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Denise Marie Collins, 57, left this earthly realm on May 21, 2023 after a long battle with ALS at home surrounded by family.  A native of Massachusetts she was the wife of 39 years to her high school sweetheart, Thomas Collins, who survives, and the daughter of Barbara Burdo and Frank Burns, both deceased. Denise was a graduate of Glastonbury High of Glastonbury, CT. While in high school she was part of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) where she served as secretary. In...

Norman Kenneth Bakken was born in St. Croix County, Wis., on June 7, 1926, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, in the nursing care facility of Brandon Oaks retirement community in Roanoke, Va. The son of Norwegian immigrants, Norman was raised in Everett, Wash. and married his childhood sweetheart Ginger in 1946. He received his undergraduate degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and continued his education with graduate studies at Wittenberg University School of Divinity. Receiving...

Daniel Joseph Hunter, 69, of Salem Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2023 of natural causes. Dan was born on January 5, 1954 and loved by his parents Robert L. and Angeline S. Hunter. After Dan graduated from Northside High School in 1972, he joined the workforce with various jobs until he settled at Kroger for over 35 years. Dan retired in 2019 where he began enjoying the quiet life. Dan was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his children Adam and Amber Hunter, grandchildren...

Dorothy Lee Beckner Morris, 89, of Salem passed away on May 18, 2023. A native of Virginia she was the wife of 71 years to Fred H. Morris, who survives, and the daughter of Leonard Beckner and Lucille Beckner Taylor. Dorothy was a longtime member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. In addition to her husband those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Gail Quackenbush and Nancy Edwards; five grandchildren, Angela Horsley and husband Brian, Derek Quackenbush, Blake Quackenbush, Kai...

Craig Anthony Musil, III “Trey” was born on May 5, 2021 and gained his wings on May 16, 2023. For the entirety of his short life Trey battled a rare form of genetic epilepsy called WOREE Syndrome, and was a warrior. Trey was a light on this earth and touched the hearts of everyone he came into contact with. His eyes and smile could light up a room and he was always able to make anyone laugh with just a look. His favorite things to do were to play with his big sister, Karleigh,...

Peggy J. Davis Vass, 76, of Roanoke passed away on May 13, 2023 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. A native of Virginia she was the wife of 36 years to Garnett R. Vass, who survives, and the daughter of Windom R. Davis and Tiney Davis, both deceased. Peggy’s priority in life was serving the Lord. She was a longtime member of Hollins Road Baptist Church, where she served in the AWANA program. Peggy was known for how well she loved people, especially her family, there wasn’t anything...

Gail Hamlin Lovern, 76, of Salem passed away on May 11, 2023. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late, Ronald Lee Lovern and the daughter of Charles Hugh Hamlin and Ethelene Reynolds Hamlin, both deceased. Gail loved Nascar and UVA. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Vonda Lovern; her son, Brian Charles Lovern and wife Zim; six grandchildren, Jesse and wife Sadie, Ryan, Shane, Kyle, Kaezee, and Kurt; and her brother, David...

William “Joe” Coleman passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023 after fiercely battling an illness. Joe served his country in Vietnam and was a proud veteran. He had unmatched mechanical skills and was known to be able to fix anything- whether it was a computer, car, or an appliance he could make it work. He had remarkable research abilities and compiled an impressive family genealogical record. Joe loved to fish and volunteer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor and serve his...

Ronnie Lee Reed, 86, of Salem went to be with the Lord by his loving wife Emma Lee Reed On May 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lee Reed; and his parents, Donald Reed and Thelma Reed. Surviving to cherish his memory are his son, Don Reed and wife Vicky; daughters, Kathy Reed and Janet Saunders and husband Junius; grandchildren, April Carico, Amanda Lafferty and husband Jay. Jessica Parrish and husband David, Courtney Stovall and husband Joshua, Evan Collins, and Chadd...