Curtis Franklin Waid
October 31, 2023
Curtis Franklin Waid, age 91 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Waid; and daughter, Brenda Hedrick. Surviving are his children, Goldie and Gary Brown, Sharon Faye Greer, David Franklin Waid and Melissa, and Lisa Diane Waid and Lisa Persinger; grandchildren, Penny and Roger Robertson,...
Janice Marie Mitchell
October 31, 2023
Janice Marie Mitchell, age 63 of Collinsville died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Donnie Green Midkiff of Ferrum. Janice was a graduate of Franklin County High School and worked many years for Larry Roach and Associates Insurance in Fieldale. Janice enjoyed spending time with her family especially...
John H. Torian, Jr.
October 29, 2023
John H. Torian, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 87 where he resided at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was the fourth son born on April 28, 1936 to John and Kate Torian of Scottsburg, VA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings and their wives;...
Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr.
October 28, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Holcomb, Sr., age 83 of Fork Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Kermit and Lucy Holcomb and by his wife of 61 years, Sherry McGhee Holcomb; son, Neil Holcomb; grandson, Daniel Buckner, brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Nancy Holcomb; brother,...
Brenda Young Boyd
October 26, 2023
Brenda Young Boyd, 78 years young, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 unexpectedly. She was born on February 11, 1945 to Beverly and Mary Sue Young in Roanoke, VA in the Williamson Road area and attended William Fleming High School.
Brenda was a blessing to many with her warm smile, but especially her...
Charles E. Beckwith
October 26, 2023
Charles E. Beckwith, lately of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away quietly at home on October 26th. His daughters were by his side. He was born to Charles E. Beckwith and Genevieve Luck Beckwith on March 12th, 1934 in Roanoke, Virginia.
A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather and great grandfather, a devout Christian, and friend of the Rocky...
Henry Landon Holland
October 26, 2023
Henry Landon Holland, age 97 of Rocky Mount peacefully went to be with the Lord and his wife on Thursday, October 26, 2023 with his children by his side. Mr. Holland was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Nova Maxey Holland; parents, Henry Albert Holland and Lucy David Holland; and brothers, Emmett Holland and Marvin Holland....
Linda Darlene Altice
October 26, 2023
Linda Darlene Altice, age 79 of Hardy passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. She has gone to be with her husband, George Altice; and sister, Janet Gordon in heaven. Surviving are her daughter, Brenda Altice who will miss her dearly; two wonderful grandchildren, Keith R. Manning and James W. Manning; sister, Patty Davis; brother, Jimmy Davis; along with numerous...
James Harold "Shorty" Austin, Jr.
October 25, 2023
James Harold "Shorty" Austin, Jr., age 84 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Austin, Sr. and Vennie Hylton Austin; two brothers, Rodger and Clinton Austin; and sisters, Frances Sledd and Adelle East. Surviving are his children, Jennifer, Jeff, Bradley; several grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Franklin and Glenda Peters; brother,...
Phyllis Austin Bower Denlinger Brubaker
October 22, 2023
Phyllis Austin Bower Denlinger Brubaker was born June 17, 1935 in Darke County, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023 and gained her heavenly reward at age 88 years and four months. She was an energetic and kind hearted Christian woman who cared for others and touched the hearts of those who knew her. She was a...
Jesse B. Aird Iii
October 19, 2023
Jesse B. Aird, III passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Leesburg, Va to Jesse B. and Carrie M. Aird, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Mary Ellen Aird. Jesse moved to Roanoke, VA in 1950 and...
Ned Vernon Hudson
October 19, 2023
Ned Vernon Hudson age 96, born November 26, 1926 was called home October 19, 2023. He was a native of Franklin County, son of the late Raymond V. and Ruby B. Hudson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Essyebelle; an infant son; three grandchildren, David, Amy and Travis; and infant sister, Irma Hudson....
Steven Lenord Ruff
October 16, 2023
Steven L. Ruff went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1948 in Sidney, NY and is the son of Mabel & Lenord Ruff. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan; daughter, Traci and her husband Tom; and their two children of Moseley, VA; son, Shane and his husband Walt...
Bruce Cecil Dungan
October 12, 2023
Bruce Cecil Dungan, age 82 of Union Hall, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Bruce is survived by his devoted wife, Wendie; his daughters Angela and Callie; and his son-in-law, Gene Lovell. Bruce was a member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Bruce was an accomplished lawyer who strived for the just treatment of all in both the public and private...
Gary Lee Stull
October 11, 2023
Gary Lee Stull, age 76 of Callaway, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Martin Stull, his parents, Joseph and Virginia Elizabeth Stull and a brother, David Stull Gary was a U.S. Navy veteran. He also retired as a manager of Advanced Auto Stores after many years of service....
Jack Carter Dillon
October 10, 2023
Jack Carter Dillon, age 91 of Rocky Mount departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 following a lengthy battle of lung cancer and leaving Betty, his wife of 66 years with a sad and broken heart. Jack was the youngest and last surviving child of the late W. Reedie Dillon and Flossie Board Dillon. He was also...
John J. Everidge
October 9, 2023
John Everidge, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023. Ever the contemplative soul, he loved gazing at the stars and pondering the universe. He was also quite artistic and enjoyed painting mountain and forest scenes. Endlessly fascinated by the paranormal, he spent countless hours researching the existence of UFOs and Bigfoot. John dutifully served...
Nadine Goode
October 4, 2023
Virgia Nadine Goode, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Chitwood and Della Chitwood Jones; sisters, Aurelia Ann Fields, Joyce Elaine Chitwood and brothers, Carl Junior Chitwood and Jewell Chitwood. Nadine is survived by her brother, Euell Chitwood; two special nieces, Dena Webb Jefferson and Jennifer...
Luis Antonio Maldonado
October 3, 2023
Luis Antonio Maldonado, age 72 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jean Woody
October 2, 2023
Audrey Jean Woody, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Dalton and Ada Clark Hodges; her sister, Linda Sharon Hodges; sister-in-law, Carol Ann Cannady; brothers-in-law, Buddy Woody and James Woody and a nephew, Greg Woody. Surviving Jean is her husband, Donald Nelson Woody; son, Donald Anthony...