Julia Ann Bowman
June 4, 2026
Julia Ann Bowman, 63, of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Julia was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter and friend whose kindness and compassion touched countless lives.
Julia's greatest joy was her family, especially her six beloved grandchildren: Cheyenne, Wyatt, Isabella, Gatlynn, Levi, and Emilia. She cherished every moment spent with...
Ellen Dorothy Hackett
February 11, 2026
Ellen Dorothy Hackett (nee Boerner), 91, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on July 19, 1934, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Ellen was a proud Green Bay Packers fan whose warmth and steady strength shaped every life she touched.
Ellen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met William (Bill) Hackett. They were married on May 8, 1954, beginning a marriage...
Mildred Pauline Jarrells
June 18, 2026
Mildred Pauline Jarrells, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Buren Ray Jarrells; parents, Clayton Frye Sr. and Pauline Lee Hurst; siblings, Ronnie Frye, Elsie Thomas, Juanita Frye and Betty Caufman. Surviving are her daughter, Melissa (Steven) Young; grandchildren, Nicholas (Carolina), Jordan (Kait) and Anna (Darren); brothers,...
Wanda Mullins Hartman
June 17, 2026
Wanda Mullins Hartman, age 60 of Rocky Mount went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Wanda was born February 25, 1966 in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Wanda attended Franklin Heights Church and was quick to share her testimony and love of the Lord with others. She loved attending Bible studies and spending time with her family and her...
James Larry Hughes
June 16, 2026
James Larry “Jimmy” Hughes, age 76 of Wirtz died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 27, 1949 and was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Talmadge Hughes, Sr. and Margaret Louise Wright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Talmadge Hughes, Jr.; father-in-law, Oakey Giles Perdue who was a...
Virginia Elizabeth Lawrence
June 15, 2026
Virginia Elizabeth Lawrence, age 88 of Collinsville passed away Monday, June 15, 2026. Born September 21,1937 to James Legwin Lawrence and Gladys Mae Rigney Lawrence, she grew up in Snow Creek in Franklin County. She worked mainly in furniture factories and retired from Stanley Furniture. After retiring she helped with grandkids and great-grandkids for a while. She also did what...
Robert "Bob" Stouffer
June 12, 2026
Robert Burkholder Stouffer
March 5, 1941 — June 12, 2026
“He finished well!”
Robert "Bob" Stouffer, age 85 of Moneta, VA and Chambersburg, PA, repeatedly said, “I want to finish well”. On June 12, 2026 around 6:45pm “he finished well” and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Bob and his wife Nancy were at an outdoor worship service in Virginia...
John Gordon Carter, Jr.
June 12, 2026
John “Johnny” Gordon Carter, Jr., age 57 of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. Born on May 8, 1969, Johnny was a man who found deep satisfaction in working with his hands and spending quiet mornings on the water.
A dedicated builder, Johnny spent his career in the construction industry, leaving a tangible legacy through the structures he...
Selma "Duck" Akers
June 11, 2026
Selma “Duck” Akers, age 84 of Rocky Mount, Virginia died Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was born November 29, 1941 to Eugene Wolton Akers and Louise Sowder Akers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Brenda A. Akers; his grandson, Braeton L. Hagy; his brother, Eugene W. Akers; and his sister, Nancy L. Rhodes.
He is survived...
Doris Sigmon Montgomery
June 5, 2026
Doris Geneva Sigmon Montgomery, age 91 of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward “Junior” Montgomery; parents, James Norman and Clara Theora Guilliams Sigmon; her brothers and sisters, Gladys Pate (Herman), Marvin M. “Nig” Sigmon (Eva), James “Toby” Sigmon (Blanche), Charlotte Austin (Rodger), Eva Marie Sigmon; and sisters-in-law,...
Larry Henry Hylton
June 5, 2026
Larry Henry Hylton, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. Memorial services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
James Clayton Ware
June 4, 2026
James Clayton Ware, 74, of Rocky Mount, Virginia was born on October 2, 1951. Clayton died peacefully at his home Thursday, June 4, 2026. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Donna. Reflecting on their deep bond, Donna shares: he was more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same....
Harrison Luther Wiseman
June 3, 2026
Harrison Luther Wiseman, age 98 of Hardy passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Runk and Pratt Senior Living.
He was born August 24, 1927 in Stanaford, West Virginia. Known as "Babe" to friends and family. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Tillian and Edith Wiseman; his brothers, Tillian Jr and Lawrence; his sons, Jimmy Wiseman and Earl Wiseman; and his...
Mary Jane Woody Muse
June 1, 2026
Mary Jane Woody Muse, age 101 of Richmond, formerly of Franklin County passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on April 22, 1925 in Roanoke, VA. She grew up in Franklin County, where she was married to Cutie Nicholas Muse who preceded her in death. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Eva Jean,...
Barry Elton Cundiff
June 1, 2026
Barry Elton Cundiff, 65, of Glade Hill, VA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elton Cundiff; and in-laws, Hugh and Rebecca McCall.
Surviving are his wife of 37 wonderful years, Cindy Cundiff; four daughters, Katelin Montgomery, Carrie Ramey (Bobby), Kasey Greer (Ryan) and Caroline Johnson (Hunter); grandchildren, Ryan and Zander Ramey, Charlee...
Brian Michael Kennedy
June 1, 2026
Brian Michael Kennedy, age 63 of Glade Hill died Monday, June 1, 2026. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Hugh Clark Grindstaff
May 31, 2026
Hugh Clark Grindstaff, age 71 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 surrounded by those who loved him. He was the son of the late Paul and Doris Grindstaff of the Snow Creek community.
Hugh was a devoted Christian and member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren. He also attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church in his earlier...
Freddie Ray Moran
May 29, 2026
Freddie Ray Moran, age 75 of Ferrum, formerly of Patrick County, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Patrick County on September 9, 1950 to the late Nannie Lou Turner and James Joseph (Joe) Moran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings,...
Richard Lee Law
May 29, 2026
Richard Lee Law, age 95 of Rocky Mount died Friday, May 29, 2026. He was born March 26, 1931 a son of the late Emmett and Mabel Hicks Law. Surviving are his wife, Becky Holt Law; children, Deborah Triplett (Terry) of Bassett, Richard Nathaniel Law (Pariolee) of Jacksonville, FL, Doug Law of Collinsville; step-daughter, Barbie Campbell of Martinsville; grandchildren, Tara...
Kolby Garrett Dudley
May 26, 2026
Kolby Garrett Dudley, age 19 of Ferrum, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Known affectionately by family and friends as “Tater Wayne,” Kolby was a young man whose smile, laughter, and loving spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met. To know Tater Wayne was truly to love him. He had a gift for making people laugh and was...