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  Walter Allen McCue, born May 29, 1928, in Persinger, West Virginia, to Allen Rader and Daisy Armstrong McCue, passed away July 30, 2021 at his home in Salem, Virginia.  He was predeceased by all of his siblings (Ola, Beulah, Ollie, Opal, Virgil); his first wife, Lillian Abner McCue; son, Jimmy Roger Harrah and son, Donnie Bott. He is survived by his devoted wife and caregiver, Blanche Bott McCue; sons, Johnny Harrah (Rita), Steve Bott (Clarsie) and Troy Bott (Kari);...

Barbara Ann Neece, age 85, passed away on July 29, 2021. Barbara was affectionately known as “Bobbie” to friends and family and as “Meemaw” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bobbie was a sweet, humble woman who deeply loved and cared for her family. She had a warm heart, quick wit and loved all people. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to her human family as well as her pets, Scuttlebug, her beloved poodle and to the many rescue cats she...

On July 27, 2021 Sidney Gordon Witt Sr. (Poochie) 83 went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born and raised in Elliston, Virginia and lived his life as a resident of Salem. Sidney is best known for his involvement in youth sports. He has a trophy case full of Little League championships and in 1978 he took his girls softball club to the Little League World Series. In addition he coached youth basketball and in 1989 shifted gears and helped to create the Challenger Little League...

James Brian Hall, known as “Jimmy” by family and friends, age 54, of Roanoke, VA died on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1967, the son of Ruth and James “Willard” Hall of Salem, VA. Jimmy attended Northside High School and Arnold R. Burton Vocational School in Roanoke. He grew up attending Catawba United Methodist Church, participated in Boy Scouts at Catawba, and played sports through the Mason Cove Rec Club. Jimmy also worked for his friend at...

Tammy Marie Arthur Fuqua, 53, passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born in California on August 6, 1967. Tammy worked for Carilion Hospital in the Telemetry Department. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially the beach, crafts, and decorating for the holidays. Tammy is survived by her fiancé, Mike Saunders; three children, Danielle May and husband Gary, Rebekah Blessard, and Kirsten Vest; seven grandchildren and one on the way; her sister, Vicky McClanahan;...

Margaret “Peggy” Taliaferro Reynolds, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Salem, Virginia surrounded by her family. Peggy was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. She was retired from the County of Roanoke and was a member of Church of Christ, Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Staples Taliaferro and Ruth Wheeler Taliaferro; her sisters Nadine Poff and Betty Jo Hartsel; and daughter-in-law, Mary Louise Reynolds. Survivors include...

Nancy Virginia Moore, age 93, of Salem, died peacefully on July 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Moore. Nan was born August 18, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia. She attended Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio where she received her degree in nursing. Her home for many years was South Charleston, West Virginia, until she and her husband moved to Salem in 1972. Nan is survived by her sons, Wayne Moore (Susan), Fred Moore (Debbie); grandchildren, Andy Moore and...

  Betty June Perdue Lancaster, 89, of Goodview, Virginia, passed on to her eternal home on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She was born in Tralee, West Virginia on May 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Oma Luck and Nellie White Perdue.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Wallace Lancaster. She is survived by her three children, Bonnie L. Searcy (Sam) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Debra L. Andrews (Wayne) of Bedford, Virginia, and Michael W. Lancaster of Moneta,...

  Madge P. Barr Myer, of Salem, Virginia, passed away at home on July 16, 2021, at age 97.  She was born in White Cottage, Ohio, on May 24, 1924, and was the seventh child in her family, which eventually grew to 10 surviving children.  She lived a short while in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  where her father tried to recover from tuberculosis.  He passed away when Madge was 6 years old and the family worked hard to stay together, creating strong ties in the extended...

Christine P Nolen, 90, of Roanoke passed away on July 15, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Glenn S. Nolen and the daughter of Taylor G Perdue and Margaret B Perdue, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Buddy, Ralph, and Dewey; and her cat, Boo. Christine is survived by her son, Timothy and sister Shirley. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6:00 until...