Obituaries in Roanoke, VA

On a snowySunday morning Mr. Abraham Traynham Jr. was called up to his Heavenly home peacefully in his sleep. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Witcher Traynham Jr. his mother of 34 years Mrs. Vera Eloise Holland Traynham Sr. his genius of a father Mr. Abraham Traynham ...

Eurissa Chardae Nicole Terry affectionately called "Pepsi" passed away January 8 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 24 2026 12Noon at Serenity Funeral Home 126 Gilmer Ave.. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and ...

Catherine M. Grubb 89 of Pulaski Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born and reared in Pulaski Catherine was a cherished member of her community known for her kindness grace and unwavering spirit. Catherines legacy endures through her family and the countless memories she crea...

Barbara Lynn Dillard 63 of Roanoke passed away December 28 2025. A funeral service will be held on Friday January 9 2026 200PM at Serenity Funeral Home 126 Gilmer Ave Chapel the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Tanisha L. Durham 45 of Roanoke passed away January 3 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 17 2026 12Noon at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may visit at Serenity on Friday January 16 2026 from 25PM for viewing. ...

Wanda Almeta Gaither 82 of Roanoke passed away January 6 2026. A funeral service will be held on Sunday January 11 2026 200PM at Pilgrim Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery Dublin VA. Friend...

Ralph Leonard Emerson 64 of Roanoke Virginia peacefully passed away on December 10 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 6 1961 in Danville Virginia to the late Elsie Carol Hall and Douglas Emerson. In addition to his parents Ralph was preceded in death by his stepf...

Steven Wayne Yopp known throughout the stone mason community as The Crow passed away on December 11 2025 at the age of 67. He was born on June 17 1958. Steven devoted his entire life to the craft of stone masonry. His work was a reflection of his strength dedication and pride in doing things the rig...

Rita Bernadette Joe 63 of La Plata Maryland peacefully departed this life on December 5 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30 1962 in Rocky Mount Virginia to Dr. Frank L. Joe Jr. and Rev. Shirley L. Joe. Rita accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age at Holy Trinity Ba...

Cornelia CeCe Coles 58 of Charlotte North Carolina entered eternal rest on Thursday January 22 2026. Born on March 18 1967 in Bedford Virginia CeCe was the cherished daughter of Connie Ray Lee Sr. and Alice Lee who welcomed her home to heaven. CeCe was the heart of her family and a light to everyone...

Harry T. Teddy Penn Jr. beloved husband father and friend to many departed this life on January 1 2026 at the age of 88. He was born on February 19 1937 in Roanoke VA to the late Dr. Harry T. Penn Sr. and Letitia MoorePenn. He graduated from Lucy Addison High School in 1955 and soon thereafter decid...

Lindbergh joined the United States Army in 1952 where he served on the front line in the Korean War. For his wartime service he received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars. He was also awarded a Combat Infantryman badge a Good Conduct medal an AR60065 and a United Nations Service medal. ...