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David Joseph Schultz II

David Joseph Schultz II

May 8, 2023

 

David Joseph Schultz II age 26 of Roanoke went home to be with His Lord and Savior on Monday, May 8, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident.

 

He was born on February 15, 1997 to David J. Schultz and Tabitha D. Schultz. He was preceded in death by both of his maternal grandfathers, Stephen L. Miller,...

Franklin "Frank" Cleve Vernon

Franklin "Frank" Cleve Vernon

May 7, 2023

 

Franklin “Frank” Cleve Vernon age 78, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Carrington Rehab Center.  He was born November 4, 1944 in Lambsburg, Virginia to William Cleve Vernon and Lilly Emmie Vernon.  He spent most of his life in Rocky Mount, VA. He was a retired Truck Driver of over 40 years.  He was preceded in death by...

Tamra L. Atkinson

Tamra L. Atkinson

May 7, 2023

 



Tamra Lynn Atkinson of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her mother Janet Atkinson; nephew, Adam Lee Foutz; brother-in-law, Dana Kreft.  She is survived by her father, Paul Atkinson; sisters, Paula Kreft, Leisa Epperly (Randy), Susan Foutz Gibson (Steve); nephews, Nick Harper (fiancé, Emma), Robert Kreft,...

Carole Faye Hodges

Carole Faye Hodges

May 4, 2023

 

Carole Faye Hodges, age 81 of Callaway, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. Mrs. Hodges was born July 7, 1941 to the late Ralph and Trudy Craighead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Donald Hodges; brother Everett Craighead and sister Linda Craighead. Carol was a loving wife and mother, who was known...

David Crook

David Crook

May 2, 2023

 

David Crook of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Pauline “Polly” Crook and grandparents, Joe and Omie Bailey and Letcher and Patsie Crook.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Edward Crook.  Surviving is his sister Sandra Crook Thomas and...

Nathan "Nick" Carroll

Nathan "Nick" Carroll

May 1, 2023

 

Nathan “Nick” William Carroll of Hardy, VA, unexpectedly passed away from this life on Monday, May 1, 2023.  He was born on September 18, 1958 in Wilmington, DE to the late Warren William and Nancy A. Carroll.  He is survived by one brother and three sisters, Garnett Carroll (Merry), Teresa Truman, Deborah Sutphin and Emma Carroll; Diane “Mama” Carroll...

Brenda Martin Huffman

Brenda Martin Huffman

Apr 28, 2023

 

Brenda Martin Huffman age 70 of Wirtz passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

 

Brenda was a kindhearted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, and was affectionately known as Nannie, a title she loved more than anything. She retired with over 30 years of dedicated and faithful service from ITT Night Vision,...

Jean Mitchell

Jean Mitchell

Apr 23, 2023

Jean Mitchell age 89 of Penhook passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Spring Tree Health and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonso B. and Locky Pearl David Mitchell; Sisters, Ada M. Spender, Angie M. Gose, and Georgie M. Angle; Brothers, David B. Mitchell and Herbert A. Mitchell; niece, Barbara Jean Spender...

James Burtch

James Burtch

Apr 19, 2023

James "Jim" Burtch age 55 of Roanoke passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Jane Burtch.

Jim is survived by his wife, Megan Smith Burtch, daughter Madelyn Burtch, stepdaughter Teegen Bowen, stepson Xander Bowen, brother Joe Burtch (Jennifer) aunt Betty Dillon and his fearless canine companion Mickey.

 

Throughout...

Ronnie Wayne Yopp

Ronnie Wayne Yopp

Apr 17, 2023

 

Ronnie Wayne Yopp (Smoke) 56 of Salem VA. Formally of Franklin county VA. Went to be with the Lord after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on April 17th, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  Ronnie was born June 29th, 1966 to the late Paul Sr and Joyce Yopp of Franklin county VA.  He is also preceded in death...

