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...
Ethel Jane Brooks
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....
Helen Joyce Flora Saul
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...
Philip James Hamilton
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,...
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Weaver
October 1, 2022
Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Weaver, age 57, of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. Surviving Kathy is her mother, Betty Lou Hood, son, Aaron T. Hood, brothers, Tommy Hood, Gary Lee Smith, special aunts, Linda Perdue, Susan Harrison. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Monroe Hood, son, Travis Dean Hood, grandparents, Cabell and Cora Hodges. Memorial...
Mary Paige Hodges Davis
September 28, 2022
Mary Paige Hodges Davis, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2022. Mrs. Davis retired from Cooper Wood Products with 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Pearlie and Lucy Mary Bousman Hodges, her brothers and sisters, Walter Perry Hodges (Vera Christine Dillon), Edith Christine Hodges (James Leonard Hall), Henry Morton Hodges (Elsie...
James Lee "Budda" Peters
September 27, 2022
James Lee “Budda” Peters, 73 of Boones Mill, died peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2022. James graduated from Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, VA in 1967. After graduating high school, James went to work for Clements Ford Tractor in Rocky Mount, VA, while also beginning to serve part time in the United States Army Reserves, based out of...
Wilfred Jacob Simmons
September 25, 2022
Wilfred Jacob Simmons passed away on his 89th birthday, Sunday, September 25, 2022 at home in Hardy, VA. He was born September 25, 1933 to David and Julia Simmons. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 2015. Wilfred was the youngest of eleven children. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Floyd,...
Sue Barnhart Webster
September 22, 2022
Sue Barnhart Webster, 81, of Roanoke, formerly of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Barnhart; sister and brother-in-law, Betty & Emory Crum. She is survived by her mother, Rachel Barnhart; daughters Karen Williams (Jeff), Julie Wood (Ray Wolfe); grandsons...
Alfred Herbert Wyrick
September 22, 2022
Alfred Herbert Wyrick, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born May 6, 1940 a son of the late John and Dorothy Wyrick. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Erie Lee Wyrick, Leslie Wyrick, Garnet Wyrick; and grandson, Nathaniel Wyrick. Surviving are his...
Barbara Reynolds Renick
September 21, 2022
Barbara Reynolds Renick entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Barbara was born on April 15, 1940, to Raymond and Erma Reynolds who both preceded her in death. She grew up in Penhook with her eight siblings, all working on the family farm. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Renick the son of the...
Roger Lynn Songer
September 19, 2022
Roger Lynn Songer, age 58 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Lynch and Betty Lynch Hairfield. Surviving are his companion, Heather Hodges; brother, Jeffrey (aka Gassy) Songer; sisters, Gail Hodges (Barry Dudley), Debra Lynch (Juan Silva); sons, Michael Songer (Crystal Songer), T.J. Songer (Crystal Hall), and...
Donald Wayne Meador "Beatle"
September 19, 2022
Donald Wayne Meador “Beatle”, age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia P. Meador and Percy W. Meador; two siblings, Sue Meador Etter and Eddie Meador. Surviving are his siblings, Gloria and Frank Scott, Steve Meador, Kenneth and Debbie Meador, Penny and Eddy Prillaman, Rodney and Mandy Meador;...