Jan 24, 2020

Jan Adair Stocki, Sr., 87 of Salem, entered peacefully into rest on Friday, January 24, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 16, 1932 in Ashland, W.Va. to the late James Vincent and Eula Elizabeth (Pickett) Stocki. Although we mourn our loss, we take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his wife Mary Maxine Stocki, who...

Jan 24, 2020

Frances Dorton, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2020. Frances was a long-standing member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She also was apart of the Roanoke County Womens Club for many years. She was a loving wife, Mother, and grandmother; however, her son was the apple of her eye. She will be deeply missed...

Jan 23, 2020

Margretha Ann Greth Vandike, 76, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1943, to the late Ivan and Martha (Maihl) Kinzer. Moms personality and work ethic were extremely evident in the numerous ways she served. Her public service involvement included, but was not limited to, her appointment...

Jan 23, 2020

Dr. Steven Ames Davie, 75, of Riner, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his residence. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced soon by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory. Service Details.

Jan 20, 2020

David Eugene Repass, 95, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully after a short time in the care of the Veterans Administration Hospice Center on Monday, January 20, 2020. Dave was born on August 18, 1924, in Roanoke, Va., the son of Guy Eugene and Mabel Furniss Repass. He remembered his early school years at Woodrow Wilson as captain of his...

Jan 20, 2020

Jerry Newman, 81, born in Roanoke, Va. on August 26, 1938, passed away in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on January 20, 2020. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School and went on to receive Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in International Economics from the George Washington University. Upon graduation, Mr. Newman went to work for the US Treasury...

Jan 19, 2020

George Radcliffe Cliff Seymour, 48, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was born on Friday, November 5, 1971, to George and Glenda Seymour. Cliff was a member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters L.U. 10, where he served as a proud member and brother for 25 years. He was best known for his ability to...

Jan 19, 2020

Christopher Robert Fisher, 30, of Salem, Va., passed away at his home on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Chris loved hiking, the outdoors, reading, and sports. He was passionate about making and playing music. He loved working with his hands. He was a diverse thinker. He had an off-beat sense of humor. He got a particular thrill out of discussing politics...

Jan 18, 2020

Frank D. Garst, 81, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Frazier and Kathleen Willett Garst and had been an area resident most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a supervisor with Thomas Brothers Excavating following many years of...

Jan 18, 2020

Frances Marie Ferris, 74, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born in Falling Springs, VA, a daughter of the late Ocie Billey Curry and Hallie Edith Curry. Frances loved doing crossword puzzles, taking long walks, especially around water, and taking in all of nature. She was well known for making the...

Jan 18, 2020

Jackie Ann Ellison DeBusk, 84, of Roanoke, was reunited with her son and husband in heaven on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Jackie is remembered for being a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and devoted wife. She invested many years of care and compassion into taking care of patients as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her love for people knew no limits...

Jan 17, 2020

Eleanor Justine Deal Watkins, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Born on Wednesday, March 22, 1939, to the late Ernest Lee Deal and Annie Margaret Lloyd Deal. She was a beloved wife, mom, sister, and Nana! She was noted for her comic relief at family functions and was a "force unto her own!" She had...

Jan 16, 2020

Wanda Winfrey Thompson, 89, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Wanda was a long standing member of the Salem Presbyterian Church. She spent her career in education, mostly as a Kindergarten teacher. She is remembered not only for her successful career in education, but mostly for being a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great...

Jan 15, 2020

Don Ray Wertz, 80, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1939, to the late Wilbert Ray and Pearl Martin Wertz. He was an avid fan of cars, and spoke often about his career as a truck driver. He never met a stranger, and enjoyed having his...

Jan 15, 2020

Donald Wayne Lawrence, 68, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Wayne is remembered for being a jack of all trades. He spent his career working as an auto mechanic, and in his spare time was always tinkering with some sort of project. Anything he could work on or repair he would spend his...

Jan 13, 2020

Lynchburg, Va. William Lee (Bill) Dail, Sr., 78, of Lynchburg and originally of Salem, Va., departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care. He was born on September 5, 1941 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Lonnie Lee and Lillian Mondie Dail. Following his graduation from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem,...

Jan 11, 2020

Salem, Va. It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved daughter, Lily Jacqueline Butler. At the young age of 20 years, Lilys accomplishments were many and her future was bright. Her love for music and singing was evident in her life as it seemed to consume her every thought. She fell in love with...

Jan 11, 2020

John Karl Winegar, 71, of Salem, Virginia (formerly of Downey, California), passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 in the Salem VA Medical Center. Born in St. Josephs Hospital, in Burbank, CA, on September 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Donald Raymond Winegar and Persis Ruth Peel, and was also preceded by a brother, Don Pete Winegar. John...

Jan 11, 2020

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Jan 10, 2020

Paul Steven Williams, 60, of Salem, Va., entered the presence of Jesus on Friday, January 10, 2020. Paul is survived by his wife of 22 years, Cheryl Williams; sons, Josh Symes, Jacob Williams, and Samuel Williams; brother, Rocky Williams and his wife, Maryanne; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Paul had an extraordinary ability to connect with others, brining...