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Betty Joyce Chisom Price, 80, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 after a long battle with myasthenia-gravis. A native of Virginia she was the wife of 58 years to Marshall V. Price, who survives, and the daughter of James Larry Chisom and Esther Mae Hogan Chisom, both deceased. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School and retired from a longtime nursing career. Betty enjoyed gardening, antique collecting, working in her flower beds, and baking. She had a huge heart...

Stephanie Wise Ratliff, 50, of Salem passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. A native of Virginia she was the daughter of the late Winfred Paul Wise and Nancy Mae Vandyke Wise, who survives and the wife of Rodney Lewis Ratliff, who survives. Stephanie was a member of Ghent Grace Brethren Church. She was a majorette in the Salem High School band and a baton twirler. Stephanie had a passion for beauty pageants and was Miss Salem Fair in 1989 and Miss Smith Mountain Lake in...

John Edward Tickle, 79, of Roanoke passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A native of West Virginia he was the husband of 58 years to Patricia Ann Tickle, who survives, and the son of Edward Lee Tickle and Erma Kathleen Perdue Tickle, both deceased. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. John was a teacher with the Roanoke County School System for 25 years and the Montgomery County School System for 5 years. He was a member of Melrose Baptist Church where he was...

  Sherman Ace Cable, 89, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2020.   There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

  Andrew (Andy) J. Bryant In Loving Memory of Andrew (Andy) J. Bryant who entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27th at the age of 94. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary J. Bryant; two precious daughters, Carolyn Roach Carter and Sandra J. Schmidt; son-in-law, Douglas Robbins; grandson, Ronald Moran; mother and father, Andrew and Bessie Bryant; 2 brothers, Tom and Jimmy; 3 sisters, Edith, Libby and Mary. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debby and...

  Thomas James Hoskins (T.J.), 85, of Salem, and formerly of Goodview, Va., born on April 8, 1934, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Lewis Gale Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 51 years; two daughters, Janet Hoskins and Gwen (Jodie) Terry; and cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Elena, Myah, and Isaiah Terry, all of Salem.  Also survived by sisters, Marie (Everett) Hubbard, Patsy Muse, and Judy Saine; and many nieces and nephews. He served in...

Dallas Scott Powell, III, 48, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Helen Powell. No formal services will be held at this time.

Deanna Doyle Smith, 82, of Catawba, VA passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 21, 2020. A native of Virginia, she was the wife of the late Herbert H. Smith and the daughter of Luther P. Doyle and Helen Doyle, both deceased. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and was an animal lover. Deanna is survived by her daughter, Lisha Barker and husband Chris; son, Herb Smith, II; Dr. Anandi Singh, whom she loved as a daughter; two sisters, Audrey Doyle and Fay Bovis; brother, Sam...

  Rodney Elbert Palmer, 79, of Salem, VA., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 3:53 p.m.  He was born June 9, 1940 in Raven, VA. He retired in 2002 from the V.A. Medical Center, Salem, VA. after 28 years and 9 months employed as a Pipefitter. Rodney is survived by his wife, Wilma Fay Palmer; son, Rodney Edward and wife, Jessica Palmer, all of Salem, VA.; two grandchildren; and one great grandson, all of Danville, VA.; special friend, Garland Chambers; three sisters, Mary...

Jean Hall Rose, 84, of Salem passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late James Albert Rose and daughter of Weldon B. Hall and Dana Sisson Hall, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her son, Joseph Weldon Young. She is survived by three brothers, Wesley Hall and wife Mildred, Cline Hall and wife Neoma, and Kenny Hall and wife Dixie; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville...