Thomas "Tom" Edward Regan
July 19, 2026
Thomas Edward Regan, 69, of Hardy, VA passed away on July 19, 2026, at his residence after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the loving husband of Julie Smith Regan for almost 42 years.
Born on 10/13/1956 in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (LaComb) Regan. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in...
Ann Mason Altice
August 8, 2026
Ann Mason Altice, age 79 of Glade Hill passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Redwood United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
James Paul Smith
August 7, 2026
James (Paul) Smith, age 86 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Kermit Smith; mother, Lacy Smith; along with three brothers, Earl Smith, Bobby Smith and Dennis Smith; two sisters, Jean Sloan and Ana Lou Thompson; and his son, Tommy Smith.
Surviving are his wife of...
Lois Marie Blankenship
August 7, 2026
Lois Marie Blankenship, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Friday, August 7, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Gordon Brown and Edith Mae Holland Brown. Lois is survived by her husband, Glenn Danny Blankenship; siblings, Henry Michael Brown and Charlotte Lynne Kennett (Larry Kennett); daughters, Jennifer Marie Williams (Charlie) and Christy Renee Ramey (Winkey, deceased); grandchildren,...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Jones
August 6, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Jones, age 65 of Boones Mill died Thursday, August 6, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nathon McKinley Davis
August 5, 2026
Nathon (Nate) McKinley Davis, 36, of Rocky Mount Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 5, 2026.
Born on October 25, 1989 in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Nathon was the eldest son of Karen Kelley and McKinley Davis. He spent his early years in Franklin County and later in Roanoke County, Fincastle and surrounding areas. Nate had an...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Alice Adkins
August 5, 2026
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Gwendolyn Alice Adkins, affectionately known to her family and friends as "Gwen," was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on February 15, 1952, in Franklin County, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew W. Adkins and Alice Saunders Adkins. Gwen was preceded in...
Jeffrey Lewis "Jeff" Hodges
August 4, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lewis Hodges, age 66 of Hardy passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was born June 3, 1960, the son of the late Brady Lewis Hodges and Brenda Hall Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jordan David Thornhill. Surviving are his wife, Julia Drummond Hodges; step-daughter, Tracy Lynn Clark (Jody);...
Hubert Wilson Mitchell
August 2, 2026
Hubert Wilson Mitchell, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was born July 30, 1947 to the late Lester Violet Mitchell and Minne Bowling Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Nadine Meeks, Lena Young and Louise Hurt. Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Virgil Buck Mitchell; half-brother Jim (Nancy)...
Samantha Lynn Rakes
August 1, 2026
Samantha Lynn Rakes, age 32 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born November 14, 1993 and was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Robin Lynn Smithers; daughter, Estrella Lynn Detournillon; and brother, Tyler Altice. Surviving are her father, Jeff Rakes (Kim); daughters, Angelina Detournillon, Victoria Lynn; son Phoenix; grandparents, Victoria Smithers, Tommy and Patricia...
George Stephen "Stevie" Taylor, Jr.
July 31, 2026
George Stephen “Stevie” Taylor, Jr., age 56 of Chesapeake, formerly of Franklin County, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born April 22, 1970 at Franklin Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James Oscar Ferguson and Dorothy Altice McGhee, Woodrow George Taylor and Mamie Wimmer Taylor; and uncle, James Bayes...
Walter "Walt" Cunningham Hopkins
July 31, 2026
Walter “Walt” Cunningham Hopkins, age 81 of Goodview passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born to the late John and Jacquelyn Hopkins in Bedford, VA on April 30, 1945.
Walt served in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
He was preceded in death by brother, Ed Hopkins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy (Ed) Lloyd...
Sylbia Lucille (Sloan) Wray "Sib"
July 31, 2026
Sylbia Lucille (Sloan) Wray "Sib", age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Arthur Wray. As well as her parents, Jim Edd Sloan and Maude Leticia (Cooper) Sloan; sister, Ruby Sloan Sigmon and brother, Jim Edd Sloan, Jr. “Pete”. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Denna...
Robert Charles Helling
July 29, 2026
Robert Charles Helling, age 72 of Union Hall passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 after a courageous battle with brain cancer and heart failure. He was born on November 21, 1953, in Yokohama, Japan, to Curt and Luisita Helling.
Robert was the devoted husband of Celeste Vergona Helling, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage. He is survived by...
Julian Gary Gillespie
July 28, 2026
Julian Gary Gillespie, age 10 (of Wirtz and recently of Collinsville) arrived here on October 2, 2015 and returned home Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Julian was very loved by so many. He loved sports and being outdoors. Julian loved every minute spent with cousins, riding bikes, swimming, and going to church. Julian will be forever missed. Left to cherish his...
Tracy Lee Corteville
July 27, 2026
Tracy Lee Corteville, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 27, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Lawrence A. Mack
July 27, 2026
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain; for the former things are passed away."
Revelation 21:4
On Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 76, Lawrence "Larry" Mack departed this life peacefully at home with his loving and devoted wife, Brenda,...
Carolyn Young Irvin
July 24, 2026
Carolyn Young Irvin, 82, of Glade Hill, VA went home to the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2026. Carolyn was born on a snowy February 11, 1944 to the late Morton and Charlotte (Hudson) Young.
Left to cherish her life are her adored children, Anne Flora (Kurtis) and Gary Tickle (Tami); lights of her eye grandchildren, Deanna Flora (Brandon), Emily Hicks...
Rev. Rickie Lee Mizak
July 11, 2026
Rev. Rickie Lee Mizak, age 74 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born August 7, 1951, a son of the late Andrew and Claudine Mizak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Steve and Mike Mizak. Surviving are his children, Erick, Brian and Tammy (Enos); grandchildren, Amber, Tristan and Jaxson;...
Ray Landron Peters
July 10, 2026
Ray Landron Peters, age 88 of Wirtz died Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born October 28, 1937 a son of the late Everett and Jewell Shively Peters and was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Peters; brother, Clay Peters; and sister, Robin Sue Peters. Surviving are his son, Tim Peters; daughter, Danielle King (Josh); and brothers, Bill...