Troy Lynn Arrington
August 24, 2024
Troy Lynn Arrington, age 63 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Helen Robertson Arrington and his brother, James Sherwood Arrington. Troy is survived by his nephews, James M. Arrington (Denise) and Steve Arrington; many cousins including, Shirley DeHart, Jeff DeHart, Susan Belcher (Donnie) and...
Gary Ryan Crawford, Jr.
August 22, 2024
Gary Ryan Crawford, age 45, of Moneta, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born on January 19, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, an only child, moved to Smith Mountain Lake at the age of 8 and has been a resident since. Gary was a loving father to Gia Cristofani Shae Crawford (22) and Jake Richard Ryan...
Kermit Lee Noel, Sr.
August 21, 2024
On August 21, 2024, in the early morning; God came to claim Kermit Lee Noel Sr.
Kermit was born September 6, 1953, to the late Charlie Lee Noel and Essie Wade Noel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Noel and brother, Charles D. Noel.
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Carolyn Ann Folden
August 21, 2024
Carolyn Ann Folden, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born December 1, 1946 a daughter of the late Ted and Margaret Newcomb Altizer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie Altizer and J.W. Altizer. Surviving are her sons, Paul Folden and Ernest Folden; step-daughter, Jenny Meadows; grandchildren, Teddy Folden and...
Susan Rooney Ruggiero
August 20, 2024
Susan Rooney Ruggiero, age 65 of Hampstead, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Richard (Dick) Rooney and Jane Trimmer Rooney of Spring Lake Heights, NJ. Surviving are her beloved husband, William Ruggiero of Hampstead, NC; sister, Pamela Rooney Thoman of Atlantic Highlands, NJ and her husband Ken...
Rebecca Lynn Holland
August 19, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Holland, age 44 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1980. Becky was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Holland; grandparents, Nellie and William Holland, Viola and Carper Lynch; several aunts and uncles. Surviving are her mother, Janice Holland; significant other, Mark Adkins; daughters, Emily Crowe, Abigail Crowe;...
Arlene Stout Love Elmore
August 17, 2024
Arlene Stout Love Elmore, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Ivan and Mamie Heath Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Randy Stout and James Stout; furry friends, Levi and Sassy. Surviving are her children, Anissa (Adam) Harlow...
Rev. Robert Thornton
August 16, 2024
Rev. Robert Thornton, 80, (known as Bubba) born June 9, 1944 in Mentcle, PA went home to heaven, Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:19PM at home with his family in Moneta, VA. He was the husband of Naomi Armour Thornton for 57 years and was a minister of the Gospel for more than 56 years until his...
Margaret Hudson Hodges
August 15, 2024
Margaret Hudson Hodges age 99, born January 18, 1925, was called home Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was a native of Franklin County, oldest child of the late Raymond V. and Ruby B. Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, G. Wilson Hodges; infant sister, Irma; brother, Ned Hudson; great-nephews & great-niece, David Allen,...
Edith Laverne Young
August 15, 2024
Edith Laverne Young, mother, grandmother and friend born March 4, 1926 has departed this earthly home and joined her heavenly family August 15, 2024 at the age of 98.
Edith was the seventh daughter and the ninth of ten children of Andrew Patrick (Pat) Young and Della Virginia McGhee Young who lived in the Hawpatch area of...
Irene Louise Schaible
August 13, 2024
Irene Louise Carmody Schaible, 91, of Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Our Lady of the Valley in Roanoke. Irene was born November 8, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Cyril and Irene Carmody, election day for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first term. She graduated from Linden High School in 1950, 4th in her class...
James Earl Shively
August 13, 2024
James Earl Shively, 84, of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on August 13, 2024, in Bristol, Tennessee surrounded by his family after a brief struggle with cancer. Born on May 21, 1940, in Endicott, Virginia, he will be remembered for his dedication to working hard and his enduring love for his family.
James honorably served his country in...
Helen Hodges Bennett
August 13, 2024
Helen Hodges Bennett, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born April 25, 1946 a daughter of the late Alvin and Madaline Hodges. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Jimmy Bennett; son, Kevin Bennett (Jennifer); daughter, Kelley Craghead (Tracy); and grandsons, Logan McGuire and Ashton Bennett. She was a loving wife,...
Raymond Brainard Woolson Iii
August 13, 2024
Raymond Brainard “Ray” Woolson III, 65, of Penhook passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on August 13, 2024. Ray was born on December 30, 1958 to Raymond and Patricia Woolson in Plattsburgh, New York. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Catherine Belle Cooper Woolson, sons Raymond Woolson, Cooper (Elizabeth) Woolson, Story...
William Dale "Bill" Collins
August 11, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce that William Dale “Bill” Collins, 84, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 11th, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 10th, 1940, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of Glen C. and Anna L. Collins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ivan, John, Gene, Donnie; his sister, Mary; and his wife, Joyce....
Rachel "Kitty" Boitnott
August 10, 2024
Rachel “Kitty” Boitnott, age 87 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born August 10, 1937 to the late Fred and Dora Martin. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are her two sons, Dean (Cherri) Boitnott and Brandol (Karen) Boitnott; grandchildren, Jacob...
Justin Michael Hunter Stiltner
August 9, 2024
Justin Michael Hunter Stiltner, age 18 of Callaway, a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend to so many, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elizabeth Coleman; great-grandfather, Michael Coleman; and special uncles, David Trusty and Scottie Holmes. Surviving are his mother, Amie Coleman (husband, Steven Overfelt); father, Justin Stiltner...
Elizabeth Ann Layne
August 8, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Layne, age 79 of Moneta passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Elizabeth Ann Layne
August 8, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Frenzel Layne, age 79 of Moneta, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born March 14, 1945 in New Brunswick, Canada. She was a former resident of Waynesboro, VA and has lived in Moneta, VA for the last 31 years. Ann retired from Virginia Western Community College where she spent her last few years...
Ronald Dalton Ferguson, Sr.
August 8, 2024
Ronald Dalton Ferguson, Sr. age 81 of Endicott passed on to be with Lord on August 8, 2024. Ronnie was a loving husband and devoted father, a lifelong outdoorsman and loved hunting with his boys and all the members of Shooting Creek Hunt Club. He fished with his wife, his sons and grandchildren and spent many days along Runnett...