Jul 17, 2020

Frances L. Dooley, 94, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020. The first of the five daughters of the late Tipton Hughes and Mildred Patterson Hudson, she was born in Rocky Mount, VA on July 4, 1926. Frances loved spending time with her family and especially cooking for them. For many years she enjoyed playing...

Jul 15, 2020

Everett Pete Crawford, 89, of Montvale, Va. and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Pete proudly served our country in the United States Marines. He was a plumber by trade and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting pool in his spare time. He even loved singing along with the radio. Preceding him in death were his...

Jul 15, 2020

Douglas Edward Witt, 72, of Salem, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2020. He was the son of Lottie Francisco Witt Reynolds and Burney Edward Witt, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles, and one cherished niece, Angie Alexander. Left behind to celebrate his life and...

Jul 13, 2020

George Eddie Amos, 77, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord after courageously fighting ALS on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born on Friday, June 18, 1943, to the late Pete and Irene Andrews Amos in Roanoke, VA. Eddie loved sudoku puzzles, woodworking, bluegrass, and country music, and being outdoors watching sporting events or doing any activity...

Jul 12, 2020

Glen Johnny Wilson, 79, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on Monday, December 9, 1940, to the late, Elizabeth L. and Walter Lee Wilson in Salem. Glen served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957- 1965. After his military career, he worked and then...

Jul 9, 2020

Zachary Ryan Downs, 34, of Catawba, crossed over from this life to the next on Friday, July 9, 2020. Zachary was a man who did things his way, he walked to the beat of his own drum but had a heart of gold and loved unconditionally. A hard-working young man who spent many years working as a landscaper and performing...

Jul 9, 2020

Michelle Shelley Ann Hebner Peterson, 63, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents (Al and Rosemary Hebner), and is survived by loving husband Tom, daughter Mary Kirk Ahearn (Tim), and three grandchildren: Molly, Liam, and Dolan. Shelley loved to travel (to France and the beach most of all);...

Jul 9, 2020

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Jul 8, 2020

On July 8, 2020, Mark Douglas Hancock (age 69) of Salem, Virginia, went to be with his Lord. Mark was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church of Salem, Virginia. He served as a commercial loan officer for Valley Bank and First Virginia Bank. He also served as former CEO of Valley Motorsports...

Jul 5, 2020

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Jul 3, 2020

After 60 plus years involved in aviation, Jeanne took her last flight on July 3, 2020, when she left with the angels to go home to her parents, Thomas and Mildred Hann and the love of her life, her husband, William T. Pedigo, who passed away in 2012. Jeanne is survived by two daughters, Linda Jean Pedigo of Alexandria, VA,...

Jul 2, 2020

Christine Mae Teeny Compton, 31, of Salem, VA, was taken home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Salem. She was born on Sunday, November 20, 1988, to Christine Wilson and the late David Keith Compton, Sr. Teeny loved cheesecake and she loved to dance! She adored her children and her family and will be...

Jun 30, 2020

Rev. Allen E. Smith, 91 of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 20, 2020. Allen was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to William Walter and Docia E. Smith. After graduation from Benjamin Russell High School, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force. Upon discharge in 1952, he enrolled at Washington Bible College and later at Piedmont Bible College in preparation for...

Jun 30, 2020

Michael Gene Porter, age 63, of Salem, VA, was promoted to glory on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born on Monday, October 15, 1956, to the late Thomas Warren and Gladis Udora Bryant Porter. Michael lived in Salem, VA, with his only sister, Linda. His smile will be dearly missed. Many would say that he was the luckiest man...

Jun 29, 2020

Jeremy Titanic Dixon, Flemings #1 Fan, 38, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1982, to Donna Marie Wells and the late Ralph Junior Dixon. Serving as mascot for the William Fleming Colonels, it was to no surprise to anyone, as for the love...

Jun 29, 2020

Jean Purdy Martin, 92 of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Joseph C. Thomas Center at Richfield. She was born on May 18, 1928, to the late Kyle and Dora Sigmon Purdy. Jean retired from Elizabeth Arden after 25 years of faithful service where numerous relationships and memories were made. Those...

Jun 28, 2020

Terri Patricia Pickens (Hicks) passed away on June 28th 2020. She was the wife of 37 years to Donald Henry Pickens. Terri was born on Thursday November 19th 1953 in Marion, Virginia. She was always active in her church fellowship and in her community helping others. In her youth she drove a van visiting different parks and neighborhoods, bringing activities...

Jun 27, 2020

Emma Grace Sustaita, 12 days, of Salem, gained her wings on Saturday, June 27, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family would like to express their...

Jun 26, 2020

Doris Huff Kime, 95, of Salem, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Snider Nursing Home. She was a member of College Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kime was a long-time member of Southern Cross Chapter United Daughter of the Confederacy and was a past president of that organization. She was awarded the Winnie Davis Medal and also the Jefferson Davis Medal by...

Jun 24, 2020

Isabel Bennett, 81, died on June 24, 2020 at Brookdale Salem in Salem, VA after a prolonged illness. She was deeply loved by her family and under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice. She was born on January 21, 1939 in New York, the daughter of Anthony E. Loscalzo MD and Harriet Gundersen Loscalzo. Isabel graduated from Manhattanville College on...