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Oct 14, 2026

Robert "Glen" Dillon, 85, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his residence, with family by his side.

He was born on August 18, 1941, in Roanoke, Va., son of the late L.E. and Irene Jewel (Perdue) Dillon. At the young age of 12, Glen began working in the family printing business, then known as Chocolate Printing and...

Oct 11, 2026

Teresa Lee Nininger Whitlock, 74, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026. In following Teresa's wishes, there will be no formal services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

Oct 9, 2026

John McRae Hayth, 87, of Salem, Virginia, formerly of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Born in Springwood in Botetourt County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Peck Hayth and Elizabeth McRae Hayth.

John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Turkey during the Cold War....

Oct 5, 2026

Robert L. Cline, Jr., affectionately known as "Bob" and "PawPaw", 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, took his last ride to Heaven while listening to his favorite Doo-wop music on Monday, October 5, 2026. Born and raised in Roanoke, Va., he is preceded in death by his foster parents, Lemuel "Lemmie" and Bernice Epperly and his sister, Annie Lee Gibson.

Bob...

Oct 5, 2026

Cynthia Wray Dean Van Dyke, our Ma, of Salem, VA, gained her wings on October 5, 2026. She was 83 years old.

Cynthia was born December 13, 1942, in Salem, VA, to the late Ray Leo Dean and Eunice Oneida Hall Dean. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Alan Dean.

Cynthia was a bona...

Sep 28, 2026

Sandra Jones Bradley was born on March 18,1942 to Albert Fielding Jones and Gaynelle Mitchell Jones of Salem, Virginia. Sandra was the apple of her father's eye, and she enjoyed a youth filled with travel and cultural experiences with her three younger brothers. This contributed to her lifelong love of the arts, music and literature. She devoured historical novels and...

Sep 27, 2026

Ernest Ashton "E.A." Downey, Jr., 64, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Glen Wilton, Va., went to join his grandbaby in Heaven on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

E.A. was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed trips to Claytor Lake and Bradenton, Florida, and was a lifelong member of the Roanoke Valley Four Wheelers Association. Above...

Sep 22, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Samuel L. "Sambo" Coffey, 34, of Salem, Va., on September 22, 2026.

Born November 10, 1991, in Roanoke, Va. to Reamona Bowles Coffey and the late John David Coffey.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Garon Bowles, and sister, Heather Mills,...

Sep 21, 2026

Carol Jean Jones Nunnally, 82, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Born on July 24, 1944, Carol was a lifelong resident of Salem and devoted herself to her family, her church, her community, and the many people whose lives she touched.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Moore Jones and Ethel Hockett Jones,...

Sep 20, 2026

Phoebe G. Lombardi, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Wilton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Phoebe was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and George Grassman. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She settled in Wilton, Connecticut, where she raised her...

Sep 17, 2026

Susan Ann Strals, 63, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Salem.She was born on January 18, 1963, to the late Gerald R. Tenney and Shirley Bane Tenney.No services are planned at this time.Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.

Sep 17, 2026

Charley McDanald Turner, 86, of Va., passed away surrounded by the love of his family on September 17, 2026.

Charley was born in Roanoke, VA., to Charley and Mary Turner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Turman Turner, who passed away in May 2021. Their life together was one of love, family, and devotion, and Frances remained...

Sep 16, 2026

Jerrold "Jerry" Elmer Falk, 81, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Jerry was born on Tuesday, January 2, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Sylvia Marian Selma Hornlund and Wilford Arthur Falk.

Jerry spent most of his career with the Social Security Administration as a claims representative and was also a member of St. Philip...

Sep 16, 2026

One of the sweetest, kindest and gentlest souls the world has ever known passed from this life on September 16, 2026. Barbara Lois Taliaferro Barnhart was born January 21, 1934, to Robert and Lois (Howard) Taliaferro. She was the first of four children, followed by her sister Patricia Weaver of Stockbridge, Georgia; James Taliaferro (deceased); and Linda Boone of Christiansburg,...

Sep 13, 2026

Mary Ellen Verdu passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by family.She was a loving wife and mother, thoughtful gift giver, and aspiring beekeeper, but more than anything else, she was a passionate and relentless advocate for children and families in need.Mary Ellen grew up in Cranberry Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa., as the oldest of five children...

Sep 8, 2026

Charles Rudolph Spence, 94, passed away on September 8, 2026.Please check back for the full obituary.You may leave online condolences at www.johnmoakey.com.

Sep 4, 2026

Carl Arthur Murchison, age 89, of Salem, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Carl was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the beloved son of the late Arthur William and Eleanor Olson Murchison. At the young age of 17, Carl answered the call to serve his country and entered the U.S. Navy. Following his...

Sep 4, 2026

Ollie Mae Frye, 95, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born in Smyth County Virginia on July 12, 1931, to the late William Marshall and Lula Coe Clapp, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Frye, Sr.; son-in-law, Dennis Morgan; sister, Ruth Chapman; brothers, Robert Earl Clapp and Everett...

Sep 3, 2026

Kelley Shawn Clark (O’Dell), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 67.

Kelley was born in Belle, West Virginia, but spent most of her life in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a 1977 graduate of Cave Spring High School. Family was always at the center of her life, and she devoted...