October 9, 2021

Bertha May Jamison Brubaker, 81 of Callaway, VA passed away peacefully at her home on October 9, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Rutrough) Jamison. She survived by her husband of 63 years Marvin; her two daughters, Elaine Brubaker and Mary Brubaker, her three sons, Jacob (Deborah), James (Lisa) and Jason (Mary), all of...

October 7, 2021

Douglas “Peanut” MacArthur Scott, age 77 of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Fannie Scott; two sisters, Louise Wagoner and Garnet Woods; four brothers, Marvin , Carrol , Kermit Scott and Lloyd Scott. Surviving are his “wife”, Nora Scott; children, Johnny Scott (Margaret), Steve Scott (Alisha), David Scott, and...

October 5, 2021

Dot Branscome Adkins, age 88 of Collinsville died Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born December 22, 1932 a daughter of the late Willie and Clara Branscome. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Viola Adkins; several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her children, Pamela King (Frank), Martha Tatum (Garry), Larry Adkins, Timothy Adkins (Donna), Arlene Garcia...

October 3, 2021

Ronald Edward Burlington of Rocky Mount VA passed away on Sunday morning October 3, 2021, at the age of 61, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Ronnie was born on November 4, 1959, in Salem, Indiana. He was the son of Charles and Polly (Lakins) Burlington. Ronnie was a Service Manager at Fleetwood Homes, where he...

October 1, 2021

Mrs. Margaret H. Smith of Rocky Mount was born January 31, 1926 and went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hercile H. Smith Sr.; daughter, Vivian Mattox; and son, Frederick Adam Smith. Surviving are her sisters, Ruth Green and Edna Price (Carrington);...

October 1, 2021

Audrey Jean Arrington Perdue, age 65 of Moneta, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born November 21, 1955 to the late Thomas Junior and Logene Greer Arrington Spencer. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Monica Lynn Pagans; and grandmother, Nannie Grace Perdue Arrington. Surviving her husband of 50 years, Dayton Nathaniel...

October 1, 2021

Richard A. Pasquale, age 79 of Moneta and formerly of Little Falls, NY, died Friday, October 1, 2021. He resided in Virginia since 2016. Richard was born October 28, 1941 in Little Falls, NY. He was a son of Emilio and Theodora (Fallis) Pasquale. He graduated with the Class of 1959 from Little Falls High School. He served in...

September 30, 2021

Jackie Elson Pendleton, 83, of Rocky Mount, VA passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1938 to Raymond and Edna Pendleton. Jackie lived a life devoted to his faith and family. He loved his Lord, was a church Deacon, and was a true Christian disciple. After many...

September 29, 2021

Mildred M. Heinrich, age 84 of Franklin County, VA and formerly of Mt. Bethel, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Milly was born November 6, 1936 to the late Frank & Elizabeth Zairo. She was an active member of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Rocky Mount, VA. She was preceded by her son, Frank; and her husband, William G....

September 28, 2021

Paula Lynn Hodges, age 45 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Lee Hodges. Surviving are her sons, Nathaniel, Ian and Evan Hodges; brother-in-law, Luke Hodges; aunt, Donna Stoute; best friend, Mama Linda; many other family members, co-workers, and friends including, Heather Lee and Ann Cole. Paula loved to...

September 26, 2021

James Wilbur Henderson met his maker on Sunday, September 26, 2021.  Jim was born in Roanoke, VA on May 16, 1926 to Elizabeth Angeline Zollman Henderson and Eddie Boyd Henderson. He is preceded in death by his brothers Cecil, Johnny and Jack Henderson.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Hazel Marie Davis Henderson of 67 years; their three...

September 24, 2021

Linda Faye Campbell Hubbard, age 70 passed away Friday September 24, 2021. Private graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Greater Mt. Parish Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Her family will receive friends 7:00 til 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 24, 2021

Joyce Kathryn Boone Bennett, born September 5, 1926, the fifth child of Dexter B. Boone and Mabel Clark Crook Boone passed away peacefully in her sleep at Runk & Pratt Senior Living Friday, September 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Terry Nelson Bennett of 49 years; a loving son, Richard Boone Bennett; precious granddaughter,...

September 23, 2021

Jean Hannabass Brooks, age 93 of Boones Mill died Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born July 17, 1928 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Henry B. and Alma Hodges Hannabass. She was preceded in death by brother and sisters, Ella Hannabass, John Hunter Hannabass (Betty Jo Neighbors), Ann Hannabass Hendrick (Paul); son, Richard C. Gibbs; daughter-in-law, Valerie Ryan...

September 18, 2021

Diamond Bowling Boyd, age 94 of Ferrum departed this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home fulfilling her preparations for eternal life. She was born October 1, 1926 a daughter of the late George and Beulah Dixon Bowling. She married Albert Lane Boyd in 1944. They had many years of happiness together. After retirement in 1988, they...

September 17, 2021

Pamela (Young) Frazier Johnson, 74, passed to her home in heaven on September 17, 2021 at Carilion Franklin Memorial.

Pam was born in Rocky Mount VA. on November 24, 1946 to Glenn and Coreene (Hall) Young. She went on to marry Richard Frazier. They had 4 children and Pam was a stay-at-home mom. After the death of...

September 17, 2021

Judy Gail Bush Beckner, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, James H. and Elizabeth Pauline Honaker Bush; daughter, Dana Merriman; and sister, Marie Weeks. Surviving are her loving husband of 25 years, Roger Lee Beckner; daughters, Patricia “Patty” Underwood (Scott) of Ferrum, VA and Crystal Tuck (Eric Pyles)...

September 16, 2021

Linda Sowder Barnhart was a beloved mother, grandmother, Kindergarten teacher, friend, church and community volunteer who dedicated her life to helping others.  She was a woman of deep faith who loved her friends, church members, fellow teachers, janitors, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and teacher assistants as she loved her own family.  She was driven by the poem on her...

September 12, 2021

William Clarence Ellison, age 66 of Rocky Mount, originally from Sewell Mountain, WV, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. Surviving are his wife Jannie Ellison; children, Amber Spencer (William), Matt Ellison, Chris Ellison (Samantha), Rosie Ellison, Kaleb Ellison and Kayla Pence (Aaron); grandchildren, Danielle and Lukas Spencer, Lottie and Amelia Ellison, Jaylee and Aaralynn Pence; father Clarence Ellison; mother...

September 12, 2021

Thomas “Leon” Wray, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born December 25, 1947 a son of the late Cary and Algie Wray. He was also preceded in death by his son, Timothy Bob Smithers; and brother, James Ronnie Wray. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Patricia Wray; son, Anthony Smithers (Kathy); grandchildren,...