James Coy Anderson
January 24, 2026
James Coy Anderson “Streaker,” age 70, born September 23, 1955, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents, James L. and Yvonne V. Anderson, his sister Michelle Jones, and his beloved pet Autumn. Surviving are his sister, Carol Wood (Brent); brother-in-law, Joey Jones; daughters, Amanda Roberts (Dwayne), Valerie Anderson, and Brittney Vessell (Andy);...
Ernestine Pasley Hartigan
December 11, 2025
Ernestine “Ernie” Pasley Hartigan., age 101, of Scruggs, Virginia, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1924 in Scruggs, Virginia. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jim Hartigan, Sr., her parents, Samuel Pasley and Cora Belle English Pasley, son-in-law John Hickle, grandson Anthony Hickle, and six older...
Daniel Orren Young
March 22, 2026
Daniel Orren Young, age 67, of Rocky Mount, went to heaven on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by father and mother, Buford T. Young and Martha Elsie Hodges Young. He is survived by brother, Thomas M. Young, wife, Sharon; sister Karen Young-Tyree, husband Andy; nephew, Alexander Young, wife Mary; niece, Samantha Young Kaseke, husband Trinity; aunts,...
Carolyn Lynne Brown
March 21, 2026
Carolyn Lynne Brown, age 59 of Glade Hill went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born July 2, 1966 a daughter of the late Rufus and Tressie Hall Beckner and was also preceded in death by her brothers, William and Steve; and sister, Sue. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 33 years,...
James Earnest Manuel
March 21, 2026
James Earnest Manuel, 86, of Snow Creek, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A man of quiet strength and profound practical wisdom, James leaves behind a legacy of service, hard work, and an enduring love for the outdoors.
Born on August 22, 1939, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, James was the son of the late Raleigh and Carrie Cox Manuel....
Benjamin Wilson Morris
March 21, 2026
Benjamin Wilson Morris “Ben” age 79 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born January 5, 1947 to the late Wilson C. and Louise Crook Morris. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his two sisters, Rose Cobbs and Coralea Love; and brothers- in- law, John Cobbs and Doug Love.
Ben...
Joyce H. Shively
March 21, 2026
Joyce Hall Shively, 92, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Joyce was born on February 23, 1934 in Redwood, Virginia to the late Fred Newton Hall and Hettie Amos Hall. She graduated from Franklin County High School, and attended Radford College. In her early career, she worked as a secretary for Reynolds Metals Company in Richmond, Virginia,...
Estelle Huffman Ronk
March 21, 2026
Estelle Huffman Ronk, age 91 of Roanoke, VA passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026.
She was born April 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Levi and Ethel Garman Huffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Norman T. Ronk, two brothers, Leonard and E.B. Huffman; and one sister, Lucille Huffman Bower.
Surviving are two sons...
Jane Sherwood
March 20, 2026
Jane Sherwood, age 69 of Penhook, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026.
She was born on October 19, 1956, to Gerald and Doris Sherwood. Jane was raised in Gratiot County, Michigan, where she spent her early years and graduated from Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Michigan.
Jane had a deep love for nature and wildlife, with a special affection...
Bobby Alvin Holland
March 20, 2026
Bobby A. Holland (Dr. Pepper) age 71 passed away Friday March 20, 2026. He is preceded in death by his father, Junior A. (Pete) Holland; mother, Ruby L. Pagans Holland; grandson, Brendyn G. Holland; and a whole host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is survived by his son, Greg Holland and wife Amanda, and the lights of his...
Anna Davis Sawyers
March 19, 2026
Anna Davis Sawyers, age 93 of Ferrum died Thursday, March 19, 2026 at her home. She was born May 22, 1932 a daughter of the late Joe Davis and Della Addair Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Sawyers, brothers and sisters, Franklin Davis, Michael Davis, Bob Davis, Arber Davis, Homer Davis, Lucille Davis, Sylvia...
Alan Leroy Shaffer
March 18, 2026
Alan “Pete” Leroy Shaffer, 92, of Glade Hill, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. He was born in a rural farm country in RD#1, Elysburg, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1933.
Pete proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police soldier responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention,...
Cynthia Marie Hodges
March 18, 2026
Cynthia Marie Hodges, age 68 of Hardy passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born December 3, 1957, a daughter of the late Elwood Lee Hodges and Lottie Marie Bandy Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Bobbitt. Surviving are her daughter, Crista Tyree; granddaughter, Rylee Magill; sister, Wanda Carroll; and...
Annette C. Mullins
March 18, 2026
Annette C. Mullins, age 82 of Henry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Mullins; her precious daughter, Emily Mullins Jamison; her parents, James Ryland Coleman and Eva Young Coleman; and her brother, Carlos Coleman.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter,...
Nancy Marie Hurt Wuergler
March 17, 2026
Nancy Marie Hurt Wuergler, age 90 of Hardy died peacefully in the presence of her family and friends Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, William Wuergler; and sons-in-law, Robert Hurt and Keith Colls. She was a faithful member of Halesford Baptist Church where she served up until recently. She loved her...
Ruby Ann Champion
March 17, 2026
Ruby Ann Champion, age 56 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born December 2, 1969 and was preceded in death by her mother, Dena Mae Calloway; and her brothers, Thomas Champion and Michael Champion.
Surviving are her daughters, Mollie Ann Castaneda (David), Diane Williamson and Jessica Renae Isenhour; son, Joshua Dean Isenhour; her 11 grandchildren, Evieanna Isenhour,...
Alvin Randolph "Randy" Love, Sr.
March 17, 2026
Alvin Randolph “Randy” Love, 85, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1940, to the late George Cabell Love and Mary Elizabeth Brown Love. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kyle, Harry, Floyd, Herbert, Doug, and Carlton; his sisters, Chris Love and Georgia...
Theodore Gustav Bernau
March 16, 2026
Theodore Gustav Bernau was born on October 2, 1933, the only child of German immigrants William and Erna Bernau. Ted was raised in Milburn, New Jersey. He enjoyed ham radio, fast cars, and spending time with friends. Ted was especially fond of his 1957 Corvette convertible, and later in life his home office displayed a framed photo of himself driving...
Ethel Eva Johnson Carter
March 14, 2026
Ethel Eva Johnson Carter, age 90 went to Heaven Saturday, March 14, 2026 to be with all her loved ones: her parents, Charlie and Eva Johnson; five brothers, Oliver, Tommy, Jack, Charles and John Johnson; two sisters, Ann Slate and Louise Peters; and James Peters.
She leaves behind two daughters, Patricia (Penny) DeHart and Rosemary Holley (Earl, deceased) in Wirtz; granddaughters,...
Mary Hodges Lynch
March 12, 2026
Mary Hodges Lynch, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born May 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Buford Hodges and Craton Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton A. Lynch; and son, James Lynch. Surviving are her two sons, Anthony Lynch and David Lynch;...