He joins his Heavenly Father with his beloved father and mother, James (Jim) Foster and Virginia F. Paitsel. His surviving family includes his two devoted daughters, Robyn Foster-Newcomb and Michelle Foster Carper and husband, Bobby; grandchildren, Lisa Jorgensen and husband, Jason, Brooke Caldwell, Zachary Carper, and Brandon Carper; great-grandchild, Ashley Jorgensen; sisters, Genevieve Hannah, Jeanette Huffman and husband, Leslie, and Barbara Huffman and husband, Charles; special friend and companion, Francis Foster and family; and many special nieces and nephews.

James S. Foster

James originally lived in New Castle where he raised his family and worked at Lawrence’s Bestway as a meat cutter and state meat inspector. He was later employed by Malone & Hyde as a foods coordinator.

From there, he worked with Valley Rich as an inspector. Educationally, he studied ministry at Ferrum College. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to physicians Dr. David Wyatt, Dr. David Buck, Dr. Mike Boyd, Dr. Matt Skelton, and the staff at Carilion Thoracic Intensive Care and Springtree Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service was held on Jan. 26 at New Castle United Methodist Church. Interment followed at Huffman Memorial Park. The Rev. Lorraine Taylor and the Rev. Penny Wilson officiated.

Donations made in James’ name may be sent to either the Craig County Rescue Squad, 184 Paint Bank Rd., New Castle, VA 24127 or Salem Rescue Squad, 201 South Broad St., Salem VA 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com.

Joseph was a life-long member of College Lutheran Church and a past Trustee, a Virginia Tech alumnus in the Class of ’54, and a long-practicing architect in the Roanoke Valley.

Joseph D. Stoutamire Jr.

His professional and civic activities included membership in the American Institute of Architects, a long-time member of the Salem Rotary Club (past president and Paul Harris Fellow), past member and chairman of the Building Code Board of Appeals for the City of Salem which he served for 15 years, and a Virginia governor-appointed charter member of the board of the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cecelia (Celi) Zini Stoutamire whom he introduced at Salem Rotary Club meetings as “The best thing that ever happened to me!”; sons Danny and wife Lauren Scheuer Stoutamire of Massachusetts, Paul Stoutamire; daughters Eva Joyce, Andrea and husband Davy Hutchinson of Salem; grandchildren Seph and Sy Joyce, Townsend and Gracie Hutchinson, and Sarah Stoutamire; brother-in-law Eddie Zini and wife Betty of South Carolina. In addition, he leaves aunts Ula Vivian Burcum, Essie Long, Thelma Long, plus many beloved cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at College Lutheran Church on Friday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Wynemah Hinlicky and the Rev. Bill Wiecher will officiate. The family will receive friends in Stoutamire Chapel following the service.

The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Bill Fintel, Dr. John Priddy, and the staff at Richfield Rehab 2nd Floor West. For those wishing to make a memorial, the family suggests the Building Fund at College Lutheran Church, 210 S. College Ave., Salem, VA. 24153

He was a retired general contractor from Salem. Surviving are his wife, Laura Ester Dickens of the home, a grandson, Charles Calvin Gunter and wife Vickie of Salem; stepdaughters Barbara and Dean Bledsoe, Marsha Felts and Debbie and Ricky Simmons, stepson Albert and Connie Anders, great-grandchildren Ceil and wife Katie Gunter, Ramsey and Kyndal Gunter; step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren.

Mr. Dickens was preceded in death by a wife, Belva Horton Dickens; son Carroll Dickens, daughter Joan Gunter, stepdaughter Betty Russell, brothers Oden Dickens and Brad Dickens and stepson-in-law Robert Felts.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dotty (from Beckley, W. Va.); four daughters and their families: Lisa Long, her husband, David, and their children, Leah and Jim, of Chesapeake; Lori Brown, her husband, Robb, and their triplet daughters, Blakeley, Morgan and Alston, of Williamsburg; Leah Behl, her husband, Tim, and their children, Mitch, Caroline and Zach, of Richmond; and LeAnn Mazzeo, her husband, Frank, and their children, Giovanni, Lorenzo and Gabriella, of Richmond; five nieces, eight nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Nell Janney.

Leon Mitchell

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry; parents Homer and Virgie Mitchell; brothers Robert, Thomas, Curtis, Paul, Claude and Fred Mitchell; and sisters, Lucy Slusher, Ruth Pedigo, and Alma Murray.

