Betty Ann Wright Adkins
June 28, 2025
Betty Wright Adkins, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born November 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Curtis Wright, Sr. and Mary Jane Price Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Wright, Jr. Surviving are her son, Allan (Eloise) Wright, Sr.;...
Peggy St. Jacques Rutrough
June 28, 2025
Peggy St. Jacques Rutrough, age 69 of Wirtz passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born September 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Hazel Reynolds St. Jacques. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Billy St. Jacques. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of...
Deborah "Debby" Raynor Carter
June 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah (Debby) Raynor Carter, who left us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 70. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Charlotte Pruitt; and her father, Dewey Raynor; and granddaughter, Montana Haynes.
Born on April 30, 1955, in Danville Virginia, Debby grew up...
Tex William Mcpherson
June 24, 2025
Tex W. McPherson, age 82, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord, his wife Gwendola McPherson and granddaughter Danielle McPherson on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
He along with his sons owned and operated, McPherson Logging Company, where he drove a log truck for many years. He was an avid bear hunter and...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Botteicher
June 20, 2025
Thomas Edward Botteicher, 80, of Callaway, VA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, the first day of summer, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He fought so hard to get well enough to go home, but it was not meant to be. As a good and faithful servant his work here on Earth was...
Barry Wayne Webb
June 19, 2025
Barry Wayne Webb, age 73 of Callaway passed away in his loving home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in a Chevy in 1952 to Lewis Madison Webb and Virginia Prillaman Webb. He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Linda Faye Maxey.
He has two...
Wilson Henry Kinsey Ii
June 19, 2025
Wilson Henry Kinsey II, age 64 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Wilson was born June 7, 1961 in Roanoke, Va. He was the second son of Wilson Henry Kinsey, Sr. (also known as Bill) and Joyce Elaine Swanson Kinsey. He enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley. He also enjoyed every moment with friends and family....
Grace Faye Turner
June 18, 2025
Grace Faye Turner, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born November 19, 1958 and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Bell Ellis and Shirley Mae Robertson Ellis. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Gary Turner; children, Nicky (Tabitha) Ellis, Travis Turner, Shannon Turner, Dana (Katie) Turner, Gary Ray Turner, Amy...
Laquita Austin Bowman
June 18, 2025
Laquita Joy Austin Bowman, age 83 of Wirtz peacefully departed this life Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Orpha Austin; her son, Meredith; brother, Roger Austin; sister, Dianne Rutrough; and sister-in-law, Nancy Austin. She was born August 8, 1941 in Franklin County, VA and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....
Ethel Law Akers
June 17, 2025
Ethel Law Akers, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully while hospitalized on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 after a brief but serious illness. She was born on September 22, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Jessie and Odell Law.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 60 years, Eugene Wilson...
Cynthia Ballard King
June 16, 2025
Cynthia Ballard King, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born March 31, 1965 to the late Harold and Wanda Posey Ballard. Surviving are her husband of 12 years, Steve King; three children, Amy Young, Samantha Bonilla and Rebecca Freitas; two step-sons, Andrew and Jason King; several grandchildren; two brothers, Kenny...
Mickey Allen Phillips
June 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Mickey Phillips at the age of 52. He was a devoted husband, cherished family member, and beloved friend. Mickey passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Mickey was Born on August 22, 1972, in Martinsville, Virginia to...
Loretta Adkins Sloan
June 14, 2025
Loretta Adkins Sloan, age 76 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. Loretta was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Whorley; father, Clarence Adkins; sisters, Wanda Brown and Margie Lee Whorley; grandparents, John and Martha Richards and Robert and Myrtha Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Sloan; son, Mike Ferguson (Brenda);...
Wanita Victoria Adams Taylor
June 13, 2025
Wanita Victoria Adams Taylor, was born July 10, 1951 to the late Standford and Betty Adams at Day Kimball in Putnam, CT. She married Clayton A. Taylor, Sr. on December 9, 1967. They had six children, but only one lived to become an adult. Clayton passed away in April of 2003. Nita moved to Virginia in 2012 to be...
David Curtis Bennett
June 12, 2025
David Curtis Bennett, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away in the morning of Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born October 22, 1970. David is survived by his father, Ronald Bennett and his mother, Mary Sigmon Bennett; brother, “Eddie” Bennett; niece, Marena Bennett and best friend, Philip Blankenship, along with many uncles, aunts and cousins. There will be...
Phyllis Ann Bradt
June 12, 2025
Phyllis Ann Bradt, age 80, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Richard Lee Sigmon
June 10, 2025
Richard Lee Sigmon, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born July 11, 1952, a son of the late Daniel Elbert and Vera Mae Weddle Sigmon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy S. Love; brothers-in-law, Floyd Love, V.B. Hall and Jimmy Housman; nephew,...
James Lee Robertson
June 9, 2025
James Lee Robertson was born in Rocky Mount, VA on April 22, 1957, and passed peacefully on June 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Lee is survived by his wife Debbie and son Trevor, and siblings: Darren Robertson, Jessecia Murphy, Debra Smith and their respective spouses and children. Lee was predeceased by his parents, Jesse and...
Betty Lou Agee Walters
June 9, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Betty Lou Agee Walters has gained her angel wings on Monday June 9, 2025 from her home in Callaway. Betty Lou was born in Callaway, Virginia to the late Lewis and Minnie Agee. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband, Despain (Dee) Walters. She is predeceased...
Brenda Kay Sigmon
June 9, 2025
Brenda Kay Sigmon, age 64 of Henry died Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born June 17, 1960 and was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Via Sigmon; sister, Sandra Sigmon Lawson; former spouse, Jimmy Sigmon; and grandparents, Posey and Leo Sigmon, Fred Via and Lessie Via Guilliams. Surviving are her son, Dakota Sigmon, father, Laymon Sigmon; brother,...