Edith Young Handy
April 14, 2024
Edith Handy, age 87, of Ferrum passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Handy; father, Giles L. Young; mother, Nealie Adeline Young; brothers, Herbert H. Young and Wilson L. Young; sisters, Nealie F. Harris and Rosa C. Childress; and son-in-law, John D. Webb Jr.
Surviving are...
Shirley Martin
April 14, 2024
Shirley Martin, age 90 of Franklin County passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rita Boitnott and her grandson, Richard Boitnott. Private inurnment was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Frank Remmert
April 13, 2024
Where to begin? We never, in our wildest dreams, thought we'd be writing this. At the very young age of 59, we lost our dad Frank Remmert. We didn't believe it at first and kept saying "it's not true" or "no" over and over again. For those of you that knew our dad, you knew he loved his girls...
Dennis Robert Jordan
April 13, 2024
Dennis Robert Jordan, age 69 of Wirtz passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born February 14, 1955 to the late Donald and Karoline Steadman Jordan. Surviving are his niece, Arielle Harn; close friends, Ken, Trish, Kaitlyn and Julia, Michelle Gwyn, Frank Zwolinski; and many other friends in the area. Dennis served in the U.S. Army during the...
Edwin (Eddie, Ed) Taylor Yarber
April 13, 2024
“Every day is a good day.” - Ed Yarber
Edwin Taylor Yarber, 70, passed away Friday April 12, 2024 in the comfort of his recently built dream home at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia with his best buddy, beloved golden retriever, Winston by his side. Devoted husband to the love of his life and...
Jonathan Lee Atkins
April 12, 2024
Jonathan Lee Atkins “John Boy” age 45, of Henry, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his bonus daughter, Amber. He is survived by his loving children, Nevada and Austin; bonus children, Kaleb and Jacob; his parents, Velma and Ronnie Cockram and Jerry (Ring) and Susie Atkins; siblings, Missy Hale (Steve), Toby Chaney (Sabrina),...
Herbert Eugene Harry
April 11, 2024
Herbert Eugene “Gene” Harry of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a strong, loving and Godly man blessed with 95 years of life. Gene was a Greyhound Bus Lines until his retirement. He played the mandolin, banjo, guitar and harmonica. He loved going camping,...
Houston Nuckols Snoddy
April 11, 2024
Houston Nuckols Snoddy, age 90 of Burnt Chimney, passed away April 11, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. F. and Marguerite Snoddy, and his sister, Wealthy Johnson Snoddy. Survivors include his wife, Berta Mae; his children, Amanda Brewster and her husband David Gray of Huddleston; Bennett Snoddy of Cornelius, N.C.; and Alice...
Rebecca Christine Pollack
April 9, 2024
Rebecca Christine Pollack, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Diane Kappelman and Danny Pollack; son, Jesse Mathew Pollack and a brother, Bill Pollack. Rebecca is survived by her three remaining sons, Joseph Michael Pollack, Travis Andrew Pollack and Timothy Allen Pollack. Arrangements by Flora...
Kimberly Hope Carter
April 8, 2024
Kimberly Hope Carter, 58 of Roanoke, VA passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Kimberly was an extraordinary mother, wife, sister and friend. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost and treasured and embraced every moment with her son. She was a vibrant and free spirited individual. Known for her razor sharp wit but her kind,...
Bettina Ann Turner
April 7, 2024
Bettina Ann (Tina) Turner, age 61, departed this Earth to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father Earlie Turner, mother Gertrude Young, step-father Richard Young, 3 brothers: David, Everett, and William Turner, and brother-in-law Lonnie Crowe. Tina leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving daughter and caretaker...
Patricia Elaine Wood Crawley
April 5, 2024
Patricia Elaine Wood Crawley passed away peacefully, with her loved ones by her side, on April 5, 2024. She was born May 9, 1938 in Gretna, Virginia, the daughter of John Nelson and Margaret Worsham Wood. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Gray; daughter, Jennifer Elaine Crawley; sisters, Margaret Wood Wells and Laura Ellen Wood;...
Shirley M. Dunbar
April 4, 2024
Shirley Maxine Dunbar, 83, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 and is now in her eternal home in heaven. She was born on April 24th, 1940 in Beckley, West Virginia.
She devoted her life to her family where she received three of the greatest titles: mom, grandma, and GiGi. Shirley was...
Deborah Ann Monastra
April 3, 2024
Deborah Ann Monastra (Debbie), age 74 of Hardy passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Jackie McFarland. Surviving Deborah are her husband, Salvatore Monastra; children, Jason McFarland Monastra, David McFarland Monastra and Jessica McFarland Monastra; also several grandchildren. She was born in Bar Harbor, Maine and was a Licensed Practical...
Kaitlyn Whitmer Dula
April 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kaitlyn Whitmer Dula, a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother, who left us peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 3, 2024. Born on September 13, 1991, Kaitlyn was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew her.
Kaitlyn's life was a testament...
George Lee Pannell
April 2, 2024
George Lee Pannell, of Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with prostate cancer. He was a member of the Smith Mountain Lake community for 17 years.
He was born on October 3, 1945 in Rochester, PA. George was a loving...
Ronald Franklin Madison, Jr.
April 1, 2024
Ronald Franklin Madison, Jr., passed away on the morning of Monday, April 1, 2024. He was surrounded by his three sisters and his daughter, Emily. He was preceded in death by his mother, Natalie Grace Silvercloud and his nephew, Clifton Gee Harper. He is survived by his three sisters, Tori Witcher, Melanie Myers, and Karren Buchanan; his brother, Joseph...
Emily Marie Hunt
March 30, 2024
Emily (Marie) Hunt, age 83 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord, and Savior Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was a faithful and active member of Franklin Heights Church. Marie will be remembered for her love of the Lord, her family, many friends and church family. Preceding her in death were her parents, Elmer Choate and Etta...
Frances Mae Borntreger
March 29, 2024
Frances Mae Borntreger, age 73 of Ferrum went to join her Lord, Savior and best friend on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. She was a faithful servant in God's service bringing joy, love, encouragement and faith to all that knew her. Frances is survived by her mother, Bertha Borntreger of Ferrum; her brother, Freeman Borntreger; and sister, Bobbi Borntreger...
Lloyd J. Bridges, Sr.
March 28, 2024
Lloyd J. “Pug” Bridges, Sr., age 84 of Ferrum died Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born July 19, 1939 a son of the late William and Mary Ester Bridges and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest and Floyd Bridges; and brother-in-law, Samuel Warren Shively. Pug loved life and lived it on his own terms. He...