February 2, 2020

George S. Henigin, age 89 of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Hardy, Virginia. George was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife Amelia (Amy) shared 64 years of marriage together with many wonderful memories. As a young man, George was proud that he had the opportunity to serve...

February 1, 2020

“In the end, death came as a friend…”

~Winston Churchill

Mom is now resting in peace after her 92-year journey on this earth. Irene “Rene” Morris Chitwood of Rocky Mount died peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Preceding her in death are her husband of 64 years, Thomas Dorie Chitwood; parents, John...

January 31, 2020

Ray Hunt, age 81 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Posie Andrew Hunt and Grace Slayton Hunt and his brother, Ewell A. Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Rena W. Hunt; daughter, Nan H. McGuire (Steve); son, Samuel W. Hunt (Lori); granddaughters, Morgan McGuire and Samantha Hunt: step-grandsons,...

January 26, 2020

Caleb Ochoa, age 20 of Boones Mill, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Mark White officiating. His family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 26, 2020

John Ed Turner, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Fork Mountain Rest Home. He was retired from Ronile. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen L. Turner; father, John W. Turner; mother, Kate P. Turner; three brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Turner; son, Mark Turner, sister, Doris T. Hall;...

January 25, 2020

Margaret E. Lorens, age 90 of Roanoke died Saturday, January 25, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 25, 2020

Alice M. Altice, age 99 of Rocky Mount died peacefully at her home away from home, Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born in Franklin County, Virginia and remained a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. McNeil and Pearl Nimns McNeil; her husband, J.T. Altice,...

January 24, 2020

Brian Robert Tench, age 53 of Penhook died on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1966 and was preceded in death by his father, Edmond Tench; grandparents, Herman and Nora Tench and Robert and Evelyn Perdue. He is survived by his fiancé, Deborah Coburn; daughter, Jessica Tench; mother, Judy Tench; brothers, Keith (Kathy)...

January 24, 2020

Mary "Nancy" Berger Altice, 90 of Union Hall went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020. Loving wife, mother and grandmother Nancy was born on January 2, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Vergie Berger; her devoted husband of 58 years, Fred Altice and siblings, Chrispen Berger, Harry Berger...

January 24, 2020

Evelyn M. Jacobs, age 100 of Wirtz and Binghamton, NY died on Friday, January 24, 2020. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 20, 2020

William (Bill) Lester Self, Jr., age 80 of Hardy beloved husband, father, and grandfather peacefully went to meet his Lord Jesus on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and two sisters to heaven. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna, of 57 years. daughters: Ann (Doug), Amy (Mark), Allyson...

January 17, 2020

Keister Lee Angell, age 72 of Boones Mill, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Surviving are his brothers, Taylor Angell and Eddie Angell; sisters, Edna Angell, Brenda Angell, and Debra Angell; nephew, Josh Angell (Maggie); great nieces and nephews, Jermey, Hunter, Lilly, and Anna; and special friends, Barry Moore, Alan Pate, Delmus Clemons, and the entire...

January 17, 2020

Loretta Gail Webb Gore, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Services are private. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to help with final expenses. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 14, 2020

Ruth Ellen Neice, age 62 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her home. She was born May 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Myrtle Lucille Neice and Paul Neice Sr. Ruth was the proud owner of her own restaurant, “Ruth’s Place.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

January 14, 2020

Verlie Mullins Carter, age 90 of Rocky Mount, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Mullins and Daisy Young Mullins; two husbands, Roy Young and Wayne Carter; brothers and sisters, Herman, Ruby, and Hazel; and two sons, Douglas Lee Young and Kenneth Allen Young. Surviving are her son, Ronald Young and...

January 13, 2020

Marlene “Molly” LaFay Poff Moore, age 87 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord after a courageous fight with her illness on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grifton and Effie Poff; former husband, David Eugene Moore; brother and wife, Norris Poff (Joan); sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret (Sam) Hofawger, Everlene (Billy)...

January 12, 2020

October 22, 1942 - January 12, 2020

G. Ray Boone, 77, said, “Sold to the highest bidder…” for the last time and took his final ride through this life, saluting his friends and family along the way. He was born in Rocky Mount, VA, on October 22, 1942. He was a loving father...

January 12, 2020

Brenda Farthing Oakes age 69 of Danville passed away Sunday January 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Neal Farthing, Sr. Surviving are her husband, Teddy Lee Oakes; children, James Chesson II, (Rebecca), Sherri Riley and the late (Jeffery) and Beau Oakes, (Tanya); mother, Frances Dalton Farthing; brother, Sam Farthing Jr. and the late (Patsy);...

January 11, 2020

Charles Dillard Thompson, Sr. died in his home in Raleigh, NC on January 11, 2020, surrounded by his family and with his heart secure in his faith in the Lord, following a brief illness. He was 85. Dillard was born on October 28, 1934 on a farm in Ferrum, VA to Clifford and Cloey Thompson. He graduated...

January 10, 2020

Larry Alan Davids Sr, of Conway, South Carolina (formerly of Rocky Mount, Va.) passed away at Embrace Hospice House January 10, 2020 with family by his side.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cathy Jo Davids. Larry and Cathy resided in Rocky Mount, Va for over 30 years and just recently moved to...