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100-year-old is a Virginia State Police legend

SALEM – Ask just about anybody who knows Capt. John Burrow, and that person will tell you about his character. The state’s oldest living Virginia State Trooper has had years to display his professionalism and gentlemanly qualities. Burrow turned 100 last week on March 5. At a party in his honor four days later,... »

Cockerham, Willard M.

Willard M. Cockerham of Salem died December 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Cockerham and Vella Carr Cockerham and his twin brother, Dillard J. Cockerham. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Eli Lilly. Willard’s love of the outdoors was evident in his... »