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  Wanda Lynne Brewster Disher passed away at home on Friday May 7, 2021, at the age of 58. Wanda was born on March 30, 1963, to Melvin and Carolyn Brewster. She spent her days at home where she loved taking care of her many pets, enjoying time at the creek, and traveling to Myrtle Beach as often as she could. She is preceded in death by her parents,  Melvin Bernard Brewster, Carolyn Revadell Bolt Brewster; and brother, Bernard “Bernie” Clark Brewster. Left to...

Rebecca “Becky” Garlick Stamback, 58, of Roanoke passed away at her residence on May 2, 2021. A native of Virginia she was the daughter of Robert Warren Garlick, who survives, and the late Eleanor Mae Slaydon Garlick. Becky was a manager for Flowers Bakery. She was a dog lover and enjoyed gardening. In addition to her father Becky is survived by her son, Chance Garlick and “her girl” Kaitlin Orrick; her dear friends, Mary and Doug Waller and Lisa and Tim Childress;...

Velma Nadine Stump, 91, of Elliston passed away at Salem Health and Rehabilitation on Friday, April 30, 2021. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Byrl Edison Stump and the daughter of Wylie T. Moses and Willie Bradley Moses, both deceased. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Marie Stump and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Shelby Farris and Patricia Stump; her son, Carl E Stump; three...

  VICKIE MARLENE JOHNSTON ANDERSON On April 28, 2021 Vickie Marlene Johnston Anderson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after an incredibly brave and lengthy battle with Covid. Vickie was born on February 12, 1952 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Eldridge Kendell Johnston and Rathma Lee Frazier Johnston of Blue Ridge, Virginia. She was the epitome of kindness and gentleness and was loved dearly by her family, friends, and many others whose lives...

Jack Franklin Mordan raised in Buchannon, VA and currently of Boones Mill passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in York, PA he was the son of the late Jack Franklin Mordan, Sr. and Esther Craft Mordan, who survives. He graduated from James River High School. Jack enjoyed football and fishing. He loved animals and was always rescuing them. Jack also had an interest in politics. In addition to his mother he is survived by two sisters, Carol Witmer and Pamela Crim and husband Mark;...

  James R. Wright, 76, of Salem, VA, known to his family and friends as Shorty, James Rodney, JR, and Jim, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He has joined in Heaven his parents, Thomas and Frances Hackett Wright, and his brother, Tony. He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Elsie, his only child, Patrick of Richmond, his sister, Rovonda Andrews of Hardy, and the many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews he loved...

Christine M Wood, 85, of Hardy passed away at her residence surrounded by family on April 23, 2021. A native of Pulaski County, VA she was the wife of the late Clarence Ervin Wood, and the daughter of Homer A Warden and Ina Truman Warden, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her son, Clarence Eddie Wood. Christine is survived by four children, Robert Wood and wife Vickie, Ronnie Wood and wife Trudy, Teresa Tyree and husband Tracy, and Frances Wood; twelve grandchildren; twenty...

April Dawn Roberts, 54, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  April enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. She loved all animals. She enjoyed country drives. She had a passion for writing poems, singing, and playing with her grandchildren.  She is survived by husband, John  Roberts; daughter, Micaela Roberts and boyfriend Adam Clark; grandchildren, Emma Roberts, Faith Clark, and Serenity Clark; mother, Frances Wilmoth; sister, Kristy...