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...

Jun 24, 2020

Joan Gail Zorr, 66, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Joan carried within her a special soul one that always looked to the well-being of others. Feeding the hungry was a great passion of hers. Habitat for Humanity was dear to her heart. She was also very interested in solar energy. Listening to music was one of...

Jun 20, 2020

Michael Mike Henretta Brightwell, Jr., 52, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was born on January 26, 1968, in Adams, Mass. to the late Michael H. Brightwell, Sr. and Kathleen Gallagher Brightwell. While it is obviously impossible to summarize Mikes life in just a few short paragraphs, it can however...

Jun 13, 2020

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Jun 12, 2020

Janice Irsle Sabrouch, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living Community. At her request, no public services will be held. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living Community for all of the care, compassion, and support they have provided Janice over the...

Jun 12, 2020

Jim Young, 89, of Salem, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Barbara Pultz Young, and three daughters: Debbie Harris (Rick) of Jasper, GA; Becky Garrison (Jim) of Double Oak, TX; and Cindy Courtright (Mark) of Hardy, VA. Also, son-in-law...

Jun 10, 2020

Thelma Delephine Anderson Coffer, age 78, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Saltville, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Roanoke. She was born on Thursday, October 23, 1941, to the late Ray and Mary Totten Anderson in Saltville. Delephine loved to read and collect recipes. She was blessed with a gift of music...

Jun 9, 2020

Jack Edgar EG Tysinger, Jr., 82, of Roanoke, and originally of Thomasville, N.C., passed away and reunited with his wife on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born in Thomasville, NC, to the late Jack Edgar Sr. and Rachel Arlene Clodfelter Tysinger. Jack was the superintendent of laundry and linen services with Servitex for many years and was the co-owner...

Jun 7, 2020

Barbara Anne Reynolds Hawks, 87, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was born on August 8, 1932, in Salem, Va., to the late James Schoolcraft and Thursey Maloney Lawrence Reynolds. Following graduation from Andrew Lewis high School, Barbara joined the workforce as a secretary for a local lawyer. This...

Jun 7, 2020

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Hickson, 53, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1967, in Roanoke, Va., to the late William Joseph and Lois Caldwell Hickson. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his brothers, Ricky Hickson, of Vinton, Va., and Michael "Mike" Hickson (Barbara), of Salem; sister,...

Jun 6, 2020

Katherine Lawson Lovern, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2020. Katherine was a one of a kind type of woman. A dedicated true pentecostal who had no problem praising her savior whether that be singing hymns, or just spending a little time in prayer. She was blessed with four sons during her lifetime,...

Jun 5, 2020

Dawn Rae Ferrebee-Hawks, 47, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Dawn was a special kind of person, she walked to the beat of her own drum, and had no issue letting you know just what was on her mind. Her laugh was infectious, her sense of humor though sometimes dark, would have...

Jun 2, 2020

James Steven Jake White, 66, of Salem, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Salem, Va. He was born on Sunday, August 9, 1953, in Giles County to the late Thelma White. Jake started making music when he was about twelve years old, his passion was country and gospel music! It was evident...