Janie Carol Hinson
Dec 19, 2019
Janie Carol Hinson of Catawba came into this world on March 15, 1947, kicking with confidence and running the roads in Macgill Village, where she discovered her creative talent by painting the fuel door on her fathers Pontiac, the only new car he ever owned, with tar. Her adventurous self was honed by riding the range in Drapers Valley on...
Vivian Pedigo Akers
Dec 19, 2019
Vivian Pedigo Akers, of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Akers; as well as her parents, Jesse and Mary Pedigo. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Becky Ledbetter (Chris) of GA; granddaughter, McKenzie Milnor (Heath) of FL; and great-grandson, Matthew Milnor of FL. A private family graveside...
Edward James Murphy
Dec 19, 2019
Edward J. Murphy, 61, of Masons Knob Rd. Boones Mill, VA, died on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Salem VA Veterans hospital following a long illness. He was born on May 13, 1958, the only son of the late William E. Murphy and Betty A. Robertson Murphy. Following his parents passing in 1971, he then lived with his foster...
Shirley Anne Fields
Dec 17, 2019
Shirley Anne Richardson Fields, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born on Saturday, March 5, 1938, to the late Wes and Edna Richardson. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Billy and Freddie Richardson. Her surviving family includes her children, Donna Williams and Jamie Fields; grandchildren, Oktobre Williams, Derek Williams, Xevon Williams,...
Barry Steven Mason
Dec 17, 2019
Barry Steven Mason, 64, who was a lifelong resident of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2019. He was employed with the City of Salem with over twenty-five years of service. Most recently, he served as the supervisor for the sewage department within public works for the City of Salem. Barry was an...
Jackie "Lynn" Gurley Jr.
Dec 16, 2019
Jackie (Lynn) Gurley, Jr., 61, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. He was born on February 6, 1958, in Bristol, Tenn. He devotedly worked as a lineman with AEP for 39 years. He never met a stranger and all who knew him loved him. He was always joking, smiling, and loving life. He was an avid Tennessee...
Ret. Col. Dr. Robert Leonard Mcclanahan, Jr.
Dec 16, 2019
Retired Col. Dr. Robert L. McClanahan, Jr., 90, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully at his home on December 16, 2019. He was born on January 23, 1929, to the late Mamie Bartley and Robert L. McClanahan, Sr. in Buchanan Co., Va. He attended the Virginia Military Institute at the age of 16 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy for...
Michael Alan Carroll
Dec 14, 2019
Michael Alan Carroll, 55, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Michael loved to travel and enjoyed drawing and fishing (fly fishing in particular). He was described by his friends and family as always a friendly person and having a smile on his face. Preceding him in death was his father, Wayne Thomas Carroll. His surviving family...
William Furman Mattox Jr.
Dec 14, 2019
William Furman Mattox, Jr., 79, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born January 20, 1940 in Roanoke, VA a son of the late William Furman Mattox, Sr. and Virginia Dyer Mattox. Mr. Mattox was member and Deacon of North Roanoke Baptist Church where he also enjoyed traveling on mission trips. He also previously was a...
Jerry Wayne Williams
Dec 13, 2019
Jerry Wayne Williams, 79, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2019. He was a hard worker and a, good daddy. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Wayne Williams, Kenneth Williams, Ami Wilson, David Williams, and Brady Pryce; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends also survive....
Susan Elizabeth Hoye
Dec 13, 2019
Susan Elizabeth Hoye, 71, of Salem, passed on to her eternal home, on Friday, December 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Salem, where she spent many years singing in the church choir and serving as the Treasurer of the churchs Shoe Fund. She strove to make a...
Michael Stevenson Camden Jr.
Dec 8, 2019
Michael S. Camden, Jr., 45, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2019. His hobbies included hunting, woodworking, and gardening. Preceding him in death were his grandmothers, Margaret Bain and Elsie Camden; brother-in-law, Jeff Stump; and uncle-in-law, Jack Garst. His surviving family includes his mother and father, Carolyn and Michael Camden; father-in-law, Jr. Garst; stepmother-in-law,...
Garland Douglas Francisco Sr.
Dec 3, 2019
Garland Douglas Francisco, 82, of Salem, Va., came to be with the Lord our God on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Garland attended several different Church of The Brethren churches in the Roanoke Valley and truly loved God's Earth and natures beauty. He loved...
Gordon William Jarvis
Dec 2, 2019
Gordon William Jarvis, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, in Bland, Va. He was born on Monday, June 19, 1925, to the late Bernie and Lillie Ruble Jarvis in Paint Bank, Va. Mr. Jarvis served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Franklin CV-13. After his time in the Navy, he...
James Adrian Richards
Dec 1, 2019
James Adrian Richards, 92, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 11, 1927 in Roanoke, Va. to the late James M. and Ethelene Bowers Richards. James, as many others in his generation, enlisted and faithfully served his country in the United States Army Air Corps Reserves at the age of...
Kim Marie Dempsey
Dec 1, 2019
This is not your ordinary , because my sister was not your ordinary person. Kim Marie Barry Dempsey, born October 11, 1970, in Newport News, Virginia to Beverly Getsi and Tom Barry, had the heart of an angel. Growing up with Kim as my older sister was like growing up with my own personal cheerleader. Not in a loud and...
John Wallace Ferguson Jr.
Nov 30, 2019
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Wesley Junior Combs
Nov 30, 2019
Wesley Junior Combs, 72, of Elliston, Va. passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1946 to the late Wesley B. and Ivory Montgomery Combs in Anawalt, W. Va. Following graduation from Andrew Lewis high school in 1965, he was drafted in the U.S. Army where he would faithfully...
Judith May Arnold
Nov 29, 2019
Judith May Arnold, 77, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019, at her residence. Judith is remembered for being a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family wholeheartedly and unconditionally. Judith is also remembered for being a strong-willed individual. She will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Ruth Davis Guthrie
Nov 28, 2019
On Thursday November 28, 2019 Ruth Davis Granny Guthrie, 104 of Roanoke formerly of Salem, joined her Savior, Jesus, and the open arms of her family and friends who also were awaiting her in Heaven. She lived a long, happy life, always giving the love in her heart to others. Awaiting her were her husband, Richard Cleaveland Guthrie, longtime engineer...
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