Carl W. Bowman
January 4, 2026
Carl W. Bowman, age 98 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026. His family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Paul Hibschman
January 3, 2026
Paul Maurice Hibschman, age 84 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. Paul was born in Washington, DC in 1941. He graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and served as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Paul worked as a management intern at the Library of Congress, earned two master’s degrees from The Catholic University, and maintained a...
Kathey Dianna McIntosh
January 2, 2026
Kathey Dianna McIntosh, age 65 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Carthage, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by family.
Kathey was the daughter of the late Alton and Shelba McIntosh; and was also preceded in death by her brothers, John, Donnie, Steven and Spencer.
She is survived by her children, John and Loretta; and five grandchildren....
Christine Jarrett
January 2, 2026
Christine Elizabeth Jarrett, age 49 of Rocky Mount, passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center Friday, January 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron S. Jarrett, Jr.; grandfather, Byron S. Jarrett, Sr.; grandmother, Bettie Jarrett; aunt, Deena Jarrett and grandfather, Sydney F. Carne, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Joan C. Newman; sons, Joshua B....
Iris Meadors
January 2, 2026
Iris Arnn Meadors, age 90, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1935. She was a true southern lady, soft spoken, and modest, but artistic and athletic. Iris grew up in Martinsville, Virginia. She graduated from Martinsville High School. She attended Longwood University and Patrick & Henry Community College. She excelled in art and enjoyed...
Catherine Colna
January 1, 2026
Catherine Elaine Colna (Hoffman), lovingly known as “Cass,” was born on March 21, 1941, and passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 1, 2026, after a brave and faithful battle with dementia.
Catherine was the devoted wife of Theodore Kenneth Colna Sr. for 67 beautiful years and the proud mother of nine children. Her life was...
Gail Thompson
January 1, 2026
Gail Thompson, age 80, of Henry, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on February 12, 1945 to the late Alfred and Minnie Cox of Pound, VA. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bobby Thompson of the home. She is also survived by one sister, Lutty Mullins of Pound. She was...
Danny Lee McPherson
December 31, 2025
Danny Lee McPherson II, age 54 of Callaway, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1971 and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Irene McPherson and Winn and Nannie Beckner.
Danny is survived by his parents Dan and Liz McPherson; brother, Travis (Katherine); nephew, Tyler (Samantha-Ann) McPherson; nieces, Hannah and Emma McPherson and...
John Berkley Ikenberry
December 31, 2025
John Berkley Ikenberry, age 75 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Harold James Angle
December 30, 2025
Harold James Angle, age 89 of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born April 11, 1936 and was preceded in death by his parents, Margorie Turner Angle and Woodie Jonathan Angle; beloved wife, Delorise Faye Angle; twin sister, Carol Jean Woody; and brother, Kenneth Angle.
Harold is survived by his son, Chad Angle and daughter-in-law, Jessica...
John Dennis Abbott
December 30, 2025
One of the kindest and most generous men ever, John Dennis Abbott, passed away too soon at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his mother, Bettie Deyerle (Chick); and his father, George Abbott. He is survived by his wife, Gail Abbott; and his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Jessica Abbott; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lester and Beth Lynch;...
Jeremy "J.J." John Herman
December 26, 2025
Jeremy "J.J." John Herman, age 54 of Moneta passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Jeremy (JJ) John Herman left this world far too soon, but he leaves behind a lifetime of music, memories, and love that will never fade. A truly talented classical guitar player, JJ expressed himself best through music. Whether practicing quietly or sharing his gift with others,...
Ray Rickmond
December 23, 2025
Ray Rickmond, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born June 7, 1954 and was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Rickmond and Annie Lorene Wade Compton; niece, Haley Clay; and great-nephews, Michael “Mikey” Arrington and Zachary “Zach” Porter. Surviving are his son, Neil Rickmond (Julie); brothers and sisters, Linda Porter (Joe), Danny Rickmond...
Donna Elizabeth Reuse Self
December 21, 2025
Donna Reuse Self, age 84 of Hardy, VA went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, the morning of December 21st. She passed away in her home while surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters and her husband "Bill." She leaves behind one brother and his wife, Ron (Patricia); three...
Sandra L. Scott
December 20, 2025
Sandra L. Scott, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born September 14, 1954 and was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Prater; and grandparents, Cover and Pearl Hodges. Sandra was a member of Henry Fork Community Church and enjoyed taking care of her family. Surviving are her son, Greg Scott; grandson, Aaron Scott;...
Kitty Wray Sutherland
December 17, 2025
Kitty Wray Sutherland, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born December 22, 1936 and was preceded in death by her parents, David and Lolean Wray; son, Jeffrey Scott Sutherland; and two sisters, Mary Gladys Hall and Carol DeLane Turner. Kitty work at Martin Processing/Ronile and retired as the first female supervisor for the...
Robert Stephen "Rob" Hurt
December 14, 2025
Robert Stephen “Rob” Hurt, age 78 of Hardy died Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born August 22, 1947 a son of the late Clifton and Francis Hurt. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Joy Hurt; mother-in-law, Nancy Wuergler; sister, Darlene (Glenn) McGuire; brothers, Wesley Hurt, Mark (Bettie) Hurt; brother-in-law, Barry (Peggy) Wuergler; sister-in-law, Leticia (Greg) Colls; nephews, Travis...
Sallie Kate Hodges
December 13, 2025
Sallie Kate Hodges, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was born May 21, 1934 a daughter of the late William Anderson and Dematrice Holland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Lenford Hodges; two daughters, Dematrice James and Bonnie Marie Young; and granddaughter, Jaquetta Diane Walker. Surviving...
Helen Catherine Carson
December 13, 2025
Helen Catherine Carson, age 91 of Penhook passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a mental health organization of your choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Cynthia Smith
December 12, 2025
Cynthia Margaret Smith, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at her home. Born on November 7, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, Cynthia—affectionately known as "Cindy" was the beloved daughter of Frank and Rebecca Fuller, both of whom have preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, Charles Fuller, and her son, Frank Smith.
Cynthia served in the...