Obituaries
Melvin Douglas Witcher
Feb 11, 2024
Obituary
On Sunday, February 11, 2024 God sent his angel of mercy to bring to his heavenly home Melvin Douglas (Buddy) Witcher. He was born in Franklin County, Virginia on August 10, 1941 to Connie and Mozelle Witcher.
Buddy was preceded in death by his father Connie Witcher, two brothers, Otis Witcher and Jackie Witcher.
Melvin, Flats, Musrat, Buddy, the many names he...
Tammy L Brandon
Feb 6, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Tammy Brandon on February 6, 2024. Born on January 30, 1989, Tammy lived a vibrant life, characterized by unflinching love and care for others. Her radiant spirit and loving heart left a lasting impact on everyone she met.
Tammy was a hero in the truest sense of the word — a hero to...
Billy Wayne Spencer
Feb 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Billy SpencerWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Billy, a man of remarkable strength, unwavering courage, and boundless love. He departed from this world on February 4th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew him.
Billy was a pillar of resilience, his hard work and determination...
Lorenza W Terry
Jan 28, 2024
Deacon Lorenzo “Duck” Terry entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.
He was born July 27, 1956, to Roberta Terry. He was educated in the Franklin County School System. “Duck” as he was lovingly called enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was a die hard “Redskin” now known as...
Stephen Jerome " Liver" Mattox Sr.
Jan 26, 2024
Our beloved Jerome Mattox, departed his earthly body to be present with the Lord in the early morning hours on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1965 in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Billy R. Mattox and Mary Joan Mattox. He married his special lady Mary on December 31, 1994, and out of that union...
Margaret "Nellie" Elizabeth Saunders Holland
Jan 13, 2024
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Margaret Elizabeth Saunders Holland entered into final rest at Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center Rocky Mount, VA.
Born in Franklin County, Virginia on July 7, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Clara Saunders. She attended school in Rocky Mount, VA. After school she moved and worked in Washington, DC. Later,...
Venable James Cooke
Nov 12, 2023
On November 12, 2023, God sent his angel to receive Venable James Cooke into his mighty kingdom at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.
Venable was born on December 13, 1944 to the late Samuel and Christine Cooke. He is preceded in death by two brothers Harold Roger Cooke and Donald Glasco Cooke, one sister Sharon Gay Cooke,...
Mother Gladys Lula Smith
Oct 28, 2023
Mother Gladys Lula Smith was born on Tuesday, October 8, 1935, to the late David & Julie Trotter. She departed this life on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Stanleytown Health and Rehab, making her tenure on this earth 88 years and 20 days.
Mother Gladys was preceded in death by her Parents, David & Julie Trotter; a Son Anthony...
Willie Mae Holland
Oct 26, 2023
Sadly, Princess Willie Mae Ross Holland, 92, joined the ancestors on October 26, 2023. She passed away peacefully of natural causes at Rocky Mount Health and Rehab Center. Our mother was born November 5, 1930, in Edwight, Raleigh County, West Virginia, to the late George W Ross and Leoma (Hancock) Ross. She attended Franklin County Training School, successfully graduating in...
James M. Dillard
Oct 20, 2023
On Friday October 20th, 2023, James McArthur Dillard also known as “Chimney” or “June”, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at his residence. He was born by midwife in Henry County, VA on January 12, 1944. He was the son of James Henry and Susie Manns Dillard, Who proceeded him in death.
In addition to his parents, Chimney was also...
Priscilla L Dunnings
Oct 15, 2023
Priscilla Lee Dunnings, age 99 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1924 in Stotesbury, West Virginia to the late Posie L. Dunnings, Sr. and Ella P. Dunnings.
The family fondly called her “Daye", "Nana" and "Grammie”. In addition to her parents, Priscilla was preceded in death...
Justin Latrell Oneal
Oct 11, 2023
Funeral services for Justin O’Neal will be held on Tuesday October 17, 2023 at 1pm at the Pigg River Community Center 2410 S Main Street, Rocky Mount Virginia with visitation 1 hour prior to funeral. Community viewing will be held at the JL Stanfield Memorial Chapel at Stanfield Mortuary Service 2491 S Main Street Rocky Mount Virginia from 12...
John Williams Patterson
Sep 30, 2023
On the morning of Thursday, September 28, 2023, an angel of peace came quietly to the home of our dearly departed John William Patterson. He was known to his friends and family as JW, Mule, or “J”.
He was born to the late Robert Early Patterson, Sr. and Lillie Pearl Patterson on March 28, 1961 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He...
Victor Leon Jenkins
Sep 21, 2023
Victor Leon Jenkins was born on Sunday, December 17, 1970, to Norma Jean and the late Victor Jenkins. He departed this life on Thursday, September 21st at the Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center. At the age of 16, Leon was baptized in the name of Jesus by the late Bishop C.W. Hairston and was a member of the Jerusalem Way of...
Erskine Pearce
Sep 14, 2023
I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 34:1
On September 14, 2023 Erskine Romero Pearce answered the call of his heavenly Father and entered into eternal rest. He was born on March 8, 1977 in Charlotte, NC to the late WilliamErskine Pearce and Brenda McMurray Pearce. He is...
Sarah F Smith
Aug 31, 2023
Services for Sarah F. Smith
will be Thursday, Sept 14, 2023
at
JL Stanfield Memorial Chapel, Stanfield Mortuary Service
2491 S Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Viewing: 12:30PM - 1PM
Service: 1PM
Interment
Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
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