Remembering WDBJ’s Parker and Ward Gene Marrano August 27, 2015 1 minute read Alison Parker was 24 and hailed from Martinsville … Adam Ward was 27 and from here in Salem … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has reaction from several people to their shocking on-air murder yesterday as they were doing a live remote at Smith Mountain Lake: Share: Post navigation Previous: Double-Fatal Shooting Suspect DeadNext: Girl Scout executive remembers Alison and Adam Related Stories Roanoke Council to vote Monday on FY 2026-27 budget after March revenue review Ian Price May 5, 2026 Daisy Art Parade adds a carnival this year at new location Gene Marrano May 5, 2026 Upcoming charity football game looks to honor Autumn Bushman Clark Palmer May 5, 2026
