Raynelle Dehart Peters
October 22, 2022
Raynelle DeHart Peters, age 90 of Henry, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delton Peters; parents, Clenard and Fannie Stone DeHart; and three brothers, John C. DeHart, Jr., Henry D. DeHart, James Edward (Jimmy) DeHart and nephews, Eddie DeHart and Mark DeHart. Surviving are her children, John B. Peters (Marge), Darrell...
Shelba Jean Cannaday Bousman
October 22, 2022
On the night of October 22, 2022, our mom and best friend went home to be with Jesus and so many loved ones in Heaven. Shelba Jean Cannaday Bousman was born on November 19, 1937 to Walter Leonard and Julia Plybon Cannaday. She was predeceased by her loving husband, William Hanel (Billy) Bousman. Jr., her parents, Leonard and Julia,...
Reba Kathryn Wood
October 21, 2022
Reba Kathryn Wood passed away peacefully at Friendship North Health and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, Virginia on October 21, 2022. Reba was born October 31, 1935 at home on the family farm in Boones Mill, Virginia.
Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas M. and Blanche Bowman Wood; her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Vernon...
Odell William Gray Iii
October 19, 2022
Odell William Gray III, age 55, of Ferrum VA passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Odell is survived by his two beautiful children, Will and Abby Gray, of Ferrum, and their mother Heather Gray, his step-mother, Pat Crawley Gray of Hardy, sister, Karen (Jonathan) Leary of Salem, stepsister, Laura (Lin) Osborne of Cary, NC, along with many beloved aunts,...
Richard Calvin Caudill
October 19, 2022
Richard Calvin Caudill, age 59 of Henry, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born August 20, 1963 to Rush Josiah Caudill and Rita Sparks Caudill of Tazewell, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Rush Josiah Caudill II. He is survived by his wife, Frieda “Diane” Clark Caudill; daughter, DeAnna...
Daniel John Dewitt Iv
October 16, 2022
Daniel DeWitt, 43, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Daniel was a carpentry contractor and built many homes in the Smith Mountain Lake, Roanoke, and New River Valley areas. Daniel enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, sons, brothers, and numerous friends.
Always independent, Daniel lived life to the fullest and on...
Amber-Lee Hodges
October 14, 2022
Amber-Lee Blake English Hodges, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Surviving are three children, Andrew English, William Robertson, Ashlee Hodges, mother, Sharyn Lee Douglas, grandmother, Lee Nevitt, two brothers, Benjamin (Meghan) and Samuel Douglas, three grandchildren, Liam, Carter, Skyelee, five nieces and nephews, Jacob, Abee, Kaylee, Hadlee, Lillee. Also surviving are her play-pen playmate, Michael Sherlund, uncle,...
Matthew Wayne Burruss
October 13, 2022
Matthew Wayne Burruss, age 39, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Matt is survived by the love of his life, fiancé Melissa Spicer, his four wonderful children, Damian, Chasey, Jasmine and Matthew that he loved with his whole heart. He is also survived by his parents, Stuart (Chico) and Denise, grandparents, Red and “Nana” Nancy, siblings,...
Billie C. Wright
October 12, 2022
Billie C. Wright, 68, of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 12 th after a long battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Born September 11, 1954, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Lillie M. (Preston) Wright. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; sons, Jason Wright...
Tammy Ann Mullins
October 11, 2022
Tammy Ann Mullins went to be with her Lord Jesus on October 11th, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. She was blessed to have a very close knit, and loving family that she drew an amazing amount of love and support from.
Tammy was a remarkable woman, full of love and energy. She was an...
Victor H. Ledbetter
October 11, 2022
Victor H. Ledbetter, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Franklin Health and Rehab. He was born March 19, 1941, in Siler City, North Carolina, the son of William F. and Pearl E. Ledbetter.
Victor graduated from Franklin County High School in 1959. Following graduation, he attended welding school and worked as a welder in North...
Mary June Stratmann
October 10, 2022
Mary June Stratmann, age 93 of Rocky Mount died Monday, October 10, 2022. A private burial will take place at Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Mary B. Arrington
October 10, 2022
Mary Evelyn Bennett Arrington, age 90 of Rocky Mount passed from this earth on a beautiful cloudless fall afternoon in Roanoke, VA on Monday, October 10 th , 2022. She was a daughter, wife, mother, teacher, musician, artist and friend to all she met and knew.
Mary B. was the daughter of her late parents, Conrad and...
William Scott Grande
October 9, 2022
William Scott Grande, known as Bill, was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on January 14, 1963. Having lived a life full of happiness and strength, he unexpectedly passed away from suspected natural causes Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 59 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Bill is survived by three sons who adore him, Will Grande (Lindsey), Jack...
Peggy Hall Bowman
October 8, 2022
Peggy Hall Bowman, 83, died unexpectedly October 8, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Hospital. She was born July 31, 1939, the daughter of the late Sherman and Christine Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bowman.
Peggy graduated from Franklin County High School in 1957. Following graduation Peggy worked at Ben Franklin Store....
Allen Bailey Mcbride
October 7, 2022
On a cold day in Redwood, there came into this world a small bundle that the doctor said would not live. With the love of his mother and his own determination, he survived and flourished in this world. Allen Bailey McBride was born on January 13, 1929, the son of Bailey McBride and Ludie Turner McBride. He often recalled...
E. Thomas "Tom" Nix
October 7, 2022
E. Thomas “Tom” Nix, age 83 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Franklin Nix and Mae Lollis Nix; sister, Betty June Johnson; and his wife of 54 years, Frances Patterson Nix. He leaves behind his son, Patrick T. Nix, daughter-in-law Julie McBride Nix; granddaughters, Zoe and...
Alfred N. Sink
October 7, 2022
Alfred Nathaniel Sink, age 86 of Wirtz, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred C. Sink and Ada Banks Sink; grandson, Alfred N. Sink III; and granddaughter, Melissa Sink. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Iris Frost Sink; children, Alfred N. Sink Jr., Thomas E. Sink (Shirley), Rose Sink Haywood...
Mary Graybill Gray
October 6, 2022
Mary Graybill Gray, age 92 of Wirtz died Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born February 21, 1930 daughter of the late Emory and Edith Graybill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Gray; son, Michael Gray; and brother, E.B. Graybill. Surviving are her daughter, Kathy Gray Jones; foster son, Mike Crockett (Margie); daughter-in-law, Kathryn Martin-Gray;...
Brenda Gaye Tanner
October 5, 2022
Brenda Gaye Tanner (also known as “B.T”), age 71 of Moneta, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. She was born February 17, 1951 to the late Billy Greene Stamper and Ernestine Elizabeth Stamper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jo Peterson. Surviving are the longtime love...