James Germann Jr.
Nov 3, 2026
James Arthur Germann Jr., 70, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.Born on November 23, 1955, James was the son of the late James Germann Sr. and Elizabeth Helen Wilbert.James is survived by his three children, James A. Germann III and his fiancée, Thuy, Lori A. Ballard and her husband, Mike, and Mindy S. Perdue and her...
Patrick Carlton Herndon
Oct 31, 2026
Patrick (Pat) Carlton Herndon died on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at his home in Salem, Va. He was 86 years old. He experienced memory loss in latter years, but never lost his sense of humor, his love for others, or his faith in Christ.
Pat and his twin sister, Patricia (Patsy) Carolyn, were born on April 9, 1940; he was the...
James William Benigno
Oct 30, 2026
James "Jay" William Benigno, 66, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on October 30, 2026. Jay is survived by the love of his life, Marnie Bolt Benigno (daughter of Danny Bolt); Jay's mother-in-law, Vivian Zimmerman Bolt; Jay's sister, Karen Benigno Hammond, her husband Robert and their two children Kate and Matthew. Jay's parents were the late...
Jenna Doyle
Oct 28, 2026
Jenna Leigh Doyle Honeycutt, age 45, of Salem, Virginia, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Stanford Medical Center, in Palo Alto, California. A native of Salem, Virginia, Jenna was born February 19, 1981, to Phyllis Hight Doyle and Bobby Allen Doyle, Jr.
Jenna graduated from Salem High School, and received degrees from Emory & Henry College and the University...
Madison Lea Page
Oct 25, 2026
In the early morning hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, our sweet Maddie met her Savior face to face, as she finished her earthly journey surrounded by family.
Madison was born on Friday, June 24, 2005, to James and Deana Page, becoming their third child and baby sister to siblings Stephen and Erika. She completed the family.
From her earliest years, Madison...
Debbie McKinney
Oct 24, 2026
Debra Ann "Debbie" McKinney White, 73, of Goodview, Virginia, passed away on October 24, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. Born on June 24, 1953 in Beckley, West Virginia, Debbie was the only daughter to the late Herbert McKinney and Audrey Mae Lafon McKinney.
Debbie grew up in Sophia, West Virginia and worked as a case worker for the West...
Fae Maxine Hance
Oct 24, 2026
Fae Maxine Hance, 97, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on October 24, 2026. She had been a resident of Richfield in Salem for 35 years.
Fae was born on November 28, 1928, in Alleghany County, Virginia, to the late Joseph Lester Holcomb and Hessie Carper Holcomb. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, and two brothers.
She...
Chol Kyu Yun
Oct 23, 2026
Chol Kyu Yun (Charlie), born in South Korea, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 69, in Roanoke, Virginia.He is survived by his 2 children, Justin and Hana; his three grandchildren, Bernadette, Jun, and Mae; and his ex-wife, Kyong Cha.The family will be having a celebration of life at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the...
Wendell Cornelius Johns
Oct 22, 2026
Wendell C. Johns "Wiggles", 83, of Salem, VA, passed away on October 22, 2026.
Born December 26, 1942, in Salem, Roanoke County, to the late Howard Cornelius Johns and Naomi Frances Barbour Johns.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lois Johns "Bunny"; daughter, Cindy Hale; grandson, Larry Hale, Jr.; and sister, Charlotte...
George Jeff Trail Sr.
Oct 19, 2026
George Jeff Trail, Sr., 80, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.George was a hard-working man who took great pride in providing for and spending time with his family, who meant the world to him. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting, and fishing. Known for his sense of humor,...
Harold Lee Phillips Jr.
Oct 18, 2026
Harold Lee Phillips, Jr., 71, of Roanoke, but formerly of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with his devoted wife, Angela, holding his hand. He was born in Waynesboro, Va., on October 1, 1955, to the late Harold Lee, Sr. and Isabelle Hughes Phillips.
Harold was never one to shy away from hard...
Gail Rowell MacFarland
Oct 18, 2026
Gail Rowell MacFarland, 80, of Salem, VA, passed away on October 18, 2026.
Born May 21, 1946, in the City of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Charles Fletcher Rowell, Sr. and Evelyn Goobie Rowell.
Gail found great joy in giving her time and caring for others. Whether helping with a project or lending a hand where she was needed, she...
Edward Lewis Wallace
Oct 17, 2026
Edward L Wallace, 81, of Salem, Virginia, passed Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Edward "Eddie" Wallace was a loving husband of 61 years, a brother, an amazing uncle, great-uncle and friend to so many who knew him. He always went the extra mile for his beautiful wife, Jeannea, and his nieces and nephews who were so blessed to share and make a...
Michael Lee Prillaman
Oct 16, 2026
Michael Lee Prillaman, 84, of Salem, Va passed away on October 16, 2026.
Born February 28, 1942, in Roanoke, Va to the late Henry Meade Prillaman and Dorothy Ann Dowdy Prillaman.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Brian Meade Prillaman and Travis Anthony Prillaman, and brothers, Pete Prillaman, Phil Prillaman, and Russell Prillaman.
Those left to...
Betty Hall Tisinger
Oct 16, 2026
Dr. Betty Tisinger, 94, graduated to glory on October 16, 2026.She was a distinguished educator and lifelong advocate for art education in Virginia. Born in Logan County, West Virginia, the daughter of a coal miner, Betty attended Berea College in Kentucky and went on to earn her doctorate in education from Pennsylvania State University. She devoted her professional life to...
Lorraine Colucci Murtaugh
Oct 15, 2026
Lorraine Colucci Murtaugh, age 91, passed away on October 15, 2026. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her generous heart, her quick wit and the seeds she sowed in the many lives she touched.
Lorraine was a respected middle school English educator in Arlington, Virginia, who understood that her role extended far beyond the classroom. She took...
Robert "Glen" Dillon
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...
Teresa Lee Straub Nininger Whitlock
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.
John McRae Hayth
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....

