Anna Davis Sawyers
March 19, 2026
Anna Davis Sawyers, age 93 of Ferrum died Thursday, March 19, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2026 with Pastor Mike Magnani officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ferrum. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation...
Alan Leroy Shaffer
March 18, 2026
Alan Leroy Shaffer, age 92 of Glade Hill died Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Cynthia Marie Hodges
March 18, 2026
Cynthia Marie Hodges, age 68 of Hardy passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born December 3, 1957, a daughter of the late Elwood Lee Hodges and Lottie Marie Bandy Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Bobbitt. Surviving are her daughter, Crista Tyree; granddaughter, Rylee Magill; sister, Wanda Carroll; and...
Annette C. Mullins
March 18, 2026
Annette C. Mullins, age 82 of Henry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Mullins; her precious daughter, Emily Mullins Jamison; her parents, James Ryland Coleman and Eva Young Coleman; and her brother, Carlos Coleman.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter,...
Nancy Marie Hurt Wuergler
March 17, 2026
Nancy Marie Hurt Wuergler, age 90 of Hardy died peacefully in the presence of her family and friends Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, William Wuergler; and sons-in-law, Robert Hurt and Keith Colls. She was a faithful member of Halesford Baptist Church where she served up until recently. She loved her...
Ruby Ann Champion
March 17, 2026
Ruby Ann Champion, age 56 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A graveside service will be held at the Castaneda Family Cemetery (1178 Chestnut Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Va.) 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 with Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Her family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and...
Alvin Randolph "Randy" Love, Sr.
March 17, 2026
Alvin Randolph “Randy” Love, 85, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1940, to the late George Cabell Love and Mary Elizabeth Brown Love. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kyle, Harry, Floyd, Herbert, Doug, and Carlton; his sisters, Chris Love and Georgia...
Theodore Gustav Bernau
March 16, 2026
Theodore Gustav Bernau, age 92 of Moneta passed away Monday morning, March 16, 2026 at his residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Ethel Eva Johnson Carter
March 14, 2026
Ethel Eva Johnson Carter, age 90 went to Heaven Saturday, March 14, 2026 to be with all her loved ones: her parents, Charlie and Eva Johnson; five brothers, Oliver, Tommy, Jack, Charles and John Johnson; two sisters, Ann Slate and Louise Peters; and James Peters.
She leaves behind two daughters, Patricia (Penny) DeHart and Rosemary Holley (Earl, deceased) in Wirtz; granddaughters,...
Mary Hodges Lynch
March 12, 2026
Mary Hodges Lynch, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born May 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Buford Hodges and Craton Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton A. Lynch; and son, James Lynch. Surviving are her two sons, Anthony Lynch and David Lynch;...
Dorothy Ann Galyean
March 11, 2026
Dorothy Ann Vickers Galyean, age 89, passed away March 11, 2026 in Stella, NC. She was born in West Virginia to Steve and Viola Vickers. She was married to Andrew (Buddy) Galyean for 60+ years. Buddy passed away in 2016. They raised their children in Ridgeway, VA and then relocated to Henry, VA. She was the proud mother of four:...
Denver Mae Hall
March 8, 2026
Denver Mae Hall, beloved daughter, grand/great-granddaughter, twin sister, and precious light in this world, was born on February 25, 2026 and passed on March 8, 2026.
In her short time here, Denver filled the hearts of those around her with immeasurable love. Though her days were few, the impact of her tiny life will last forever. She was deeply cherished and...
Gregory Clinton Skoog
March 8, 2026
CW4 (ret.) Gregory Clinton Skoog, AKA Black Jack the Pirate, was born on August 10, 1947, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Clinton and LaVon Skoog and died on March 8, 2026, with family at his side.
Greg spent his growing up years as an Army military brat as his father served his country living in Colorado, the Chicago area, Brainerd, Ft. Holabird,...
Michael Lee Bowman
March 8, 2026
Michael “Mikey” Bowman, 62 of Roanoke died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Rocky Mount Health and Rehab. He was born September 4, 1963 a son of the late Cliff and Betty Bowman and was also preceded in death by his wife, Paula Bowman; brothers, David Richardson, Gary Bowman, Johnny Bowman; sister, Sonya Bowman; and nephew, Seth Yopp. Mikey was a...
Ronald Wayne Bennett
March 5, 2026
Ronald Wayne Bennett, (Ronnie), age 87, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home. Ronnie was the son of the late Johnnie and Lavon Bennett of Rocky Mount. Ronnie was married for 60 years and survived by his beloved wife, Mary Sigmon Bennett. Ronnie is also survived by his brother, Jimmy Bennett; and sister,...
Darla Dianne "DeeDee" Dalton
March 5, 2026
Darla Dianne Dalton “DeeDee”, age 60 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home. She was preceded by her mother, Betty M. Holmes; and step-mother, Clara Dalton. Surviving are her daughter, Chelsea Hylton (Logan); son, Mark Maxey; grandchildren, Weston Hylton and Lainey Hylton; father, Lawrence Dalton; sister, Misty Hall (Josh); brother, Ashley Holmes (Sarah); step-father, Jimmy Holmes...
Barbara Kay Martin France
March 5, 2026
Barbara Kay Martin France, born August 7, 1949, of the Snow Creek community in Franklin County, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family, listening to her favorite music.
A lifelong resident of the area she loved, Barbara was a dedicated beautician whose chair was more than a place for a haircut—it was a gathering place...
Paul English Hicks II
March 4, 2026
Paul English Hicks II, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home. He was born August 31, 1946 a son of the late Paul, Sr. and Evelyn Hicks. Mr. Hicks graduated Tennessee High in Bristol, TN, the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Pride of the UT Southland Band, and University of...
Jeremiah Aken
March 4, 2026
Jeremiah Nansen Aken, 50, of Wirtz, Viginia passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at home after a short illness.
Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of Leonard Aken and the late Joyce Aken. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Gracie Rexrode.
He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ferrum College in...
Leonard Shipman Martin, Jr.
March 4, 2026
Leonard “Pooner” Shipman Martin, Jr., age 92, of Boones Mill, faithfully served the Lord throughout his life. On March 4, 2026, he peacefully entered Jesus’ presence, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him.
Leonard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patsey Ann Martin; and his cherished daughter, Melanie Kay Martin; his parents, Leonard...