Gerald R. Cooper
April 29, 2026
Gerald R. Cooper, age 99 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 with Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora...
Marion B. Sutherland
April 28, 2026
Marion Brown Sutherland, age 89 of Penhook died Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born July 13, 1936 a daughter of the late Randolph Brown and Blanche Brooks Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Sutherland; sister, Maxene Dickerson; brother, Donald Brown; brother-in-law, Wayne Motley; and former husband, William Forrest Brown. Surviving are her son, William...
Dorothy Davies Sullivan
April 27, 2026
Dorothy Davies Sullivan, age 100 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, April 25, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Blaine Wilson Boone
April 26, 2026
Our sweet little Blaine Wilson Boone was born March 18, 2026. We are so in love. Pretty quickly the doctors knew something wasn’t right and that Blaine was struggling to breathe. We were told that his airway had collapsed, and that he would need to be intubated. As soon as Blaine was stable, he was airlifted to UVA. A few...
Jennifer Lynn Brubaker
April 26, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Brubaker, age 55 of Franklin County passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
William "Bill" Grant
April 25, 2026
William ‘Bill” Grant, age 59 of Henry passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Daniel "Corey" Jefferson
April 24, 2026
Daniel "Corey" Jefferson, age 43 of Roanoke passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Brian Keith McDonaldson
April 24, 2026
Brian Keith McDonaldson, age 56 of Waynesboro died Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born June 30, 1969 to his parents, Richard and Joyce McDonaldson. He was married to Tami Holloway on November 19, 2015 after having been together since 2001. Brian was very proud of his work as Director of Maintenance and Reliability for Danone NA. Brian was much...
Alesia Pawluk Amos
April 20, 2026
Alesia Pawluk Amos, age 73 of Moneta died Monday, April 20, 2026 at her home. She was born January 23, 1953 a daughter of the late Gregory and Pauline Pawluk. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Alex Pawluk; and infant brother, Alexander Pawluk. Alesia was a Realtor at Smith Mountain Lake for over 30 years. She was...
George William "Bill" Claus
April 19, 2026
George William ‘Bill’ Claus, age 89 of Blacksburg died on April 19, 2026. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 15, 1936 and was married to Marcella Marie Thompson.
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1973, he conducted research in applied microbiology, published more than 30 scientific papers, and developed cooperative learning techniques for large class and...
The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble
April 18, 2026
The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble of Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 85. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 68 years, Dr. Paul B. Noble, who preceded her in death in August 2025.
Born February 6, 1941, in Kingsport, Tennessee, Mitzi grew up...
Vernon Harvey Hinshaw
April 18, 2026
Vernon Harvey Hinshaw, age 90 of Henry, VA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born August 28, 1935 in Guilford County to Harvey and Belva Hammond Hinshaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Shirley Wright Hinshaw (passed December 10, 2025); and siblings, Hoyt Hinshaw,...
Ernest Eugene Ferguson
April 17, 2026
Ernest Eugene “Gene” Ferguson, age 79 of Glade Hill passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born December 9, 1946 and was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Mary Ferguson; five brothers, Albert, Oscar, Edward, Julian and William (Bill); and two sisters, Mabel Payne and Christine Goodbar. Gene had many friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved...
Donna Robertson Jefferson
April 15, 2026
In loving memory of Donna Robertson Jefferson. Donna passed suddenly on April 15th, 2026 at the age of 66 surrounded in prayer by the ones she loved. She has completed her mission here on earth and is now worshiping our Father in Heaven! Donna was a dedicated child of God that shared her faith and her love with everyone she...
Crystal Diana Wood
April 12, 2026
Crystal Diana Wood, age 35 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, April 12, 2026 unexpectedly. She was born October 11, 1990 and was preceded in death by her mother, Abby Diana Wood. Crystal graduated with an advanced diploma from Franklin County High School. Surviving are her father, Anthony Wood; two daughters, Lillyian Wood and Emily Hayes; grandmother, Peggy Wood; grandfather, Norman...
George William Donaldson
April 12, 2026
George William Donaldson, age 90 of Hardy passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. Local services will be private. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Zebadiah Blaze Peery
April 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zebadiah ‘Zeb’ Blaze Peery, born June 12, 2007, who left this world on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Though his time on earth was far too short, it was filled with love, faith, and a spirit that touched countless lives.
Zeb was full of life and never met a stranger. He had...
William Lee Robertson
April 10, 2026
William "Will" Robertson, age 27 of Penhook, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 10, 2026, leaving behind a loss that words will never fully be able to capture.
Will had a presence that you felt whether it was his laugh, his energy, or the way he could make even ordinary moments unforgettable. He carried both strength and softness, and those who truly...
Jeffrey Delaine Hollandsworth
April 8, 2026
Jeffrey Delaine Hollandsworth, age 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Jeff was born March 15, 1962, a son of the late Larry Delaine Hollandsworth and Betty Jean Wimbish Whitlow.
He is survived by his daughter, Alyssa Hollandsworth, and his son, Eric Hollandsworth. He also leaves behind his long‑time companion, Sandra Paulette Young; his sister, Angie Dillon; and his...
Trina Boitnott
April 5, 2026
Trina Maria Wildhaber Boitnott defeated cancer and walked into the victory of heaven early Easter morning, surrounded by her family and cherished friends.
To know Trina is to know the passion, encouragement, service, and love of Christ. A brilliant, vibrant woman, she was gifted with a beautiful sense of humor and a signature laugh that filled a room. She was eternally...