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Brady Alan Mullins

Brady Alan Mullins

Nov 3, 2024

Brady Alan Mullins age 27 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as the result of an ATV accident. 

Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Antioch Church of the Brethren with Pastor Tom Hooks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Brady's family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, November 6,...

Mary Lou Gibson

Mary Lou Gibson

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Lou Gibson was a caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born January 7, 1950, and left this world on October 29, 2024, at age 74.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Ernest "Hoot" Gibson, parents William Buford and Virginia Belle Robertson, sister Nora Grace Eggleston, and dear friend Darrell Jefferson. She is...

Nancy Helen Himmelbrand Harris

Nancy Helen Himmelbrand Harris

Oct 23, 2024

Nancy passed away on October 23, 2024, at 8:54 p.m., venturing to her final frontier, where she joins her beloved mother, Alice; her brothers, Eddie and Lee; and her daughter, Alyson, among the stars.

Nancy had a warm and welcoming heart, offering comfort and guidance to all who needed it. Affectionately known as “Mom” by many, she brought light and kindness...

Barry Kemplin Blankenship

Barry Kemplin Blankenship

Oct 21, 2024

Barry Kemplin Blankenship, “Papa” (65)

Born in Rocky Mount, VA on October 12, 1959, died in his home in Boones Mill, VA on October 21, 2024. Barry was an avid hunter, camping enthusiast, and loved spending time with his family. He was a happily retired mechanical superintendent of GJ Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Junior and...

Leslie Dwight Howard

Leslie Dwight Howard

Oct 19, 2024

My pain and suffering are over. I left this earth on October 19, 2024. I was born September 25, 1947, the sixth of ten children, to the late John A. Howard and Margaret Horton Howard. My brothers Emory Wayne Howard and John A. Howard Jr. and sister Margaret Ruth Kinsley gained their wings before me.

I leave behind three brothers –...

Edson Kendrick Wiley Ralph, Jr.

Edson Kendrick Wiley Ralph, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Edson Kendrick Wiley Ralph Jr., “Ken” aged 77, passed away on October 17th at his home on Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Virginia. Born on February 12, 1947 in New Haven, CT, Ken led a vibrant life marked by his passions and dedication to both his family and career. Ken graduated high school from The Hopkins School in New...

Leonard "Buddy" White, Jr.

Leonard "Buddy" White, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

"With sadness we say goodbye to my dad Buddy White. We love and miss you terribly. We will miss your laugh most of all"

 Leonard M. White, II " Buddy" age 74 of Callaway, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Buddy was born January 19, 1950 to the late Leonard White Sr and Ruth G....

Andrew Jackson Smith

Andrew Jackson Smith

Oct 14, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Andrew Jackson Smith on October 14, 2024. Deeply mourned by his daughters, Laura Smith and Macey Smith, his son Joseph Smith; his grandchildren, Dustin, Destiny and Everleigh; brothers Johnnie Smith (Wendy), Kenneth Smith, Edgar "Buster" Smith (Pam), Dennis Smith and Stanley Smith (Alice), sisters Becky Roberts (Cliff), Lola Manning (Dennis), Sandra Greer...

Richard William Randleman

Richard William Randleman

Oct 14, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Richard Randleman, a deeply loved husband, son and brother, announce his sudden passing on October 14, 2024. His loving heart was simply not strong enough to survive.

Born on January 27, 1978 in Washington, D.C. to Mary Morton and Gary Randleman, Rich was a joyful child. Never seen without a bright smile or mischievous grin,...

Keith Austin White

Keith Austin White

Oct 13, 2024

Servant of God, Keith Austin White, reposed in the Lord on Sunday afternoon October 13, 2024, in Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY. As one would expect, his loving wife was right by his side. Days leading up were blessed with very loving and tender moments with many family members traveling to be with him and along with friends being...

Betty Mitchell Guthrie

Betty Mitchell Guthrie

Oct 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Jean Mitchell Guthrie, age 85, who peacefully left the world and was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2024. Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love was felt by all who knew her.

Betty was born on April 7,...

Terri Maguire Law

Terri Maguire Law

Oct 11, 2024

Terri Maguire Law age 69 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her residence. She worked in the medical filed as a Registered Nurse, a job she loved as it was her passion in helping others. She fought a courageous battle after suffering a stroke 13 years ago. She was a special person and will be...

Ivey Clinton Cook

Ivey Clinton Cook

Oct 11, 2024

Ivey Clinton Cook age 87 of Ferrum passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. 

Ivey Cook was born on July 15, 1937, the son of Ivey and Lessie Cook in Forest Hill, LA. He was preceded in death by all of his immediate family members and one nephew. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Inez Cook;...

Thomas "Tom" Franklin Tomberlin

Thomas "Tom" Franklin Tomberlin

Oct 10, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Franklin Tomberlin, 82  of Boones Mill, died at his home on October 10, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on January 7, 1942 in Nashville, GA. He graduated from Valdosta High School in 1960 and Valdosta State College in 1964 with a B.S. degree in Accounting. He retired from Doctors Laboratory, Inc. In 2005 after serving...

Jerry Dean Graham

Jerry Dean Graham

Oct 9, 2024

Jerry Dean Graham age 89 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 19, 1935, the son of the late Halie Whitt. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife JoAnn Graham in 2009. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army and loved living...

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Porter, Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Porter, Jr.

Oct 7, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Porter, Jr. age 61 of Millboro, VA passed away on Monday, October 7, 2025, at Lewis - Gale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 17, 1963, a son of the late Thomas Lee, Sr. and Karen Cooper Porter. Tommy enjoyed hunting, fishing and just being outside. He was a proud...

Linda Pinckard

Linda Pinckard

Oct 5, 2024

Linda Jean Dudley Pinckard (September 25, 1946 - October 5, 2024) lived a beautiful, dignified life. A discerning woman, she provided comfort and solace while asking little in return. She was a fierce believer in integrity, loyalty, generosity and compassion, imbuing those traits to her family so they had the confidence necessary to pursue life with a pervasive, positive contagious...

Darlene Salminen

Darlene Salminen

Oct 2, 2024

Darlene Ann Salminen, 69, of Huddleston, VA, passed away on October 2, 2024 after a month-long battle to recover from complications after a stroke.

Darlene was born on June 28th, 1955 to Edward and Joan L’Heureux in Southbridge, MA.

In 1976, Darlene met Michael Salminen when they both worked at Elder Home Care in Worcester, MA. Darlene and Michael married on August...

Frances Forrer

Frances Forrer

Sep 27, 2024

Frances Fulcher Forrer age 92 of Wirtz passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1931, a daughter of the late Calvert, Sr. and Minnie Mae Stone Fulcher. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Troy Fulcher and Taylor Fulcher; one sister, Shirley Wampler.

Mrs. Forrer was a retired teacher with 30 years of...

Mary Ellen Jennie Durfee

Mary Ellen Jennie Durfee

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Ellen Jennie Durfee, a devoted wife, loving, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at the age of 83.

She was born on September 29th, 1940 in Patterson, New Jersey to Benjamin and Mary Scheffer. She married her school sweetheart, Bob, on October 26, 1957. She earned her nursing degree from Missouri Baptist School of Nursing...

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