Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 27, 2023

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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...

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...

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 

 

Aug 29, 2023

Obituary

Lawrence Wayne Patterson was born on June 8, 1959, in Franklin County, Virginia. He was the tenth child born to the late James Willie, SR and Lizzie Ann Gilbert-Patterson.

Lawrence had a strong work ethic and worked many years at Erath Veneer Corporation and other various companies within the region, after being educated in the Franklin County Public...

Aug 24, 2023

 

 

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call Sheila Marie Hughes from her earthly home to her heavenly home.  She was born in Franklin County on March 13, 1960 to the late Rosie Ann Mattox Hughes.  She was preceded in death by one sister Brenda Michelle Hughes Lumpkins.

Sheila received her education...

Aug 6, 2023

Lillie Young Reeves, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 6, 2023. Born on April 19, 1923, a centenarian (100 years young) Lillie was blessed to experience life at its fullest with her kind heart and beautiful style.Family meant everything to Lillie. Married 80 plus years to her late husband AJ Reeves, together they...