On Good Friday, April 19, 2019, God called an angel home. Mason Arnold Boyd passed away after a very short illness.
A native of Pulaski, Virginia, he came to Salem in 1959, where he met the love of his life, Ann Carroll Boyd, who survives him. Mason loved life to the fullest and he was always ready with a special smile and lots of laughter. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Sabine (A0-25). He loved all of his fellow servicemen. ...
On Good Friday, April 19, 2019, God called an angel home. Mason Arnold Boyd passed away after a very short illness.
A native of Pulaski, Virginia, he came to Salem in 1959, where he...
Rev. William F. "Bill" Murdock
Bill Murdock passed away on Thursday evening at Lewis Gale Medical Center April 18, 2019
Hagerstown, MD was home for Catherine Newcomer and J. Stuart Murdock. They were happy parents with a son born on September 19, 1934. Bill grew up in the Hagerstown Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church where he realized he wanted to become a Minister as he experienced a role model with his Pastor, Dr. Norment. In preparation for the Ministry, Bill graduated from Lynchburg College (now...
Bill Murdock passed away on Thursday evening at Lewis Gale Medical Center April 18, 2019
Hagerstown, MD was home for Catherine Newcomer and J. Stuart Murdock. They were happy parents with a...
William Dale Fretwell left his earthly home to reside in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 16th. There we know he was greeted and is celebrating with his parents, William Lewis Fretwell and Gladys Tilley Fretwell, his son, Mark Alan, his brother, Ronnie, and the many friends and family that preceded him.
Dale lived his younger years in Virginia where he worked as a Claims Manager for Nationwide Insurance and enjoyed many years of sun, boating, and skiing...
William Dale Fretwell left his earthly home to reside in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 16th. There we know he was greeted and is celebrating with his...
Stanford Ewood Kendrick, 85, of Roanoke passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence with his family at his bedside.
A native of Virginia he was the husband of René M. Kendrick, who survives, and the son of Stanford Lee Kendrick and Gay Adkins Kendrick, both deceased. He enjoyed nature and being outside with his dogs, Coco, Little Bit, and Penny. Ewood had a special friendship with his Hardees group.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Marty...
Stanford Ewood Kendrick, 85, of Roanoke passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence with his family at his bedside.
A native of Virginia he was the husband of René M....
Ms. Joyce Diane McKnight, daughter of the late Albert McKnight and Elsie Horton McKnight, was born February 11, 1956 in Roanoke, Virginia. She attended the public schools of Salem, Virginia and joined the United States Marine Corp in 1976. During her service, she completed her Associates Degree from Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, CA. After her military service, she completed her undergraduate degree from Hollins College in 1981. Joyce went on to have a successful career in...
Ms. Joyce Diane McKnight, daughter of the late Albert McKnight and Elsie Horton McKnight, was born February 11, 1956 in Roanoke, Virginia. She attended the public schools of Salem, Virginia and...
L.G. Starkey, 90, of Elliston passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Herbert Hoover Starkey and the daughter of William Monroe Rea and Amilia Rea, both deceased. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her four children, Patsy Jean Starkey, Martha S. Tolbert and husband Allan, William Buster Starkey, and Patricia S. Pruett and husband Clifford; three grandchildren, Michael Blankenship, April Angell, and Benjamin...
L.G. Starkey, 90, of Elliston passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Herbert Hoover Starkey and the daughter of William Monroe...
Dora Lynn Kane Nester, 45, of Salem passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A native of Virginia she was the daughter of Ralph Arthur Kane and Dorothy May Kane, who survive.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her son, David Ray Walters; her sister, Loretta Kane; four aunts, Ann Thomason, Christine Medcalf, Frances Shelor, and Mabel Harden; and three uncles, Chester Shepperd, George Odell Shepperd, and Robert E Lee Shepperd.
A funeral service will be...
Dora Lynn Kane Nester, 45, of Salem passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A native of Virginia she was the daughter of Ralph Arthur Kane and Dorothy May Kane, who...
Kenneth Robert Pearman, of Roanoke, stepped into heaven April 12, 2019. Kenneth was born October 19, 1932 in Austinville, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, K. V. and Ethel Pearman.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Triplett Pearman; sisters, Hope Patsel, Claudine and Solon Simpson, Kathryn St.Clair, Winky and Tom McCann; his dog, “The local bad boy”, Mr. Fritz; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Willie and Marlene Laprade.
Kenneth was...
Kenneth Robert Pearman, of Roanoke, stepped into heaven April 12, 2019. Kenneth was born October 19, 1932 in Austinville, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, K. V. and Ethel...
Jenny Sue Akers, 63, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
A native of Virginia she was the daughter of Shelby Kolmer Akers and Alma Elizabeth Walker Akers, both deceased. As a sales associate with Goodwill she was well loved and adored by staff and customers. In her youth she attended First Baptist Church of Roanoke and kept the nursery for 33 years. Jenny shared her love with her family of cats.
She is survived by her sister, Kathy Roberts and husband Donald; three nephews,...
Jenny Sue Akers, 63, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
A native of Virginia she was the daughter of Shelby Kolmer Akers and Alma Elizabeth Walker Akers, both deceased. As a sales...
Gary William Caldwell, 73, passed away February 9, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A native of Roanoke he was the son of William Merrett Caldwell and Ruby Kiser Caldwell, both deceased.
He is survived by two sons, Travis Caldwell and Justin Paul Lewis; three sisters, Pamela Sparks, Linda Hurt and husband Mark, and Deborah Bono and husband Ben; a nephew, Kevin Wright and his family; and two nieces, Shannon Evans and family and Ashley Whitley and family.
A memorial gathering will be held...
Gary William Caldwell, 73, passed away February 9, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A native of Roanoke he was the son of William Merrett Caldwell and Ruby Kiser Caldwell, both deceased.
He is...
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