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Keith Boyd, 64, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on January 29, 2023. Keith was a good ol boy from West Virginia who loved Nascar, Dallas Cowboys, and West Virginia Football. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Boyd; his mother, Violet Wickline; his daughter, Sally Houk; his son in law, Ryan Ethridge; his father in law, Vernon Roberts; mother in law, Maggie Roberts; sister in law, Debbie Wilhite; and brother in law, Scottie Boyd He is survived by his wife, Kathy Boyd; daughter,...

Dennis Ray Fix, Sr. passed away peacefully to be with the Lord in Salem, Virginia during the late evening hours on January 26, 2023 at the age of ninety-five. Mr. Fix was born to Cora Lee Mills Fix and William Franklin Fix on August 23, 1927 in the community of Cool Ridge in Raleigh County, West Virginia.  At age fourteen, Dennis moved with his family to Summers County, West Virginia.   He lived for many years on his family’s farm in that County.  He was a resident of...

Delena “Dee” White Brown, 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on January 25, 2023.  Delena was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Ina White, dear husband Emory C. Brown Sr., and beloved “daughter” Leza Crozier.  She is survived by her three sons: Emory C. Brown Jr. (Joanne), David Robert Brown, and Joseph C. Brown (Melissa); and grandchildren Matthew Brown, Lewis Brown, Joshua Prillaman, and Maddox Brown.  She is...

Gregory Alan Moran, 53, of Salem passed away on January 24, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Gregory was born in Virginia on November 11, 1969. He loved being a chef and was an Adjunct Professor in Culinary Arts at Virginia Western Community College. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend to many. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sara Jane Moran; two brothers, David Moran and wife Heather and Andrew Moran and wife Jeannine; five nieces and nephews;...

Wayne Otey Nienke, 90, passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Wayne was the youngest of three children born to William Elmer Nienke and Annie Beckner Nienke Simmons, both deceased. Wayne was born in Roanoke County and spent most of his early life in the Cave Spring area. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, spending a year in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem in 1950 and from...

Richard Conrad Dobe, 55, passed away from a brief but intense battle of pancreatic cancer in the early morning hours of January 15, 2023. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife, Stephanie and oldest daughter, Marisol. Richard is survived and missed by his loving wife Stephanie Dobe (née McClintic) and wonderful children, Marisol  Virginia  Dobe,  Amelia Marie Dobe and Richard Isaac Dobe. He is appreciated, loved, and forever remembered by his siblings Greta Dobe, Erika...

Our dear sweet, beautiful Ruby went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday evening, January 12, 2023 at the amazing age of 100. She was a wonderful mother and mother-in-law who was always there when we needed her.  Ruby lived her life loving and doing for her family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack M. Mullins, of Salem, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She is survived by her son, Jack R. Mullins and wife, Joan of Salem; grandson, Robert L. Wiley, Jr. and wife, Laura, of...

In Loving Memory of a wonderful Husband, Father, and Pawpaw Born: Tuesday, November 13, 1956 (Bluefield, WV) Deceased: Monday, January 9, 2023 (Roanoke, VA) Age: 66 years, 1 month and 27 days Service Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:00PM The Church of St Peter & St Paul Officiant and Family Friend Rev. Fr. Walter (Buddy) Pierce   Obituary Roger "Freddie" Ritter was born on Tuesday, November 13th 1956 (Bluefield, WV) to Roger and Dreama Ritter.  He departed...

Nancy Lee Meador King, 88, passed away on January 8, 2023 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Bobbie Gene King and the daughter of William Paschal Meador and Virginia Witt Meador, both deceased. She was a member of Edgewood Christian Church. Nancy was known for caring for others and her kindness. Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Cynthia Harlow and husband Scott, Pamela King, and Todd King and wife Clara; eight...

Martha Ann Walker Stewart Lavinder Fields, 88, passed away January 7, 2023 at her home in Indianapolis.  She was born March 19, 1934 in Salem, VA, the daughter of the late Jennings and Annabelle Wood Walker.  Martha was preceded in death by husbands, Joseph Clay Stewart, Jr., and Kyle F. Lavinder; her brother, Julian Walker; and sisters, Katherine Walker Burnette, Irma Jean Walker Boothe, and Patricia A. Walker Ibrahim. Martha is survived by her husband, G. Thomas...