Apr 7, 2026

Yvonne Radford Metz, 95 of Roanoke, VA, reunited with her husband in heaven on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Born on Sunday, November 9, 1930, to the late William Odell Radford and Mamie Goodman Radford.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Kenward Metz; daughter; Dory Silva, brothers, Arnold Radford and Junior Radford;...

Apr 5, 2026

Frank David “Dave” Nofsinger of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on Friday, October 13, 1944, in Fincastle, Virginia, to the late Frank Montague Nofsinger and Edna Margaret Haymaker Nofsinger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kent Montague Nofsinger, Sr.; his sister, Martha...

Apr 5, 2026

Apr 5, 2026

Jacquelin Carol "Jackie" Turman, of Salem, Va., went to be with her heavenly family on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was 79 years old.

Jackie was born in Roanoke, Va., to the late Fred A. and Clara Redden Jordan on Monday, April 29, 1946. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred Jordan, Jr.,...

Mar 31, 2026

Melissa Roberts Wimmer, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1957, in Christiansburg, Virginia, to the late H. Elbyrne Roberts and Ruth B. Roberts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jonathan Roberts and Yogi Roberts; and her sisters, Zsa Zsa...

Mar 30, 2026

Mary Jane Raborn of Salem, Va., passed away on March 30, 2026, at home. She was the daughter of the late George and Janie Heffinger. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Jake Raborn; sister, Betty Rhodes; brothers, Phillip and Jackie Heffinger; and grandmother, Sally Nesbit. She is survived by a brother, Bobby Heffinger; sisters, Judy Murray, Cindy...

Mar 30, 2026

Ronald Marvin "Ronnie" Robertson, 73, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary, and is survived by his wife, Vickie Robertson. They were married for 48 years. Ronnie is also survived by his son, Jason Robertson (Amanda), his granddaughter, Jayden Robertson, his sister,...

Mar 30, 2026

The family of Glenn Thomas (Tom) Huff announces that he went to be with the Lord early in the morning of March 30, 2026, at the age of 93. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many.

He was born on March 3, 1933, to the late Claude E. Huff and Annie Wells Huff of Lafayette,...

Mar 29, 2026

Nancy Weld Wise passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her residence at Salem Terrace.

Nancy was born on Wednesday, March 14, 1934, the oldest of five children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stafford L. “Bud” Weld and Nancy B. Weld, three of her four siblings, Mary Weld Schipper, Rena Weld Wheeler, and Stafford L. “Bill” Weld...

Mar 28, 2026

Johanna Elizabeth Espelage found heaven on March 28, 2026. Born on December 18, 1935, in Falkenberg, Germany, Johanna spent her childhood living on a farm alongside her parents and seven siblings. At the age of 22, she left Germany to begin her new life in America. Soon after arriving, she met the love of her life, her husband of 62...

Mar 28, 2026

Betty Lou Beckner Goad, 87, of Salem, Virginia, got her promotion to Glory on Saturday, March 28, 2026.



She was born in Catawba, Virginia, and remained a faithful child of God her entire life. She loved Jesus wholeheartedly and her family unconditionally. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and recently became a great-great-grandmother. Listening to the Gaithers...

Mar 25, 2026

Donna Mae Fitzgerald Wright, age 74 of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on Thursday, April 19, 1951, to Boyd and Willie Fitzgerald in New York, Donna lived a life full of energy, purpose, and love for the people around her. She was a cherished wife, mother,...

Mar 24, 2026

Michael "Mike" Ruble was a good man who truly never knew a stranger. He would talk to anyone about anything. Mike loved life. He was a gentle giant. Rest easy love, your pain is gone. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Ruble.

Mike is survived by his wife Pamela Ruble; his step-son, Andrew; and step-daughter,...

Mar 24, 2026

Daniel T. Andrews, 77, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on March 24, 2026. Born on July 3, 1948, in Princeton, Indiana, he was the son of Alberta Taylor Andrews and the late Ted H Andrews. 

Raised in St. Francisville, Illinois, Dan was a proud graduate of Saint Francisville Community High School, where he played on the basketball team....

Mar 23, 2026

Robert Lee Palmer, Jr., lovingly known as "Bob," age 78, of Eagle Rock, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026.

Bob proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. After his time in service, he devoted his life to his work as a Class A contractor, building homes and...

Mar 22, 2026

Helen Vest, 94 of Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Born April 7, 1931, in Floyd, Va, to the late Frank Hill Wimmer and Hassie Nester Wimmer.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Preston Vest; sons, Stephen Vest and David Vest; and survived by their wives,...

Mar 21, 2026

James Randolph Bush, 84, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2026. He was born on February 10th, 1942, to the late Luther and Nannie Bush. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosemary Bush; three sons, Randolph Bush (Dr. MaLora Bush), William Bush, (Leigh Ann Bush), and Cary Bush; Eight grandchildren, Brian Bush (Sarah Bush),...

Mar 21, 2026

Roger Wimmer, age 71, of Saltville, Virginia, passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family.Roger was a man who never met a stranger. With his warm personality and easygoing nature, he made friends wherever he went and left a lasting impression on all who knew him.He was a proud and devoted father to his son, Roger Lee Wimmer...

Mar 18, 2026

Janet Ruby Keeney, 93 of Salem, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; William E. Ruby in 2003, Richard A. Keeney in 2020, and son-in-law Arthur J. Provenzano in 2020.

Known by friends as Jan and family as Gran, she was born to the late Eldon and Mildred Brown in Frankfort, Indiana on September...

Mar 17, 2026

Jessie Thomas Dalton, 44, of Roanoke County and Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Jessie was born on Wednesday, December 2, 1981, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Peggy Dalton and Danny Short. In addition to his parents, Jessie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie and Virginia Dalton.

Left to cherish Jessie's memory are his...