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Gloria Gene Allie, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on February 13, 2021. She was predeceased by her Husband, Herman Robert Allie; Parents, Earnest and Thelma Vess; brothers and sisters, Roger, David, Theresa, Julia; grandson, Clinton Allie. She is survived by son, David W. Allie (Lorna); daughter, Donna M. Stump (Barry D.); grandchildren, Kimberly Brown, Robert W. Allie, Shelia McPherson, Ashley Stanley, Regina Linville, Justin Linville; step grandchildren, Louis Lamp and Angela Lamp. The family...

David R. Amos, 70, of Goodview, passed away Wednesday, February, 10, 2021. He was a member of Nineveh Church of the Brethren and was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Mary Amos, and his first wife, Patricia Amos. Surviving family includes his wife of 30 years, Shirley Amos; children, Randy Amos, and Robin (Mark) Anderson; step-children, Donnie (Josey) Rickman, Tony (Kristin) Rickman, and Marcie Martin; son-in-law, Joey Martin; ten grandchildren; eight Great-grandchildren; sister,...

Ronnie Kelley, 75, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was married to his loving wife Linda S. Kelley for 49 years. He was a lifelong resident of Roanoke and grew up in the Vinton area. He was a good man and a man of God, loved by many. He was a family man, honest man, respected man, hardworking and a handy man. He was a Fleet Service Supervisor and retired from Appalachian Power after 33 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during the Vietnam...

Stephen Carroll Short, 71, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Gardener. He was predeceased by his parents, George “Ed” and Rosa Mae Short. Surviving family includes his son Kevin Short and wife, Crystal; daughter, Wendy Meador and husband, Donnie; grandchildren, Tyler, Haley, Ashley, and Waylon; siblings, Bonnie Wheatley and Carlton Short and wife, Linda, and special companion, Baby Girl. A memorial service is planned for a...

Kanoel "Tom" Salyers, 77, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed being outdoors. He operated his own tree and landscaping service for over 40 years. Surviving family includes his wife, Linda, four sons, Mike (Debbie), Scott (Teresa), Jeff (Sarah), and Patrick (Angie), and one daughter, Angela (Andy) Anderson; also 14 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family. A memorial service...

Carol Short Richardson, 81, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at home following a long illness. She graduated from William Byrd High School in 1958 and retired from both K-Mart and Roanoke County Schools. She was predeceased by her parents, Pete and Dot Short of Vinton; brother, Ralph Short, and sisters, Jean Hutson, Ellen Lotts, and Eloise LaReau and husband, Maynard Richardson. Surviving family includes daughters, Brenda Sue Richardson of Glenvar, and Dottie (Gene) Hedge of...

Frances C. Robson, 95, of Roanoke passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Fran was born in Massena, New York , to the late Dominick and Catherine (Romeo) Catanzarite. She was a graduate of Massena Central High School. In May of 1954 she married Lyle Robson and they started their life and family together in Massena. They later moved to Gouverneur, New York, and eventually Roanoke, Virginia. After Lyle retired they moved to Myrtle Beach, and later returned to Roanoke. Fran was predeceased by...

James “Jim” Ellis St.Clair, 92, of Stewartsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born October 16, 1928 in Bedford County, a son of the late John A. St.Clair and Vera Lawhorn St.Clair. Jim was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Janie Brown St.Clair; two sisters, Frances (Layman) Williamson and Dorothy Leonard; four brothers, Alvin St.Clair, Walter (Willie) St.Clair, Clarence (Diddle) St.Clair, and Sherman (Barbara) St.Clair. Those left to cherish his...