December 12, 2019

Riccardo A. Mercogliano, age 65, died, (Yes, that's Riccardo with two c's) peacefully and unexpectedly at home on December 12, 2019. He was born May 6, 1954 in Asbury Park, NJ, to John and Antoinette Mercogliano. He was preceded in death by his son, Rick Paul Mercogliano; brothers, Victor, Johnny, Nicholas, and Alphonso. Riccardo graduated Asbury Park High School...

December 10, 2019

Clinton Elbert “Butch” Meredith, age 77 of Henry passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Surviving are his wife, Mary Webster Meredith; two sons, Jeffrey and Timothy Meredith; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 8, 2019

Mary Jane Nolen Matherly, age 75, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Jane was born in Ferrum, VA, to Dewey C. Nolen and Evelyn (Bowling) Nolen. On November 11, 1960, at the age of 16, she married the love of her life, Lynn Ray Matherly, who was born in Penhook, VA. She...

December 8, 2019

Daniel Douglas Nunley "Silver Fox," 82 years of age, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2019, surrounded by his family at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, NC.

Daniel was born to Cleo Clyburn in War, WV on October 31, 1937. He was always so proud that his birthday...

December 4, 2019

Louise Hall Hodges, age 89 of Rocky Mount, received her angel wings to enter the gates of heaven on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Louise was a faithful employee of PlyGem where she worked for 62 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Hall; numerous brothers and sisters; and her loving husband of 68...

December 3, 2019

John H. Meador, age 81 of Wirtz died Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doc C. Meador and Brunie Powell Meador; brothers, Halsey Meador, Nyle Meador and Layne Meador; sister, Geraldine Walker; grandson, Victor Lee DiGiacomo. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Pettway Meador; sons, Johnny Meador, Vic Reed, Mike...

December 1, 2019

Millicent Anderson, of Boones Mill died Sunday, December 1, 2019. A memorial service will be held 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at North Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4700 Northridge Lane, Roanoke, Virginia 24019. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 30, 2019

James Crum, age 85 of Ferrum died Saturday, November 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arzie and Susie Mullins Crum; brothers, George A. Crum and William R. Crum; and also a dear friend, Gladys Young. Surviving are his sister, Shirley C. Crook; nephew, Bryan Young; nieces, Ann Young and Susan Cooper; along with many more...

November 28, 2019

Ilmar Heinaru was born in Tallinn, Estonia, and lived there until 1944 when the Soviet army invaded his homeland. For the next five years, Ilmar lived in a Displaced Persons camp in Germany and attended Baltic University, until immigrating to the United States. He married Eva (Evi) Eerme in 1950 and moved to Detroit, MI. Ilmar became...

November 26, 2019

Laurie Ann Pickeral Chitwood, age 44 of Moneta was called home by her Heavenly Father on November 26, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1974 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was the daughter of mother, Bonnie David Pickeral and late father, Dennis Pickeral. Laurie was an extraordinary wife to her husband, Brian Chitwood and mother to...

November 26, 2019

Melvin E. (Buddy) Wood, age 94 of Boones Mill passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Ezra and Hester Jamison Wood; sister, Doris Lovell; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hooker Lovell, Judy Wood, Lloyd Flora, Ernest Flora, Cleo Flora and Nina Flora. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lorene Flora Wood; daughter,...

November 25, 2019

Kenneth Arnot, age 72 of Union Hall died Monday, November 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his children, Sandra, Nicole, Christopher. Surviving are his children, Kenneth, Jeremy, and Daniel Arnot; brother and sisters, Suzanne Mclaughlin, Judy Flora, Karen Snyder, and Dean Arnot. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Fellowship Church. His family...

November 25, 2019

Glennis Lee Young, Sr. age, 85 of Rocky Mount died on Monday, November 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minyard and Elva Young; son, Martin “Fred”; brother, Dewey Young. Glennis is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy; daughter, Leronda Parker; son, Glennis Young, Jr. (Marjie); daughter-in-law, Wendi Foley (Doug); seven grandchildren,...

November 24, 2019

Anna Jane (Janie) Sword Burgess, age 83 of Boones Mill, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home. Janie is survived by her three children, Grover Thomas (Tommy) Burgess, Jr. and girlfriend, Christi, Wanda Spence and husband Doyal, Dawn Lloyd and husband Andy; her grandchildren, Christina Farr, Deidra Nininger (Chip), Tammi Jewell (Michael), Stephanie Bush (Chris), Justin Morris (Gretchen),...

November 24, 2019

Jennifer Rose Coe, age 39 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Jennifer had a heart of gold. She was a great mom, sister, and a good friend to many. She was a faithful employee at Uttermost for over 20 years. Jennifer was also a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan who she loved to watch every Sunday....

November 20, 2019

Charles R. Cope of Moneta died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 71 from complications related to a liver transplant. Chuck is survived by his wife of 12 years, Kathy Cope; his son, Chris Cope and his wife, Traci Cope; his stepson, John Hannon; his step daughter, Sarah Hannon; and his three grandchildren, Sky Cope, Paxton Cope,...

November 20, 2019

Ella Keatts Kendrick, age 77 of Penhook died Tuesday, November 20, 2019. Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Raleigh Thomas and Jenny Oakes Keatts. She was also preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Ola and Wesley Mathews; brother and sister-in-law, Edmund and Barbara Keatts; and brothers-in-law, Carol Kirk and Jimmy Gunter. Surviving are her loving husband...

November 19, 2019

Stephanie Ann Lilly, age 41 of Callaway passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Edith Haley (Jimmy); daughters, Logan Elizabeth Smith and Savannah Raine Lilly; many nieces and nephews and other family members. Memorial services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service...

November 16, 2019

Barbara Ann Wilson, age 75 of Hardy, died Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Helmut Knoll, and mother, Margery Knoll. Surviving are her husband, Donald Wilson; daughter, Donna Arnold (Bob); grandson, Lance Arnold; brother, Steve Knoll, and sister, Susan Knipp (Jay). Memorial services will be held at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

November 15, 2019

Miracle Hope Flint, age 11, daughter of Sarah and John Flint of Boones Mill, VA went to her heavenly home on November 15, 2019 at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA. Miracle loved watching Barney and playing with her "Happy and you know it” toy and playing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”. She loved her "best...