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Dorothy Elizabeth Radford, 69, of Salem passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center on October 19, 2021. A native of Virginia she was the wife of 52 years to Gary Wayne Radford, who survives, and the daughter of the late Nellie McDaniel. Dorothy was of the Christian faith. She was an animal lover and enjoyed thrift shopping with her lifelong friend Peggy Martin. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Christopher Wayne Radford; granddaughter, Madison Nicole Radford; and...

Joan Stump, 78, of Salem passed away on October 19, 2021 at her residence. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late, James H Stump, and the daughter of Lester and Mildred Stoneman, both deceased. Joan was also preceded in death by her son, Jeff Stump; her brother, Dudley Stoneman; and her sister, Rhonda Stoneman. Joan was a member of Glenvar Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by...

Kimberly Cano, 54, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home in Roanoke, Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Alfonso Cano, daughter Amanda Cano, and four year-old granddaughter Oriana. Originally from Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Kim and her family moved to Roanoke to be closer to her sister Kathy and husband Terry after the sudden loss of their son, her nephew, Noah. Kim was an artistic soul who enjoyed painting, making jewelry and all types of crafts. She had...

Catherine Phlegar Henson, 100, passed away peacefully at her son’s residence in Waynesboro, VA on October 18, 2021. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late David E. Matheney, Sr. and the daughter of Herman Marion Phlegar, Sr. and Nannie Carroll Phlegar, both deceased. Catherine was a strong Christian woman who was a member of New Life Christian Ministries and currently attended Fishersville United Methodist Church. She was known for being a great cook. Catherine enjoyed...

Lois Horsley, 97, of Roanoke passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by family on October 16, 2021. She is survived by two daughters, Alice Horsley and Donna Howatson and husband David; a granddaughter, Rachael Harmeling and husband James; a grandson, William Horsley; two great grandchildren, Jinnah Baker and Idris Baker; and numerous other extended family. She was preceded in death by her son, William A Horsley. At Lois’ request no services will be held.

Joseph “Craig” McCraw, Sr passed away to his heavenly home on Oct. 13 at the age of 57. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Craig is survived by his wife Debra Wheeler McCraw, son Dexter Craig McCraw, daughters and sons-in-law Geneva and Harry Hanna and Cynthia and Nathaniel McCormick, father Joe McCraw, sisters and brothers-in-law Lisa and Rod Senecal and Rebecca and Jason...

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Hugh Edgar Gillispie, Jr., 78, of Salem, VA., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, October 11, 2021. Hugh was a gentle and kind man who loved his family, friends, fishing and sitting in the swing on his back porch with his favorite four-legged girls Heidi and Maggie. Hugh is reunited in eternal life with his dad and mom, Hugh and Kemper Gillispie; and sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Herman Lee. Left to cherish his memory includes the love of his...

Jessie Arnold Howard October 18, 1944 ~ October 10, 2021 Jessie Arnold Howard, 76, of Roanoke, VA., passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  Jessie was a loving husband to his wife Peggy Ann Lucado Howard for over 52 years.  They loved celebrating their wedding anniversary especially their 50th wedding anniversary with their family and friends in 2019.  He loved going hunting with his son Tony, grandson Brian, and his brother Edward.  They made many...