Nancy Taliaferro Greer Alexander "Tolly"
September 4, 2026
Nancy Taliaferro Greer Alexander, known affectionately to her family and friends as “Tolly,” passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, following a recent recurrence of cancer. Tolly was born in Casper, Wyoming, on November 5, 1943 to T. Keister Greer and Dorothy L. Greer. During the years that her father served in World War II, young Tolly and her mother...
Billy Alford Thompson
September 4, 2026
Billy Alford Thompson, age 73 of Ferrum passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 4, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Judy; his loving daughter, Olivia; his son-in-law, Frank; and his brother, Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marie. In accordance with his wishes, there...
Charles Melvin Bates
September 1, 2026
The family of Charles Melvin Bates is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at the age of 81. Charlie was born on February 14, 1945, in Mt. Holly, NJ to Melvin and Thelma Bates. He grew up, married, raised a family, and worked in the South Jersey area.
Charlie relocated to Virginia in 1999 where he...
Mitzi Harlow Boggs
August 31, 2026
Mitzi Harlow Boggs, age 68 of Rocky Mount beloved wife, mother, mimi, daughter, sister and friend passed away surrounded by family and friends at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 31, 2026.
She was born on November 21, 1957 in Roanoke, Virginia to Bill and Betty Harlow. Mitzi lived a life marked by love, kindness, strength and devotion to both...
David Glenn Law
August 30, 2026
David Glenn Law, age 64 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 30, 2026.
He was born November 22, 1961, a son of the late Everett "Peanut” Law and Norma Jean Greenway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth "Kenny" Law.
Surviving are his son, Joshua Law; brother, Ronald Law...
Clyde Price Moore, Jr. “Butch”
August 29, 2026
Clyde Price Moore, Jr. “Butch”, age 88 of Henry passed away Saturday evening, August 29, 2026 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Price Moore Sr. and Margaret Mills Moore. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Patricia S. Moore; cousins, Thomas M. Roberts Jr., Thomas M. Roberts III, and Charles...
W. Glenn Turman
August 29, 2026
W. Glenn Turman, 92, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at his home. He now rests in the arms of Jesus, playing his guitar and making sweet bluegrass music.
Glenn was born January 31, 1934, in Rocky Mount to Charlie and Ruth Lavinder Turman. His beloved wife of 51 years, Peggy Alice Chitwood Turman, preceded him in death on December 11,...
Robert "Bob" McNeely, Jr.
August 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lynn McNeely, Jr., age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born March 13, 1956, a son of the late Kathleen Druelinger Gamblin. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Bob Gamblin; grandfather, George Druelinger; grandmother, Irma Reed; and brother, Michael McNeely. Surviving are his wife of...
Calvin Fitz-El
August 25, 2026
Calvin Fitz-El, age 79 of Rocky Mount, departed this life and entered into eternal heaven at his home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the early morning. He was born on May 6, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Luke Baker and Rosa Fitz Calvin was educated in Richmond and in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Calvin went off to...
Patricia Wanda Richardson
August 22, 2026
Patricia Wanda Richardson, age 80 of Hardy, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born December 5, 1945 in Richmond, Virginia to Earl and Gladys Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Gladys Jones; her daughter, Angela Corrigan; and her granddaughter, Jessica Corrigan.
Patricia graduated from New Hanover...
Barbara Jean Wright Davis
August 20, 2026
Barbara Jean Wright Davis, age 62 of Rocky Mount transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on December 22, 1963 in Franklin County, VA to Jo Ann Wright Gill and Guy Junior Wright. Barbara was educated in Franklin County Public Schools. At an early age, she was...
Donna Cheshire Holland
August 20, 2026
Donna Cheshire Holland, age 69 of Rocky Mount, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday August 20, 2026. Donna was a devoted woman of faith whose love for her Lord was evident in the way she lived her life. Her kindness was given freely, and her prayers were a gift she gladly offered...
Tammy Jo Brown Fannin
August 18, 2026
Tammy Jo Brown Fannin, age 64, of Glade Hill, Virginia, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Wednesday, February 28, 1962, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late George and Margret Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son,...
Clayton Duane Lamb, Sr.
August 18, 2026
Clayton Duane Lamb, Sr., age 65 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born December 21, 1960. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Cathy Kennedy Lamb; three children, Clayton Duane Lamb, Jr., Cassandra June Lamb and Corey Douglas Lamb; two grandsons, Devon Alexander Wright and Jacob Matthew Wright; mother, Adena Gertrude Davis; brother, Garland Davis,...
Geraldine Dillon Sigmon
August 16, 2026
Geraldine Dillon Sigmon, age 94 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was born February 3, 1932, a daughter of the late Ben and Clora Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hampton Sigmon; siblings, Dalton Dillon, Willie Dillon, Russell Dillon, Mac Dillon, Fulton Dillon, Roosevelt Dillon, Myrtle Altice, Liz...
Mary Ruth Wilfong Meador
August 14, 2026
Mary Ruth Wilfong Meador, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. She was born June 21, 1944, the daughter of the late Willie Amon Wilfong and Lurie McCoy Wilfong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children, Terry Lynn Grimes, Ricky Grimes and Connie Bogar Ray; grandson, Kane Belcher; and brother,...
Richard Wayne Frye
August 14, 2026
Richard “Rick” Wayne Frye, 73, passed away peacefully after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1952, to the late Alfred Mason Frye and Barbara Ann Chiles Frye.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Debra Robinson Frye; daughters, Amy Myrick (Brad) and Erin Frye; step-children, Conner Hodges (Casey), Jonathan Jones...
Lee Swanson Johnson
August 12, 2026
Lee Swanson Johnson, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Lorene Joyce
August 11, 2026
Lorene Virginia Ward Joyce went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 after an earthly sojourn of 97 years. She was born in Rockingham County, NC, and spent her youth living in various locations in the state until she married David Elmer Joyce. They traveled together extensively while he was in the Navy. He preceded her...
Calvin William Hickson
August 11, 2026
Calvin William Hickson, age 88 of Ferrum died Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born December 11, 1937 and was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Hickson; sisters, Barbara and Linda; and brothers, Pete Hickson and Butch Hickson. Calvin was a United States Navy Veteran discharged in 1958. He graduated Berean College of Theology in 1986 and also UVA...