Thomas “Tom” Perry Gourley
June 15, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Perry Gourley, 72, of Penhook, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2024, after a battle with kidney cancer. He was born on April 13, 1952, in Wilmington, NC, to his late parents, Frank Arnett Gourley and Georgia Bousman Gourley. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Donna Rankins Gourley; daughters...
Davey Lee Campbell
June 13, 2024
Davey Lee Campbell, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Nannie Campbell; infant grandson, Josiah Hall; brother, Jerry Campbell; sister, Nancy Perdue; special aunt and uncle, Carlton and Catherine Campbell. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Robin Hodges Campbell; children, Debbie (Kendall)...
Jerry Wayne Anderson
June 12, 2024
Jerry Wayne Anderson, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Surviving are his children, Pamela (Steve) Chitwood, Diane (Cody) Ayers, Christopher Anderson, Freddy Anderson and James Anderson; grandchildren, De’Mario Anderson, Olivia Chitwood, Skyler Anderson, Hayden Robertson, Abigail Perdue, Joseph Perdue, Lexi Hall, Colten Hall, Brelynn Williams-Anderson, Gunner Williams, Truxston Williams, Remington Anderson-McBride and...
Cathy Edwards Meadors
June 10, 2024
Cathy Edwards Meadors, age 69 of Ferrum passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born July, 12, 1954 a daughter of the late Elmer “Jim Pete” and Betty Frances Beverly Edwards. She is also preceded in death by her son, David Ward of Buena Vista, VA; and nephew, Steven Carter of...
Larry Wayne Board
June 9, 2024
Larry Wayne Board known to many as Archie has "gone fishing" in heaven today, June 9, 2024 to join his father, Thomas B. Board, Sr. He was 70 years old celebrating his last birthday, May 20. Larry spent most of his life living and toiling on Roundview Dairy Farm in Glade Hill, Va. Larry assisted his father and grandfather,...
Teresa Lynn Klekotka
June 9, 2024
Teresa Lynn Klekotka, age 56 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Klekotka; and sister, Tracey Klekotka. Surviving are her children, Bradley Carroll (Jasmine Young), Toni Carroll and Brandon Carroll (Jasmine Martinez); grandchildren, Jaylen and Jayana Napier; Troy, Trent, Brayden and Karma Carroll; siblings,...
George K. "Coonie" Burtner
June 8, 2024
George K. "Coonie" Burtner, 96, of Rocky Mount, VA, formerly of Butler, passed away on June 8, 2024 at his home.
Born October 29, 1927 in Jefferson Twp., he was the son of Merrill Burtner and Florence Parker Burtner. Coonie served in the Merchant Marines and US Navy during WWII and Korea and was a member of...
Annie Belle Townes
June 8, 2024
Annie Belle Townes, 83, of Rocky Mount, VA, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Up until the very end, Annie Belle maintained her kindness, laughter, compassion, love of family and friends, and a gratitude for a well-lived life. Her warm smile and infectious laughter brought joy to...
Frances Montgomery Rutrough
June 8, 2024
Frances Irene Rutrough, daughter of Joel A. and Annie (Jamison) Montgomery, was born August 20, 1920 in Franklin County, Virginia. She passed away peacefully with the family by her bedside June 8, 2024 at the age of 103 years 9 months and 19 days at the home of her youngest daughter. She was baptized May 24, 1936 into the...
Iris Turner Toney
June 8, 2024
Our dear mother, Iris Turner Toney, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the age of 86. Iris was full of love, kindness and joy. She touched the lives of all who knew her. Iris loved the holidays and cooking for her family. She was a member of Penhook United Methodist Church, Scruggs...
Shirley Jean Davis Farmer
June 7, 2024
Shirley Jean Davis Farmer, from Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on June 7, 2024. Born on September 5, 1936 to Theodore Parks Davis and Livie Ona Nichols, Shirley was ahead of her time, a remarkable individual with a love of learning and the arts.
Taking on opportunities available to her at the time, Shirley’s career was marked...
Doris Willard Smith
June 6, 2024
Doris Willard Smith, age 89 of Wirtz passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born January 23, 1935 a daughter of the late Rufus and Virter Willard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Richard Smith; siblings, Walter Willard (Virginia), Jacob Willard (Fennie), Pearl Bernard, Viola Stanley Davis, Arnie West (Alvin), Dora Holland (Tom), Elsie...
Frank Marvin Eggleston
June 5, 2024
Deacon Frank Eggleston departed this life on June 5, 2024 at Franklin Health Care and Rehab Center in Rocky Mount. Deacon Eggleston was preceded in death by his father and mother, Overt and Robert Eggleston. Also his sisters and brothers, Harry, John, Inez, Louise, Robert (Flip), Laura, and Odius.
Deacon Frank was self-employed...
Judy R. Clingenpeel
June 5, 2024
Judy Richardson Clingenpeel, age 82 of Boones Mill, VA died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and her husband, Glenn. Judy was born in the Riner Community on December 7, 1941 to Oakley and Mildred Richardson. Judy’s older brothers, OJ, Bill and Larry were already...
Carolyn Ferguson Hodges
May 30, 2024
Carolyn Ferguson Hodges, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was born March 30, 1941 a daughter of the late Walter and Louemma Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cline Hodges; grandson, Carson Cline Hodges; several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her children, Mark Hodges (Ruth), Cathy Wray (Kevin), Coy Hodges...
Allen Wayne Journigan
May 29, 2024
Allen Wayne Journigan, age 52 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Allen was great at playing guitar. He loved his family and had one brother deceased, Ronnie Journigan; and father deceased, Ronald Journigan. Surviving are two sisters, Donna Stowe and Ashley Turner Collins; mother, Linda Turner; and one son, Cade Journigan. Allen was a free spirit...
Joyce Virginia Quinn
May 29, 2024
Joyce Virginia Quinn, age 85 of Ferrum passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Joyce was retired from the Airlines Industry as a supervisor with 42 years of service. She was a member of Ferrum Faith Assembly of God Church. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Theordore Klemmer and Bernice Teigler Klemmer and her son, Chris Miller. She...
Curtis Wayne Maxey
May 25, 2024
Curtis Wayne Maxey, age 62 of Rocky Mount was born January 6, 1962 and passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2024. He fought an 18-month battle with small cell lung cancer and took every step of the way with grace and dignity. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Maxey, Sr.; mother, Mary Christine Sloan; brothers, Jerry...
Nora Shively Radford Underwood
May 25, 2024
Nora Shively Radford Underwood, age 96 of Ferrum walked into the gates of glory on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years, Denver Radford; her second husband of 12 years, H.D. Underwood; an infant daughter, Phyllis Radford; brothers, Alvin, Oscar and Garfield Shively; and sisters, Dora Jones, Elsie Rakes and...
Richard Henry Mcbride
May 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, the McBride family sadly announces the passing of our beloved Richard Henry McBride. A cherished patriarch, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend. While in his cherished house in Ferrum, Virginia on May 23, 2024, God called Richard home. He was a beacon of love, warmth, wisdom, and kindness, leaving...