Ellen Dorothy Hackett
February 11, 2026
Ellen Dorothy Hackett (nee Boerner), 91, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on July 19, 1934, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Ellen was a proud Green Bay Packers fan whose warmth and steady strength shaped every life she touched.
Ellen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met William (Bill) Hackett. They were married on May 8, 1954, beginning a marriage...
Majorie Agee Milam
February 10, 2026
Majorie Agee Milam was born April 5, 1929, in Danville, Virginia and died at her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia on February 10, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Stuart and Hattie Agee, her husband, Richard Thomas Milam, and a son in law, James F. Hannah.
Majorie graduated as valedictorian of both Schoolfield High School in 1946 and Averett College...
Mary Ann Honaker
February 9, 2026
Mary Ann Honaker-Deare, 31, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Glade Hill, Virginia. Born on December 30, 1993, in Blacksburg, Virginia, Mary brought joy and light into the world from the very beginning.
A graduate who embraced life with open arms and a radiant spirit, Mary was known for her infectious laughter and the way she could brighten any room...
Gary L. Shively
February 9, 2026
Gary L. Shively, age 67 of Ferrum died Monday, February 9, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1958 in Rocky Mount, VA the son of Coy T. and Altrude R. Shively.
Gary graduated from Franklin County High School in 1976. He was employed at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for over 40 years and was a...
William Avery "Bill" Kidwell, Jr.
February 8, 2026
Bill was born in Kentucky, the only son of Myrtle Arnold and William Avery Kidwell. He had three sisters: Betty Jean Kidwell (deceased), Barbara Kidwell Braun (deceased) and Linda Kidwell Aubrey (Bob).
Bill and Suzanne Forman were married on March 24, 1962. They had three children: William Forman, Timothy Dale (deceased) and Laura Kidwell Jones (Stuart). Also surviving are three grandsons:...
Geneva Powell Mason
February 8, 2026
Geneva Powell Mason, age 84 of Fork Mountain died Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bethel Mason; parents, Carl and Bessie Powell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Ila Mason; brothers and sister-in-law, Elbert and Jean Powell, Lowell Powell. Surviving are her daughter, Debra Mason-Schmidt (Mike); son, Tommy Mason (Tracy Miles); brothers, Norman Powell (Linda),...
Justin Lee Scott
February 5, 2026
Justin Lee Scott, 37, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice and Clifford Mullins; Beatrice and Calvin Scott; as well as a special uncle, Rusty Coffman.
He is survived by his loving parents, Gary and Kathy Scott; his cherished daughter, Sofia Scott, and her mother, Samantha Sandoz; his brother and sister-in-law, Chad...
Charles Douglas Poindexter
February 4, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Douglas Poindexter, 83, of Glade Hill, Virginia passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Smith Mountain Lake on February 4, 2026. A Franklin County native, Charlie was born to Katie Marie Ingram and Francis Schubert Poindexter in Roanoke on February 27, 1942.
The son of a farmer, sawmill operator, and small business owner, Charlie was a...
Irene Pardue Carter
February 3, 2026
Irene Pardue Carter, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home. She was born March 24, 1929 in Devotion, NC a daughter of the late Claude and Nannie Pardue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Carter; daughter, Vanessa Carter; brothers, John L. Pardue, Gilmer Pardue and wife Betty Jo, Harold Pardue...
Coy M. Shively
February 3, 2026
Coy M. Shively, age 85 of Ferrum died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home. He was born August 25, 1940 a son of the late Robert Edgar Shively and Susie Midkiff Shively. Coy was a member of Maple Grove Church in Ferrum. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Woods Shively; daughters, Robin Barnes (Julian), Jennifer Law; grandchildren, Joseph, Hannah (Hayley),...
Kevin Alton Furrow
February 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kevin Alton Furrow, who left this world on February 2, 2026, at the age of 49.
Kevin was a man known not for his struggles, but for his heart. He loved deeply, gave freely, and never hesitated to help someone in need. If you knew Kevin, you knew his generosity — he truly...
Freddie Darel Lynch
February 2, 2026
Freddie Darel Lynch, age 68, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, went peacefully to his eternal home on Monday, February 2, 2026.
He was born on March 8, 1957, and was preceded in death by his father, Junior Lynch; his mother, Gertrude Prater; and his sister, Sandra Scott.
He is survived by his daughter, Bridget Lynch-Riley (Kenny); his son, Bradley Lynch; and his grandson,...
Edna Arrington Fitzgerald
February 1, 2026
Edna Mae Arrington Fitzgerald, age 87 of Glade Hill departed her earthly home peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Edna was born on September 26, 1938. She worked many years as an inspector at Burlington Industries, Pluma, Tultex, and retired from Ply-Gem in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in...
W. Allen Hodges
February 1, 2026
Walter "Allen" Hodges, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Allen was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Gerry Hodges; parents, Perry and Vera Hodges; sister, Judy Franklin (Glenn); and brother Kenneth Hodges (Terry).
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Hodges (Mike), and his son, Don Hodges (Kristie). He was a proud grandfather...
Billy Eugene Hodges
January 30, 2026
Billy Eugene Hodges, age 41 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born September 7, 1984. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Allen Hodges. Surviving are his daughter, Kimberly Hodges; mother, Sheila Castaneda; sister, Tanya Hall; niece, Savanna Hall; nephews, Perry Wayne Hall Jr. and Terry Blaine Hall; special partner, Tiffany Dent; special friends,...
Deborah W. Hunt
January 29, 2026
Deborah Ann Whitlock Hunt, age 66 of Snow Creek passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 7, 1959. Deborah was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Wells; father, Jack Blankenship; and grandparents, Anderson and Gladys Reynolds. Surviving are her two sons, Andy and Kevin Gillispie; mother, Barbara Blankenship; brother, Robert Arthur (Audrey); sister,...
Nancy Hodges Amos
January 28, 2026
Nancy Hodges Amos, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born May 2, 1943, a daughter of the late George William Hodges and Dean Holland Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Kate Hodges; and two nieces, Sally Dematrice James and Bonnie Young. Surviving to cherish...
Penelope S. "Pene" Tyree
January 27, 2026
Penelope S. “Pene” Tyree of Shelbyville, Tennessee, formerly of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon T. Tyree and Mabel Fralin Tyree; and her brother, Patrick T. Tyree. She is survived by sister-in-law, Shelley Ellison Tyree; and numerous cousins.
As a retired Franklin County...
Judith Presson "Judy" Anderson
January 27, 2026
Judith Presson Anderson, age 83 of Rocky Mount, formerly of Falls Church, Virginia, passed peacefully with her family by her side January 27, 2026. She was born to the late John and Louise Presson of Richmond, Virginia in 1942. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Anderson; and her son, Michael Anderson.
Left to...
Mark Anthony Smith
January 26, 2026
Mark Anthony Smith, age 52 of Rocky Mount passed away suddenly on Monday, January 26, 2026, leaving behind a deep and lasting sorrow for all who knew and loved him.
Born on June 19, 1973, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Mark was a man known for his kind heart and friendly spirit. He worked for years alongside his best friend and brother,...