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...
Raymond Lee Mattox
July 9, 2026
On July, 9, 2026, God called home his beloved son, Raymond Lee Mattox, age 70 of Rocky Mount. He was born on March 28, 1956 to the late Steve Mattox, Sr. and was also preceded in death by his brother, Steve Mattox, Jr.; and longtime friend, Beverly Simmons. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Mattox; his sisters, Lillie Belle...
Zelda Lee Hylton Brubaker
July 8, 2026
Zelda Lee Hylton Brubaker of Rocky Mount, Virginia died Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Hylton and Bertha Ferrell Hylton. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Riley Emory Brubaker; son, Darrell Wayne Brubaker; parents; three brothers and two sisters, Garland, Benjamin...
Nikita Aaron Williams
July 7, 2026
Nikita Aaron Williams, age 27 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Hester Sue Johnson
July 6, 2026
Hester Sue Johnson, age 72 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Sue was born on October 23, 1953, to the late James "Hughie" Johnson and Nobie Robertson Johnson. After graduating from Franklin County High School and Patrick Henry Community College, she worked at the Franklin County Sheriff's Department where she retired in 2016.
Along with her...
Roger Raymond Pendleton
July 6, 2026
Roger Raymond Pendleton, age 79 of Ferrum passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
He was born on August 26, 1946 to the late Raymond and Edna Pendleton. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kevin Pendleton; and siblings, Veva, Curtis, Francine, Jackie, and Philip.
Roger is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jennifer Richardson Pendleton; children, Lisa Forbes...
Janie Carter Belcher
July 5, 2026
Janie Carter Belcher, age 78 of Eden, North Carolina, peacefully went to sleep at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, and awakened in glory, safely in the arms of her Lord and Savior.
Janie was born in Ferrum, Virginia, to the late Ralph and Roxie Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jacob Lee Atkinson
July 3, 2026
Jacob Lee Atkinson, age 62 of Hardy, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Jacob was born in South Dakota on September 30, 1963, to Curtis and Virginia Atkinson. Jacob graduated from Franklin County High School then chose to serve in the United States Navy. Jacob served through Desert Storm with several combat deployments. For this service, he was awarded the...
Delmas "Del" Linwood Smith
July 1, 2026
Delmas L. Smith ("Del"), age 79, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1947, in Lexington, Virginia.
Del graduated from Jefferson High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1991. In 2010, he retired from the Virginia Employment Commission and settled in Franklin County, Virginia.
He was...
Gerald Edward "Ed" Drane
June 30, 2026
Gerald Edward Drane, 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Center following a long illness. Born in Jackson, MS, as the fifth of eight children. Gerald had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an aircraft mechanic. He is survived by two brothers, Bill and Becker;...
Emma Shelburne Perdue Parcell
June 29, 2026
Born in Rocky Mount, VA, on May 18th, 1945, Emma Shelburne Perdue Parcell passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at the age of 81. She was a woman who loved the hills of southwest Virginia, whether it be by bike, foot, or boat. As a teacher, a friend, a mother, and a grandmother she touched so many people’s lives. In...
Carolyn "Penny" Thurman Graveley
June 28, 2026
Carolyn (Penny) Thurman Graveley, age 79 formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born May 15, 1947, a daughter of Bentley H. Thurman and Annie Hudson Thurman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Graveley; her parents; and her siblings, Anne Thurman Leggett and Paul H. Thurman. Surviving are her brother, Joe Henry...
Monroe Wesley Housman
June 28, 2026
Monroe Wesley Housman, age 87 of Ferrum died Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was born December 27, 1938 a son of the late Clyde Wesley and Olyer Young Housman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lolene Peters Housman; sister, Helen Housman Pagans (Ervin); brother, Walter Madison Housman; sisters-in-law, Corina Wagoner and Vieva Dickerson; and...
Annie Mae Tanks
June 27, 2026
Annie Mae Holland Tanks, age 77 was born on July 1, 1948 in Rocky Mount, VA to Roberta Zeigler and Elijah Holland. She entered her eternal rest on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Tanks; parents, Roberta Zeigler and Elijah Holland; two sisters, Juanita Cooper and Gladys Holland;...
Sue Houston Chitwood
June 23, 2026
Sue Houston Chitwood, age 82 of Glade Hill passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Danny Chitwood; her son, Pee Wee Chitwood (Kim); her cherished grandchildren, Hannah and Tyler Chitwood; her sister, Sharon Jones; her brother, Larry Houston (Patsy); her brother-in-law, Sammy Chitwood (Pauline); her sisters-in-law, Sandra Cruz and Naomi Bousman; and...
Albert McCarty Seagle, Jr.
June 19, 2026
Albert McCarty Seagle, Jr., age 75 of Copper Hill passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Marie Hatchett
June 19, 2026
Marie Hatchett, age 87 of 827 Danbury Road, Penhook, VA 24137 went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born May 4, 1939 a daughter of the late Robert Ellis Hill and Iva Cooper Woodard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Hatchett; and brothers, Bobby Hill and Billy Hill. Marie...
King David "Dave" Bryant
June 19, 2026
King David “Dave” Bryant, age 75 of Henry passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born May 18, 1951, a son of the late King Edward Bryant and Velma Washington Bryant Thornton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Louise Bryant; and his sister, Iris Murphy Garner. Surviving are...
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...