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Providing the final dignity for 40 years

SALEM – For 40 years in snow, rain and 100-degree heat, Donald L. Loving and Ronald G. Loving have provided the final dignity for people whose eternal resting place is Sherwood Memorial Park. The ground crew members have dug the graves, lowered the caskets and filled in the grave sites after final rites are... »

Monument to be erected to Salem jet pilot – 60 years later

SALEM – On Oct. 20, Air Force Capt. Fred H. Stevens who grew up in Salem will be honored 60 years after his death. He died while performing in an air show for the United States Air Force in Westfield, Mass., on Oct. 19, 1952, son Charles L. Stevens said. The ceremony will be... »

History mystery of World War II intrigues 11-year-old

SALEM – Gabby Peppers is fascinated with the past, particularly a history mystery she discovered while walking in a cemetery with her dad. Walking in cemeteries and reading grave markers is one of the favorite activities of the 11-year-old Salem resident and her father, Todd Peppers. A little more than a month ago they were... »

Horse-drawn wagon carries veteran on final ride

SALEM – The two draft horses moved at a smart clip up the curving hill driveway, carrying Johnny Nester home. Dan and Dick pulled the white wagon transporting the 57-year-old Goodview resident’s casket covered by an American flag. A five-person military honor guard saluted as Nester, who served in the Army and Navy reserve,... »

Shelor, Madeline P.

Madeline P. Shelor, 82, of Salem died March 13, 2010. She was a lifelong member of Edgewood Christian Church and a long-time personnel employee with Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. She was preceded in death by parents Samuel and Essie Mae Price, sisters Helen Minter, Dorothy Lipscomb, Beatrice Runyon and Catherine Morris; brother Russell Price... »

Beamer, Mabel W.

Mabel W. Beamer of Salem died March 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everette and Nannie Belle Wolfe and numerous brothers and sisters, and her husband of 46 years, Earl E. Beamer. Survivors include her daughters Earlyn Leake and husband Dennis, Debbie Beamer and Jerry Hedrick, and Terri Beamer and... »

Eison, Mary Ruth Lowery

Mary Ruth Lowery Eison, 84, of Salem died January 25, 2010. She was a dedicated housewife who loved her family. Her church membership was at Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Logan and Bertie Lowery, husband John E. Eison Jr. and brothers Littleton Lowery, Kimball Lowery and Reg Lowery. Survivors... »