March 26, 2020

Henry Edgar Routon "Pappy", 71, peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by family on March 26th, 2020. He was a Hero in so many ways. He was a graduate of William Fleming High School in 1966, and a proud U.S. Army Sergeant Veteran who served in Vietnam from 1967-1968. He earned his Associates Degree in...

March 26, 2020

Herman Ray Parker, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, March 26, 2020. Surviving are his wife, Donna Parker; step-children, Sandra Sheesley, Pam McNeil (Ryan), and Donna Rice (Sean);grandchild, Blake Ashwell;  step-grandchildren, T.J. Nichols, Corey Mullins, Cody Mullins, and Ally Sheesley; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Sydney Nichols, Lealand Nichols, and Addison Sheesley; one great-great-grandchild on the way, Easton; sisters, Carolyn Mitchell...

March 25, 2020

Price Wray, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was born September 11, 1928 to John and Annie Amos Wray both deceased. Also preceding him in death are four brothers, John Thomas, Clyde, Paul, and Willie Wray. Mr. Wray is survived by his wife of 68 years, Estelle Altice Wray; one daughter, Wanda...

March 25, 2020

Donna Blankenship, age 61 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born December 17, 1958 to the late Zelma and Richard Alley. Donna is survived by her beloved husband, Barry Blankenship; son, Brian Blankenship (Allenna Ray); daughters, Brianna and Madison Blankenship; sisters, Pat Coleman, Mable Sink, Jeanne Wright, and Vickie Crickenberger. Services will be...

March 25, 2020

Emma Jean Mann, age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was a resident of Red Oak Manor for 18 years and a member of Franklin Heights Church. Surviving are her sister and nephew and all of her Red Oak family. There will be no services. Online condolences may be shared with the family...

March 24, 2020

Ileta Carter Peters, 86, of Ferrum, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  She joins her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank Lester Peters. She is survived by her children, Patty Sigmon (Mike), Brenda Handy, Lester Peters, Sharlene Robinson (Greg); her grandchildren, Tracy Holley (Brad), Justin Sigmon (Rita), Heather Gray, Katherine Britton (David), Shannon...

March 24, 2020

John Hayes Hussey, age 87 of Rustburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was the youngest son of the late Charles Lawrence and Martha Fidelia Goodwin Hussey. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Connolly Hussey. He was born in South Berwick, Maine on December 3, 1932 and worked...

March 24, 2020

Eunice (Frog) Hodges, age 89 of Rocky Mount died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Helen Meeks Hodges. He worked for Sealtest Milk where he delivered to all retail stores and schools in Rocky Mount. He operated a milk tanker up until he retired. He...

March 23, 2020

Brenda Mae Anderson Akers, 77, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 in her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia.  She was the wife of Selma (Duck) Akers and they enjoyed 58 years of a loving and fulfilling marriage.

Born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, she was the daughter of Tillie and Violet Anderson and was preceded in death...

March 23, 2020

Linda Archer Ayers, age 70 of Union Hall left this earth for her heavenly home on Monday, March 23, 2020. Born on April 7, 1949 she was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Archer and Francis Archer Philpott; brother, Ronnie Broughman; and brothers-in-law, Sam Hubbard and Burton Grogan. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years,...

March 22, 2020

Reverend Kirby Lee Phillips, 90, of Martinsville, Virginia, formerly of Rocky Mount, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on 3/22/2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was the widower of Mary Juanita Crawford Phillips. They shared 53 years of marriage together. He was born August 09, 1929 in Floyd County, Virginia, the son of the late...

March 21, 2020

Joseph Lawrence Klimsey, age 86 of Moneta died on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Online condolences may be shared at www.florafuneralservice.com

Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 21, 2020

Michael Blevins, age 62 of Ferrum and originally of Salem passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Eli Blevins; brother, Ronnie Eli Blevins. He is survived by his mother Nora Blevins Reid of Salem; daughter, Jennifer Blevins of Wilmington, NC; several grandchildren; brother, Danny Blevins...

March 21, 2020

Betty Lou Johnson passed away at the age of 79 on March 21, 2020 in her home in Oak Level, Virginia. Betty was born on June 13, 1940 in Endicott section of Franklin County, VA to Archie M. Wagoner and Bertha Trail Wagoner. She was a beautician for 54 years, bringing joy and laughter into the hearts of anyone...

March 19, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Norma Jean Campbell Morris, 83, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Morris, affectionately known as “Granny Jean” to all who loved her, worked several jobs in her lifetime but retired from the one she held dearest to her heart...

March 18, 2020

Hilda Muse Dillon, 85, of Glade Hill, Va. passed away March 18, 2020, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with dementia/Alzheimer's. She was born to the late Walter and Nannie Kate Steele Muse, June 23, 1934. She was predeceased by her husband, Posey Louis Dillon and son, Posey Wayne Dillon; brothers, Wesley...

March 15, 2020

Denny Lawless Smith, age 59 of Rocky Mount, VA born on December 1, 1960 and tragically lost his life on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Surviving are his parents, Joel (Goat) and Macie Smith of Rocky Mount. He leaves behind two children, Dustin Smith of Rocky Mount, VA, Bradley Smith (Shea) of Rocky Mount, VA; seven beautiful grandchildren...

March 14, 2020

After a 51-year battle with Type 1 Diabetes, James “Jimmy” Richard Board, age 60 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Franklin Health and Rehab, where he was a resident for the past few years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Polly and Junior Board. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Anderson Board;...

March 14, 2020

JonMatthew Sheffield, age 35 of Glade Hill died Saturday, March 14, 2020. JonMatthew was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended Nashville Auto Diesel College. He loved fast cars and Toyota pickups. He is preceded in death by his dad, John. Surviving are his mom, Dana; brothers, Christopher and Lonnie (Floria). Jon Will be always...

March 11, 2020

Ella Mae Hodges Sink, age 88 of Salem was born July 7, 1931 and at 4:08 a.m. Wednesday, March 11th the same Spirit who breathed life into Ella “granny” reclaimed her last breath, and so the spirit in her may join that of her savior. She will be joining her family who have preceded her in death,...