...
Judy Ann Hickerson
Jul 22, 2020
Judy Ann Hickerson, 68, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born on Saturday, June 28, 1952, to the late Sherman and Juanita Hickerson. Judy dedicated her life to teaching, encouraging, and caring for children. She generously shared her love with so many children over the years as she helped them...
Mary Pat Wheeling
Jul 21, 2020
Mary Patricia Wheeling, 76, of Salem, VA, passed away in the company of loved ones on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Brookdale Salem in Salem, VA, after a prolonged illness. She was deeply loved by her family and in the care of Good Samaritan Hospice. She was born on Monday, October 4, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late John...
Arthur Ronald "Ron" Harrell
Jul 20, 2020
Arthur Ron Harrell, 69, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020. Ron was a loving, kind, and generous man, who often spent his days rocking in his rocking chair with a cup of coffee in hand, people watching with a big smile on his face. It was no secret to anyone that he was...
John C. Hicks, Jr.
Jul 20, 2020
November 30, 1948 July 20, 2020 John Johnny Clyde Hicks, Jr , 71, fought his last fire, losing the fight against COVID-19, and was called to his eternal home on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Born on November 30, 1948, in Richlands, VA, Johnny was raised and reared in a loving home by the late Raymond...
James Bartrom "Jim" Galbraith
Jul 19, 2020
James Bartrom Jim Galbraith March 2, 1944 ~ July 19, 2020 Jim made his final flight on Sunday morning, July 19, 2020 and began his journey west. Before his departure, Jim was surrounded by the love of his life, his eternal wife of over 57 years, Sharon, his son Jimmy, daughter in law Kristin, sister Judy and nephew Joe. Jim...
Charles "Chuck" Gordon Howell, Ii
Jul 19, 2020
Charles Chuck Gordon Howell, II, 54, of Salem, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, a son of Saundra Davis Howell and the late Charles G. Howell and had been an area resident all of his life. He was a self-employed electrician, and enjoyed working on home improvements and fixing things. Chuck enjoyed his life fully....
Catherine "Kitty" Tate
Jul 17, 2020
Catherine Kitty Crush Tate, age 68, of Crozet, Va., went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born to Charles Verner Crush, formerly of Fincastle, and Rebecca Trammell Yeatts Crush, formerly of Java, Va. Salem born-and-bred, Kitty grew up, raised her family, and spent early retirement all within a few blocks of Main Street. She...
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