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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

October 5, 2022

Ethel Jane Myers Brooks, age 91 of Redwood departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. She was born in Radford, VA on July 16, 1931 and was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Wade Myers and Nellie Ruth Byrd Myers; sister, Nellie Shaver; brothers, Clarence Myers, Jr., Forrest Myers; infant brother, Fred Myers; and nephews, Wm. C....

October 2, 2022

Helen Joyce Flora Saul, 95, of Boones Mill, VA, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born March 15, 1927, in Franklin County, VA the daughter of Charlie Ben and Hannah Mae Plunkett Flora.

Helen married Posy Francis Saul on January 12, 1950, was a life-long member of Germantown...

October 1, 2022

Philip James Hamilton, age 78 of Union Hall died Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Faye Hamilton; and parents, James Lewis Hamilton and Dorothy Lang Hamilton. Surviving are his son, James Lewis Hamilton; grandchildren, Konnor, Logan and Haileigh Hamilton; step-grandchildren, Bentley and Braelynn; great-grandchildren, Brixton Hamilton and Kayden Hamilton; siblings, Carolyn Ferguson,...