August 6, 2018

Thomas White Davis, 63, was called to his eternal home by our dear Lord on August 6 th . Tommy is preceded in death by his adoring parents, Joseph Turner Davis, Sr. and Jeannette Stringer Davis, and two brothers, Joseph T. Davis Jr. and Donald Allen Davis. Tommy is survived by his sister Rebecca Sue (Davis) Beckett and his...

August 5, 2018

Margaret Woods Crook, age 86 of Ferrum was born on March 15, 1932 a daughter of the late Charlie and Mattie Cooper Woods and died Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Sam Crook; and brothers, Marvin S. Woods, Russell P. Woods and C.W. Woods. Surviving are her son, Steve...

August 4, 2018

John Clay Bibbee, age 52 of Ferrum passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, August 4, 2018 with his devoted wife by his side. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on March 11, 1966 to the late Clyde R. Bibbee Jr. and Frances Newhouse. He married Jennifer James Bibbee of Ferrum on March 15, 1994. He served his country in...

August 4, 2018

Shelby Davis Wright Dillon, age 80 of Rocky Mount Went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born March 17, 1938 in Waynesboro, Va. to the late Melvin Davis and Virginia Davis Feazelle. Shelby was also preceded in death by her brother, M. Leon Davis, sister, Nancy Davis and son-in-law Frank Dillon, also her...

August 4, 2018

Alton Joseph Jones “A.J”, age 80 Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018. He loved the Lord, family and the farm! He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Lee Jones; father, Herbert Jones; two daughters, Betty Jones and Janet Stump; grandson, Adam Nichols; brothers, Junior, Billy and Paul; sisters, Mary Altice, Pauline Nichols and Ethel...

August 1, 2018

Frances W. Church, age 79 of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Frances was born in Ashland, West Virginia on May 12, 1939. Since her late husband Billy Joe Church’s passing in 1977, she dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After a short career with the FBI and...

August 1, 2018

Loulie Carbine Hutto, a caring and beautiful spirit, passed away on August 1, 2018 at her home in Moneta, Virginia.

Born June 16, 1923 in Marion, SC, she worked as a secretary for the Army until 1979 before retiring to Smith Mountain Lake.  She was active in the bridge league in Moneta from her retirement until her...

July 31, 2018

Cora Elizabeth Pardue Bryant, age 81 of Eggleston went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnson and Ellen Pardue; a sister, Katie Swaim; a brother, Lonnie Pardue; and seven grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Pastor, Dr. Joe Bryant; sons, Matthew (Della), Mark (Joyce); daughter, Beth Yoder...

July 31, 2018

Betty Jane Deaton Angle, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Mrs. Angle was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Bertha (Denlinger) Deaton; in-laws, Carl and Gladys (Peters) Angle; sister, Mary Ellen Flick; and brother-in-law, Martin Brubaker. Surviving are her husband, David Angle; children, Karen and Benjamin Bowman, Priscilla and Rex Austin, Mark and...

July 29, 2018

Joyce Whitlow Nelson, age 77 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, July 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Nelson; parents, Emmitt and Dolly Whitlow; sister, Bertha Furrow (Stafford); and brothers, James Henry Whitlow and Amos Whitlow. Joyce is survived by her sisters-in-law, Jean Whitlow and Nancy...

July 27, 2018

John Amos Bussey, 70 of Rocky Mount passed away at home Friday, July 27, 2018. He was born September 4, 1947, the son of Charlie A. Bussey, Jr. and Virginia Hylton Bussey. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jeffery Dean Bussey (infant); two brothers, David Bussey and Arthur Bussey; and mother-in-law Sally W....

July 25, 2018

Judy Rakes Hale, 65, of Ferrum, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2018 at Piedmont Community Center where she was employed as a devoted care giver.  She was born on August 29, 1952, in Patrick County, VA, to the late Walter “Goode” Rakes and the late Laura Lee Rakes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

July 24, 2018

Michael Scott “Micky” Elmore, age 52 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, sweet daughters, precious grandson, supportive son-in-law, and his devoted pastor. He was born in Union, West Virginia on May 18 th , 1966 to...

July 23, 2018

Nancy L. Richardson, age 85 of Martinsville passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene C. Richardson, Jr.; parents, Frederick and Orphia Soethe; and brothers, James Frederick Soethe and Donald James Soethe. Nancy was a member of Forrest Hill Christian Church. Surviving are her children, Donna Richardson, Karen Richardson, Doug Richardson (Diane);...

July 18, 2018

Calvin B. Hall, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Calvin had many names that consisted of Daddy, Papa C., Coolie or Friend. Calvin was born on August 26, 1926 to Allie Berger and Betty Ann Hall. He married the love of his life Katherine Perdue on October 16, 1945. He lost a big...

July 15, 2018

Lena Mae Dent Hodges, age 73, of Glade Hill, went to her heavenly home on July 15, 2018. Lena was born in Glade Hill to the late Robert Ford and Annie Turner Dent. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Glade Hill where she proudly served her Lord. Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy...

July 15, 2018

Peggy Sue Mabe, age 77 of Rocky Mount went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Samuel Mabe and Elsie Odean Scott; step-father, Arthur “Buster” Scott; and brother, Charles “Roby” Scott. She is survived by and was a devoted mother to her three children,...

July 14, 2018

Mike Odell Midkiff, age 68 of Ferrum departed this earthly home for his eternal home in heaven on July 14, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 12, 1949. Odell was a veteran of the US Army. He was also employed with Blue Ridge Talc in Henry for 26 years. He was preceded in death...

July 13, 2018

Calvin Audrey Midkiff, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Midkiff; and granddaughter, Kaitlynne Midkiff. Calvin is survived by his mother, Myrtle Midkiff; son, Calvin Glen Midkiff (Danielle); brother, Kaley Midkiff; nephew, KC Midkiff; granddaughter, Alexis Midkiff; and grandson, Colton Midkiff. Graveside services...

July 11, 2018

Edith Gloria Stefaniak, age 89 of Writz passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on May 29, 1929 to Fritz Wetzel and Anna Dudel Wetzel in Germany. She was married to the late Rudolph J. Stefaniak; also preceded in death by her son, Rudolph J. Stefaniak, Jr. Surviving to cherish her memory is her...