Michael David Burgess
June 20, 2024
Michael David Burgess, age 48 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jimmy Burgess and Brenda Burgess. Michael was a fun-loving car enthusiast who never met a stranger and was loved by all. He will be greatly missed by many. Surviving are his wife, Karen...
Dwight Wendell Broughman
June 20, 2024
Dwight Wendell Broughman, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born December 1, 1960, a son of the late Marvin and Florence Underwood Broughman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal Hancock and brother, Richard Darrell Broughman. Surviving are his children, Jessica, Steven, Dustin...
Lena Ferguson Smith
June 19, 2024
Lena F. Smith, age 99 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born December 1, 1924 to the late Sandy J. Ferguson, Sr. and Bessie Zeigler Ferguson. Lena was also preceded in death by her husband, Euber J. Smith, Jr.; 13 siblings; her son, David B. Smith and wife Brenda C. Smith; grandchildren, Michael N....
Dorothy Lawrence Walker
June 19, 2024
Dorothy “Dot” Frances Walker, age 80 of Penhook passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Amos, Teresa and David Freeman, Audrey and Robert Arthur; son and daughter-in-law, James and Cindy Walker; grandchildren, Amanda Chance, Allison Fields, Taylor Amos, Rebekah McVeigh, Brittany Arthur, Olivia Arthur, Bethany Walker, Johnathan Walker; 12 great-grandchildren; four...
Anthony Michael "Tony" Fouse
June 19, 2024
A nthony (Tony) Michael Fouse, 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024, at home. He was born in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Donald P. and Dolores M. (Lynch) Fouse, who preceded him in death.
Tony graduated from Barrington High School, Barrington, Illinois, a member of the Class of 1972. He proudly served in the United...
Charles "Bill" Wilber Wells
June 18, 2024
Charles Wilbur “Bill” Wells, of Rocky Mount was born November 23, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, and passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 87. He studied electrical engineering at VA Polytechnic, then went on to serve in the US Air Force, where he became a pilot. He continued working for countless engineering...
Brian Edmund "Griz" Rust
June 18, 2024
Brian Edmund “Griz” Rust, age 72 of Moneta and formerly of Loudoun County passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born August 1, 1951 a son of the late Lee Foley and Mary Snoots Rust. Surviving are his wife, Genie Rust; brothers, Michael Rust and Thomas Rust (Marilyn); niece, Mary Margaret; nephews, Adam and Nathan; and brother-in-law, Chase...
Kane Martez Belcher
June 15, 2024
Kane Martez Belcher, 28, of Rocky Mount, left to be with his heavenly father on June 15, 2024. Kane was a free spirit who loved playing his music, fishing, and looking for special rocks. He found the good in everyone he met and was loyal to those he loved. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Junior...
Debra Faye Mattox
June 15, 2024
Debra Faye Mattox departed her life Saturday June 15th, 2024 at her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Faye was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned. She was born April 29th, 1958 in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Nathaniel and Gladys Kent. Faye worked for Ronile for several years until she was medically unable to...
Thomas “Tom” Perry Gourley
June 15, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Perry Gourley, 72, of Penhook, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2024, after a battle with kidney cancer. He was born on April 13, 1952, in Wilmington, NC, to his late parents, Frank Arnett Gourley and Georgia Bousman Gourley. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Donna Rankins Gourley; daughters...
Davey Lee Campbell
June 13, 2024
Davey Lee Campbell, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Nannie Campbell; infant grandson, Josiah Hall; brother, Jerry Campbell; sister, Nancy Perdue; special aunt and uncle, Carlton and Catherine Campbell. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Robin Hodges Campbell; children, Debbie (Kendall)...
Jerry Wayne Anderson
June 12, 2024
Jerry Wayne Anderson, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Surviving are his children, Pamela (Steve) Chitwood, Diane (Cody) Ayers, Christopher Anderson, Freddy Anderson and James Anderson; grandchildren, De’Mario Anderson, Olivia Chitwood, Skyler Anderson, Hayden Robertson, Abigail Perdue, Joseph Perdue, Lexi Hall, Colten Hall, Brelynn Williams-Anderson, Gunner Williams, Truxston Williams, Remington Anderson-McBride and...
Cathy Edwards Meadors
June 10, 2024
Cathy Edwards Meadors, age 69 of Ferrum passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born July, 12, 1954 a daughter of the late Elmer “Jim Pete” and Betty Frances Beverly Edwards. She is also preceded in death by her son, David Ward of Buena Vista, VA; and nephew, Steven Carter of...
Larry Wayne Board
June 9, 2024
Larry Wayne Board known to many as Archie has "gone fishing" in heaven today, June 9, 2024 to join his father, Thomas B. Board, Sr. He was 70 years old celebrating his last birthday, May 20. Larry spent most of his life living and toiling on Roundview Dairy Farm in Glade Hill, Va. Larry assisted his father and grandfather,...
Teresa Lynn Klekotka
June 9, 2024
Teresa Lynn Klekotka, age 56 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Klekotka; and sister, Tracey Klekotka. Surviving are her children, Bradley Carroll (Jasmine Young), Toni Carroll and Brandon Carroll (Jasmine Martinez); grandchildren, Jaylen and Jayana Napier; Troy, Trent, Brayden and Karma Carroll; siblings,...
George K. "Coonie" Burtner
June 8, 2024
George K. "Coonie" Burtner, 96, of Rocky Mount, VA, formerly of Butler, passed away on June 8, 2024 at his home.
Born October 29, 1927 in Jefferson Twp., he was the son of Merrill Burtner and Florence Parker Burtner. Coonie served in the Merchant Marines and US Navy during WWII and Korea and was a member of...
Annie Belle Townes
June 8, 2024
Annie Belle Townes, 83, of Rocky Mount, VA, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Up until the very end, Annie Belle maintained her kindness, laughter, compassion, love of family and friends, and a gratitude for a well-lived life. Her warm smile and infectious laughter brought joy to...
Frances Montgomery Rutrough
June 8, 2024
Frances Irene Rutrough, daughter of Joel A. and Annie (Jamison) Montgomery, was born August 20, 1920 in Franklin County, Virginia. She passed away peacefully with the family by her bedside June 8, 2024 at the age of 103 years 9 months and 19 days at the home of her youngest daughter. She was baptized May 24, 1936 into the...
Iris Turner Toney
June 8, 2024
Our dear mother, Iris Turner Toney, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the age of 86. Iris was full of love, kindness and joy. She touched the lives of all who knew her. Iris loved the holidays and cooking for her family. She was a member of Penhook United Methodist Church, Scruggs...
Shirley Jean Davis Farmer
June 7, 2024
Shirley Jean Davis Farmer, from Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on June 7, 2024. Born on September 5, 1936 to Theodore Parks Davis and Livie Ona Nichols, Shirley was ahead of her time, a remarkable individual with a love of learning and the arts.
Taking on opportunities available to her at the time, Shirley’s career was marked...