March 31, 2025

Robert Jones, age 68 passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, James P. Jones and Lillian Vaughn Jones. He is survived by his two brothers Steve and Greg Jones, his four children: Jason, Justin, Vaughn and Olivia and his three grandchildren. Robert will be remembered and missed. The family will be having a...

March 30, 2025

Terry Ray Robertson, Jr. age 59, of Roanoke passed away March 30, 2025. He was born June 26, 1965 to the late Terry Ray Robertson Sr and Linda Lawson Robertson. He is survived by his sister, Tammy Robertson Palmatier (David); niece, Kristin Elmore (Wes); nephew, Brandon Sumner (Haley); great-nieces, Elizabeth and Harper Elmore; great-nephew, Jace Elmore; a special cousin,...

March 30, 2025

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Bobby transitioned from his earthly body into the loving arms of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Bobby was a merchant in Rocky Mount for 38 years. He owned and managed Western Auto and True Value Hardware, serving his customers and friends with fairness, understanding, and in an honest and sincere manner while serving...

March 27, 2025

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Margaret Ann Rohr Fitch passed away at Runk & Pratt Memory Care Center in Hardy, Virginia, after a long and brave battle with vascular disease.

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Margaret was 78. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Craddock Fitch Folsom of Alexandria, Va, her husband, Benjamin Franklin Folsom III,...

March 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jakeem Jhamal Muse, who departed this life on March 27, 2025, at the age of 27. Jakeem was a beloved son, brother, friend, and inspiration to all who knew him.

Born on January 2, 1998, Jakeem brought warmth and light into the lives of everyone he encountered. His kindness,...

March 26, 2025

Frank Robert “Bob” Fralin, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elsie Fralin. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Marlyn Fralin; step-daughter, Jessica Spence (Jeremy); step-son, Jamey Scott; three step-grandchildren, Jackson Spence, Jenasis Spence and Bryson Tyminski; his best friend, Petey; mother-in-law, Janet Bowyer;...

March 26, 2025

Sharon Sanders, age 69 of Callaway, VA went home to be with her Saviour on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Barton; father, Bob Sartin; brothers, Gary and Terry Sartin; and sister, Debra Sartin. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Marvin Sanders; son, Steven Spangler; daughter, Shawn Altice (Francisco),...

March 23, 2025

Mary "LuLu" Ellen Robertson, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born September 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Reggie and Merl McGhee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Velarde as well as many brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband of...

March 23, 2025

Dale Oliver Quinn, age 72 of Rocky Mount, went to his eternal home on Sunday, March 23, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Quinn and mother, Hazel Shively; two grandchildren and two dear brothers-in-law.

Dale is survived by his daughter, Jessica Bailey...

March 22, 2025

Frances "Norene" Keith Brubaker, age 91 of Rocky Mount went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving daughters on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Norene was predeceased by her parents, J.D. and Flora Mae Keith; husband, George Brubaker, Sr.; son, George Brubaker, Jr.; son-in-law, James Johnson; brothers, Lonnie Keith and Tony Keith; and...

March 22, 2025

Alice Marie Pruitt, age 81 of Hardy died Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born May 27, 1943 a daughter of the late James and Lillie Hunley Minnix. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde George Pruitt; and son, Jesse Roy Pruitt. Surviving are her children, Daniel Pruitt (Nellie), David Pruitt, Joseph Pruitt (Teresa), Rita Pruitt;...

March 21, 2025

Dorothy Bernard Martin, age 98 passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clinton Martin; parents, John Silas Bernard and Hattie J. McCrickard along with many sisters and one brother. Surviving are her three children, James Earl Martin, Barbara Martin France and Johnny Keith Martin (special friend, Donna Essig); grandchildren,...

March 20, 2025

Edwin Rivas, age 51 of Union Hall passed away in his home Thursday, March 20, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Rivas; her children, Chrystal Casson of Roanoke, Brandon Casson of Union Hall; his son, Edwin Rivas, Jr., of Wilm. DE; parents, Carlos R. Rivas and Lydia Vasquez, Wilm, DE; grandchildren, Kassen Henry De’Andra Rivas, Jeremiah...

March 19, 2025

Hazel Frances “Sue” Floria, age 76 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born June 25, 1948 and was preceded in death by her husband, George Floria; daughter, Angela Little; mother, Florence Isom; sisters, Bonnie Lou Mullins-Gravely and Phyllis Bailey; mother-in-law, Louise Pauley; and step-son, Mike Floria. Surviving are her daughters, Laura Yates and Lisa Stillwell;...

March 19, 2025

Judy Frances Guilliams, age 59 of 215 Trail Drive, went to be with our Lord on March 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward Leon Guilliams. They will now be reunited forever in heaven, along with their sweet silky silverback terrier named Wendy, and her other sweet fur babies who had passed...

March 19, 2025

Lilly Christine Martin, age 82 of Ferrum died Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born April 4, 1942 and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Edith Perdue; husband, Winford Martin; and grandson, Kris Mitchell. Surviving are her children, Chuck, Jody, Roy (Kathrin); grandchildren, Daniel (Angela), Michael (Danielle), Morgan (Chris), Taylor (Harley), Jacob, Austin (Megan) and Hunter;...

March 18, 2025

Betty Davis Dillon departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Jack C. Dillon. She was the last surviving child of William (Bill) and Blanche Shrader Davis. She felt blessed to be the youngest child as she was able to share the love of her older siblings and...

March 15, 2025

Christine Brown Pendleton, age 91 of Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 with her hands grasped by loved ones.

A selfless woman that had no boundaries when it came to loved ones, friends and the things she was passionate about. She was a dedicated and retired employee of DuPont and faithful member of...

March 15, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, God sent his angels to take our beloved, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Jessie James Musgrove, 78, home to rest in peace. Jessie was born June 5, 1946, one of 10 children, to the late Charlie, Sr. and Eva Witcher Musgrove, in Sandy Level, VA. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death...

March 14, 2025

Lucy Mary Tyree Prillaman, 92, of 4869 Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at her home. She was born in Franklin County, Virginia on August 2, 1932, to the late Owen Smith Tyree and Lulie Turner Tyree. She worked at DuPont in Martinsville, Virginia for 20 years and was a member...