March 30, 2021

Jason Daniel Bradford of Rocky Mount, VA age 43 passed away at New River Valley Hospital after a battle with a number of health issues. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Warren Hardy and Thelma Bradford, Irvin and Katherine Yopp; his mother, Annie Bell Bradford; plus special aunts, Joyce and Cathy; and uncle, Roger. Jason graduated from Franklin Co....

March 29, 2021

Billy Giles Pickeral, 89, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born July 31, 1931, the son of the late Raymond and Ellen Pickeral.

Surviving are his son and daughter in-law, Gary and Pam Pickeral; his daughter, Lisa Pickeral Chitwood; his granddaughters, Kristen, Lauren (Matt), Kara (Yates), Alexandra; his grandson William (Lindsey); his...

March 29, 2021

Our beloved momma passed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Melva Jean Ferguson Dillon was born on May 6, 1937 in Roanoke, VA. She was 83 years old.

Jean was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved to travel, go to the beach, watch Dale Earnhardt race,...

March 28, 2021

Rebecca Naff Green of Retreat Farm in Boones Mill, Virginia, was a remarkable person who never stopped learning, doing, and giving. Her wonderful life journey ended peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  Born on September 14, 1930, she grew up loving the outdoors, nature, gardening, cooking, and most of all, Retreat Farm. She helped to care for her younger...

March 27, 2021

Ronny passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 27, 2021. He was born April 2, 1958 to the late Drewry and Erma David. He was a member of Liberty Christian Church. He worked at Times Fiber Communications for 25 years as a draw-line operator and then 12 years for Turner Construction. Ronny was constantly “in motion”, staying...

March 26, 2021

Bonnie Sue Horne, age 74 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Surviving are her children, Melissa Morgan Stokes, Amie Foutz and Mark W. Morgan; grandchildren, Shayne Morgan, Haleigh Nicole Foutz; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her special extended family, Thomas L. James and his children, Amy France and Kimberly Gibson; also four great-grandchildren....

March 26, 2021

Ann Scott Haynes, age 73 of Roanoke passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 26, 2021 after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer. Ann dedicated her life to her family and gave unconditional love to them as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Irene Scott, Ann...

March 23, 2021

Frankie Wayne Hodges age 65 of Rocky Mount, passed away, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Doss and Ruby Arrington Hodges. Also, preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Hodges; brothers, Smokey Joe Hodges and Reggie James Hodges. Surviving are his daughters, Iris Gail Tabor (Jeffrey), Jessica Ann Shelton (Jason Lumsden), five...

March 22, 2021

Russell Filmore Hodges, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born May 27, 1960 a son of the late Joseph Cabell and Cora Hall Hodges and was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Hodges. Russell served in the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are his sisters and brothers, Linda Perdue Yopp,...

March 21, 2021

Glenn Roger Peters age 73, of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Edna Peters, sisters, Sally and Nancy, his wife Carolyn (who passed away January 29, 2021.) Surviving are his daughters, Crystal and Patty, step-children, Diane Blevins (Cecil), Tammy Andrews, Dennis Andrews, nine step-grandchildren, 17 step-great-grandchildren. Memorial...

March 21, 2021

Grady S. Belcher, age 81 of Penhook, passed Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Fork Mountain Rest Home. He was born December 7, 1939 in Franklin County, a son of the late Arthur and Virginia Belcher. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Benjamin and Herbert Belcher. Mr. Belcher retired from Fieldcrest Mills and spent...

March 19, 2021

Ronnie Wood Harden “Speedy”, age 78 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born June 9, 1942, a son of the late William “Buck” and Margie Harden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William and sister, Daisy. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Linda; son, Ronnie...

March 19, 2021

Clyde Calvin Hardy, age 87 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Velmer Hardy; and wives, Dorothy D. Hardy and Nancy Hardy; and brother, Curtis Leonard Hardy. Surviving are his children, Mike and Kathy Hardy, Doug Hardy, Eddie and Katie Mullins, Tiny...

March 17, 2021

John Richard Lattig, affectionately known to his family as “Honest John”, 83 of Moneta, Virginia passed away at his home on Smith Mountain Lake on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. John leaves behind many special neighbors and friends who have made his last years on the Lake enjoyable. Many thanks to Good Sam Hospice for their outstanding care. John is...

March 15, 2021

Betty Jane Meeks, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home. She was born May 10, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Mary Wilson Gregory and was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joe Henry (J. H.) Meeks. Surviving are her sons, Jackie Meeks (Debbie), Ricky Meeks,...

March 12, 2021

On March 12, 2021, Joseph Lee Feazelle of Rocky Mount passed away. He was preceded in death by an infant son Joseph Lee Feazelle, Jr.; mother and father, Charles Willard Feazelle, Sr and Shirley Mize Feazelle; sister and brother-in-law Gearldine and William F. Renick; brother, Charles Willard Feazelle, Jr; sister-in-law, Judith Feazelle; nieces, Donna Arrowood and Gail Renick; sisters-in-law,...

March 12, 2021

Douglas Lance Greer, age 71 of Christiansburg, passed away March 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his dad, Wallace Greer and wife, Joyce. He is survived by his wife, Dana and mom, Cynthia Greer. Douglas was retired from Ryder, drove for Beam Brothers, Eagle Express, and 10 Roads as a mail carrier. As per his request, there...

March 11, 2021

Travis Dean Hood, age 34 of Glade Hill passed away March 11, 2021. Surviving are his mother, Kathy Hood; father, Mark Divers (Marie); grandparents, Betty Hood and Pauline Divers; brother, Aaron Hood; sisters, Megan Divers, Mallory Divers and Madalyn Divers; uncle, Tommy Hood; nephews, Nick, Dayton, Wesson, Josh McGhee and J. T. Hood; best friends, Melanie Jones, Eric Jones...

March 9, 2021

Louise Pagans Hall, age 90 formerly of Hardy passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 and has joined her husband, Richard V. Hall in eternal peace. She was a life-long member of Halesford Baptist Church and active in many of the ministries of the church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by three...

March 7, 2021

Larry P. Dalton, age 62 of Henry, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Dalton and father, Wallace Dalton. Surviving are his loving wife of 41 years, Linda L. Dalton; son, Brad (Heidi); grandsons, Huck and Rhett who brought him lots of smiles; sister, Phyllis (JB); brothers, Darrell (Tammie) and Mark...