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Dennis Putnam Obituary

Dennis Orlando Putnam, 66, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010. He was born on January 31, 1944, in Sparta, N.C., son of Lula Bogus Stokes and the late Lonnie Stokes. Mr. Putnam was a retired carpenter, a United States Navy Veteran and attended Mason Cove Chapel. He is survived by his loving wife, Nona Huffman Putnam; daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and Wes Luper and Angelia and Jeff Schaeffer; four grandchildren, Cheyenne, Cody, Savana, and Brayden; sister, Deborahann Stokes; and a brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Dorine Stokes. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with Pastor Arley F. Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. To send condolences to the family, visit www.johnmoakey.com, 540-389-5441.
Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2010.

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Linda Shinaberry

June 30, 2010

Debbie,
I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you.

Diana Albert

June 29, 2010

Nona and family,
It's been a long time since we have seen and talked to you. So sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. We were all very fond of him and his caring ways and smile. May you take comfort in knowing Heaven has another shinning star. May God Bless you and comfort you.

Punkin and Sylvia

June 29, 2010

Aunt Nona, Angie, Chris I love you all very much!! You will forever be in my prayers!! I love you all, Miranda!

Portia Johnson

June 29, 2010

To Christy and the entire family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri Brown

June 28, 2010

I understand that it is very difficult to see beyond the sorrow. There will come a time when you will begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. Take those beautiful memories and let them comfort you. I am very sorry for your loss and you all are in my prayers.

Ruth Eidson

June 28, 2010

Nona, I am so sorry for your loss.

Jessie Latimer Karnes

June 28, 2010

Angie and Cheyenne,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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