Current Obituaries

Wendell G. 'Wendy' Mann

Jan 21, 1929 - May 21, 2013

Roger A. Cooper

Jul 2, 1947 - May 21, 2013

Eileen L. 'Myrt' Foughty

Oct 7, 1920 - May 20, 2013

Anna Mae Lynn

Jun 30, 1917 - May 20, 2013

Richard L. 'Dick' Thomas Sr.

Jan 15, 1931 - May 20, 2013

Deborah A. Lyons

Jan 6, 1953 - May 20, 2013

Honor Flight benefit concert at Roanoke Legion set for Sept. 22

Featuring three bands, a World War II Honor Flight benefit outdoor concert will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Roanoke American Legion Post 160.

Kill the Rabbit, the Dave Liles Band and Acoustic Rush will be performing at the Legion, 1122 N. Main St., in Roanoke.

There will also be a beer tent, food and family entertainment.

In case of rain, the event will be held indoors.

Gates open at 3 p.m.

Children 10 and younger can attend free.

The Honor Flight is an organization which works to raise money to send World War II veterans to Washington, DC, on a one-day flight so they may tour the World War II Memorial.

Each flight cost is approximately $60,000, organizers note, but benefits and fund-raisers make it possible for veterans to make the trips free of charge.