September 4, 2023

Shelby Jean Davis Holley, age 84, passed peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born January 2, 1939 to the late James Moten Davis & Ola Gertrude Amos Davis in Rocky Mount, VA, and lived there her whole life. She married her high school sweetheart and bus driver; Jimmy Marion Holley and they have been married for 68...

September 2, 2023

Melinda Belle Hall, age 57, of Rocky Mount passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning, September 2, 2023. Melinda had some health issues but this came about unexpectedly. If you knew Melinda, you know she was one of a kind; loud, gruff, loving, and loyal. She was fun to be around, hardworking, a great provider to...

September 2, 2023

Dwayne Anthony Robertson, age 60 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse L. Robertson and Nancy P. Robertson. Surviving are his sisters, Debra Smith (K.C.) and Jessecia Dianne Murphy (Paul); and his brothers, Lee Robertson (Debbie) and Darren Robertson (Allison). Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Dwayne...

September 1, 2023

Joseph E. Gottfried, age 99 of Daleville and formerly of Rocky Mount died Friday, September 1, 2023. Funeral services will take place in Cedar Hill, MO. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 31, 2023

Richard Cooter passed away at his home on August 31, 2023. He was 75 years old.

Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, he and his twin brother got to know the streets of the city at a young age and how to meet friends, and girls, anywhere but at home. This experience...

August 30, 2023

Billy Joe Prillaman, age 58 of Henry passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Prillaman and his son, Justin Prillaman. He is survived by his children, Jessica Truman, Billie Jo Prillaman, Leon Prillaman and Matt Prillaman; siblings, Bobby Prillaman, Corey Prillaman and Desiree Bennett; mother, Bonnie Tinnell along with seven grandchildren....

August 28, 2023

David Wayne Watson, age 66 of Penhook passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Richard Watson and Carol McHenry Watson and a sister, Shawn Gamangasso. Surviving David is his wife of 42 years, Stephanie Wengel Watson; daughter, Stacy Ward (David Gower); grandchildren, Kylee Ward, Liam Gower and Abbey Gower; sisters, Brenda...

August 27, 2023

Alberta Turner Brown, age 89 of Ferrum, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born November 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Gillispie Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Wallace Gusler; and brother, Larry Turner. Alberta was retired from Fieldcrest Mills...

August 26, 2023

John Robert Miller, age 85 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Miller; mother, Ann Rose Carney; and father, Melburn Z. Miller.  John was a United States Navy Veteran serving our country for over 20 years. He retired in 1975 as a...

August 25, 2023

Edward Robert Hudson, age 73 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born December 4, 1949, a son of the late John Fuller and Gertrude Arrington Hudson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Scruggs Hudson; brother, Jerry Fuller Hudson; and sister, Vicky Hudson Bowles. Edward...

August 25, 2023

Peter J. Burrows 75, died peacefully at his home in Moneta, VA with family on August 25, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1948 in Southport Lancashire, United Kingdom; the son of George and Brenda Burrows.

He worked in international security and sales for much of his career and later on in life, he ran his...

August 25, 2023

Terry Lynn Smith, age 64 of Glade Hill, went to meet his Savior Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born April 15, 1959, a son of the late Hugh and Dorothy Dent Smith. Terry attended Franklin County High School where he graduated and began his career as a carpenter and a painter for many years. Terry Lynn...

August 23, 2023

Thomas David Lomax, also known as Tommy, of Rocky Mount, age 77, left this earth for his heavenly home on August 23, 2023, with his family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. Thomas was an avid baseball fan, and his favorite team was the Baltimore Orioles. He loved hot cars, watching sports, had a taste for...

August 23, 2023

Brian, a native Washingtonian was born May 2nd 1949 to the parents of Maryelee and William Robert Stearman. He had a truly great life that was unfortunately cut short by a courageous battle against esophageal cancer on August 23, 2023. Although he had a great life, there were a few regrets along the way. He would have loved to...

August 22, 2023

Otis Ray Funk, 96, of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away at home Tuesday, August 22, 2023, with loved ones by his side. Otis was born in Black Wolf, West Virginia, on March 6, 1927, to William Levi Funk and Eula Beckner Funk. Otis is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Ray Funk, his parents and thirteen siblings. Otis...

August 21, 2023

Melvin Losson “Doc” Dillon, age 91 of Wirtz went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born July 22, 1932 to the late Joseph Lewis Dillon and Geneva Horne Dillon. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lawson Dillon; and many brothers and sisters. Surviving to cherish his...

August 19, 2023

Alan Lane Schoonover went to be The Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Alan was pre-deceased by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Joe Schoonover, & his foster mother Mrs. Ruth Turman. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Mary Fisher Schoonover; his two daughters Nancy Schoonover & Sarah Pagans; His three grandchildren Shannon Bowles, Lane Pagans,...

August 19, 2023

Travis Russell Thomason Jr.,82, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Russell was born on March 12, 1941 to the late Travis Russell Thomason Sr. and the late Carrie Rakes Thomason.  He was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jimmy” Thomason and his sister Lois Cooke....

August 19, 2023

James Howard Taylor “Jim”, age 79 of Bassett passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Taylor and Emma Young Taylor; brother, Sam Taylor; and sister, Vernie Price. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Hodges Taylor; son, Tim Taylor; and sister, Ann Mayes. Jim retired from Fieldcrest Cannon with 40 years of service...

August 16, 2023

Harry Newton “H.N.” Barnhart, age 86 of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2023 after a short illness.

Mr. Barnhart was a graduate of William and Mary College with a degree in Economics. After graduating, he began working on his father’s farm, Clover Meadow Dairy Farm, and became the owner in the 1960’s. He worked on...