Deborrah Nester Skarbek
February 29, 2024
Deborrah Nester Skarbek, age 67 of Bedford passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Skarbek. Surviving are her son, David North Jackson II; step-daughter, Kimberly Thomas; grandchildren, David Anthony Green, Sarah Louise Jackson, and Ethan North Jackson; step-granddaughter, Joel Thomas; parents, Pastor Curtis and Louise Nester; aunt and...
John Rabon Smith
February 29, 2024
John Rabon Smith, age 79 of Rocky Mount died in his home Thursday, February 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Emily Smith; two daughters, Penny (Jeff) Smith and Lesley (Shannon) Wray; four grandchildren, Dylan (Isabella) Smith, Hannah Wray, Karlee Wray and Riley Smith; great-grandson, Wesson Smith; sister-in-law, Nancy Smith; two brothers-in-law, Benjie...
Tammy R. Ward
February 29, 2024
Tammy R. Ward, age 63 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Vogle and Annie Belle Patsel Robertson; sister, Gloria Jean Robertson; step-father, Daniel Agee; and friends, Douglas “Doug” Wayne Jewell. Surviving are her sons, Joshua Adam Wickline and Matthew Dean Wickline; grandchildren, Emilee Paige Wickline,...
Phillip Andrew Pruitt
February 29, 2024
Phillip Andrew Pruitt, age 54, passed away unexpectedly February 29th, 2024. He was born July 13th, 1969, in Shelbyville, (Bedford County) Tennessee. The son of (Buddy) Alton Pruitt, Jr and Sara A. Pruitt.
Phillip graduated from Rockingham County High School, Wentworth, North Carolina, class of 1987. Before his passing he worked as a Senior Territory Manager of...
Warren Russell Pearsall
February 29, 2024
Warren Russell Pearsall 66, of Moneta, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, after passing on Thursday, February 29, 2024 with his beloved brother, David by his side. He is survived by his brother, David R. Pearsall; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pearsall; and one niece, Alisa G. Pearsall. He was born and raised in Maryland and remained there until his retirement....
Steven Wayne Wright
February 27, 2024
Steven Wayne Wright, age 58 died at his home in Roanoke, VA, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Sydney Grace Wright; son, Sam Hunter Wright; mother, Janice Saari; sister, Stephanie Wright; and the mother of his children, Laurie Wright. Steve graduated from Franklin County High School and DeVry Institute of Technology. Steve was a dedicated...
Gail Ann Carlson Masters
February 24, 2024
Gail Ann Carlson Masters, age 75 of Penhook passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Rochester, NY on September 10, 1948 and was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Beatrice Carlson; and her husband, William Edward Masters, Jr. Surviving are her son, William Edward “Billy” Masters III; and daughter, Frieda Beatrice Masters. Mrs. Masters...
Donna Hope Keene
February 21, 2024
Donna Hope Keene, age 68 of Callaway passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Keene, and her parents, James and Iantha Brewster. Surviving are her daughter, Heather Hollandsworth (Marty); son, Nathan Keene (Brenda); three grandchildren, Makayla, Emily and Dustin Keene; great-grandchild, Olivia Thomas; grand dog, Winnie; sisters, Hazel Phillips (Peanut), Connie...
Cecil Wayne Huston
February 21, 2024
Cecil Wayne Huston, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home. He was born November 22, 1939 and was preceded in death by his son, Robert Huston; parents, Albert and Cora Huston; and 12 siblings. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Shirley Huston; daughter, Mitzi (Jimmy) Barbour; son, Donald Huston; grandchildren,...
Thomas Altice Ayers
February 19, 2024
Thomas Altice Ayers, age 75 of Union Hall was born April 12, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Cyrus Ayers and Audrey Irene Ayers; sister, Linda Tosh; sister-in-law, Linda Ayers; and brother-in-law, Mike Toney. Tommy worked at PlyGem (formerly MW Manufacturers) for 43...
Elizabeth Joan Makinson
February 18, 2024
Elizabeth Joan Makinson, age 87 formerly of Ferrum died Sunday, February 18, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Ricky Graham "Rick" Tilley, Jr.
February 18, 2024
Rick (Ricky) Graham Tilley Jr., took his final breath on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in his home as his wife Lauren Tilley held his hand and told his sister Wendy Tilley and dear friend Emily the stories of their first dates. Rick fought a difficult and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and pushed through until his final days. His...
Sarah Joan Anderson
February 18, 2024
Sarah Jane Anderson, age 81 of Ferrum passed away February 18, 2024. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Gary Michael "Mike" Montgomery
February 17, 2024
Gary Michael (Mike) Montgomery affectionately known as ‘Shorty’, was born December 2, 1949 and died Saturday, February 17, 2024. Around the age of two he came to live with Levi & Lydia Montgomery where he became the oldest of six children. On September 9, 1972 he married Marie Jamison and they shared the joys and sorrows of life together...
Wayne L. Meador
February 16, 2024
Wayne L. Meador, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Grace Meador; stepson, Garry Thurman; brothers, Wreford Meador and Bobby Meador (Kim). Surviving are his loving wife of 64 years, Bernice Meador; step-daughter, Janice Thurman (Jerome Reynolds); grandchildren, Steve English (Julie) and Jennifer Call (Greg...
George Dillard Davis
February 14, 2024
George Dillard Davis, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away February 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Davis, Sr., and Edna Frances Mays; sister, Lillian Stegall (Herbert); brother, Thomas J. (Buck) Davis, Jr., (Avis, deceased). Surviving are his wife, Janice Anderson Davis; daughter, Robin Davis Kennedy (Crystal); step-daughters, Christy Hodges Ploch...
Steve Shively
February 14, 2024
On February 14, 2024 Steve Shively, age 69, passed from life to eternity after a brief illness. Steve was a well-known musician and band leader. His music career spanned many years and took him to many venues. He studied drafting at Ferrum College and currently worked for Virginia Furniture Market/Home Furnishings in the mattress division. He was also partner...
Roderick Shannon Cook
February 12, 2024
Roderick Shannon Cook of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died on February 12, 2024, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Ann Lee Alexander Cook and his beloved parents, Chester V. Cook and Maybelle Ruth Edgecomb Cook.
He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Shannon Cook Jeans and her husband Robert C. Jeans...
Sherry Elaine Wilson
February 11, 2024
Sherry Elaine Wilson, age 81 of Wirtz died unexpectedly albeit quietly at Oakwood Health and Rehab, Bedford, VA on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born October 4, 1942 and was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Hardin Wilson; father, Burnis L. O’Brien; and mother, Daisy E. Jackson. Sherry graduated from Milby High School class of 1961 and...
Kenneth Dale Major
February 10, 2024
Ken Major, age 84 of Union Hall, holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Martinsville, VA on May 1, 1939 and was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Laurie Turner; father, Harlan W. Major; brother, Jerry Major and sister,...