August 6, 2023

Sandra Hardwick, 69, died unexpectedly August 6, 2023, at Carilion Hospital in Roanoke.  Sandy was born November 4, 1953, in Denver Colorado.  She was the daughter of Frank and Rebecca Fuller, both deceased, and is survived by her sister, Cynthia Smith and her brother Charles Fuller. Sandy served in the U.S. Army for eight years and worked in civil...

August 5, 2023

Jennie Lee Reams, age 89 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023.  She was born on May 9, 1934 and is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Fred Reams; her dad, Marion Mills Qualls; her mom, Blanche Qualls; and her brother, Marion Mills Qualls, Jr.  She is survived by her daughters, Leslee Karen...

August 4, 2023

“You were born silent. Perfect and beautiful. STILL loved, STILL missed, STILL remembered. Everyday. Stillborn, but STILL BORN.”

Layken Raye McBride, infant daughter of Daniel and Kara McBride, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 surrounded by family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Casey Cunningham, Keaton Tice, and...

August 3, 2023

Infant Curtavius Jaeshawn Hughes, born May 31, 2023 passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis Wright and George Early. Surviving Curtavius is his mother, Latoya Wright-Hughes; father, Ryan Hughes; siblings, Jaelyn Wright and Ryan Hughes, Jr,.; grandparents, Elaine Wright and Mary Hughes; aunts and uncles, Timothy “Timmy” Wright (Candace), Amos Wright,...

August 1, 2023

Nicholas Alexander Davis “Nick”, age 32 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his home. He was born November 13, 1990 and was preceded in death by his grandmother, Paige Hodges Davis; and his great-grandmother, Annie Mae Davis. Surviving are his son, Brock Ayden James Davis; daughter, Addisyn Faith Davis; parents, Ronald “Cookie” Davis and Bonnie Pagans...

July 28, 2023

Jerry Wayne Larrabee, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Snead Larrabee; parents, Homer Austin and Daisy Larrabee; brothers, James Daniel Austin “Dan”, George Austin “Art”, Clinton Austin “Kent”; and sisters, Clara Frame and Jessie Austin. Surviving are his son, Edward Larrabee (Lorie); grandchildren, Travis Larrabee (Sara)...

July 28, 2023

April 22, 1931 - July 28, 2023

Ivin Ferris Quinn, age 92 of Wirtz, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born to the late Elsie Beaver and Ferris Quinn. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma Belle Quinn, and his second wife, Joan Robertson Quinn; step-son, Randy Dalton; step-daughter,...

July 27, 2023

“I hope so” is a phrase many people will associate with Betty Jo Lynch Hodges. After several months of having her health decline, the goal, she sat for herself with the AMEDISYS team was to walk around outside on July 20th- her 80th birthday. Just a few days past her goal she walked the stairway of heaven on July...

July 27, 2023

Nancy L. Perdue, age 79 passed away peacefully in her Redwood home on Thursday, July 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer with her loving family by her side. Born February 3, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Nannie E. Robertson Campbell. She is survived by her children, Stephen E. Perdue and Sheila...

July 26, 2023

A. Marie Garman Aird of Roanoke, Virginia went to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Marie is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Jesse B. Aird III. Jesse says of Marie, “Marie was as near a perfect wife as a man could have.” Marie was the oldest of six children. She...

July 26, 2023

Shelba Potter English, age 86, of Glade Hill, VA, departed this earthly life July 26, 2023 at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation.  She was the daughter of Ben and Dora Potter of Penhook, VA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bobby Potter, and sister, Pat Malpass and husband Garland Page English.

She was a...

July 25, 2023

Duen C. “DC” Young, age 84 of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Franklin County died Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was formerly employed at Continental Homes leaving behind his special family of coworkers. DC also did carpentry work and was “jack of all trades” who loved fishing. Preceding him in death was his wife, Shelby and his dog,...

July 23, 2023

David Martin Hamrick, Sr., age 86 of Penhook passed away at home Sunday, July 23, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Eden, NC on December 24, 1936 a son of the late Aubrey Hamrick and Evelyn Hamrick Pulliam. David was preceded in death by both his parents; and his daughter, Marla Hamrick Ashby; and his...

July 18, 2023

Yvonne V. Anderson, age 87 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Yvonne was born August 22, 1935 to the late Louis and Clementine Volle of Bridgeville, PA. Yvonne was only 18 when she married J.L. and moved to Rocky Mount where they built their home together. They worked on the...

July 16, 2023

Lindsey Nolan Gentry, a loving father and widower passed away at his home in Rocky Mount, VA on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the age of 69. Originally hailing from Mt. Washington, KY, Lindsey moved to Rocky Mount, VA more than a decade ago with his wife, Nancy. He was able to make several friends due to his happy...

July 13, 2023

Polly Darlene (Hardy) Hicks of Rocky Mount, age 67, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Cornel Hardy and Thelma Pauline (Mills) Hardy. In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Connie Francis Hardy, as well as cherished grandson Brandon Leon Miller....

July 13, 2023

"As the Lord would have it, her wonderful earthly life ended peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 and began anew in heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ. Born on February 4, 1937, she grew up loving the outdoors, gardening, baking, sewing and most of all her large extended family. When at home she helped to care for her younger...

July 12, 2023

Joe Robert Lynch, age 91 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Louise Lynch; parents, Charlie and Ocie Foley Lynch; and eight siblings, Lola Holley, Verna Clemmons, Catherine Williams, Dolly Spangler, Gladys Minnich, Jean Pate, Jane Gibson and Jesse Samuel Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a retired farmer and had...

July 10, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Melvyn Douglas (Doug) Holland, age 81 of Wirtz, VA on Monday, July 10, 2023. Up until his retirement Doug earned his living at the Lane Company in Rocky Mount, Virginia. All through his life Doug was an avid hunter, fisherman and NASCAR racing fan. In his later years when...

July 5, 2023

Carolyn "Sue" Perdue Turner, age 65 of Glade Hill, passed from this life to her eternal life on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 with her family by her side. Sue was born October 20, 1957 to the late Oakie Giles Perdue and Martha Nannie (Durham) Perdue. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Ray Perdue; and...