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.

July 24, 2020

Carlene Robertson, age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. There is now another Angel in Heaven! Carlene Robertson was saved at an early age and was a longtime member of New Vision Baptist Church. Carlene was the daughter of Annie Cannaday Rakes and John Rakes of Ferrum. Carlene had nine siblings, George Rakes, Luther Rakes,...

July 23, 2020

Nannie Young Santrock, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles H. and Minnie S. Young; husbands, Carroll H. Dunman and Edward L. Santrock, Jr.; step-son, Kevin H. Santrock; granddaughter, Mary A. Mitchell; brothers, Junior, Curtis, Claudie and Sterling Young; and sister, Josephine Micolupo. Surviving are her daughters,...

July 23, 2020

Marion Francis Austin, age 85 years of Burnt Chimney, died Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Velmer and Roberta (Ronk) Austin, stepmom, Blanche (Bowman) Austin, brother, Nelson, in-laws, Cline and Maggie Boone, brothers-in-law, Leonard Austin and Everett Wilt. Surviving are his wife, Dora J. (Boone) Austin, four children, Donna (Barry) Austin,...

July 22, 2020

William Daniel (W.D.) Young, Sr. 86, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Wednesday, 22 July 2020.  He was born in Callaway, VA.

William is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Award, and other commendations for his dedication and bravery.  He served with...

July 22, 2020

Nancy Page Stone, age 75 of Henry died Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Columbus and Betty Stone; brothers, Donald Stone, Cecil Stone and Norman Stone; sister, Lovelene. She is survived by her daughter, Bridget Fain; son, Jeff Fain; grandchildren, Harley Gray, Shawn Gray, Allen Fain, Ashley Fain and Bruce Fain;...

July 22, 2020

Susan Lynn Ratcliffe Pugh, age 73 of Wirtz passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  She was born on May 27, 1947 in Pearisburg, Va. To William Guy “Jack” Ratcliffe and Orpha Lee Clyburn Ratcliffe. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Hazel Montgomery, Jo Ann Williams, and Carol Ross; her precious...

July 20, 2020

Billy Wayne Yopp, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 20, 2020. Surviving are his wife, Alice Yopp; daughter, Debbie and husband Sonny; granddaughter, Jessica; sisters, Linda Harden and husband Ronnie, Patty Hodges; brother-in-law, Walter Holland; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Yopp, Geraline Yopp. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Chapel. His family will...

July 18, 2020

Judy Gryder Brubaker, age 78 of Callaway, joined her beloved husband of 46 years and her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on July 26, 1941 in Roanoke, VA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Keith Brubaker; parents, Everet and Margaret Gryder; brothers, E.D. Gryder...