He was a graduate of National Business College of Roanoke and the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.

He worked with Houck Advertising Agency as a vice president of production; served as executive vice president, administration, and director of Stuart McGuire Company and El Presidente of Stuart McGuire, Puerto Rico; was founder and president of Ceres Cosmetics, and worked as the executive director of Moss Rocovich Attorneys. He retired in 1994.

He was president of the Salem Rotary Club and Chairman of the Board of Deacons at Calvary Baptist Church of Roanoke as well as a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class and a Sunday school teacher. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

He played shortstop for the renowned Roanoke Scrappers and the 1957-58 fast pitch softball champions, Phillips 66 Oilers. He played softball for more than 30 years and was considered one of the best shortstops in the history of the Roanoke Valley.

Services will be conducted at Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. Visitors will be received at Oakey’s Funeral Home, 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, on Friday, Jan. 13, between 2 and 4 p.m. and from 7 until 9 p.m.

Internment will precede the service and will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Baptist Church, 608 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016.

Clyde was a devoted husband and proud father who put God and family first in his life. As a life-long Southern Baptist and current member of Salem Baptist Church, he held offices in various capacities, and truly enjoyed teaching the Men’s Sunday School Class. He attended Emory and Henry College and University of Virginia and received Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education. He was deeply loved and cherished by all who knew him. Favorite hobbies included gardening, fishing, hunting and carpentry.

Clyde H. Yates

Clyde is survived by his loving and caring wife of 64 years Ruth Norris Yates; daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Tom Ferguson, New City, New York; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Christie Marshall Yates, of Stephenson, Va.; grandchildren: the Rev. Guy and Joy Ferguson, Auburn Hills, Mich.; Robert and Holly Ferguson, Springboro, Ohio; Zachary Yates, Winchester; Colby and Kristin Yates, Berryville; Amanda Yates, Radford University; three sisters: Alta Lindsay, Vansant, Va.; Gaynelle Medcalf, Thomaston, Ga.; Floss Baldwin, Vansant; very special sisters-in-law: Nadine Stevenson, Indianapolis, Ind.; Peggy Phillips, Vinton; Peggy Yates, Vansant; Bessie Norris, Fla. brothers-in-law: Truett Orrick, Denver, Col.; Ralph Keene, Vansant, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.

Clyde was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corp and served in World War II. The family wishes to thank the Veterans Hospital and Palliative Care Unit for their excellent end of life care.

The funeral service was held on Dec. 31 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Everett Kier officiating, assisted by Dr. Sam Harvey. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park.

Memorial gifts made in Jane’s name may be made to the Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 536, Salem, VA 24153 or to the Sunnyside Presbyterian Home, Fellowship Fund, 600-L University Blvd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com.

He was preceded in death by sisters Ellen Byer and Atley Broughman. He is survived by wife Mary Jean Taylor Thurston; daughters Denise Craft and Curtis, Tana Broughman and Mike, and Melissa Lantz and Mark; sons Tom “Buddy” Spence and Greg Thurston; grandchildren Brandi Spence, Angie Spence, Betti Jo Broughman, Dustin Belcher, Brandon Broughman, Courtney Lantz, Darren Belcher and Lauren Lantz; great-grandchildren Brandon Huffman, Faith Cantrell, Jessie Spence and Bryson Drake; brothers Jim, Randall, Paul and Joe; sister Kathy Sheppard; also numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Dec. 31 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Jim Thurston officiating.

He is preceded in death by his father James E. Stebar Sr. and nephew Tyson J. Wood. He is survived by his two children, Maggie E. Stebar and James E. Stebar III; his mother Eloise Stebar; the children’s mother Katherine Fuechsel; sisters Stranna Hammond, Danna “Reese” Wood; brother-in-law Ken Wood; aunt Teenie Myers; cousins Vicky Lee (Gene), Gwen Crockett, Beth Bell (Calvin), Jim Logan, Suzanne Baumgartner (Bill), Vonnie Hughes (Larry), Martha Webb (Doug), Karen Randle and Cheryl Setzer; and his many friends.

A memorial service was held Dec. 30 at Paitsel Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, for Wayne Dudding, 67, of New Castle, who passed away Nov. 10, 2011.

The service will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Kesler officiating. www.paitselfh.com