August 14, 2020

Ruth Mills Webster, age 85 of Boones Mill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born March 6, 1935. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Richard Lee Webster; daughter, Carolyn Webster Reed; and great- grandson Gabriel Webster. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Johnnie Richard Webster; daughter, Rosemary Webster Dolinger; grandsons, Richard Keith Webster...

August 14, 2020

Mary Ann Mullins, age 77 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born January 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Truby and Mary Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Mullins and brother, James Luther Owens. Surviving are her children, Mark Mullins (Jeanette), and Paul Mullins...

August 14, 2020

Carol Hodges Whitaker, age 67 of Rocky Mount, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Bentley T. Hodges; mother, Emma M. Hodges; and son, Shawn Whitaker. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Robert Whitaker; sons, Jonathan Angle (Heather) and Casey Whitaker (Cecillia); unofficially adopted daughter,...

August 13, 2020

Margie Hodges Pagans, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Clifton Pagans; daughter, Teresa Ann Pagans; parents, Vern and Ruby Hodges Campbell; sisters, Gladys Hodges and Debra Powell; brothers, Donald Wayne Hodges and Vern Junior Hodges and nephew, Ricky Nelson Hodges. Surviving are her son,...

August 13, 2020

Patricia Anne Wyatt, age 67 of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Reynolds. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna K. Reynolds Howell; grandchildren, Brandon Howell, Emily Howell, Sean Howell, Kaydence Joplin, Joshua Joplin and...

August 11, 2020

Ralph S. Manning, Jr.,79 of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He retired from Berglund Automotive. Ralph was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and a member of the choir. He also coached for Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; sister, Shirley Wimmer and parents, Ralph and...

August 10, 2020

Dorothy Weiss, age 98 of Ferrum, our Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend peacefully passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 in her sleep. Her final days were at home in the care of Carilion Clinic Hospice (Susan, Juliane, Jewel, Kelly, and Rick), and the family was blessed to be able to spend time with her during her last months....

August 9, 2020

Joy Frances Rakes Hale, age 78 of Martinsville died Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born May 16, 1942 in Endicott, VA to the late Samuel Rakes and Clemmie Boothe Rakes. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Rakes and S.M. Rakes; sisters, Hazel Shively and Mabel Hutcherson; and son-in-law, Roy Cockram. Surviving are her brother,...

August 9, 2020

Bobby Gene McGhee, age 88 of Rocky Mount, Virginia entered the gates of heaven with a smile on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 7, 1932 at his family home in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Frank Otis and Wilda Susan McGhee.  Bobby was well known in Franklin County as...

August 8, 2020

Martha Adams, age 49 of Glade Hill passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Brian Adams; her children, Dennis (Stephanie) Adams, Meagan (A.J) Hoover and Briana (Andrew) Mays; grandchildren, Emilee Adams, Lilly Adams, Bracie Harris, Bristol Harris and Bradley Mays; future grandchild due in February; sisters, Tammy (Ronnie) Sluss, Kimberly (Willie) Arthur, Lisa...

August 3, 2020

Clayton Edward Gleason, age 75 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, August 3, 2020. He worked for the Town of Oxford Police Department, and retired in 1989 from Sears. Moving to Florida, he married his love Denise after which they moved to Rocky Mount in 2008. His hobby was...

August 3, 2020

James Andrew “Jimmy” Ramsey, Sr., age 87 of Henry passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Mr. Ramsey was preceded in death by his wife, Avis Ramsey; son, James “Pedro” Ramsey. Jr.; parents, Stafford and Dorothy Ramsey; brothers, Franklin Ramsey and Herbert Ramsey; sister, Phyllis Hylton. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Cindy Ramsey; grandchildren, Jayson Ramsey, Ashleigh Ramsey,...

August 2, 2020

Larry Allen Morris, 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Patsy Morris; daughters, Jennifer Brubaker and Katie Morris; sister, Rosemary Morris; grandson, Cooper Riley Brubaker; special god-son, Evan Hall. Graveside services will be conducted at Franklin Memorial Park, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, memorial...

July 31, 2020

William R. “Bill” Chrisman, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 31, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 30, 2020

Randy David Matthews, age 70 of Penhook, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020.  He retired from Times Fiber in Chatham, VA with more than 35 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Allen and Martha Matherly Matthews; brothers, Merritt, Allen, Wesley, Wade and Richard, and sister, Emily Jefferson. Surviving are his sisters, Norma...

July 30, 2020

Dewey Stanley Smith, Sr., age 79 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Cornelia Smith; brother, Erby L. Smith; sister, Rebecca Smith and a son, Michael A. Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret Smith; brother, Basil...

July 28, 2020

Donald Davies, age 92 of Rocky Mount, Virginia went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Margie. He was a member of Franklin Heights Church. Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Francis. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Sullivan; three daughters, Janet Stanger and her husband Jim, Kathy Petonak and her husband...

July 27, 2020

Percy Edward Meador Jr., age 70 of Wirtz, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born June 2, 1950. He is preceded in death by his father, Percy Edward Meador Sr. and sister, Sue Taylor Etter. Surviving are his mother, Virginia Pruitt Meador; two daughters, Kim (Roy) Smith and Sherlyn (Richard) Moore; two grandchildren, Hannah Moore and...

July 26, 2020

Jordan G. Stennis, age 19 of Rocky Mount, passed from this life on July 26, 2020. He was born September 12, 2000 in Rocky Mount, VA. Jordan was a kind, caring and thoughtful young man. He was a brother and friend that you wanted to hold on to. Jordan was preceded in death by his stepdad, Jr. Minnix, and...

July 25, 2020

Charles Edward Townes, age 54 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, July 25, 2020. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Townes Family Cemetery. His family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.