Jerry Ellis
December 12, 2025
Jerry Ellis, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Arlene Thomas
December 11, 2025
Arlene Thomas, age 88 of Glade Hill died Thursday, December 11, 2025. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2025 with Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Interment will be private at a later date. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rosemarie Rutten Dillon
December 11, 2025
Rosemarie Rutten Dillon, age 83 of Ferrum, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Karin Dieterle; her beloved husband, Allen R. Dillon; and her sons, Randy (Gayle) and Warren Dillon.
She is survived by her...
Shirley Wright Hinshaw
December 10, 2025
Shirley Wright Hinshaw, age 90 of Henry, VA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born May 7, 1935 in Guilford County to Joseph and Thelma Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Philip Wright of Burlington, NC.
Shirley graduated from Guilford High School where she met her future...
Tina Foley
December 9, 2025
Tina Elizabeth Foley, age 57 of Glade Hill a loving wife, devoted mother, treasured sister, and loyal friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Her passing leaves a space that cannot be filled, but her warmth, laughter, and love will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Tina was preceded in death by Horace Scalf and...
Mae Hodges
December 8, 2025
Mae Agnes Hodges “Granny Mae” of Rocky Mount, VA went to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 93.
Granny Mae was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Clinton Hodges; her daughter, Joyce Mullins; and her son, Harvey Hodges; father, Jesse Hodges; and mother Mazor Hodges; sisters, Ellen Anderson and...
Lisa Ashby Shepherd
December 7, 2025
Lisa Ashby Shepherd, 62, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Penhook, Virginia. Born on January 13, 1963, Lisa's life was a quiet and steady presence within her community - a thread woven through years of shared moments and enduring bonds.
She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Abigail Shepherd, and a cherished daughter to her mother, Shiree Ashby, both...
Mary Jane Slate
December 6, 2025
Mary Jane Slate, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 6, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Robert "Bob" Wood
December 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wood (83), of Franklin County, most recently of Ashland, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Bob was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Sylvia Wood, and parents, Paul and Ina Wood.
Bob is survived by his loving daughter, Cindy Wood (Steve), and his great-grandson, Jake Parker (Adrianna). Jake is also known as “Bob Bob's favorite”. Bob is...
James "Jamie" Randolph Smith
December 5, 2025
James “Jamie” Randolph Smith, age 55, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away December 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeannie Bender Smith; paternal grandparents, Eugene and Dannie Smith; and maternal grandmother, Leota “Betty” Howell.
Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Dreama Sigmon Smith; his three sons, Landon Jamie (Abby) Smith, Logan Garrett Smith and Calvin James...
Tina Brown Spencer
December 5, 2025
Tina Marie Brown Spencer, age 41 of Glade Hill died suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025. She is reunited with her father, Jewell Brown, Sr., and her aunt, Christine Pendleton and their Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by many aunts and uncles and a special father-in-law, Stephen Spencer. Tina is survived by her son, Gabriel Michael Carper,...
Lois Brizendine Overfelt
December 5, 2025
Lois B. Overfelt, age 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on December 5, 2025.
She was born on April 30, 1933 in Roanoke, VA to Robert and Loretta Brizendine and attended Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA.
Lois was predeceased in death by her husband of 64 years, Garland H. Overfelt Sr., her son, Garland H. Overfelt...
Karen S. Whaley
December 5, 2025
Karen S. Whaley, of Collinsville, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Mary Tracey Calfo
December 5, 2025
Mary Tracey Calfo of Wirtz, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. Her celebration of life service will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Sue W. Fulcher
December 5, 2025
With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Sue W. Fulcher on December 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Sue was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, remembered for her unwavering dedication to family.
Sue is survived by her children, Deborah (Barry) Joyce, Jeff (Renee) Fulcher, and John Fulcher (Leslie Mahl). She was a proud grandmother to...
Juanita Tabor
December 4, 2025
Juanita Tabor, age 81 of Hardy, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake
Thomas Booth Lamm
December 3, 2025
Thomas Booth Lamm, age 67 of Roxboro, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday December 3, 2025. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Phyllis Yvonne Sweeney
December 2, 2025
Phyllis Yvonne Sweeney, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior. She fought the good fight, finished the race, and has kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). She was the daughter of the late Hoyt Barton and Virginia Worthy Barton....
Michelle Elaine Epperly-Hodges
November 30, 2025
Michelle Elaine Epperly-Hodges, age 57 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Epperly and Diane Lipes; mother-in-law, Nancy Lee Hodges; and sister, Tracy. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, John Hodges; children, Jamie Vaughn (Crystal), Andrew Chambers and Michael Hodges (Shy); grandchildren, Dominic White, Jaylin White,...
Shelby Garrett Dix
November 29, 2025
Shelby Davis Garrett Dix, age 88 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was a true Coal Miner’s daughter of the late Daniel Edgar Davis Sr. and the late Wilma Lawson Davis. She was predeceased by her husbands, Edmond K. Garrett, Jr., and Claris Brooks Dix, Jr. She was...