Beulah "Bootsie" Skidmore Moore
Aug 28, 2026
Beulah "Bootsie" Moore, age 92, of Salem, left this life for her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was a loyal daughter, a devoted wife, a supportive mom, a doting Nana, and a loving Great Nana, but most of all she was a beloved daughter of the living God who was...
Theresa Ann Hawryliw
Aug 25, 2026
Theresa Ann "Terri" Hawryliw, 76, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away on August 25, 2026, where she was greeted in Heaven by her beloved son, Geoff. She was born on December 1, 1949, to the late Agostino Zazzara and Jean Budziak Zazzara in Cleveland.
Terri was a fun-loving and friendly person who had a wonderful way of...
Wyn Wilson Yuhas
Aug 25, 2026
Wyn Wilson Yuhas, 81, passed away on August 25, 2026.Please check back for the full obituary.Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Gary Raymond Myers
Aug 23, 2026
Gary Raymond Myers, 70, of Salem, Va went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026.
Born July 25, 1956, in Roanoke, Va to the late Paul Raymond Myers and Roma Ann Floyd Myers.
Gary was the loving husband of Karen Crotts Myers, with whom he shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. He was a simple, loving man who found the...
Robert L. "Bert" Sparbel
Aug 23, 2026
Robert "Bert" Lewis Sparbel, born December 7, 1975, of King George, Virginia, passed on August 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Robert N. and Carol A. Sparbel; devoted husband of Lisa, with whom he shared more than 18 years of marriage; loving father to Isabel and Olivia (Brendan); and proud...
John Edward Saunders
Aug 22, 2026
John Edward Saunders, 66, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in Bedford, Va., to the late Florence and Joseph “Spott” Saunders.
Those remaining to cherish John’s memory are his “chosen daughter”, Heather Saunders; former wife and best friend, Edie Saunders; sisters in law, Teri Atkins and husband, Rick, Phyllis...
Annis Minix Bowen
Aug 20, 2026
Annis Minix Bowen, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.She was born on September 19, 1935, to Alda Mae Minix and Joe Farrigan Minix in Coffee County, Georgia, and was raised by cousins, Bessie (Mother) and Raymond (Daddy) Davis in Douglas, Georgia. She was a graduate of Coffee County High School. Soon after, she was swept off her feet...
Janie Marie Bailey
Aug 20, 2026
Janie Marie Booth Bailey, 81, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026.Janie was born in Pulaski, Va., to the late Edward Clinton and Madie Marie Midkiff Booth. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Richfield before retiring after 40 years of service. Throughout her life, she loved the beach, gardening, her dogs,...
Suzanne Gardner Summerlin
Aug 19, 2026
Suzanne Warden Gardner Summerlin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, significantly on the same date her only sibling, Betty Jo, passed nine years ago. They held a very special bond and are now reunited in Heaven.
Suzi married her high school sweetheart, Warren, and together they lovingly raised their sons, Mike and...
William Robert Yagle
Aug 17, 2026
William R. "Bill" Yagle November 16, 1936 – August 17, 2026
William R. "Bill" Yagle, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Robert A. and Gerda H. Yagle. He graduated from West Virginia University and went on to serve four years in the U.S....
Vivian Leigh Crum Martinez
Aug 16, 2026
Vivian Leigh Crum Martinez, 69, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1957, to the late William Henry Burgess Crum and Virginia Ruth Collins Crum in Richlands, VA, and spent her childhood in Buchanan County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Henry Eskell Mitchem
Aug 15, 2026
Henry Eskell Mitchem, 87, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
He was born June 29, 1939, in Jenkinjones, WV, to the late Burbridge Eskill and Annie Dean Casey.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Nellie Gray Wright Mitchem; daughter, Annie Mae Mitchem; son, Franklin...
Cierra Marie Stanley
Aug 12, 2026
Cierra Marie Stanley, 37, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Cierra was born on Friday, June 9, 1989, in Roanoke, Va., to Jack Stanley and the late Connie Stanley. In addition to her mother, Cierra was preceded in death by her Pop, Ellis Wells; Granddad, Roger Vess; and uncle, Mark Stanley.
Cierra was a beloved employee of Grace's...
Peggy Joyce Fitzgerald Johnson
Aug 12, 2026
Peggy Joyce Fitzgerald Johnson, 94, of Salem, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the loving comfort of her family and home on August 12, 2026. Peggy was born in Covington, VA, on June 16, 1932. She was a long-time resident of Salem and faithful member of Salem Baptist Church.
Peggy's life was one of service to her...
Roland McNeil Wheeler
Aug 11, 2026
Roland M. Wheeler, 89, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.Roland is survived by his son, Daniel (Cindy); granddaughters, Cassaundra (Eddie) and Madilyn (Landry); and his niece, Pat (Doug).Roland was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Sarah.Roland spent six years serving in the United States Air Force spending much of his time in...
Kendra Lea Spangler
Aug 11, 2026
Kendra Lea Spangler, born October 4, 1964, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2026.
Kendra lived her life with a charismatic personality, a wonderful sense of humor, and a caring heart. She built a career as an insurance underwriter and was deeply loved and respected by her coworkers, who appreciated not only her knowledge and dedication but also the laughter and...
Teresa Pace Cole
Aug 11, 2026
Teresa "Terry" Pace Cole, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on December 16, 1956, Terry is survived by her loving husband, William Cole; children, Billy Cole, wife Karen, and Ben Cole, wife, Gabe; grandchildren, Carter Maydian, Gray Cole, Riley...
Debra Lee Jones White
Aug 10, 2026
Debra (Debbie) Jones White went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10th, 2026. Debbie was born to Connie Lee Jones and Ronald "Pop" Jones on October 6th, 1957. She worked as an LPN for several years, but more importantly, Debbie devoted her life to serving the Lord and her church. Her faith was at the heart of...
Virginia (Jenny) Francisco Bohon
Aug 10, 2026
Virginia (Jenny) Francisco Bohon, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.Jenny was a longtime and active member of Salem Baptist Church. She worked for Salem City Schools and retired from Andrew Lewis Middle School, the same school she graduated from when it was a high school.She was preceded in death by her father, Guy C. Francisco...
Joy Dixon Frantz
Aug 9, 2026
Joy Dixon Frantz, 92, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Born in Charlotte, N.C., in 1934, Joy was the daughter of Estelle Nelson Dixon Foil and Robert Tompkins Dixon. She grew up in "the Queen City" and was educated at St. Catherine's School in Richmond, Va., and Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C....

