September 17, 2023

Shirley Ruth Moreland, age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. Shirley provided childcare in the neighborhood as a young woman. She was born August 24, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Tina Moreland and she was also preceded in death by her sister, Mae Sink; brothers, George, Dwight, G.L., and an infant brother....

September 17, 2023

Wayne Roland Thompson, Sr., age 78 of Ferrum, VA, formerly of Lisbon, CT, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Norwich, CT, son of the late Verne and Rita Thompson. Wayne retired from Rossi Corporation Higganum, CT after many years of service. Wayne married his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth...

September 14, 2023

Judy went to her Heavenly home today while holding her daughter's hand. Dedicated, strong willed and loving mother, grandmother and friend; she had a way of becoming a mother to all in her presence. Her genuine personality will be remembered by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Tammy Leah Mabry;...

September 11, 2023

Christine Amelia Jetmar-Saleeby, 80 years old, resided in Ferrum, Virginia, died with her children by her side at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on September 11th, 2023.

She was born in Manhattan, New York in 1943, the eldest of four children. Christine had many fond memories of her childhood growing up in the city with her parents Walter and...

September 8, 2023

Guy Warren Buford passed away on Friday morning, September 8, 2023 in Roanoke, VA. Guy lived a full, meaningful, and adventurous life, touching the lives of many beloved family and friends along the way. He died at the age of 93, maintaining his sense of humor, keen mind, and love of life until the very end. Guy...

September 8, 2023

“I’ve lived a long and good life” are the words that many people heard from Ezra Newton Guilliams, age 89, who took his final “road trip” to join his Lord and loved ones in his heavenly home on September 8, 2023. Newton was born January 10, 1934 to the late Roy and Altha Guilliams. He was preceded...

September 8, 2023

Thomas William Matthews, age 67, entered through the gates of Heaven Friday September 8, 2023. Although his death was very unexpected and has left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him, we are comforted in the blessed assurance that he is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Tom was...

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...