July 17, 2020

Billy Joe “Mighty Whitey” Davis Sr., age 66 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born May 22, 1954 to the late Lloyd and Mary Ella Davis. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Lee Davis, and his mother and father-in-law, Leo and Frances Elkins. Surviving are his children,...

July 17, 2020

Warren Keith Scott, age 63 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Scott and Lois Sloan. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 16, 2020

Ulis Noel Chitwood, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Gravely Chitwood. Surviving are his daughter, Paulette Chitwood; son, Noel Chitwood and wife Cindy; two grandchildren, Will Chitwood and wife Lindsey and Alex Chitwood; brother, Henry Clifton Chitwood; sister, Edith C. Perdue; many nieces,...

July 14, 2020

Justin Chase Prillaman, age 20 of Henry, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was full of life, love for his family and friends and had a passion for music. Justin was a 2018 graduate of Franklin County High School. Justin is survived by his father, Billy Joe Prillaman; mom, Justina Spencer and step-dad, Eric Spencer; siblings, Jessica Marie...

July 13, 2020

Jessie Lee Bowles (Rock-N-Roll), age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Courtney Bowles, Sr., and Margaret G. Dudley Bowles. He is survived by Garland Wayne Bowles and Lloyd Courtney Bowles, Jr.; special cousin, Linda Altice Hodges; special friends, Leon and Linda Brooks, Tyson...

July 13, 2020

Jeffrey Leon Holloway, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrington and Carolyn Holloway; and brother-in law, Neil Smith. Surviving his wife, Martha Holloway; sons, Cory Holloway and Cole Holloway; sister, Cindy Blackwell (Kenneth); brothers, Michael Holloway (Vickie), Anthony Holloway and Mark Holloway; very best friend, Terry Young;...

July 13, 2020

Taylor Maurice Robertson, 85, of Rocky Mount, Virginia went to be with the Lord on the morning of July 13, 2020. Taylor was born on August 19, 1934 in Rocky Mount, Virginia and was the youngest child of the late Otey and Alberta (Johnson) Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his...

July 11, 2020

Ricky Nelson Hodges, age 55 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Gladys Marie Hodges. Surviving are his wife, Amber-Lee Hodges; daughter, Ashlee Hodges (Seth); sons, William Robertson (Sydney); Andrew English-Zwolinski; grandson, Liam Nelson Robertson, “Future Grandson”; sisters, Carolyn Brooks (Jeff), Patricia Hodges and Bonnie...

July 10, 2020

Wanda June Lester Thompson, age 70 of Hardy died Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born February 28, 1950 in Riner, Virginia a daughter of the late William and Lillie Phillips Lester. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Lester. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Ronnie Thompson; children, Ron Thompson and wife Jenny, Michael...

July 8, 2020

Gordon Edward Sides, Jr., age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Online Condolences may be shared at www.florafuneralservice.com.

July 7, 2020

Susie Ann Crum Hodges, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born April 1, 1945 and was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Lucy Crum; husband, Wilson L. Hodges; brothers, Woodrow Wilson Crum, Bobby Lee Crum, Johnnie Crum and Junior Crum; sister, Nancy Hall. Surviving are her sons,...

July 6, 2020

Galen Dee Flora, age 94 of Boones Mill, departed from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Wray Flora and his second wife, Susie W. Guilliams Flora; parents, Daniel J. and Stella M. Flora; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Roy C. Wood, Harless H. Angell, Raymond...

July 5, 2020

Benjamin Michael Woods, 67, of Ferrum, VA, passed away on July 5, 2020. He was born to parents Benjamin & Virginia Woods, on Nov 22, 1952 in Bassett, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Woods.

Mike graduated from FCHS class of 1972. Following his graduation, he married his high school...

July 4, 2020

Thomas Herbert Ferguson, age 85 of Boones Mill, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Bernard Ferguson and Virginia Gertrude Wingfield; wife, Audrey Davidson Ferguson; four brothers, Clarence, John, Frank, and Buddy; and one sister, Virginia. Surviving are his son, Eric Ferguson (Linda); daughter, Robin Peters (Victor); grandchildren,...

July 2, 2020

Nancy Louise Goehring, 88, of Hardy, Virginia passed away at her home on Thursday, July 2, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born on Valentine’s Day, 1932 in East Orange, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Mary Agnes Russell and Joseph Anthony Hiross. She married Bernard Edward Goehring, on November 24, 1951, who predeceased her on...

July 1, 2020

Jennifer Bowyer Campbell passed away peacefully at the Duke Cancer Center on July 1, 2020 in Durham, NC at the young age of 48. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Sue Bowyer of Collinsville, VA; her beloved husband Steve Campbell of Rocky Mount, VA; brother, David (Adrianne) Bowyer; two nieces, Jolie and Autumn of Figsboro, VA; and Jennifer’s biggest...

June 30, 2020

Roy W. Smith, age 73 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2020 surrounded by his son and daughter-in-law. Roy was born October 27, 1946 to the late Jesse Roy and Dessie Marie Smith of Burnt Chimney. He was retired and was a dedicated, faithful, and loyal employee everywhere he worked. He was...

June 30, 2020

The last train has left the station. David Reeves Phelps, 79, of Moneta, VA, stepped off the platform for his final journey on June 30, 2020.

Dave began his tour at Pulaski, VA on August 16, 1940 and fell in love with trains of all sizes at an early age. He built his...

June 30, 2020

Edward Lewis Gray, age 72 of Rocky Mount, went home peacefully early morning on June 30, 2020. He was born on July 1, 1947. He received his education from Lee M. Waid School, class of 1966. Shortly after, he married his wife of 50 years, Doris Evelyn Gray. He had a love for fast cars and enjoyed working with...

June 29, 2020

Deborah Lynn Stump, age 60 was born March 14, 1960 and passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in her home in Rocky Mount. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Newton Stump; sister, Katherine Yopp; and son, Rudolph Stump. Surviving are her daughter, Misty Trail (JB); mother, Norma Martin; sisters, Charlotte Goodwin, Rebecca Sell; and brother, Michael Stump....