February 14, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Cox Loy, age 74 of Union Hall, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born September 3, 1948 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late James and Doris French Cox. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Dedra Dianne Teague-Cady. Surviving are her husband, Arlie Loy, Jr.; cousin/sister, Anne Claire Warren (Gene); best friends,...

February 13, 2023

Claudette Marie “CC” Castro, age 76 of Rocky Mount died unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born May 29, 1947 in San Francisco, CA the daughter of the late Paul Moitoret and Joan Frederick Brundage. CC graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA. Following graduation CC developed a love for horses which became her...

February 13, 2023

Charlie B. Gibson “Chuck” 69 of Boones Mill, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023 following a long battle with cancer. He is now with his parents, Ernest and Mary Gibson. He also joined his brothers in Heaven, E.C. “Hoot” Gibson, Coy Gibson and Kenneth Gibson.

Chuck is survived by his son...

February 12, 2023

Joanne D. Mason, age 89 of Glade Hill died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 4 th , 1933, in Union Hall, the daughter of Fred H. Dudley and Melva (Blankenship) Dudley. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Joseph Gayle Mason, and Michael Stephen Mason.

Joanne...

February 11, 2023

On February 11, 2023 our beloved son, brother, father, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend went to be with the Lord and loved ones who preceded him in death, his dad Eddie Hodges, his Papa Hodge, his grandmother Maz, his aunt April Hodges, his Uncle Buddy Hodges, his cousin Josh Hodges to include a few. He is survived by...

February 9, 2023

On February 9, 2023, our beloved wife & mother Belinda Jean Walker went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord. Born August 1, 1950 (72), Belinda was born and raised in Penhook Va, where she continued to live. There, she raised her family, acted as a dedicated member of Cool Springs Christian Church, and stayed a true...

February 8, 2023

Lou Fentress Lovell Howell, age 76 of Sydnorsville was born on July 9, 1946 and died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She is survived by her son, Travis Wyatt (Suzie); granddaughter, Gina Wyatt; grandson, Bryce Wyatt; mother, Hazel H. Lovell; brother, Terry Lovell; niece, Brice Lovell; and her fur friends. Mrs. Lovell was preceded in death by her father, Marvin...

February 8, 2023

Ronnie Lee Campbell, age 73 of Hardy died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born May 3, 1949 a son of the late William Howard Campbell and Queenelle Wray Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Walter (Boat) Campbell and William Earl Campbell; sisters, Georgia Hodges and Norma Gene Morris. Surviving are his wife of 34...

February 7, 2023

Sarah Jane Dillon Pratt, age 90 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Boones Mill, Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, Jane Angell and Charles Lewis Dillon Jr., siblings, Joanna Dillon and Charles Lewis Dillon III, husband of 43 years, Dr. Charles Benton Pratt III...

February 6, 2023

David Almon Pierce, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount, VA.

February 5, 2023

James Robert Cross, age 72 of Union Hall, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Surviving are his wife, Cornetta Cross; brother, Tom Cross; and sister, Mary Cross. A graveside service will be held at the Edwards Family Cemetery, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023. His family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 prior to the service. Arrangements by Flora...

February 4, 2023

We said goodbye to our mom and loving wife, Earldine S. Keezer, known as Dena to her friends, today at the age of eighty-eight. She died peacefully at home with her daughters by her side.

Born to John and Annice Starkey, Dena graduated from Franklin County High School and Merced College. She began her 28 years in...

February 3, 2023

A. J. Shively, age 82 of Ferrum passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Franklin Rehab in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Shively; parents, Alvin Shively and Mattie; step-father, Thomas Cobbler; brothers, Naaman, Broadus, Popeye, Billy, Tommy and Joe Shively. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Shively; daughter, Penny Guilliams (David); grandchildren,...

February 3, 2023

Freeda Holcomb Brown, age 92 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born September 11, 1930 a daughter of the late Rev. Kermit and Lucy Holcomb and was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles Randolph Brown; son, Don Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Nancy...

February 3, 2023

Charlie Edward Blaschke, of Wirtz, passed away Feb. 3 at the age of 93. His life is being remembered at a memorial service on March 19 at the EastLake Community Church, of Moneta, where Mr. Blaschke was a devoted member of the congregation for several years. Mr. Blaschke was a firm believer in the virtues of hard work, service...

February 3, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Ross Yearout, 73, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Kenneth was born November 24, 1949. After High School he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Ken wore many titles: husband, father, brother and friend. He had a passion for Harleys, classic sports cars and the beach. He was preceded in death...

February 2, 2023

Jerry Wilson Reynolds, age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1949, to the late Lloyd and Ruby Potter Reynolds. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Joyce Reynolds.

Jerry was a member of Forrest Hill Christian Church. He was also the owner-operator of Reynolds...

February 1, 2023

Sherry Bohon, 65 years of age, passed on Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023 in the comfort of her own home- exactly where she wanted to be.

Sherry was born August 5, 1957 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Andrew and Lottie Cundiff. She was the oldest of the two children- her and her brother, Stevie Cundiff.

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February 1, 2023

Roger Alan Pells, age 74 a resident of Smith Mountain Lake, VA and formerly of Hyde Park, NY passed away unexpectedly at home after experiencing a heart attack on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Born in Poughkeppsie, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Mildred Hite Pells. Roger was a graduate of Roosevelt High School,...

January 30, 2023

Ophus Aron Hutcherson, Jr., age 84 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ophus Hutcherson, Sr. and Edith Banks Hutcherson. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Mabel Rakes Hutcherson; brother, Charles Hutcherson; and granddaughter, Amy Weaver. Surviving are his children, Keith Hutcherson, Steve Hutcherson (Molly), Tina Markham,...