May 6, 2025

Mildred Jamison Boitnott went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2025. Born on April 18,1924 to Elbert and Minnie Flora Barnhart in Roanoke Va., Mom moved to Franklin County when she was around 8 years old. She married Goggin Jamison in 1942 and together they raised 7 children. The two of them were...

May 5, 2025

Emily Grace Keene, age 24 of Callaway passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. Emily lived life with a fierce determined heart. Poderosa! She loved fully, authentically, and with grace. She was a self-taught musician and a licensed esthetician.

Emily, a daughter of the King with the voice of an angel was preceded in...

May 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William "W.D." Tuck, who left this world on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Byrd Tuck; daughter, Cindy Lynn Tuck; parents, J.S. and Sarah Tuck; and sister, Rose Via....

May 4, 2025

Roy Everette Hale age 84 of Bassett passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

May 3, 2025

Deloris Marie Hundley Broyles, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday evening, May 3, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park, 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

April 30, 2025

Emily “Kaye” Eames Hunt, age 60 of Rocky Mount was born September 23, 1964 and passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home in Rocky Mount Virginia. She was 60 years old. Kaye was the daughter of her late father, Billy Wayne Eames. Survivors include her mother, Minnie Merle Eames; daughters, Christy Martin and Alicia Eames; eight grandchildren,...

April 29, 2025

Nina Wallace, age 92 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Left to cherish her memory are Don Gordon of 46 years; her sons, Mike Wallace (Barbara), Ricky Wallace (Bonnie), Don Gordon, Jr. (Karen), Dian Cook (Jeff). Also surviving are grandchildren, Christen, Nick, Mike, Jr., Amanda; sisters, Jean...

April 28, 2025

William Page Thompson, age 82 of Glade Hill died Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born August 13, 1942. Surviving are his sister, Ila Whitlow; son, Tim Thompson and wife Denise; granddaughters, Emily Steele and husband Devin, Jessica Mullins and husband Ray; great-grandchildren, Trevor Bradner, Raylyn Mullins, Kenzie Steele, Brixton Mullins; special friend, Uncle Phil; many other special friends...

April 27, 2025

D’Arcy Cloniger Matthews, age 89 of Moneta and formerly of North Carolina died Sunday, April 27, 2025. Burial will take place in Roseboro Cemetery in Roseboro, North Carolina. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount – Smith Mountain Lake.

April 26, 2025

On Saturday, April 26, 2025 our beloved and treasured Kellie Elizabeth Benson passed away at the age of 57. She was born on May 6, 1967. She was a beautiful, precious and priceless treasure to her husband Kevin. She was also highly adored and a beloved mother to her daughter Annika Benson. Kellie was an incredible wife,...

April 25, 2025

Frances Law Matthews Arrington, age 91 of Roanoke, formerly of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 25, 2025. She was born to the late Claude and Ida Law of Glade Hill, Virginia on April 23, 1934. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Matthews;...

April 24, 2025

Susan Elaine Huff, age 63 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Susan was born on December 5, 1961, in Warner Robins, GA. She was the daughter of Buford Louis Evans and Jean Delores Hampton Evans. Susan graduated from Patrick Henry High School and earned a business degree from Virginia Western...

April 23, 2025

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Lewis Bowling, of Roanoke, VA went to be with Jesus Christ his Savior and Lord in his heavenly home.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He was one of ten siblings.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Ocie Bowling, sister, Veta Whitt, brothers, Albert, Cephas, Jack,...

April 23, 2025

Timothy Roger Hale, 60, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2025.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, W. Roger Hale, and his step-father, T.C. Philpott. He is survived by his loving mother, Linda Philpott; his children, Grace Altice (Ronnie), James Hale (Chelsie), and Nicole Heck (Benton); his sister, Karen Smith (Robert);...

April 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Drewry Hodges, a beloved and one-of-a-kind human with the greatest heart who brought great joy to everyone around her. Virginia, 89, of Rocky Mount passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 22, 2025 after a recent battle with cancer.

Born in...

April 21, 2025

Hazel Estelle Eanes Hodges, age 91 of Rocky Mount died Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born March 18, 1934 and was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Reggie Hodges; father and mother, Tom and Eva Eanes; daughters, Robbie Motley and Ann Britton Hodges Causa; son, Andrew Clifton Hodges; brothers, Jimmy Eanes, Mike Eanes, H.L. Eanes...

April 18, 2025

Mr. George Henry "Georgie" Beckner, 87, of Callaway, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in his hometown. Born on May 31, 1937, also in Callaway, George spent his entire life rooted in the community he loved.

George received most of his education in nearby Rocky Mount. Though he did not graduate...

April 18, 2025

Michael Albert Koning, age 60 passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Franklin County, Virginia. He was born February 1, 1965 in New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack "Pop" Koning. Mike is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Biles; his daughter, Teri Rakes (Ben); his grandchildren, Ethan Young and Madison...

April 15, 2025

John Philip Eshbaugh, age 77 of Roanoke and formerly of New York died Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He is survived by his children, John Robert and Victoria; and his siblings. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

April 15, 2025

Carleton Theo Furrow, age 72 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence. He was one of six beloved children to the late Cecil and Ardella Furrow and was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, Tony; and brothers, James, Riley and Ronald. He is survived by his son, Shawn (Tiffani); and beloved...