Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Wyneater Ross Dodson, 72, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1952 in Bassett, Virginia, to the late Posey Ross and Mayomie Ross. 

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her sisters, Mary Geraldine Dodson, Goldie Doretha Walker, Ocie Ross and Flora Craighead; brothers, Thomas V. Ross, Jesse Ross,...

Nov 2, 2024

Charles Andrew Switzer JR (Andy) passed away on November 2nd 2024. 

Charles Switzer JR was born on October 24th 1965 in Madison Heights, Virginia. 

He graduated from Staunton River High School in 1985. He was passionate about his music and loved to play any time he got the chance and even started playing for his church. He was known as a hard worker...

Oct 25, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

On early Monday morning, October 14, 2024, Wilford Aubrey (Bruce) Belcher was called home to be with his Heavenly Father.

Bruce was born on July 2, 1961 in Rocky Mount, Va. to his parents the late Johnny W. Belcher and the late Yvonne W. Dennis. He was 1 of 18 children. 

At the age of 9 Bruce was baptized and was a member at...

Oct 4, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Mozelle Alice Witcher was born on January 5, 1921, to 

the union of the late Elijah and Exie Witcher in Penhook, Virginia. 

Mozelle received her education in the Franklin County Public 

Schools. She professed her faith in Christ and joined Greater Mt. 

Parrish Missionary Baptist Church in Penhook, Virginia at an early 

age. She remained a faithful and dedicated member until her health 

declined, participating in...

Sep 30, 2024

Michael Lumsden Smith, Sr., 76, of Patterson Avenue, Rocky Mount, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on July 20, 1948 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to the late William and Lula Smith. Michael was the eldest of 11 children and took his role of big brother to...

Sep 24, 2024

Sep 18, 2024

On Wednesday evening, September 18, 2024, Quintin McJaron Mitchell departed his earthly body to be present with the Lord.

He was born September 12, 1989 in the Star City of Roanoke, Virginia to his parents David Jerome Mitchell and the late Polly Ann Martin Mitchell, and was their only child.     Quintin attended public schools in Franklin County, receiving his diploma...

Sep 12, 2024

Edith Helms was called home on September 12, 2024. Edith Marie Helms was born on September 9th, 1942, to Gladys Campbell minor and Fred Douglas Minor Sr.

She went to Roanoke public schools. She got her GED from the Franklin center in March of 2010. She attended Sweet Union Baptist Church with her mother, brothers, and sisters.

She was married to Jewel...

Sep 6, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

OBITUARY

Beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call Molly Rachelle Hughes Alcorn from her earthly home to her heavenly home. She was born in Franklin County on January 27, 1964 to the late Rosie Ann Mattox Hughes and James Hughes. Preceded in death by sisters Brenda Michelle Hughes Lumpkins...

Jul 23, 2024

Hilda “Henrietta” (Keys) Gibson was born April 5, 1927 and entered into God’s presence on July 27, 2024. She was born to Granville and Geraldine Keys of Ferrum, Va. The family finds peace in knowing that their loved one is now with the Lord and enjoying a great family reunion. She loved the Lord, her family and her work. 

Henrietta accepted...

Jul 20, 2024

Andrew Russell McEnhimer Jr., 72, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away on July 20, 2024.

He was born in Rocky Mount, VA in 1951 to the late Andrew Russell Sr. and the late Lucille McEnhimer. Andrew attended school at Gap Branch School, Truevine Elementary, Lee M. Waid School, and Franklin County High School before studying finance at Hampton Institute (Hampton University) where...

Jul 17, 2024

July 17, 2024, the gates of heaven opened as Karl Evans Smith peacefully returned home to the Lord. He was born on September 7, 1945, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late MSG. Marshall G. and Nora Lee Vance Smith, Karl was the eldest of six children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Smith, one sister, Vann...

Jul 9, 2024

To be posted soon

Jun 4, 2024

Obituary

On June 4, 2024 the windows of Heaven opened up and Matilda Arnelia Penn went home to live with lord. She was born December 3, 1964 to Lawrence A. Penn, Sr. and Myrtle Young Penn,

Matilda graduated from John Tyler University School of Mortuary where she became a licensed Mortician. Her education also included certification as a Massage Therapist. She was...

Jun 4, 2024

Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 NLTIn his timing, God decided to take Mary Francoise Mattox from her earthly body into his presence Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Though she has left this earthly body she is rejoicing in...

May 3, 2024

Floyd Earley Hughes born on July 15, 1963 to the late John C. and Fairy Flood Hughes, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, May 3, 2024.  He was  preceded in death by his sister, Gaye Hughes.Floyd was educated in Franklin County, Rocky Mount, VA. Floyd was a loyal and faithful member of New Design United Pentecostal Association Church until his health...

Apr 14, 2024

~Obituary~

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 40, Crystal Gail Taylor departed this earthly life.  Crystal was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1984, to Herman Randall and Phyllis Childress. She was preceded in death by her twin sister Christina Childress, and both grandmothers Rachel Brown, and Joyce M. Childress.

Crystal accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at...