April 20, 2019

I have gone to be with my son Donnie Sherman Robertson. Surviving is my husband Sherman (Shorty Robertson). My only regret is having to leave my beloved son Jay Robertson and my precious granddaughter Emily Victoria Robertson. Survivors include large families on both sides. Flowers are to be omitted. A memorial service will be held at 7:00...

April 20, 2019

William Eugene “Gene” Strickler, age 87 of Rocky Mount left this world on April 20, 2019 to wake up to see the Lord on Easter morning. He is preceded in death by his parents, Corbin and Doris. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rosemary; sons, Keith and Tony; daughter, Kathy (Phillip) Solomon; step-children, Robert...

April 19, 2019

Friday, April 19, Nancy Kirk Holcomb of Fork Mountain in Franklin County entered her Heavenly Home joining her husband, John Melvin Holcomb; parents, Charles Everett and Doris Brown Kirk; sisters, Betty Lou Dillon, Ruby Warren, and Bessie Matherly; and brother, Everett Junior Kirk. She is survived by daughter, Katherine Holcomb (David Wiley); niece, Beth Dillon Hudson (Richard); great-niece, Anna...

April 14, 2019

Gary Allen Montgomery, age 62 of Wirtz died Sunday, April 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Kay Montgomery; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Velma Montgomery; and brother-in-law, Melvin Montgomery. Surviving are his wife, Etta; daughter and son-in-law, Shylah and Shane Hubbard; son, Quentin Montgomery; grandchildren, Liam, Ava and Cora Hubbard; parents, Howard and Goldie...

April 12, 2019

Richard Bowman Clingenpeel, age 77 of Rocky Mount, died suddenly on the morning of Friday, April 12, 2019. He was a son of the late Lloyd M. and Velma Bowman Clingenpeel. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Lloyd Clingenpeel and his sister, Velma Jo Stanton. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Judy Clingenpeel; nephew, Patrick...

April 11, 2019

CAPT Bernard (Bud) E. Goehring USN Ret age 91, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Nancy, by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2019 after a long illness. He was born on November 24, 1927, in East Orange, New Jersey, son of Bernhardt Goehring and Helen Gertrude (Parks) Goehring. As a youth, he worked for...

April 11, 2019

Clifford Basil Lambert Jr., born June 25, 1952, went to be with the lord on April 11, 2019. He was a Norfolk & Southern Railroad retiree and a loving man. He was preceded in death by the late Clifford and Winnie Lambert. He is survived by two daughters, Crystal Lambert and Lori Lambert; two sisters, Trena Mizak and Patsy...

April 9, 2019

Mattie Pauline Perdue, age 94 of Glade Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

She was born August 23, 1924 in Franklin County to the late DeWitt and Grace Belle Perdue. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnnie William Perdue; brothers, Randolph...

April 7, 2019

Shelby B. Maas, age 81 went to Heaven to be with our Lord Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and brought sunshine to all she met. She loved her community and church and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shelby was born on September 5, 1937 to the late Gordon and...

April 6, 2019

Walter L. Jones passed away in Rocky Mount, VA at the age of 96 on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born September 30, 1922, to the late Thomas Fine and Maddie Maude Turner Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Iva Ross Jones, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his...

April 4, 2019

Mike Greer went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, early Thursday, April 4, 2019 following complications from cancer surgery. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Laurie McDaniel Greer; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Greer Peters and Joel; parents, Johnie and Patricia Greer; brother, Robert Greer; mother and father-in-law,...

April 4, 2019

Marleigh Jolene Washburn, 6 month old daughter of Jessica Washburn Bowles and Craig Jamison passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Along with her parents Marleigh is survived by her sisters and brothers, Blakely Grace, William, Edward and Mary Kate; grandparents, Brent and Robin Washburn and Judy Jamison; great-grandfather, Bobby Jones; special aunt and uncle, Samantha and...

April 2, 2019

Michael Rudolph "Mickey" Cadd, age 71 of Union Hall died Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Mickey was one of the founders of Read Mountain Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eleanor Cadd; grandsons, Lee Dillon III and Charles “Sonny” Dillon; granddaughter, Kayla Dillon; brothers-in-law, Butch Gibson and Richard Kreklow. He is survived...

March 30, 2019

John David Brodie, Jr. (Jay), age 55 of Snow Creek, passed away on March 30, 2019. He is survived by his parents, John D. Brodie, Sr. and Nancy Grindstaff Brodie; brother, Robert (Melissa); niece, Mackenzie; nephew, Seth; and a number of other family members and friends. Jay enjoyed being outdoors and loved hunting. Funeral services will be held 3:00p.m....

March 28, 2019

Leslie Rae Thurman, age 52 of Martinsville died Thursday, March 28, 2019. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 25, 2019

Nora Dove Hylton McCall, 90, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2019. She was born May 6, 1928, to Charles D. Hylton, Sr. and Elsie Owen Hylton in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Douglas McCall, Sr., her son-in-law, Spencer Chang, and...

March 24, 2019

Alan Richard Arant (Pops) 71, of Scruggs, Va. passed away peacefully and content at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He is survived by his brother, Danny; three sons, Alan, John, and Tommy; daughter, Amee; and his care taker, Michelle States who is loved as part of the family. He was the son of the both...

March 23, 2019

On Saturday, March 23 rd Barry gave two thumbs up to Heaven and departed this earth after a ten year battle with Superficial Siderosis (SS) and the many complications it caused. No matter the struggle he would always say “I’m Alright” and have more concern for the people around him. He never complained and maintained a positive...

March 22, 2019

Richard Dean Neice, age 73 of Roanoke passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Neice, Sr. and Myrtle Neice; and his brother, Paul Neice, Jr. Richard is survived by his wife, Katheryn Neice; daughter, Shannon Neice; grandchildren, Keith Troutner and Dallas Bradley; step-children, Tammy Perdue and April Perdue; brothers, Roger...

March 22, 2019

Nancy F. Horn, age 75 of Moneta, VA and formally of Seminole, FL passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born June 26, 1943 a daughter of the late Harold J. Horn and Daisy Kirk Horn; also preceded in death by her son, David D. DiDolce; step-son, Gene VanRoy; and grandson, Zachary Buehler. Surviving are...