February 14, 2021

Jerry Allen Lindsey, age 79 of Union Hall died Sunday, February 14, 2021. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 13, 2021

Brayden Jaise Frommel, age 11 of Rocky Mount was born on June 15, 2009 and departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He now resides in heaven with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, whom he loved dearly, Carey Frommel. Surviving are his mother, Amy Frommel; father, George Jr. Davis;...

February 13, 2021

Clyde Holland Perdue, Jr., 66, of Rocky Mount, passed away surrounded by his family on February 13, 2021. He was born December 7, 1954 to the late Clyde H. “Yidie” Perdue and Helen Hudson Shelburne Perdue.

He received his B.A., B.S., and M.A. from Virginia Tech in 1977 and 1979, respectively. In 1984, he graduated with his...

February 12, 2021

Mcarther Junier Cook "Mack" passed away at the age of 78 on Friday  February 12, 2021. He passed quietly surrounded by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his mother Glener Cook, one brother and two sisters.

Mack was born and raised in Rocky Mount especially the Sontag area. He loved the outdoors....

February 12, 2021

William “Billy” Delma Burgess, 72 of Roanoke passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was a long-time member of Christ Lutheran Church of Roanoke, serving as an usher and participating in their HandyFolk group. He served in the Vietnam War in the 500 th engineering division. Billy worked at Norfolk Southern and retired after 42 years of service. Billy...

February 12, 2021

Joseph F. McGuire, 84, died at his home surrounded by his loved ones on 12 February 2021. After a long illness, he is finally at rest with God. He was born April 19, 1936, in New York, New York, the son of Francis McGuire and Josephine Hickey McGuire.

Joseph was a 22 year veteran of the New...

February 9, 2021

Dianne Gail Austin Rutrough, born July 28, 1948 in Franklin County Virginia, daughter of Alfred and Orpha Austin. She peacefully departed this life February 9th 2021 at the age of 72 years. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family. Surviving are her husband, Jacob L. Rutrough of 54 years and 6 months; her daughter, Melissa and...

February 9, 2021

Patsey Ann Martin, age 80 of Boones Mill made the transition to a better home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at her home with her husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Kay Martin; brothers, Jerry and Bill Hodge; sister, Judy Dickson; brother-in-law, Alvin Hartman. Surviving...

February 6, 2021

Macie Spencer Smith, age 82 of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born in Martinsville on April 19, 1938 to the late Charlie Arther Spencer and Gay Delma Handy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Denny Smith; brother, Milton Spencer; and sister, Mildred Lawson. She...

February 1, 2021

Andrew Steven Walker, age 60 of Roanoke died Monday, February 1, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 1, 2021

Hue O’felt Smith, age 85 of Glade Hill died Monday, February 1, 2021. He is survived by his children, Les Smith, Terry Smith, Larry Smith (Nette), Garrett Smith (Brittany), Casey Scalf, and Ashley Hutson; grandchildren, Travis Smith, Brett Smith, Blaine Smith, Abbi Altice, Landon Altice, Addison Altice, Josie Wilson, Hayden Tyree, Holli Tyree, and Hope Tyree; great-grandchildren,...

January 31, 2021

Susan P. Sparks, age 64 of Callaway passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Susie loved visiting the beach at Cape Cod during the summers as a child at her Nana’s cottage and continued to visit as an adult. She  loved all of her dogs very much, the past and the present. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Silberman;...

January 30, 2021

Denver Orval Atkins, 86 of Ferrum passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He is survived by his children, Stacy Atkins and Dawn Treaster; grandchildren, Teri Rakes, Brandon Atkins, Cody Pagans, Trever Pagans, Ben Gillis, and T.J. Gillis; great-grandchildren, Ethan Young, Madison Rakes and Maddi Gillis; brother, Elmer Atkins; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie Ingram, Tommy Lee Gusler and Linwood...

January 30, 2021

Brian Keith Ferguson, 59, of Henry, VA,  began his eternal hunting trip Saturday, January 30, 2021, setting out from home in the walk of a lifelong hunter, quiet, light-footed, and peaceful.

Bidding him farewell on this journey, his loving and devoted wife, Lorie Ferguson; his stead-fast son of whom he was so proud-the pride of his life,...

January 30, 2021

Faye Willie Hodges, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Harrison and Oney Wright Willie; husband, James E. Hodges; three children, Marlon and Monte Hodges, Sharon Furrow; brothers, Raymond and Thurman Willie; sisters, Mildred Hodges and Gladys Campbell. Surviving are her son, Ronald E. “Rooster” Hodges...

January 29, 2021

Phillis Nester Smith, age 79 of Summerville, SC and formerly of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 29, 2021. Surviving are her husband, Aubrey G. Smith; daughter, Angie Bartku; and son, Aubrey Gene Smith II. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Redwood United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3001 Old Franklin Tpke, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or...

January 29, 2021

Marlene Kay Scott, age 52 of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Popejoy; sister, Mary Ann Popejoy; brothers, Joe Popejoy (Carol), and Dale Popejoy. Marlene is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Scott; children, Darin Eubank, Kevin Eubank (Brittney), Matthew Butz, and Joshua Butz; grandchildren,...

January 29, 2021

Carolyn Fae Peters, 72, of Franklin County, went to be with The Good Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Carolyn, also affectionately known as “Nana” loved her church and carried her faith with her daily. Nana loved to color, dance, play games on her phone and absolutely loved flowers of any kind.

She was born...

January 27, 2021

Steven Thomas Shilling, age 69 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Inez Shilling; grandparents, George and Maggie Bowles and Mary Green Smith; brother, Randy Steen; and sister-in-law, Linda G. Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Becky Shilling; children, Sarah and Kevin Eary, Steven J. Shilling, and...

January 24, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth Blessing Bartholomew, age 86 passed away peacefully on Sunday morning 24th of January. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Cloyd “Bart” Bartholomew of Meadeville, PA.; her parents, Clarence Curtis and Willda Marie Blessing of Leatart, W. VA.; her brother and his wife, Charles William and Dorothy Elizabeth Blessing also of Letart; her...