Benjamin Michael Woods
July 5, 2020
Benjamin Michael Woods, 67, of Ferrum, VA, passed away on July 5, 2020. He was born to parents Benjamin & Virginia Woods, on Nov 22, 1952 in Bassett, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Woods.
Mike graduated from FCHS class of 1972. Following his graduation, he married his high school...
Thomas Herbert Ferguson
July 4, 2020
Thomas Herbert Ferguson, age 85 of Boones Mill, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Bernard Ferguson and Virginia Gertrude Wingfield; wife, Audrey Davidson Ferguson; four brothers, Clarence, John, Frank, and Buddy; and one sister, Virginia. Surviving are his son, Eric Ferguson (Linda); daughter, Robin Peters (Victor); grandchildren,...
Nancy L. Goehring
July 2, 2020
Nancy Louise Goehring, 88, of Hardy, Virginia passed away at her home on Thursday, July 2, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born on Valentine’s Day, 1932 in East Orange, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Mary Agnes Russell and Joseph Anthony Hiross. She married Bernard Edward Goehring, on November 24, 1951, who predeceased her on...
Jennifer Bowyer Campbell
July 1, 2020
Jennifer Bowyer Campbell passed away peacefully at the Duke Cancer Center on July 1, 2020 in Durham, NC at the young age of 48. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Sue Bowyer of Collinsville, VA; her beloved husband Steve Campbell of Rocky Mount, VA; brother, David (Adrianne) Bowyer; two nieces, Jolie and Autumn of Figsboro, VA; and Jennifer’s biggest...
Roy Wayne Smith
June 30, 2020
Roy W. Smith, age 73 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2020 surrounded by his son and daughter-in-law. Roy was born October 27, 1946 to the late Jesse Roy and Dessie Marie Smith of Burnt Chimney. He was retired and was a dedicated, faithful, and loyal employee everywhere he worked. He was...
David R. Phelps
June 30, 2020
The last train has left the station. David Reeves Phelps, 79, of Moneta, VA, stepped off the platform for his final journey on June 30, 2020.
Dave began his tour at Pulaski, VA on August 16, 1940 and fell in love with trains of all sizes at an early age. He built his...
Edward Lewis Gray
June 30, 2020
Edward Lewis Gray, age 72 of Rocky Mount, went home peacefully early morning on June 30, 2020. He was born on July 1, 1947. He received his education from Lee M. Waid School, class of 1966. Shortly after, he married his wife of 50 years, Doris Evelyn Gray. He had a love for fast cars and enjoyed working with...
Deborah Lynn Stump
June 29, 2020
Deborah Lynn Stump, age 60 was born March 14, 1960 and passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in her home in Rocky Mount. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Newton Stump; sister, Katherine Yopp; and son, Rudolph Stump. Surviving are her daughter, Misty Trail (JB); mother, Norma Martin; sisters, Charlotte Goodwin, Rebecca Sell; and brother, Michael Stump....
Mary Ruth Powell Lazenby
June 26, 2020
Mary Ruth Powell Lazenby, 94, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed to her eternal Heavenly home on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Perry Ernest Lazenby, Jr.; her daughter, Sandra Jean Lazenby; her father and mother, Walter and Ethel Mae Powell; four sisters, Florence Altice, Catherine Law, Elsie Wiggington, and Jeanetta Prillaman; two...
Corinna B. Peters
June 25, 2020
Corinna B. Peters, age 76 of Ferrum passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was born April 5, 1944 and was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Gillispie and Tan Trail; step-father, Jake Gillispie; her husband, Wilton Peters; two brothers, Jimmy and Alan Trail; sister, Tiny Crum. Mrs. Peters is survived by two sons, Edward...
Clyde Alley, Jr.
June 24, 2020
Clyde Alley, Jr. age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Mr. Alley was born in Kyle, WV to Clyde Franklin and Willie Mae Alley on September 16, 1929. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard H. Alley (Naomi), Clinton W. Alley (Erma); sister, Louise Hodges (George). He is survived by...
Nancy Roberts Root
June 21, 2020
Nancy Roberts Root, age 76 of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hallie Ernest and Norma Roberts Jeffery and son, Clayton Howard Thompson. Surviving are her husband, Wayne Root; children, John Ernest Thompson (Sherry), Michael Root, Eric Root, and Jennifer Root Price; and grandson, John Murphy Thompson....
Nancy L. Peterson
June 18, 2020
Nancy L. Peterson, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Marvin Clinton Peterson; sisters, Linda Peterson and Hilda Ferguson; brothers, Nelson, Jim, Richard, Ward, Bob, and Bill Smelser; and brother-in-law, Willie Peterson; and special nephew, David Kelly. Surviving are her daughter, Lorrie Wilson...
Carson James Altice
June 16, 2020
Carson James Altice was called to be with God on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 8:19am. Carson loved kicking his mommy, doing flips in her tummy, and listening to his daddy talk to him. He loved bacon and all types of starches. Carson was not long for this Earth though, having passed away at 27 weeks in his mother's...
Carol Alvey Swindell
June 13, 2020
Carol Alvey Swindell, 65 of Wirtz died peacefully on June 13 th , 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after fighting a long battle against strokes. Carol was born on December 29, 1954 in Dumbarton, Scotland. She grew up in the Portsmouth, Virginia area and graduated from Churchland High School in 1973. Carol attended University of Mary...
Helen Johnson Knott
June 13, 2020
Helen Johnson Knott, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Knott. Surviving are her children, John Knott (Mitzi) and Ray Knott (Linda); four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia McCormick, Barbara Buckner, Emily Forbes, Carolyn Forbes, Sue Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted from...
Connie Gallombardo
June 13, 2020
Connie Gallombardo, age 91 died at home peacefully on June 13, 2020, in Callaway, Virginia. She was born August 3, 1928, in Hoboken, New Jersey daughter of Carlo (owner of Carlos Bakery), and Rafaela Guastaferro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Gallombardo; her sisters, Mildred Emerian, Lucille Altomaro; her brother, Angelo Guastaferro; grandson, Rick...
Roger Wayne Dillon
June 10, 2020
Our beloved Roger “Papa” passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Roger Wayne Dillon was born on September 8, 1943 in Rocky Mount, VA. He was 76 years old. He was a gentle, generous and kind man who loved serving others. That was shown through his...
George David Perdue
June 8, 2020
George David Perdue, age 61, of Hardy, VA died on June 8, 2020 after battling with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) for over 3 years. He was preceded in death by his father, George Calvin Perdue. Surviving are his loving wife of 31 years, Caroline DeWitt Perdue; his children, Jessica Lawrence (Adam), Joshua Perdue, and Zachary Perdue (Jill); and his...
Betty Jo Taylor Preston
June 7, 2020
Betty Jo Taylor Preston, age 88 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was born January 23 1932, the daughter of the late William Lesley Taylor Sr. and Etholeen Fralin Taylor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hugh Preston Sr. Surviving are her sons, Charles Hugh Preston, Jr. and...