Edith I. Pallien
August 31, 2025
Edith I. Pallien, age 102 died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living in Hardy. She was born October 7, 1922 in Germany, the daughter of Franz and Amanda Ihlenfeld. She was preceded in death by her husband Kurt; sister, Marga; and half-brother, Guenther.
Edith worked for the British Military Government in Berlin after...
Terry Lee Steele
August 29, 2025
Terry Lee Steele “Diddy”, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born January 6, 1946 a son of the late Earl Lee Steele and Mildred Leona Jones Steele. Terry graduated Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. He worked in Management within the Textile Industry. He lived for his devoted wife...
Brian Douglas "Doug" Vaughan
August 29, 2025
Brian Douglas “Doug” Vaughan, age 60 of Moneta died August 29, 2025 following a short illness, with his loving wife, Amber and faithful dog Silvi by his side. He died peacefully with his beloved Smith Mountain Lake outside his window with the tunes of the Grateful Dead playing in the background.
Dougie ‘ABSOLUTELY’...
Robert Owens Bradley
August 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Owens Bradley, 84, at his home in Vinton, Virginia on August 28, 2025. Born October 19, 1940, in Dailey WV, a son of the late Odgar Ernest Bradley and late Thelma Margaret Bradley. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ernest and Ralford Bradley; and one...
William "Bill" C. Berger
August 28, 2025
William Christian (Bill) Berger, 71, of Rocky Mount, departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, David Warren and Marjorie Christiansen Berger, and his brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Anna Berger. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice Melinda Woody Berger, brothers-in-law Joe (Lynn) and David (Grace) Woody,...
Patty Jane Davis
August 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, Patty Jane Davis, who was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 76.
Patty was a woman of unwavering faith and compassion, known for her selflessness and kindness....
William Garnet Shires
August 25, 2025
William Garnet Shires of Roanoke, Virginia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, after a long illness. Bill was born March 8, 1943 in Martinsville, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carolyn Willard Shires of the home; and one son, William Andy Shires of Franklin County.
Bill was preceded in death by his...
John Charles Halliday
August 24, 2025
John Charles “Doc” Halliday, born July 25, 1967, aged 58 of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
He attended Holy Cross Regional Catholic School in Lynchburg, VA, but graduated from Harwood Union High School in Vermont in 1985. Upon graduation, he immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his naval service, he...
Peggy Lee Rakes
August 24, 2025
Peggy Lee Rakes, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born July 20, 1943 and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Annie Dowdy; brother, Jerry Dowdy and a nephew, Ian. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Rakes; daughters, Charlotte Sloan (Roger), Tina Rakes, Angie Rakes (Bill); grandchildren, Brittany Barnhart (Daniel),...
James Thomas Currin
August 23, 2025
James Thomas Currin, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born July 2, 1944 and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ester Hamlett Currin. Surviving are his wife, Eddie Anita Boyd Currin; daughters, Jordan Currin and Robin Montgomery; and step-daughters, Kimberly Hale and Debbie Story. Services will be private....
Dr. Paul Benjamin Noble, Jr.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Paul Benjamin Noble, Jr. of Smith Mountain Lake, died on August 19, 2025 at age 90.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble, two sons: Michael Buren Noble of Middletown, VA and his children, Nicole, Erica and Shawn, and James Benjamin Noble of Frederick,...
Shirley Mae Slayton Tatum
August 19, 2025
Shirley Mae Slayton Tatum, age 89 of Wirtz passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born January 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Woodsie and Lelia Hall Slayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Tatum; and brother, Bobbie S. Slayton and Roger Slayton. Surviving are her...
Franklin Wilton Wright
August 18, 2025
Franklin Wilton Wright, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.
Frank was the youngest of 12 children, born to Isaac and Sarah Wright and joins them in heaven along with his wife of 65 years, Romona Wright. He was a gentle, peaceful soul who worked hard his whole life....
Joyce Ann Sigmon
August 17, 2025
Joyce Ann Sigmon, age 89 of Rocky Mount (proudly born and raised in Callaway), stepped quietly into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Born October 12, 1935, to Teb and Mildred Renick, Joyce spent her early years working on the family farm with her prized horse, “Peggy,” creating cherished memories...
Daniel Patrick "Danny" Smith, Jr.
August 17, 2025
Daniel Patrick Smith, Jr., age 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1960 in Newport News, VA to the late Daniel Patrick and Mary Rumple Smith. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father, Dan and Mary Smith, sister, Pamela Shrewsberry (Paris).
He is...
Linda Ann Philpott
August 17, 2025
Linda Ann Philpott, 81 of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her home. Her greatest joy in life was being a loving mother and grandmother. For more than 30 years, she worked as a school bus driver for Franklin County Schools safely carrying countless children to and from school each day.
Hugh Howard Housman
August 17, 2025
Hugh Howard “Pops” Housman, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born April 18, 1935 and was preceded in death by his son, Edward Lee Housman; and grandson, Dean Nathaniel Fitzgerald. Surviving are his daughters, Connie Rowland, Ann Fitzgerald (Jimmy) and Carolyn Smith; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Cathy Robertson Mullins
August 16, 2025
Cathy Robertson Mullins, age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born January 26, 1954, a daughter of the late Walter and Ellie Holland Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Ronnie Robertson. Surviving are her husband, Eugene “Gene” W. Mullins; sons, Charles Hunt...
Matthew L. Russell
August 16, 2025
Our beloved Matthew Lane Russell, age 49 of Virginia passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. Matthew was more than a Father, Husband, Brother, Grandfather (pop pop) Son, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend —he was a source of strength, laughter, and love to everyone blessed enough to know him.
He is preceded in death by...
Jerry Wilson "Ring" Atkins
August 16, 2025
Jerry Wilson “Ring” Atkins, age 69 of Ferrum died Saturday, August 16, 2025. Papa Ring was born November 23, 1955 and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Atkins; brothers, Jimmy, Jessie, Joel and Justin Atkins; son, Jonathan Atkins; and granddaughter, Laykin Davis. Jerry was a family loving, music loving, beer drinking friend to all who...