Archive for April, 2010

Almyra Virginia Beazley Burrow, 90, of Salem died April 15, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, retired Virginia State Police Capt. John Wesley Burrow, and sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Lynn Burrow of Signal Mountain, Tenn., and Richard and Janet Burrow of Roanoke, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a number of... »

Dr. Tiffany Ann Grace and Christopher Cole Huffman are happy to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jay and Judy Grace of Bedford and the granddaughter of the late John and Arlene Grace and the late Max and Charlotte Chris of Corry, Pa. Cole is the son of Sonny and Debbie... »

Nancy Philpott Austin, 86, of Roanoke died April 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Austin Jr., and sister Mary Terpstra. Survivors include son Joseph “Joe” H. Austin III; daughter-in-law Ellen and grandchildren Meggie Austin and Nathan Thomas. A graveside service was held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem... »

Norma Vecellio Lugar, 75, of Salem died April 13, 2010. She was a graduate of Roanoke College and attended Mt. Saint Mary’s in Cincinnati. She was a longtime editor of the Roanoker Magazine. Among her many accomplishments was her charter membership of the Virginia Press Women’s Association and winner of more than 100 awards... »

Hazel Moses Mynes, 98, of Salisbury, Md., passed away on April 5, 2010. Born in Montgomery County on Sept. 28, 1911, she was raised in the Catawba and Salem areas. Preceding her in death were her husband, Albert D. Mynes, and daughter, Brenda Mae Mynes; parents John Harrison Sr. and Tybitha Wright Moses; brothers... »

Melba Marie Stokes, 87, of Salem died April 14, 2010. Preceding her in death were her husband, John H. Stokes, and sons Woodrow Canaday and Ricky Stokes. Mrs. Stokes was a member of Salem Church of Christ and worked as a manager for Toys-R-Us and Rose’s Department Store. Survivors include son Randy Canaday and... »

Derek Dwayne Hodges and Chelli Mychel Webb were joined together in marriage on April 8. The bride is the daughter of Melissa Webb/Yopp and stepfather Kenneth Yopp. The groom is the son of Vicky Wilhelm and stepfather James Wilhelm, and father Michial Hodges. The couple will reside in Salem. »

Mike “Gibby” and Becky Gibson of Vinton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Shay Gibson, to Matthew Elliott Thomas, son of Mark and Donna Thomas of Vinton. Valerie is the granddaughter of Haywood and Betty Williams and John D. Gibson, all of Salem. Matthew is the grandson of Don and... »

SALEM – Since he was about 8 and saw his dad emerge from a burning building during a training exercise, Joshua Dixon has wanted to be a professional firefighter. Firefighting is in his genes. Not only is his dad, John Dixon, a firefighter, but his mom, Teresa, is an emergency medical technician and administrative... »

TROUTVILLE – Troutville’s road map to the future is almost complete. Now, town and interested residents are being asked to attend a final planning meeting on Thursday, May 6 at Town Hall to review a proposed strategic plan for the town, provide comments and discuss concerns and additional insights before the plan is finalized.... »