January 9, 2024

Monica Michelle (Montgomery) Austin, born October 15, 1976 to Mike and Marie (Jamison) Montgomery. On September 4, 1999 she was united in marriage to Bradley J. Austin. They were baptized together in September 2001 into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. They enjoyed over 24 years together before her tragic death in a vehicle accident January 9,...

January 7, 2024

Brenda Joyce Oakes, age 72 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. Brenda was born in Danville, VA to the late Walter Samuel and Ruth Grimes Oakes. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Walter Lee “Chucky” Oakes. Surviving are her sisters, Sylvia Oakes Kelley, Judith Faye Oakes Hosaflook and Bonnie Oakes Mullins;...

January 4, 2024

Selby Gregorie Venning III, known fondly as Greg, peacefully passed January 4, 2024, at his home on Smith Mountain Lake, VA, at the age of 72.

Born October 2, 1951, Greg was raised in Key West, Florida during his early childhood, and later moved to Roanoke, VA, and graduated from Cave Spring High School.  He studied at...

January 3, 2024

Macie Boitnott, age 82 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lessie Quinn and husband, Lewis Boitnott. She is survived by her children, Michael Prater, Sandy Angle (Tim) and Michael Boitnott (Melissa); grandchildren, Amy Linkenhoker (Troy), Kristie Compton (John), Kayla Sauerbrei (John),...

January 3, 2024

Florence Edna Quinn, age 96 of Ferrum, VA and formerly of Cresskill, NJ, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born in Teaneck, NJ, a daughter of Walter and Genny Schinski, eldest of four sisters. Florence married Thomas J. Quinn (deceased) and raised eight children in Cresskill, NJ. She earned a...

January 3, 2024

Sally Elizabeth Woody, age 62 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 after a brave year-long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Her war-torn body is finally resting comfortably in Heaven. Although she considered her 62 years on earth as short, her impact on so many others is immense and will continue throughout their lives. She was...

January 2, 2024

Barbara Marie Babiak, age 81 of Roanoke and formerly of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born October 15, 1942 a daughter of the late James and Theresa Brown. Barbara was a member of The Sisters of St. Joseph 1960-1968 in Long Island, New York. She was also a member of Our Lady of...

December 31, 2023

Evelyn Mary Hodges, born October 10, 1940 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Bell Cundiff; and sisters, Vivian Eva Hodges and Doris Ann Hodges. She is survived by her loving sisters, Shelby Hodges of Rocky Mount and Kimberly Snowdy of North Carolina;...

December 31, 2023

Dessie “Dee” Jones Moore, age 94 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Willie Moore; parents, Herbert and Annie Hodges Jones; and children, Norman Benjamin “Bennie” Moore and Bobby Wayne Moore. She was the last surviving of her immediate family of eight siblings. Surviving are her...

December 29, 2023

Ralph Aaron Young, age 90, entered his eternal heavenly home on December 29, 2023. He was born the second of four children and eldest son to Ralph and Duel Young on August 19, 1933 in the Henry area of Franklin County, Virginia. Aaron, as he preferred to be called, continued to live in the Henry community throughout...

December 28, 2023

Essie Dickerson Goad, age 95 of Henry, VA went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on May 15,1928, in Floyd, VA to the late James Taylor and Roxie Lena Dickerson.

Essie was a beloved wife of 67 years to the late Brainard C. Goad. She was preceded in death...

December 28, 2023

Geneva Frances Meadows, age 79 of Bassett and formerly of Jewel Ridge, VA died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home. She was born June 25, 1944 a daughter of the late Campbell and Elizabeth Keen Bennett. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Charles Meadows; children, Ferlin...

December 27, 2023

Bernice Luella Nicholson, 95 passed away Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023 in Raleigh, NC after an extended illness. She was born September 21, 1928 in Wallace, WV, the daughter of the late Mabel Lorane Swiger and Arnell Alvy Snider.  She was one of 10 children.

Bernice graduated from Bristol High School and soon...

December 25, 2023

Betty Bernard Alby, 85, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1938, in Franklin County, VA, to the late Bernard and Turner families. Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Betty had a vibrant and fun-loving personality. She enjoyed spending time with...

December 23, 2023

Jean Lee Walker Mastorakis Lauer, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Margaret Walker. Surviving are her son, Nick Mastorakis; daughter, Heather Daniel; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tyler, Krysta, Elana; siblings, Mary, Alex, Myrtle and David; numerous nieces and nephews. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing,...

December 23, 2023

William Ferguson Gerrow III, 77, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on December 23, 2023. He was born on April 12, 1946 in Woodbury, NJ, the son of William F. Jr. and Arline McGee Gerrow who pre-deceased him.  He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 54 years, children, grandchildren, a sister, Denise Phillips (Jim) of GA, a brother, Philip...

December 22, 2023

Jackie Dwayne “J.D.” Strait, age 56 of Penhook died Friday, December 22, 2023. Surviving are his mother, Brenda Wheaton; step-father, Robert Strait; daughter, Heather Lerox; three grandchildren; half-brother, Timmy; half-sister, Teresa. He was an employee of Speedweigh Recycling in Martinsville. There will be no services.  Memorials made to assist with expenses will be greatly appreciated by the family and...

December 21, 2023

Lou Anne Pangburn, age 79 of Hardy died Thursday, December 21, 2023. Services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 19, 2023

Whitt Stevens Powell, age 69 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garnett and Ruth Powell; sister, Gloria Woodson; and brother, Larry Powell. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Lona Louise Powell; two daughters, Stephanie Nicole Powell and Samantha Louise Lewis; two granddaughters, Gia Crawford and Stella...

December 18, 2023

Garland James Campbell, age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.