Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Mr. Alexander Tyree Jr., 78, of Gladehill, VA, transitioned from Earth to heaven on October 26, 2025, at Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center. He was born on January 12, 1947, in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Alex and Eliza Dudley Tyree. He was preceded in death by one brother, Calvin Tyree, and one son, Blake Lamont Tyree. 

He leaves...

Oct 25, 2025

Service information will be announced.

Oct 17, 2025

Family information will follow.

Oct 16, 2025

Oct 12, 2025

In the early morning of October 12, 2025, God sent one of his angels to guide Clarence Wendell Savage home.

Clarence was one of a kind, kind of guy. He loved to dance, talk junk, take a drink, play spades and corn hole, and cheer on his favorite NFL team Dallas Cowboys.

Clarence was born July 17.1969 to the late Willie Mae...

Oct 10, 2025

Celebrating the Life of

Roger Lee Witcher

1946 – 2025

A Life Well Lived

Roger Lee Witcher was born in Penhook, Virginia, also known as “Witcherville,” in 1946, to the late Claude and Beatrice Witcher.

Growing up, Roger and his family were proud tobacco farmers, spending many long days working together on the farm.

In the early 1970s, Roger decided he needed a change of pace...

Oct 7, 2025

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Lord sent an angel from heaven to the home of Beulah Nora McGhee gently letting her know it was time to rest and begin her journey to her eternal heavenly home.

Beulah was born on April 6, 1938, to the late Early and Ella Holland. On August 17th, 1957 she joined hands in marriage with...

Sep 5, 2025

On September 5, 2025, James Wilford “JW” Preston departed this life at home in Rocky Mount, VA. Born in Franklin County, VA on September 11, 1951, he was a son of  the late Thelma and Albert Preston.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, and  four brothers:  Randolph,  Albert,  Charles, and  Thomas.  

He attended schools in Franklin County and...

Aug 24, 2025

A graveside service for Frank Douglas Wade will be held on Thursday, August 28th@ 1pm at Holy Trinity Baptist Church - 675 Colonial Turnpike, Rocky Mount, Va. by Minister Kathy Wade of Roanoke Virginia.

Frank gained his wings on Sunday, August 24th 2025. He was born on August 13, 1966 to the late George and Mary Wade. Frank was preceded in...

Aug 15, 2025

Walter Douglas Stovall entered this world, son of the late Rebekah Stovall Muse, on March 16, 1942. Walt dedicated his life to Christ at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Rocky Mount, VA. He graduated from Lee M. Waid School in 1960. He tried out for several pro baseball teams while playing at Muse Field for several years. He...

Aug 8, 2025

On Friday, August 8, 2025, God sent His mighty angels to bring Pearl Holland Simmons, 91, to her heavenly home. Pearl was born on September 23, 1933, in Franklin County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Early and Ella Holland. Pearl married Roy Simmons on December 25, 1954, and to this union three children were born: Douglas, Adrian,...

Jul 25, 2025

On July 25, 2025 Erma K. Preston departed this life at the Star City Rehab and Nursing Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

Erma K. Preston was born on February 18, 1945 to Charlie Rufus James and Elsie Powell James in Pittsylvania County, Virginia,

Erma was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Walter H. Preston Sr., 5 brothers, Cary James, Flurry Powell, Bobby...

Jul 20, 2025

 On Sunday, July 20, 2025, our beloved, Bobby Hughes Witcher, departed this life at Sovah Health Hospital in Martinsville, VA. He was born August 16, 1945 in Penhook, VA to Elijah and Exie Witcher who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his son, Robert; five brothers: Melvin, Alvester, Thelmon, Luther and Willie Witcher; seven sisters: Bessie...

Jul 19, 2025

Judy Evelyn Hancock was born Saturday, July 28, 1951, in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Walter Cobbs Hancock, Sr. and Mary Alice Dukes Hancock.   On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Judy transitioned making her tenure on earth 73 years and 356 days. 

Judy grew up in the 220 South Community and was a faithful member of the 220 Teens Club.  She...

Jul 17, 2025

On July 17th 2025, Derrick Donnell Early departed this life at his home in Franklin County Virginia. Derrick was born to the late Mary Alice Early and the late George Singletary on August 25th 1968.

Derrick was proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother Sally Ruby Newbill Meadows. Derrick was educated at Franklin County High school and work his career at...

Jul 9, 2025

Rhonda Sherielle Holland, 61, passed peacefully into her Lord’s care on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, at the home of her brother, Robert Holland surrounded by family and loved ones.  

Born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents Lois and Sylvester Holland, and sister-in-law Margo Holland.

She is survived by, and leaves to cherish her memory, brother Roger...

Jun 26, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Earlie Fulton Cobbs

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith...2 Timothy 4:7

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Deacon Earlie Fulton Cobbs received and answered the call from our LORD and SAVIOR.

Earlie was born on August 9, 1941 in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Daniel Thomas Cobbs and Mary Jane Brown Cobbs. In...

Jun 3, 2025

George Macon Simmons

“So also, you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” John 16:22

On June 3, 2025, our Heavenly Father reached down into his garden and plucked the most beautiful flower, our beloved George, to be with him. He was known to most of...

May 25, 2025

Richard Daryl Tuning, 69, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on May 25, 2025, surrounded by family. Richard, lovingly known as Daryl, was born to Charles and Dorothy Tuning on September 22, 1955, in Welch, West Virginia. Daryl graduated from Welch High School in 1973 and went on to own and operate a successful car detailing business, T&T Cosmetic Car...