July 6, 2025

James Michael Parcell, “Mike” age 71 of Haw River, North Carolina and formerly of Sontag passed away Sunday, July 6th suddenly from a car accident. He was born January 13, 1954 to the late James (Jimmy) Parcell and Juanita Conner Riddle. He was preceded in death by his loving sister Diane Parcell Reynolds, brother H. Wayne Parcell,...

July 4, 2025

John David Jones, age 72 of Penhook died Friday, July 4, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born January 2, 1953 in Shelby, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John Malcolm and Dorothy Hubbard Jones. He was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Grace Fralin; half-sister, Lucille Roberts and her husband Floyd;...

July 3, 2025

Rebecca Lee Thomas Wilson, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1952 to Wilmot and Lorine Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sibling, Melvin Thomas.

She is survived by her daughter, Sarah; son, Joseph; siblings, Minerva (Clifton) Krantz, Velma Thomas and Durward...

July 3, 2025

Russell Lee Simpkins, age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 1, 2025

Jimmie Edsel Franklin, 78 years old, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Jimmie grew up in the Glade Hill area of Franklin County, but in 1967 joined the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam where he served proudly as Private First Class, with the 155 Transportation Unit as a Specialist...

June 28, 2025

Michelle Lee Sanchez, age 57 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose strength and quiet resilience touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Diego. Surviving are her devoted husband, Pablo Sanchez; her son, David Carachure; her daughter, Maria...

June 28, 2025

William "Billy" Clements, Jr., age 80 passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 28, 2025

Betty Wright Adkins, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born November 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Curtis Wright, Sr. and Mary Jane Price Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Wright, Jr. Surviving are her son, Allan (Eloise) Wright, Sr.;...

June 28, 2025

Peggy St. Jacques Rutrough, age 69 of Wirtz passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born September 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Hazel Reynolds St. Jacques. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Billy St. Jacques. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of...

June 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah (Debby) Raynor Carter, who left us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 70. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Charlotte Pruitt; and her father, Dewey Raynor; and granddaughter, Montana Haynes.

Born on April 30, 1955, in Danville Virginia, Debby grew up...

June 24, 2025

Tex W. McPherson, age 82, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord, his wife Gwendola McPherson and granddaughter Danielle McPherson on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

He along with his sons owned and operated, McPherson Logging Company, where he drove a log truck for many years. He was an avid bear hunter and...

June 20, 2025

Thomas Edward Botteicher, 80, of Callaway, VA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, the first day of summer, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He fought so hard to get well enough to go home, but it was not meant to be. As a good and faithful servant his work here on Earth was...

June 19, 2025

Barry Wayne Webb, age 73 of Callaway passed away in his loving home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in a Chevy in 1952 to Lewis Madison Webb and Virginia Prillaman Webb. He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Linda Faye Maxey.

He has two...

June 19, 2025

Wilson Henry Kinsey II, age 64 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Wilson was born June 7, 1961 in Roanoke, Va. He was the second son of Wilson Henry Kinsey, Sr. (also known as Bill) and Joyce Elaine Swanson Kinsey. He enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley. He also enjoyed every moment with friends and family....

June 18, 2025

Grace Faye Turner, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born November 19, 1958 and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Bell Ellis and Shirley Mae Robertson Ellis. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Gary Turner; children, Nicky (Tabitha) Ellis, Travis Turner, Shannon Turner, Dana (Katie) Turner, Gary Ray Turner, Amy...

June 18, 2025

Laquita Joy Austin Bowman, age 83 of Wirtz peacefully departed this life Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Orpha Austin; her son, Meredith; brother, Roger Austin; sister, Dianne Rutrough; and sister-in-law, Nancy Austin. She was born August 8, 1941 in Franklin County, VA and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....

June 17, 2025

Ethel Law Akers, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully while hospitalized on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 after a brief but serious illness. She was born on September 22, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Jessie and Odell Law.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 60 years, Eugene Wilson...

June 16, 2025

Cynthia Ballard King, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born March 31, 1965 to the late Harold and Wanda Posey Ballard. Surviving are her husband of 12 years, Steve King; three children, Amy Young, Samantha Bonilla and Rebecca Freitas; two step-sons, Andrew and Jason King; several grandchildren; two brothers, Kenny...

June 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Mickey Phillips at the age of 52. He was a devoted husband, cherished family member, and beloved friend. Mickey passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Mickey was Born on August 22, 1972, in Martinsville, Virginia to...

June 14, 2025

Loretta Adkins Sloan, age 76 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. Loretta was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Whorley; father, Clarence Adkins; sisters, Wanda Brown and Margie Lee Whorley; grandparents, John and Martha Richards and Robert and Myrtha Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Sloan; son, Mike Ferguson (Brenda);...