Charles Bertrand Ryan Iii
Nov 27, 2019
Charles B. Ryan, III, 90, known to many friends as Chuck, died early Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center following complications from a fall. Chuck was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 14, 1929, to Charles B. Ryan, Jr., and Helen Maxwell Ryan. He and his parents lived in California and returned to Akron, Ohio when he was...
Ruth Carolyn Cromer
Nov 27, 2019
Ruth Carolyn Long Cromer, 87, of Salem, Va., went to the Lord for final resting on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born in Monroe County, W. Va., on July 13, 1932. She later moved to Maryland where she worked for and retired from a small electrical plant after nearly 20 years before making her home in Salem, Va. Preceding...
Titus Gray Thompson
Nov 27, 2019
Titus Gray Thompson met Jesus shortly before his birth on Nov. 27, 2019. Titus is the son of Bradley and Rachel Thompson of Salem. Titus was born weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. He loved to make his presence known to his mother with kicks, squirms, and the occasional hiccup. He looked like his brothers, while...
John Oliver Jones
Nov 26, 2019
John Oliver Jones, age 81, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born on Thursday, September 15, 1938, in Craig County, Va., to the late Tracy Miller Jones and Mary Woods Jones. He served in the US Army with the 52nd Artillery Brigade; was employed by VDOT for over 40 years; and was a devote member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church,...
Patricia Ann Stuckey
Nov 26, 2019
Patricia A. Garman Stuckey, 76, of Rockville, Md. and Frederick, Md., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born January 25, 1943, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of Louin C. Garman and Avis Damewood Garman. Following graduation from Bladensburg Senior High School in 1961, she started her career in...
Kelley Rochelle Sparks-Jordan
Nov 24, 2019
Kelley Rochelle Adkins Sparks-Jordan, 56, of Martinsville, VA., and formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC, slipped away into the arms of her Lord Jesus on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Kelley was born on September 30, 1963 in Maryville, MO to Dorothy Mathis Adkins and the late Donnis Wayne Adkins. Kelley liked sheep, smiley faces and daisies. She always made a point...
John Francis Jacobson
Nov 24, 2019
John F. Jacobson, 62, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born in Park Ridge, Il, a son of the late Nils and Frances Jacobson and had been an area resident since 1981. He was employed as a warehouse supervisor with Valley Tile Distributors for over 37 years, retiring in 2018. He served as a youth sports...
Clarence Edward "Ed" Granger
Nov 24, 2019
Clarence Edward Ed Granger, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was a long-time resident of the Mount Pleasant Community and an active member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. He was also a former member and past president of the Mount Pleasant Lions Club. He was preceded in death...
John William Goodhart Sr.
Nov 23, 2019
John W. Goodhart, Sr. 82 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away Saturday November 23, 2019. Mr. Goodhart was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke. He retired after many years of service with Verizon Communications. When he could, he enjoyed hiking in the great outdoors and taking in the scenery, Mr. Goodhart liked donating to charity and especially...
Edith Gay Wallace
Nov 23, 2019
Edith G. Wallace, 64, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Edith was devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to a decade of work with Montgomery County Public Schools at Elliston Lafayette Elementary School, she also served as PTA president, a volunteer for the SHARE food program, and a teacher's assistant for adult education classes. Through...
Joyce Ann Slusher
Nov 21, 2019
Joyce Ann Slusher, 78, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Friendship Health and Rehab in Roanoke, Va. She was born on April 30, 1941 in Franklin County, Va. To the late Charlie Woodrow Wilson Alley and Beula Dove Alley. Joyce was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship in Salem where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school and...
Freddie Marie Dalton
Nov 21, 2019
Freddie Marie (Sweeney) Dalton, 89, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Floyd, Va. to the late Fred D. and Susie Vest Sweeney. Freddie was a strong Christian and an active member of the Living Well Church of the Nazarene in Salem, Va. Her favorite times were...
Julie Mae White
Nov 21, 2019
Julie Mae Doss White, 71, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Julie was the kind of person that would make you smile or laugh, just by being in her presence. She was known as the comedian of the family and would make you...
Tony Ray Lucado
Nov 21, 2019
Tony Ray Lucado, 62, of Elliston, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, in Roanoke County, Virginia. The family will receive friends on Friday. November 29, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, 305 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, Virginia, 24153. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019. at 2:00 p.m., in...
Pearl Estelle Stokes
Nov 17, 2019
Pearl Estelle Stokes, 88, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 24, 2019, from 2 to 5 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, 305 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, Va. 24153. A Catholic Mass will be held at Noon, on Monday, November 25,...
Charles Robert Moir
Nov 15, 2019
Charles Robert Moir was born on November 29, 1930 in Stokes County, North Carolina. He was the son of a farmer and grandson of the local doctor and postmaster. He passed peacefully in his sleep on November 15, 2019 at his home in Salem, Virginia. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betsy Ross Clark Moir;...
Erik Daniel Johnson
Nov 15, 2019
Erik D. Johnson, age 45, of Salem, VA, died Friday evening, November 15th, 2019, after a long battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Emily both of the home; his parents, Tom and Carolyn Johnson of Annandale VA; his brother, Patrick Johnson of Christiansburg, VA; and his sister, Suzanne Johnson of Johannesburg, South Africa, numerous...
Kari Ann Whittaker
Nov 12, 2019
Kari Ann Whittaker, 48, of Bland, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Services are being undertaken by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, Va. Service Details. Interment Location John M Oakey & Son Crematory Address 305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153
Robert Matthew "Bob" Goodwin
Nov 11, 2019
Robert Matthew (Bob) Goodwin, 74, of Salem, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1945 in Hampton, Va. to the late Alfred David and Jane Elliott Goodwin. Bob had been a wonderful teacher for 32 years and was loved by all his students....
Joanne Josephine Dalton
Nov 10, 2019
Joanne Josephine Dalton,79, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Joanne is remembered for being a very talented designer, her exquisite taste was displayed over a vast array of floral, crafts, and interior design creations. Not only were her talents displayed by means of art, but also in the kitchen, being known...

