August 31, 2024

Carroll Wilson Clark, 87, fell asleep in Jesus August 31, 2024 at Franklin Health and Rehab Center, Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Given life by his Creator, Carroll was born November 28, 1936 in Roanoke, Virginia. Shortly thereafter, he was born again in the waters of Holy Baptism and remained a faithful Christian until his passing—ever-conscious of God’s holiness,...

August 28, 2024

At the beautiful age of 99, Dorothy Aker Webb went to her eternal home. Born July 17, 1925, she had the most beautiful, loving and giving spirit! She worked at Cox's Department Store and Rainbow Child Care Center until she was in her 80's. She was a life-long member of Gogginsville Methodist Church, singing in the choir and serving...

August 28, 2024

Lois Carter Perdue, age 88 of Wirtz passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was born October 19, 1935 a daughter of the late Henry and Jenny Blankenship Carter. She was also preceded in death by her son, George David Perdue. Mrs. Perdue was retired from MW Windows with 39 years of service. She enjoyed bingo, fishing, dancing and...

August 26, 2024

Mabel Flora Angell of Boones Mill, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born October 6, 1923 a daughter of the late Daniel J. Flora and Stella Peters Flora all of Boones Mill. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Harless H. Angell; two siblings, brother, Galen Dee Flora and sister,...

August 24, 2024

Troy Lynn Arrington, age 63 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Helen Robertson Arrington and his brother, James Sherwood Arrington. Troy is survived by his nephews, James M. Arrington (Denise) and Steve Arrington; many cousins including, Shirley DeHart, Jeff DeHart, Susan Belcher (Donnie) and...

August 22, 2024

Gary Ryan Crawford, age 45, of Moneta, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born on January 19, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, an only child, moved to Smith Mountain Lake at the age of 8 and has been a resident since. Gary was a  loving father to Gia Cristofani Shae Crawford (22) and Jake Richard Ryan...

August 21, 2024

On August 21, 2024, in the early morning; God came to claim Kermit Lee Noel Sr.

Kermit was born September 6, 1953, to the late Charlie Lee Noel and Essie Wade Noel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Noel and brother, Charles D. Noel.

August 21, 2024

Carolyn Ann Folden, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born December 1, 1946 a daughter of the late Ted and Margaret Newcomb Altizer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie Altizer and J.W. Altizer. Surviving are her sons, Paul Folden and Ernest Folden; step-daughter, Jenny Meadows; grandchildren, Teddy Folden and...

August 20, 2024

Susan Rooney Ruggiero, age 65 of Hampstead, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Richard (Dick) Rooney and Jane Trimmer Rooney of Spring Lake Heights, NJ. Surviving are her beloved husband, William Ruggiero of Hampstead, NC; sister, Pamela Rooney Thoman of Atlantic Highlands, NJ and her husband Ken...

August 19, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Holland, age 44 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1980. Becky was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Holland; grandparents, Nellie and William Holland, Viola and Carper Lynch; several aunts and uncles. Surviving are her mother, Janice Holland; significant other, Mark Adkins; daughters, Emily Crowe, Abigail Crowe;...

August 17, 2024

Arlene Stout Love Elmore, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Ivan and Mamie Heath Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Randy Stout and James Stout; furry friends, Levi and Sassy. Surviving are her children, Anissa (Adam) Harlow...

August 16, 2024

Rev. Robert Thornton, 80, (known as Bubba) born June 9, 1944 in Mentcle, PA went home to heaven, Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:19PM at home with his family in Moneta, VA. He was the husband of Naomi Armour Thornton for 57 years and was a minister of the Gospel for more than 56 years until his...

August 15, 2024

Margaret Hudson Hodges age 99, born January 18, 1925, was called home Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was a native of Franklin County, oldest child of the late Raymond V. and Ruby B. Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, G. Wilson Hodges; infant sister, Irma; brother, Ned Hudson; great-nephews & great-niece, David Allen,...

August 15, 2024

Edith Laverne Young, mother, grandmother and friend born March 4, 1926 has departed this earthly home and joined her heavenly family August 15, 2024 at the age of 98.

Edith was the seventh daughter and the ninth of ten children of Andrew Patrick (Pat) Young and Della Virginia McGhee Young who lived in the Hawpatch area of...

August 13, 2024

Irene Louise Carmody Schaible, 91, of Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Our Lady of the Valley in Roanoke. Irene was born November 8, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Cyril and Irene Carmody, election day for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first term. She graduated from Linden High School in 1950, 4th in her class...

August 13, 2024

James Earl Shively, 84, of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on August 13, 2024, in Bristol, Tennessee surrounded by his family after a brief struggle with cancer. Born on May 21, 1940, in Endicott, Virginia, he will be remembered for his dedication to working hard and his enduring love for his family.

James honorably served his country in...

August 13, 2024

Helen Hodges Bennett, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born April 25, 1946 a daughter of the late Alvin and Madaline Hodges. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Jimmy Bennett; son, Kevin Bennett (Jennifer); daughter, Kelley Craghead (Tracy); and grandsons, Logan McGuire and Ashton Bennett. She was a loving wife,...

August 13, 2024

Raymond Brainard “Ray” Woolson III, 65, of Penhook passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on August 13, 2024. Ray was born on December 30, 1958 to Raymond and Patricia Woolson in Plattsburgh, New York. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Catherine Belle Cooper Woolson, sons Raymond Woolson, Cooper (Elizabeth) Woolson, Story...

August 11, 2024

With profound sorrow, we announce that William Dale “Bill” Collins, 84, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 11th, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 10th, 1940, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of Glen C. and Anna L. Collins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ivan, John, Gene, Donnie; his sister, Mary; and his wife, Joyce....

August 10, 2024

Rachel “Kitty” Boitnott, age 87 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born August 10, 1937 to the late Fred and Dora Martin. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are her two sons, Dean (Cherri) Boitnott and Brandol (Karen) Boitnott; grandchildren, Jacob...