Rev. David Sidney McCarty Jr., 83, was united with the Church Triumphant on Saturday, March 5th, 2022. He passed away at his home in Rocky Mount, Virginia in the care of his son Wesley. David was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Hardwicke McCarty, father, Rev. David Sidney McCarty and sister, Alice Hardwicke McCarty Haggerty. He is survived...
Joseph Barry Wray, Jr. was born on December 9, 1970. He passed away suddenly on Friday, March 4, 2022. Joe grew up in Rocky Mount, Virginia. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University, he transferred to Radford University and was certified to teach. He moved to Charlottesville, Virginia and taught Art for seven years. It was there that he met Laurie,...
Lucille Dean Thompson Woody, age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents William Clifford Thompson, Sr and Cloey Smith Thompson; brothers Charles Dillard Thompson, Sr. and William Clifford Thompson, Jr. Surviving are her son Robert Dean Woody (Stacey Mercer); sister Doris T. Martin (Bruce); sister-in law Claudette Thompson;...
Donald Wayne Ross, age 61 of Ferrum died Wednesday, March 2, 2022. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount.
Ralph Calbert Potter, age 74 of Snow Creek, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gale; children, Kim Johnson (Wesley) and Brad Potter (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Levi, AJ, Karly, Luke, and Hunter. The family asks you to donate to Snow Creek Rescue Squad in lieu of flowers. Services will be private. Arrangements...
His faith became a sight on March 1, 2022. William J. (Bill) Walker, Jr., born July 18, 1932, was the son of the late William J. and Icie Walker. He was predeceased in death by his much-loved son, Bradley Ty; and sister, Alice Walker Jones. The love of his life was his Lord and Savior Jesus, whom he served...
Helen Boitnott Poff, age 80 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Calvin Poff, Sr.; parents, Woody and Lelia Reid Boitnott; siblings, Mary Perdue, Alice Angell, Eldridge Boitnott, Ada Lee Fralin and Maynard Boitnott. Surviving are her sons, Calvin Poff, Danny Poff (Rhonda) and Kenny Poff (Kim); grandchildren,...
Steven Patrick Dickinson, age 72 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nancy Jean Powell, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, February 24, 2022. A private graveside service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating her life is being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Thomas J. Malishaucki of Glade Hill went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2022, passing peacefully in his home as he wished. He was born in Tamaqua, PA to Drs. Thomas and Mary Malishaucki. After graduating from Tamaqua High School in 1958, where he was a star football player, he married his high school sweetheart, Gail Endy,...
Shirley Nichols David, 69, of Penhook, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She left this world peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born July 6, 1952 to the late Frank and Lucy Rakes Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lowell David, Sr.,...
Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Burgess, age 83 of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born November 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Bertha F. Angel and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Burgess; son, Robert Rasin; and brother, Marvin Angel. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Outten (David); granddaughter, Brittany Stopp (Bryan);...
Betty Dent, age 69 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was employed with MW Manufacturers for 25 years. She loved being Nana to Jacob, Cieanna, and Jase. She especially liked attending their ball games and school events. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Dent of 51 years; son, Michael Dent; grandson, Jase Dent; sister, Bonnie...
Jared Lee Burtner, age 35, of Rocky Mount, VA, formerly of Zelienople, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022.Born on May 23, 1986 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Paul and Sharon (Ertzberger) Boros. Jared loved the Lord and shared his faith with everyone. He was an active member of Pleasant Hill...
Linda Ann Wahlberg “slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings” on February 18, 2022 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was predeceased by her parents Richard H. and Edith L. Wahlberg and her brother John Arthur Wahlberg. She is survived by her nephew Matthew Wahlberg, his wife Elaine, and their daughter Sasha, and her...
Virginia Smith Hogan, 82, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with the Lord, on February 18, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Virginia was born December 17, 1939, to the late Jesse Roy and Dessie Marie Smith. Virginia retired after working at MW Manufacturers, Bristol Manufacturing, Dairy Queen, Manager of Cato, also had her chauffeurs’ license so...
Judy Carol Austin Akers, beloved wife and mother, peacefully entered Heaven's Gates on Thursday, February 17, 2022, aged 78. Known for her bright blue eyes and unforgettable smile, she was the daughter of Robert E. "Eck" Austin and Dotsie Evelyn Dillon Austin. Born in Roanoke, VA, she graduated from Fleming High School in 1961. In September of 1962, she...
James Walter Horning, 79, of Moneta, VA went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Horning; brothers, John, Larry, and Michael Horning; sisters, Nancy Lewis, and Janet Cook.
Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Pat; sons, Douglas (Erica), Stephen (Kelly);...
Anthony Duane “Andy” Saul, age 63 of Pilot Mountain, NC and formerly of Boones Mill, VA passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Andy was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended VA Tech. He was an avid VA Tech sports fan, and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Pilot Mountain. Andy was preceded in...
Barry Bryan Hodges, 63, of Rocky Mount, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born in Rocky Mount, VA, the son of the late John R. Hodges, Jr. and Irene Young Shively. He was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Callaway, VA and shared a special relationship with his...