Obituaries

Oct 12, 2026

OBITUARY

 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4:7-8

 Jacquelyn Holland Wright, 77, peacefully entered...

Oct 8, 2026

Peter Templin Moorman, Sr., departed his earthly home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Rocky Mount Health & Rehab. He was born on Thursday, November 11, 1948, in Frankfort, Germany; the son of the late Ms. Minnie Hopkins Watson Moorman, who was Franklin County’s First Black School Supervisor.

Peter attended Lee M. Waid School and graduated in

1967. He was married to...

Oct 3, 2026

Jessie Ben Cook was born on May 10, 1943 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to the late Raymond Sanders Cook, Sr. and the late Gertha Mack Warren.

Jessie was a dedicated member of the Melrose Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church in Roanoke, Virginia, where he faithfully served as a Deacon, Usher, and member of the Finance Counting Team. His service to his church...

Oct 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dora Mae Witcher

Dora Mae Witcher, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her family, was born on June 26, 1939, and peacefully departed this life on October 3, 2026, in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Eliza Craighead; husband, Jim William Witcher (Jacob); four brothers, Bobby Lee, Thomas,...

Oct 2, 2026

Shanta LaShawn Wright was born on December 17, 1977, to Sherlene Witcher and Ronnie Kidd. On October 2, 2026, Shanta departed this life, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, love, and unforgettable stories that will continue to be shared by everyone blessed to have known her.To know Shanta was to know a woman with a presence that could not...

Sep 24, 2026

Reverend Dr. Franci Helm Moorman

Dr. Franci Helm Moorman departed this life to life everlasting on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1932 in Ferrum, Virginia to the Reverend Herbert G. Helm and Willie Bond Helm who preceded her in death. 

Although Dr. Franci was in her fifties when she received a call from God, she received the...

Sep 22, 2026

Obituary

To be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. - II Corinthians 5:8

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Robert Taylor Lee was called from his earthly home to be with the Lord. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we give thanks to God for the life he lived, the love he shared, and the many lives...

Sep 11, 2026

Curtis Lee Toney, 69, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 11, 2026, with his loving daughter, Shea, by his side. He was born on May 27, 1957, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to the late George William and Shirley Keys Toney.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray...

Sep 9, 2026

Mary Delphine DeShazo Holland 85, departed this life and entered into eternal rest with Jesus Christ on September 9, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1940 in Martinsville, VA to Mary DeShazo and George Smith. 

Mary, or “Delphine” as some like to call her spent her early years in Martinsville until she married and moved to Rocky Mount, VA. Throughout...

Sep 7, 2026

Tony Darrell Campbell was born to the late Brenda DickersonCampbell and James”Snookie” Mattox(Carolyn) on January 19,1968, in Pittsylvania County Va. Tony attended school in the Pittsylvania County School system.

Tony was employed in several surrounding area factories and later started remodeling work until his health declined.

Tony was preceded in death by his mother Brenda, Brother Mike, both maternal & fraternal grandparents,...

Aug 26, 2026

Jul 18, 2026

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Jennifer Lemon Witcher departed this life and entered into eternal rest at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was born on December 28, 1954 in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Posie Lemon and Arlene Moorman Lemon and was educated in the Franklin County Public School system. 

At an early age she...

Jul 16, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.

Know ye that the LORD He is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving; and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name

For the...

Jun 27, 2026

Priscilla Page Hughes, 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 27, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1950, in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Hairston and Desdmonia “Peggy” Page Robertson.

She was married to the late Joe Phillips Hughes.

She was a faithful member of North New Hope Baptist Church where she...

Jun 19, 2026

Obituary

“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.” Psalm 91:15–16 (KJV)

On Friday, June 19, 2026, God, in His calm and gentle manner, sent His angels to claim His faithful servant, Deacon Charles...

May 19, 2026

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Deacon James Wesley Muse, 87, peacefully transitioned from this life at home in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Born on May 8, 1939, he was the oldest of seven siblings born to the late Webster Muse and Virginia Velma Muse. In addition to his parents, Deacon Muse was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years,...

May 17, 2026

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May 8, 2026

Forever in our hearts, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure and a life well - lived. God saw that you were getting tired and sent his angel to bring you to his Heavenly home.

Minister Ruth Holland Taylor 73 departed this earth on May 8, 2026. She was the youngest of three siblings born on September 13, 1952,...

Apr 18, 2026