Robert Charles Hinrichs, 95, of Peoria, IL, passed peacefully after residing at Richfield Living in Salem, VA.  He was preceded in passing by the loss of his lifelong best friend and wife Kathryn in June, 2013, after enjoying 63 years of marriage.  As the only son of Herbert S. Hinrichs and Bess Patton Hinrichs, he was born June 7, 1928 in Topeka, KS.  He was a Member of Phi Delta Theta and graduated Kansas State University in May of 1951.   He was a resident of...

Alice Marie Dickerson Pendleton, age 89, of Roanoke County passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bernard “Penny” Pendleton and her daughter, Patricia “Pat” Pendleton Larmet with her husband Andre.  Alice was the eldest daughter of Walter and Virginia Adkins Dickerson, both deceased, of Wayne, WV.  She was also predeceased by her sisters Helen Raye Elkins, Yvonne Talbert and CloAnn Mathis along...

Donna Gale Henderlite Woods, 70, of Salem passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center on November 20, 2023. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Kenneth Morrison and the daughter of Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Henderlite and James Harold “Speck” Henderlite, both deceased. She was a member of Chapter 93 Order of the Eastern Star in Woodstock, VA. Gale enjoyed reading and watching movies about NASA and the space program, underwater documentaries on Jacques...

Bill Rakes of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, formerly of Roanoke and Salem, VA, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Bill’s career in the banking industry spanned 42 years including working his way from teller to bank president and CEO of Southwest Virginia Savings Bank. After retirement, he continued as Chairman of the Board of FNB Bank. Bill was preceded in death by parents Alfred P. and Annie G. Rakes, sister and brother-in-law Nelda and Willard King; brother Hubert...

Jimmie David McKinney left his earthly home and passed into an eternity in Heaven on November 16, 2023 at the age of 62. Although David had a long, successful career as a Postal Inspector, his most treasured accomplishments were: being a loving husband, an amazing father, a respected youth group leader, and a committed supporter of the refugee community in Roanoke. He dedicated most of his life to ministry- helping others apply for citizenship, attending soccer games, stepping in as a...

Paul Motley, 93, of Salem made it to heaven on November 13, 2023. A native of Virginia he was the beloved husband of 68 years to Shirley H. Motley, who survives, and the son of Daniel C. Motley and Rosie Bolling Motley, both deceased. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for 35 years in Quality Control for General Electric. Paul was a member of Connelly Memorial Baptist Church where he was a Deacon Emeritus. He was known for helping others, especially his church. Paul was...

Linda Simpson Brown, 62, of Roanoke passed away on November 6, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A native of New Mexico she was the wife of 42 years to James Donald Brown, who survives, and the daughter of Harold Roger Simpson and Juanita June Martin Simpson, both deceased. Linda worked as a Nurses Aid for many years. She enjoyed watching football, especially the New York Giants and Jets. In addition to her husband those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Michelle Brown and...

Barbara Ann Graham, 87, of Salem passed away surrounded by family on November 6, 2023 at the Richfield Health Center. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Allen Lloyd Graham and the daughter of Rutherford Guy McDaniel and Hettie Ellen Mundy McDaniel, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her daughter in law, Linda P. Graham. Barbara loved reading and most of all spending time with her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cathy Graham Harrison...

Edward “Eddie” F. Hanvey went Home to THE LORD on October 07, 2023. Eddie was born on June 28, 1946 in Danville, VA. Eddie was a very intelligent and highly accomplished man. He earned several associate’s degrees and was a go-to handyman. The maintenance knowledge was in large part self-taught. Eddie’s family is very proud of his creativity. He could draw and paint anything he wanted,  freestyle.  And he wrote dozens (atleast)of beautiful poems. Eddie...