Betty Carter Kiser
May 5, 2020
Betty Arlene Carter Kiser, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May, 5, 2020. She was an avid reader and animal lover, and enjoyed spending time at the beach and camping with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Hermenia Carter; husband, Henry Kiser Jr.; and son, Donald Franklin. She...
Charles William Maness
May 5, 2020
An notice will be available momentarily. Service Details. Interment Location Fairview Cemetery Address 3300 Melrose Ave PO Box 6231 Roanoke, VA 24017-0231
Ralph Wayne Jenkins
May 3, 2020
Ralph Wayne Jenkins, 76, of Salem, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, with his wife of 49 years by his side after a lengthy and brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on Friday, December 10, 1943, to the late Willie Winfred and Edith Mae Stone Jenkins. Ralph saw the world as a Russian radio intercept operator...
Judy Don "Nana" Bush
May 3, 2020
Judy Don Bush Nana, 76, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Judy was a woman like no other, her sense of humor and smile were infectious, but her love for all people is the trait she will be remembered for the most. Throughout her life, she has always gone out of...
Ruth Ellen Kuhnel
May 2, 2020
On May 2, 2020, Ruth Ellen (Duvall) Kuhnel left this earth after a year-long battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer for which she had no risk factors. Ruth Ellen was born on April 29, 1962, in Oxford, Mississippi, the second child of Geraldine (Pankratz) and Howard G. Duvall, Jr. She is survived by her sister and brother in law, Teresa...
Orville Stanley Mcmillion Sr.
Apr 29, 2020
Orville Stanley McMillion, Sr., 77, of Salem, formally of Page, W. Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 31, 1942 in Page, W.Va. to the late Orville and Ethel McMillion. After 35 years of faithful service, Orville retired from the Kroger Warehouse. He enjoyed doing puzzles, taking walks, reading and caning...
Kathy Renee Booth
Apr 27, 2020
Kathy Hughes Booth, 61, of Catawba, passed away suddenly at home, Monday, April 27th after a very recent diagnosis of late stage cancer. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Robert and Hallie Hughes, Lamah and Pearl Crawford; daughter, Miranda Stebar Holland; and brother, Robert Kevin Hughes. Kathy is survived by parents, Harold and Jo Hughes, Shirley and Philip Coffey;...
Nell Starkey Lucas
Apr 24, 2020
Nell Starkey Lucas, 88, of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born at home, above her fathers store, on Main Street in Salem, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Posie Lee Starkey and Berta Barthe Starkey; husband, Richard Lee Lucas; daughter Nancy Lee Lucas; and brothers, Posie Starkey and Clem Starkey. Surviving includes...
Martin Evans Miller "Hoss" Halstead
Apr 24, 2020
Martin Evans Miller Hoss Halstead, 93, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020. He joins his beloved wife of 52 years, Stella Mae. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Evans Hyatt. Martin is survived by his three children, Mary Etta Summerville (Donald), Arline Hyatt (Buddy), and Evans (Jennifer); six...
Michael Ward "Mike" Otey
Apr 24, 2020
Michael Mike Ward Otey, 72, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, after battling a long illness. Mike was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church in Salem, where he was honored to serve as a Deacon, an Usher, and to serve on several committees. Due to numerous disabilities over recent years, one thing Mike missed most was...
Elijah Carter Stowers
Apr 23, 2020
Elijah Carter Stowers, 39 days old, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Baby Elijah was a sweet little soul, his smile was infectious, and every moment was just as precious. His life here on earth started with a struggle, but he was a fighter. He had his fathers strength and courage, as well as his mothers smile helping him...
Troy Jackson Blankenship
Apr 22, 2020
Troy Jackson Blankenship, age 43, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Shelton; father, Roy Blankenship; and grandparents, Otha Jack, Elizabeth, Junior, and Ruby. He is survived by brothers, Travis Blankenship (Tracey) and Brandon Shelton (Kayla); and step-parents, Eddie Shelton and Diana Blankenship. He...
Scott Edward Atkinson
Apr 20, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Scott E Atkinson announce his passing at the age of 90. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Doris Atkinson; his three children, Debbie A Crabtree (Eddie Crabtree), Brenda Anders (Rodney Anders), Kenny Atkinson (Sherrie Atkinson); two grandchildren, Ashley Marshall (Tim Marshall) and Aaron Atkinson; Scott is also...
Michael Stevenson Camden Sr.
Apr 20, 2020
Michael S. Camden Sr., 66, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. Michael was a professional plasterer for over 30 years. He loved to tinker with things; not only could he fix about anything, but he could also teach others how to fix things. He enjoyed working in the yard, and also enjoyed shopping at Goodwill. Walking,...
Helen Ranere Gay
Apr 20, 2020
Helen Ranere Gay, 95, of Salem, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born on September 17, 1924 in Hammonton, NJ, a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Berenato Ranere. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clark Franklin Gay. Surviving are her children, Clark Anthony Tony Gay and wife Lisa Secord-Gay; her daughter, Alicia Gay;...
Leona Paxton Filkins
Apr 19, 2020
Leona Paxton Filkins, 89, of Salem, VA, formerly of New Castle, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born on Sunday, March 8, 1931, to the late Clifford C. Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders Paxton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John N. Filkins; brothers, William...
Robert John Benjamin Clinginpeel
Apr 18, 2020
Robert J. B. Bobby Clingenpeel, 27, of Salem, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Bobby enjoyed playing football every Sunday, playing his guitar and singing, and loved the outdoors. He never met a stranger and was always there for others with a big smile and a huge hug. Bobby was great with children, loved spending his...
Elizabeth Ann Pettrey
Apr 17, 2020
Elizabeth Beth Ann Pettrey, 67, OF Salem, passed away unexpectedly, Friday morning, April 17, 2020. Beth was born November 24, 1952, in Logan, WV to James and Rose Brafford. She moved to Roanoke in 1970 to attend National Business College. She married the love of her life Alvin Earl Pettrey, on February 10, 1973. She had a very successful career...
Ileta Iris Scott
Apr 17, 2020
Ileta Iris Bell Scott, 94, of Winston-Salem, N.C. passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. Funeral services & survivors will be announced soon by John M. Oakey & Son. Service Details. Graveside Service When Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 Location Sherwood Memorial Park...
Margery Faye "Margie" May
Apr 17, 2020
Margery Faye (Gilster) May, born and raised in Onalaska Wisconsin, returned to her Creator and Savior while surrounded by family late on April 17, 2020. She was 76. Her parents, Alfred and Helen Gilster, and 3 of her siblings, Kenny Gilster, Elaine Fossum, and Phil Gilster preceded her. Her dear brother David (Barb) Gilster survived her. She is also survived...

