June 10, 2020

Our beloved Roger “Papa” passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Roger Wayne Dillon was born on September 8, 1943 in Rocky Mount, VA. He was 76 years old. He was a gentle, generous and kind man who loved serving others. That was shown through his...

June 8, 2020

George David Perdue, age 61, of Hardy, VA died on June 8, 2020 after battling with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) for over 3 years. He was preceded in death by his father, George Calvin Perdue. Surviving are his loving wife of 31 years, Caroline DeWitt Perdue; his children, Jessica Lawrence (Adam), Joshua Perdue, and Zachary Perdue (Jill); and his...

June 7, 2020

Betty Jo Taylor Preston, age 88 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was born January 23 1932, the daughter of the late William Lesley Taylor Sr. and Etholeen Fralin Taylor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hugh Preston Sr. Surviving are her sons, Charles Hugh Preston, Jr. and...

June 6, 2020

Don Anthony Brown, 62, passed away peacefully June 6, 2020. He was born, a son of Charles R. Brown, Sr. (deceased) and Freeda H. Brown. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Stafford and Florence Brown; Kermit and Lucy Holcomb. Surviving are two brothers, Charles R. Brown, Jr. (Peggy) and Carl W. Brown; two sisters, Susan B....

June 4, 2020

Powell, Henry Lewis, “Louie”, 65, of Rocky Mount, Va., departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, C N Powell and Iris Thurman Powell; brothers, Allen Powell, Jacob Powell, and Robert Lynch; sister, Paula Stansky; and three special pets, King, Homer, and Romeo. He is survived by his brother Darrell Powell...

June 3, 2020

Teresa Atkins, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Teresa loved the beach, her kids, and any furry creature that would cuddle with her. She was a member of the congregation at Rocky Mount Baptist Church and enjoyed helping out in the nursery with the children. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Matthews and...

June 3, 2020

Joseph Adam “Joey” Hayes, age 38 of Penhook, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Lee Hayes; his brother, Andrew Lee Hayes; grandparents, Pauline and Gilbert Hayes of Winston-Salem, NC and James D. and Kate Laury of Rocky Mount, VA. He is survived by his children, Christian...

June 2, 2020

Daniel Lee Hartman, age 74 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Adren Hartman; brother, Donnie Hartman; and grandson, Barry Wayne Hartman, Jr. Surviving are his son, Barry Hartman, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Loretta Burlington; grandchildren, Bri-Ann Hartman and Donovan Hartman; sisters, Betty Durham (Everett), Sarah Janney (Ronnie), Mary Walker...

June 1, 2020

Buford Vernon Hodges, 82, of Boones Mill, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Born November 2, 1937, son of George and Nannie Hodges. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hodges, son Randall V. Hodges and wife Sue, granddaughter Lindsey S. Hodges, sister Thelma Brown, and best friend Donnie Campbell. He is...

May 29, 2020

James Roger Smith, age 75 of Glade Hill died Friday, May 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Tansey” and Annie Smith. Surviving are his wife, Janice B. Smith; children, Kenneth Dale Smith, Loretta Donahue; grandchildren, Amie Edwards (Chris), Tiffinie Wilson, Jonathan Donahue, Bobby Smith, Ashlee Escobar, Tyler Smith; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Wayne...

May 27, 2020

Randall “Randy” Todd Young, 56, of Boones Mill, VA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Randy was a graduate of Franklin County High School and Patrick Henry Community College. He served as a fuel specialist in the United States Air Force for three years stationed at Alamogordo, New Mexico. Randy was employed most of his life...

May 26, 2020

Pauline B. Dickens, age 79 of Lynchburg died Tuesday, May 26, 2020. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

May 26, 2020

Shirley Dean LaBrie, age 82 passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with her son by her side in Franklin County, Virginia. She was born on Friday, December 24, 1937 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Eula E. and George W. Metz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. LaBrie Sr.; brother,...

May 25, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Troy Newton, 39, of Rocky Mount, VA. Troy passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020.  After growing up in Botetourt County, Troy settled in Rocky Mount with the love of his life, Shannon McWhorter Newton, who survives him.  He is also survived by their...

May 25, 2020

Richard Polk, age 74 of Glade Hill died on Monday, May 26, 2020. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.florafuneralservice.com.

May 21, 2020

Mary Eddington Hodges Tuttle, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born February 29, 1940 and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Tuttle who she married in 1960. She and Jack ran Tuttle’s Exxon since 1970’s. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Tony S. Hodges, Sr. and Daisy...

May 21, 2020

Nancy Young, 82, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, William Young; her sister, Carol Ledbetter; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jelaine and Richard Wood; sister-in-law, Liz Blankenship; her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Scott LeGrys; her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Clayton Stokes; her son and daughter-in-law, William, Jr....

May 20, 2020

Davis Glen Carter, 77 of Wirtz, VA, passed away on May 20, 2020 after a period of declining health. Glen was a modest man, whose calm strength and easygoing demeanor will be a cherished memory for all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Eliza (Sis) Carter; a sister, Linda Stone;...

May 20, 2020

Ralph J Brubaker, son of Jacob & Mary Alma Brubaker, was born April 22, 1943 in Roanoke, VA. He passed peacefully on May 20, 2020 after a long journey of declining health. He was able to spend many of his days with his loving wife at home as she cared for him. His remaining days were at Carrington Place...

May 19, 2020

Daniel Lynn Underwood, age 61 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born December 10, 1958 and was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher D. Underwood; father, James L. Underwood II; sister, Tiahna R. Chambers; brother, James L. Underwood III; and mother, Wilma J. Underwood. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Melody Underwood; children,...