Johnny H. Brooks
July 9, 2019
Johnny Hooker Brooks of Rocky Mount VA passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born on October 23, 1928 in Roanoke VA to the late Merriman Clifton and Fannie Bet Thurman Brooks. Johnny's father worked at a silk mill in Roanoke and died when Johnny was 7 years old. Johnny's mother remarried...
Shelby A. Winstead
July 8, 2019
Shelby A. Winstead, age 81 of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. She was born September 11, 1937. She was preceded in death by her father, Dewey Atkins and mother, Juanita Atkins and her brother Johnny Atkins. She is survived by her son Johnny (Jay) Prillaman, daughter-in-law (Kim) and two grandchildren Landon and Jacklyn Prillaman. A...
Marie Ingram Prillaman
July 6, 2019
Marie Ingram Prillaman, age 100, of Henry, VA. passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home in Henry. She was born in Franklin County to the late U.B. and Annie Ingram. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Amos F. Prillaman;...
Margie Dillon Mollenauer
July 6, 2019
Margie Ellender Dillon Mollenauer, age 81 of Norfolk, formerly of Franklin County, passed away Saturday July 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Grady Dillon and Callie Barton Dillon; husband Ernest Henry Mollenauer; sisters Josephine Ellis and Louise Light; brother Forrest H. Dillon; nephews Ralf Dillon and Tommy Ellis. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great...
Leonard Ray Carter
July 6, 2019
Leonard Ray Carter, age 76, of Wirtz went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2019 after a long brave struggle with dementia. He was born in Ferrum, Va to Charlie and Gladys Carter. He was preceded by his parents; son, Dean Carter; brothers, Gerald, Nat (Nathaniel), Donald, Lane, and Noel Carter; brothers-in-law, Frank Still, Frank Peters, Dillard...
Euell “Dick” Mattox
July 4, 2019
Euell Nelson “Dick” Mattox, 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Mary Brown Mattox; sister, Norma Jean Akers; brothers, Edward “Lum” Mattox, George Haywood Mattox, Wesley Mattox and Clyde Mattox. Surviving are his children, Lisa McDaniel (Phillip) and Lori Peters (Robby); grandchildren, Kristy...
Flossie Pagans Holland
July 3, 2019
Flossie Pagans Holland, age 88 of Rocky Mount, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. One of eleven children, Flossie was born on April 19, 1931. Over the years, she rejoiced in her role as a daughter, sister, devoted wife and mother, very special Granny, and loving friend to many. Her...
Leon Herbert Rigney
July 3, 2019
Leon Herbert Rigney welcomed the Lord’s embrace as he journeyed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 03, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born December 14, 1952 a son of the late Alonza and Doris Maxey Rigney; and sister, Connie Sue Corns. Leon is survived by his loving wife and life-long friend, Martha Sue Rigney; son, Zane...
Nancy Davidson Hodges
July 2, 2019
Nancy Davidson Hodges, age 77 of Rocky Mount went to be with the lord the morning of July 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Lorene Davidson; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Frances and John Craven; niece, Malissa Craven; and brother and sister-in-law, George and Judy Davidson. She leaves behind two sons, Richie Shough and...
Jimmy Ollyen Shively
June 30, 2019
Jimmy Ollyen Shively, 82, of Chesterfield and Ferrum, Virginia died June 30, 2019. A native of Virginia, he was born on January 30, 1937 in Endicott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou (Minucie); brother, Rodney Shively of Ferrum; and parents, Kermit and Geneva Shively of Ferrum. Jim (as he was known to all his friends...
David Wayne Ramey
June 30, 2019
David Wayne Ramey, 59 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born October 22, 1959 in Wise County, VA to the late Tommy and Maxie Collins Ramey; he was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl Junior Ramey. David is survived by his wife, that was his life of 22...
Jerry Daniel Bryant
June 26, 2019
Jerry Daniel Bryant, 78 of Henry died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at UVA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Estelle Bryant; siblings, David, Hugh and Joe Bryant, Page King and Ann Tyree. Jerry is survived by his wife, Gay P. Bryant; son, Mike (Belinda) Bryant; two beautiful granddaughters, Bridgit (DJ) Welch...
Barbara Wray Guilliams
June 24, 2019
Barbara Wray Guilliams, age 69 of Callaway died Monday, June 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Julia Wray; and brothers, Nelson and Aubrey Wray. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Fred Guilliams; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Mark Bollings; son, Danny Guilliams and fiancé, Sara; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and George Thomas...
Jesse Lee Robertson
June 24, 2019
Jesse Lee Robertson, born October 24, 1934, son of Willie and Ima B. Robertson, departed his earthly home on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy P. Robertson; and his sisters, Ernestine Lynch (Paul) and Tillie Dent (Pete). Jesse is survived by his brother, Reverend David Robertson (Maggie); and...
Sally Keller Martin
June 22, 2019
Sally Keller Martin, age 62 of Rocky Mount, received her sweet angel wings Saturday, June 22, 2019 after a brief illness. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Rodney J. Keller and Roxie Hetherington Keller; brothers, Larry and Claude Keller; and one sister, “Dee” Faye Angle. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Easley and Brad...
Audrey Belle Ferguson Rigney
June 19, 2019
Audrey Belle Ferguson Rigney, age 98 of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County died Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Ola Maxey Ferguson; brothers and sisters, John D. Ferguson, Gladys Holland, Juanita Bailey, James W. Ferguson, Willie Mae Butzler, Wallace Ferguson and Jewel Barbour. Surviving are her children, Shirley...
Wilmer Floyd Goad, Jr.
June 15, 2019
Wilmer Floyd Goad, Jr. departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Franklin County on May 13, 1953 to Mr. Floyd W. Goad and the late Iretha F. Goad. Preceding him in death were four brothers: Freddie Murray, James Goad, Kenneth Goad and Christopher Goad. He grew...
Bruce L. Bowman
June 14, 2019
Bruce L. Bowman, Sr., age 83 of Rocky Mount was born on July 29, 1935 and passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Bruce has gone to be with his true love, Ellen and his faithful dog, Buttons in heaven. Bruce and Ellen owned and operated Bowman's welding in Franklin County, Virginia for 39 years and was also a...
Brenda L. Tyree
June 14, 2019
Brenda L. Tyree, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born July 21, 1947 and was preceded in death by her father, Walter L. Tyree, mother, Christine Tyree; and granddaughter, Ashley Trail. Surviving are her sister, Rebecca McCall; sons, Todd Carter, Sterling Carter and friend, Kathy Riddleberger; special friend, Eddie Tuck; grandchildren, Bradley Carter,...
Dove Holland Woody
June 10, 2019
Dove Holland Woody, age 100 of Rocky Mount died Monday, June 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Woody; and parents, John Wood and Sallie Tyree Holland. Surviving are her nieces, Sandra Paulette Young (Jeff Hollandsworth) and Patricia Gaye Holland (Jeff Oliver); and her extended family at Fork Mountain Rest Home. Mrs. Woody retired...