Junior Law

Junior Law

Apr 16, 2023

  Junior Bogie Law, 94 of the Snow Creek Community of Franklin County, Virginia, passed away on April 16, 2023.  He was born on January 27, 1929 to the late Bogie Law and Cassie Fralin Law.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twelve

siblings.

 

Mr. Law was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist...

Tinsley Edward Webster, Sr.

Tinsley Edward Webster, Sr.

Apr 15, 2023

 

CALLAWAY, Va. – Tinsley Edward Webster, Sr., 93, departed this world April 15, 2023, after a brief hospitalization, entering into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, and leaving a legacy of family, love, hard work, faith and selfless service.

Tinsley was born to Walter K. & Daisy Saul Webster April 5, 1930 in the Monte Vista section...

Gladys Arlene Fuller

Gladys Arlene Fuller

Apr 13, 2023

 

Gladys Arlene Fuller, 84, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Salem Health and Rehab Center. She was born May 27, 1938 the daughter of the late Taylor Dillon Sink and Ola Williams Brooks Sink. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Clingenpeel; two sisters, Irene Haley, Rita Dillon; brother, Bill Sink; two...

Linda Faye Dillon

Linda Faye Dillon

Apr 8, 2023

 

Linda Faye Dillon, 70, of Callaway, VA passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born April 12, 1952 the daughter of the late Louise Johnson. Preceded in death by a sister, Lois Johnson and her grandparents, Annie and Roy Miles, she was very close to both of her grandparents. She was a graduate...

Jewell Hunt

Jewell Hunt

Apr 8, 2023

Mary Jewell Cundiff Hunt age 88 of Rocky Mount is now sitting at the feet of Jesus worshipping Him. She passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

 

She was born on September 3, 1934 a daughter of the late William and Mattie Brooks Cundiff. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Benjamin C. “Ben” Hunt; brothers,...

Vesper Hopkins Edwards

Vesper Hopkins Edwards

Apr 3, 2023

 

Vesper Mae Hopkins Edwards was born May 7, 1926 in the Sontag community of Rocky Mount, Virginia, the sixth child of Rev. Morton Harrison Hopkins and Eura Claytor Hopkins. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age which informed her living life to the fullest whether it was jumping out of trees, singing to the hills,...

Shirleane Elizabeth Luokkala

Shirleane Elizabeth Luokkala

Apr 2, 2023

 

Shirleane Elizabeth Luokkala entered into eternal rest on Sunday,

April 2, 2023 at her home in Goodview, VA surrounded by her loving family. 

Shirleane will be interned in the Westview Cemetery of Blacksburg, VA, her

childhood home next to her father and mother.  A private graveside service will be held and Shirleane will live in our hearts and minds...

Shirley Ann Rose

Shirley Ann Rose

Apr 1, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Rose, 87, of Roanoke, VA passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born August 24, 1935 the daughter of the late Roby Burks and Ethel Green Burks. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Rose and a son, Bruce Rose.

Surviving are her son, Tim Rose (Brenda); grandson, Logan Rose (Makayla); two...

William "Willie Joe" Hundley

William "Willie Joe" Hundley

Mar 30, 2023

William “Willie Joe” Joseph Hundley, 45, of Franklin County passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Theadore Albert Hundley (Sally Mae Hundley) and William Paul Dillon, Sr. (Ester Walker Dillon); step-son, Michael “Mikey” Arrington; and his niece, Elizabeth Hundley.

Surviving are his fiancé, Jessica Rickmond Arrington; parents, Robert Wayne Hundley and Paulette Dillon...

Darlene Willard

Darlene Willard

Mar 28, 2023

Elizabeth Darlene Willard age 80 of Lewisburg, WV and formerly of Franklin County passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

She was born on August 15, 1942, the daughter of the late Winton William and Clara Mae Willard.

Ms. Willard is survived by her daughters, Lynne Bowman (Jeff), and Ann Merkel (Ken); her grandchildren, Gwen Baskcomb (Jay), Claire Bowman, Lesley...

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