November 11, 2020

Thomas Alan Davis, age 72 of Wirtz died Wednesday, November 11, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Crosspointe Church campus of Franklin Heights. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 9, 2020

Judy Lee Stott Bateman, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born February 27, 1941 a daughter of the late Lawton and Coral Stott. Surviving are her husband, James Bateman, Jr.; daughter, Margie Osgood and husband Roger; granddaughter, April Bennet and husband Alec; grandson, Brandon Osgood and wife Lindsay; great-grandson, James Bennet. Judy graduated...

November 8, 2020

Michael Wayne Smith, age 66 of Ferrum died Sunday, November 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Smith; daughter, Angie D. Coleman; three grandchildren, Tyler Joseph Tilley, Abbagail Dawn Tilley, and Logan James Coleman; one great-granddaughter, Allison Dawn Sowers. Per Michael’s wishes he will be cremated and laid to rest in the Carter Family Cemetery...

November 5, 2020

Thomas Claude Kearney, Jr. age 84 of Boones Mill died Thursday November 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Kearney, Sr. and Ruby Kearney; wife, Barbara Kearney; son, Raymond Lee Kearney; and brother, Bud Kearney. He is survived by his grandson, Stephen Gutowski; granddaughter, Taylor Meeks; daughter, Avis Lynn Lucas; and son, John...

November 4, 2020

William E. (Bill) Jefferson, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Bill was born August 10, 1928 in Danville, VA and grew up in Callands, VA. He was the son of the late Annie Maude and Wade Keen Jefferson. After a brief stay in Martinsville, he moved to Rocky Mount in 1957 when...

November 3, 2020

Claude Clinton Carroll, 83 years of age of Franklin County, went to be with our heavenly Father on November 3 rd , 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Albemarle County, he is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Earl Carroll, Mother Elsie Odette Peregoy Carroll, brothers Phillip Earl Carroll Jr and David Lee...

November 2, 2020

Bernadette Linane Hussey, born on May 15th, 1936 went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 2nd, 2020. Bernadette is preceded in death by her husband, James Hussey Sr.; son, James Hussey Jr.; and beloved pet, Maggie. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Pala (Joe) of Troutville, Paula Cannon of West Haven, CT, Patrick Hussey...

November 1, 2020

In Loving Memory of Pamela Taylor Wade

"Come to me all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I give you rest."

(Matthew 11:28)

Pamela Regina Taylor Wade 57 peacefully left her earthy home in Wirtz, Virginia on Sunday morning November 1,...

November 1, 2020

Luttie Jane Stump, age 89 of Callaway died Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Stump; and parents, Charles and Ollie Fisher. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Alva and Deborah Stump; grand-dog, Sammy; sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Holland; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

October 31, 2020

Patrick Carl Riley, age 72 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Lynchburg died Saturday, October 31, 2020. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 31, 2020

Patricia Lee Hodges Law, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Alvin O. and Madaline J. Hodges. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lewis K. Law. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Frances Broce, Martha Young and Billie Hodges;...

October 28, 2020

In Loving Memory of Curtis W. Clayborne who departed his life on October 28,2020.

Curtis was joined in holy matrimony to Frances Mattox and through this matrimony they had 5 children Cynthia Clayborne, Bertha (Lenny) Clayborne Craggett, Curtis (Ulla) Clayborne, Ray Early (Tara) Clayborne, Angelia “Boochie” (Roger) Clayborne Legans. Curtis leaves to cherish his memory is his...

October 28, 2020

Kenneth V. Herndon Jr. passed on to a different life on October 28, 2020.  He was hopeful his journey would be to an upward and cooler place rather than to a downward and hotter place. He spent his last years in Franklin County at Smith Mountain Lake. He was born in Clintwood, VA on January 30th, 1939...

October 27, 2020

Mary Lou Amadei, age 81 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, October 27, 2020. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 27, 2020

Doris Ann Boone Shively, daughter of the late Henry and Alice Boone, was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on March 27, 1928. She peacefully departed this earthly life on October 27, 2020 at age 92 years and 7 months.

She will be greatly missed and remembered by her husband, C. Lester Shively; and two children and their...

October 26, 2020

Ruby Woods Worley, age 95 of Ferrum died Monday, October 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Worley; daughter, Patty Hatcher; one grandchild; and several brothers and sisters. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church since July 1948 and a volunteer for many organizations including the Hospital Auxiliary, Social Services, St. James...

October 22, 2020

Michael Gene Morris born, February 28, 1944, died October 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Paige McPhail Morris. Also preceded by his parents, Brady Lee (Coon) and Lena Morris; brothers, Jimmy, Archie and Danny Morris and grandson, Paul Smith. Michael is survived by his daughter, Catherine “Cathy” Smith Carney and...

October 22, 2020

Kenneth Ray Caldwell, age 62 of Glade Hill died Thursday, October 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Frances Caldwell; daughters, Lora and Joseph Modica, Bekki Johnson, Kimberly and Louis Goins; son, Kenneth Caldwell, Jr. and Meagan Young; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount....

October 21, 2020

Barbara Jean Sink, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 21, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay B. and Elsie Anderson Sink. Ms. Sink was a longtime member of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed traveling and visited several countries over the years. She retired from Roanoke Fashions after 41...

October 21, 2020

Charles Ballard Bollings (Chicken), age 55, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born December 12, 1964 and grew up in Redwood, VA. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ballard Maston Bollings.

Charles was a dedicated man of God who led his family in...