January 2, 2024

Barbara Marie Babiak, age 81 of Roanoke and formerly of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born October 15, 1942 a daughter of the late James and Theresa Brown. Barbara was a member of The Sisters of St. Joseph 1960-1968 in Long Island, New York. She was also a member of Our Lady of...

December 31, 2023

Evelyn Mary Hodges, born October 10, 1940 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Bell Cundiff; and sisters, Vivian Eva Hodges and Doris Ann Hodges. She is survived by her loving sisters, Shelby Hodges of Rocky Mount and Kimberly Snowdy of North Carolina;...

December 31, 2023

Dessie “Dee” Jones Moore, age 94 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Willie Moore; parents, Herbert and Annie Hodges Jones; and children, Norman Benjamin “Bennie” Moore and Bobby Wayne Moore. She was the last surviving of her immediate family of eight siblings. Surviving are her...

December 29, 2023

Ralph Aaron Young, age 90, entered his eternal heavenly home on December 29, 2023. He was born the second of four children and eldest son to Ralph and Duel Young on August 19, 1933 in the Henry area of Franklin County, Virginia. Aaron, as he preferred to be called, continued to live in the Henry community throughout...

December 28, 2023

Essie Dickerson Goad, age 95 of Henry, VA went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on May 15,1928, in Floyd, VA to the late James Taylor and Roxie Lena Dickerson.

Essie was a beloved wife of 67 years to the late Brainard C. Goad. She was preceded in death...

December 28, 2023

Geneva Frances Meadows, age 79 of Bassett and formerly of Jewel Ridge, VA died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home. She was born June 25, 1944 a daughter of the late Campbell and Elizabeth Keen Bennett. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Charles Meadows; children, Ferlin...

December 27, 2023

Bernice Luella Nicholson, 95 passed away Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023 in Raleigh, NC after an extended illness. She was born September 21, 1928 in Wallace, WV, the daughter of the late Mabel Lorane Swiger and Arnell Alvy Snider.  She was one of 10 children.

Bernice graduated from Bristol High School and soon...

December 25, 2023

Betty Bernard Alby, 85, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1938, in Franklin County, VA, to the late Bernard and Turner families. Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Betty had a vibrant and fun-loving personality. She enjoyed spending time with...

December 23, 2023

Jean Lee Walker Mastorakis Lauer, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Margaret Walker. Surviving are her son, Nick Mastorakis; daughter, Heather Daniel; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tyler, Krysta, Elana; siblings, Mary, Alex, Myrtle and David; numerous nieces and nephews. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing,...

December 23, 2023

William Ferguson Gerrow III, 77, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on December 23, 2023. He was born on April 12, 1946 in Woodbury, NJ, the son of William F. Jr. and Arline McGee Gerrow who pre-deceased him.  He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 54 years, children, grandchildren, a sister, Denise Phillips (Jim) of GA, a brother, Philip...

December 22, 2023

Jackie Dwayne “J.D.” Strait, age 56 of Penhook died Friday, December 22, 2023. Surviving are his mother, Brenda Wheaton; step-father, Robert Strait; daughter, Heather Lerox; three grandchildren; half-brother, Timmy; half-sister, Teresa. He was an employee of Speedweigh Recycling in Martinsville. There will be no services.  Memorials made to assist with expenses will be greatly appreciated by the family and...

December 21, 2023

Lou Anne Pangburn, age 79 of Hardy died Thursday, December 21, 2023. Services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 19, 2023

Whitt Stevens Powell, age 69 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garnett and Ruth Powell; sister, Gloria Woodson; and brother, Larry Powell. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Lona Louise Powell; two daughters, Stephanie Nicole Powell and Samantha Louise Lewis; two granddaughters, Gia Crawford and Stella...

December 18, 2023

Garland James Campbell, age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 17, 2023

Geraldine Walker “Jerri” Webster, 95, left us to be with her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2023. A lifelong resident of Roanoke City, Franklin County and recently a resident at Richfield Living, Salem, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents Girlie Mae and Cecil Walker and infant son Jerry Wayne Webster. She is survived...

December 13, 2023

Kelly Wray Hancock was born on Friday, November 11, 1949, to the late Reva & Leroy Hancock. He departed this life at the age of 74 on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Roanoke, VA.

Kelly was raised in Rocky Mount. He graduated from Franklin County High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army....

December 13, 2023

Our Precious mother, Madeline Jones Sink, formerly of Roanoke and Moneta, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 13, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Addie Humphreys Jones. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Charlie Edward Sink;...

December 12, 2023

Richard Maus, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was b orn June 8th, 1949, in Sapporo, Japan to Harold Joseph (USMC, Army) and Loretta Elizabeth (USMC), Richard had fond memories of world travel and military life growing up. While attached to Ft Dix, NJ, Richie graduated from Burlington Township High (1968) where he...

December 12, 2023

Penny Lee Altice, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward “Eddie” Altice; mother, Ellen McGhee; father, Jack McGhee; and brother, James McGhee. Surviving are her children, Herbie Altice (Kim), Maria Cipolletti (Brian) and Angela Mattox (Ricky Bell); grandchildren, Courtney Altice, Kayle Stanley,...

December 10, 2023

Robert Lewis ‘Bob’ Connelley of Hardy, VA passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2023.  Beloved husband of Joan Wright. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 22, 1945 to the late Wanda (Miller) and Russell K. Connelley.

Bob joined the U.S. Navy after high school and served in Guam and on the USS Enterprise...