Mcarther Junier Cook
February 12, 2021
Mcarther Junier Cook "Mack" passed away at the age of 78 on Friday February 12, 2021. He passed quietly surrounded by his loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his mother Glener Cook, one brother and two sisters.
Mack was born and raised in Rocky Mount especially the Sontag area. He loved the outdoors....
William D. (Bill) Burgess
February 12, 2021
William “Billy” Delma Burgess, 72 of Roanoke passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was a long-time member of Christ Lutheran Church of Roanoke, serving as an usher and participating in their HandyFolk group. He served in the Vietnam War in the 500 th engineering division. Billy worked at Norfolk Southern and retired after 42 years of service. Billy...
Joseph Francis Mcguire
February 12, 2021
Joseph F. McGuire, 84, died at his home surrounded by his loved ones on 12 February 2021. After a long illness, he is finally at rest with God. He was born April 19, 1936, in New York, New York, the son of Francis McGuire and Josephine Hickey McGuire.
Joseph was a 22 year veteran of the New...
Dianne Gail Austin Rutrough
February 9, 2021
Dianne Gail Austin Rutrough, born July 28, 1948 in Franklin County Virginia, daughter of Alfred and Orpha Austin. She peacefully departed this life February 9th 2021 at the age of 72 years. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family. Surviving are her husband, Jacob L. Rutrough of 54 years and 6 months; her daughter, Melissa and...
Patsey Ann Martin
February 9, 2021
Patsey Ann Martin, age 80 of Boones Mill made the transition to a better home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at her home with her husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Kay Martin; brothers, Jerry and Bill Hodge; sister, Judy Dickson; brother-in-law, Alvin Hartman. Surviving...
Macie Smith
February 6, 2021
Macie Spencer Smith, age 82 of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born in Martinsville on April 19, 1938 to the late Charlie Arther Spencer and Gay Delma Handy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Denny Smith; brother, Milton Spencer; and sister, Mildred Lawson. She...
Andrew Steven Walker
February 1, 2021
Andrew Steven Walker, age 60 of Roanoke died Monday, February 1, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Hue O’Felt Smith
February 1, 2021
Hue O’felt Smith, age 85 of Glade Hill died Monday, February 1, 2021. He is survived by his children, Les Smith, Terry Smith, Larry Smith (Nette), Garrett Smith (Brittany), Casey Scalf, and Ashley Hutson; grandchildren, Travis Smith, Brett Smith, Blaine Smith, Abbi Altice, Landon Altice, Addison Altice, Josie Wilson, Hayden Tyree, Holli Tyree, and Hope Tyree; great-grandchildren,...
Susan Patricia Sparks
January 31, 2021
Susan P. Sparks, age 64 of Callaway passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Susie loved visiting the beach at Cape Cod during the summers as a child at her Nana’s cottage and continued to visit as an adult. She loved all of her dogs very much, the past and the present. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Silberman;...
Denver Orval Atkins
January 30, 2021
Denver Orval Atkins, 86 of Ferrum passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He is survived by his children, Stacy Atkins and Dawn Treaster; grandchildren, Teri Rakes, Brandon Atkins, Cody Pagans, Trever Pagans, Ben Gillis, and T.J. Gillis; great-grandchildren, Ethan Young, Madison Rakes and Maddi Gillis; brother, Elmer Atkins; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie Ingram, Tommy Lee Gusler and Linwood...
Brian Keith Ferguson
January 30, 2021
Brian Keith Ferguson, 59, of Henry, VA, began his eternal hunting trip Saturday, January 30, 2021, setting out from home in the walk of a lifelong hunter, quiet, light-footed, and peaceful.
Bidding him farewell on this journey, his loving and devoted wife, Lorie Ferguson; his stead-fast son of whom he was so proud-the pride of his life,...
Faye Willie Hodges
January 30, 2021
Faye Willie Hodges, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Harrison and Oney Wright Willie; husband, James E. Hodges; three children, Marlon and Monte Hodges, Sharon Furrow; brothers, Raymond and Thurman Willie; sisters, Mildred Hodges and Gladys Campbell. Surviving are her son, Ronald E. “Rooster” Hodges...
Phillis Nester Smith
January 29, 2021
Phillis Nester Smith, age 79 of Summerville, SC and formerly of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 29, 2021. Surviving are her husband, Aubrey G. Smith; daughter, Angie Bartku; and son, Aubrey Gene Smith II. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Redwood United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3001 Old Franklin Tpke, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or...
Marlene Kay Scott
January 29, 2021
Marlene Kay Scott, age 52 of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Popejoy; sister, Mary Ann Popejoy; brothers, Joe Popejoy (Carol), and Dale Popejoy. Marlene is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Scott; children, Darin Eubank, Kevin Eubank (Brittney), Matthew Butz, and Joshua Butz; grandchildren,...
Carolyn Fae Peters
January 29, 2021
Carolyn Fae Peters, 72, of Franklin County, went to be with The Good Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021.
Carolyn, also affectionately known as “Nana” loved her church and carried her faith with her daily. Nana loved to color, dance, play games on her phone and absolutely loved flowers of any kind.
She was born...
Steven Thomas Shilling
January 27, 2021
Steven Thomas Shilling, age 69 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Inez Shilling; grandparents, George and Maggie Bowles and Mary Green Smith; brother, Randy Steen; and sister-in-law, Linda G. Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Becky Shilling; children, Sarah and Kevin Eary, Steven J. Shilling, and...
Dorothy Elizabeth Bartholomew
January 24, 2021
Dorothy Elizabeth Blessing Bartholomew, age 86 passed away peacefully on Sunday morning 24th of January. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Cloyd “Bart” Bartholomew of Meadeville, PA.; her parents, Clarence Curtis and Willda Marie Blessing of Leatart, W. VA.; her brother and his wife, Charles William and Dorothy Elizabeth Blessing also of Letart; her...
Vicki Lynne Itson
January 23, 2021
Vicki Lynne Itson, age 51 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Adrian and Garnett Preston of Glade Hill; and nephew, Thomas Lee Dillon III. Survivors left to cherish her memory are her sons, Drew Bond, Sawyer Itson, Max Itson; mother, Angie Preston Vaughan; siblings, Carol Blevins, Sturlen Vaughan, Jr....
Helen Biggs Stanley
January 23, 2021
Helen Biggs Stanley, 88, passed away January 23, 2021 at home in Palm Coast, Florida, with her family by her side. Born March 30, 1932 in Berwind, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Harold Biggs and Nora Vincell Biggs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Franklin (Jack) Stanley, Jr.; three sons, Charles Wayne Stanley, Michael...
James H. Yopp
January 21, 2021
James H. Yopp, 78 of Bent Mountain passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was the son of late Earl and Ida Yopp; also preceded in death by his sister, Florence Hale; brother, Jr. Yopp. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Marie E. Yopp of the home; his children, Linda Hall (Doug), Lee Yopp (Loretta) and Carolyn...