October 4, 2025

Bobby Sherman Peters, age 51 of Ferrum died Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born March 16, 1974 and was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Elton Peters; sister, Melissa Peters; and grandparents, Henry Elton and Hallie Peters, Stafford and Esther Sink. Bobby was a man of quiet strength and unwavering devotion. He had a great love for...

October 3, 2025

On Friday, October 3, 2025, Creda Matney, age 82, met her Lord and Saviour face to face. Creda was ready to answer the call as she had a personal relationship with Jesus. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ulysis Matney. Surviving are a special granddaughter, Jazmine Kincer.

For the past 18 years, Creda was a member...

October 3, 2025

   “You shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace.” Isaiah 55:12   

 William Otho Holland, 85 of Rocky Mount, was called to heavenly rest on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence.

 Poker Roo, as he was affectionately called by his youngest sister, was the oldest child born to the late Dave and Evie Holland on October 30, 1939. He...

October 2, 2025

Awesome Wife, Great Mother, Best Grandmother, Sister and Friend!

Reva was the daughter of Welzie and Nokie Wyatt, Born on Tuesday June 6th 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Gene Harry, her brothers Charles Wyatt and Timothy Wyatt. Sister Ethel Stubblefield, Brothers and Sisters in law Kirkner (Ruth) Harry,...

October 2, 2025

Johnny Edward Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his home. He was born March 10, 1955 and was preceded in death by his father, John Robert Hodges; brother, Barry Hodges; and brother-in-law, Wayne Davis. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Hodges; daughter, Amy Hodges Wade; son, Edward Hodges (Katie); grandchildren, McKenzie Wade, Kiersten Wade...

October 2, 2025

Timothy Roy Palmer Frith, age 65, of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Tim was born January 16, 1960 in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Tim graduated from Franklin County High School in 1978 and pursed a career as an automotive mechanic until his career was interrupted...

October 2, 2025

Doris Shepherd Kalenian, long-time resident of Conover NC, passed into Eternity on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She has joined her husband, Arsene Kalenian, parents Perry N. Shepherd and Effie Gaddy Shepherd, brothers H.B. Shepherd and H.A. Shepherd and sisters Louise Shepherd Clem, Daisy Shepherd Horne, Annie Shepherd Hyde and Sarah...

October 2, 2025

Zachariah Nathaniel “Zach” Markham, age 32 of Glade Hill died Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born June 22, 1993 and was preceded in death by his father, Terry Markham; and sister, Amy Weaver. Surviving are his mother, Tina Markham; brother, Chris Weaver (Rose); nieces, Danielle Camp, Grace Weaver and Faith Weaver; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral...

September 30, 2025

Elva Walker Cundiff, 95, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025 in her home. Born on September 3, 1930, in Franklin County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Roberta Walker. Elva was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years, Williams Joseph “Billy” Cundiff; her granddaughter, Julie Harrison;...

September 29, 2025

Lois Irene Bowman, age 86 of Boones Mill passed away at her residence Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born September 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Ezra and Dorothy Layman. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Marvin Bowman; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Jeanette; grandchildren, Kirby, Brock and Tonya; siblings, Lowell (deceased) and Miriam,...

September 27, 2025

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)

On Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, at home with his family by his side, McArthur "Mack" McGhee, was called home to spend eternity with his Lord and...

September 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Henry Lealond Wright, son of the late Dennis Leland Wright and Mazie Inez Guilliams Wright.  He was called home on September 25, 2025 at the age of 87.  He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death...

September 24, 2025

David Pearson Brown, age 44 of Rocky Mount died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1980 and was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen B. Frith; his Nannie and Pa-Poo; and grandparents, Joe and Pat Millehan. David graduated from Franklin County High School in 1998 and worked in the...

September 21, 2025

John “Wayne” Boitnott, age 86 of Boones Mill died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1939 a son of the late John Henry Boitnott and Hilda Saul Boitnott. Wayne began his career in Radio Sales with WDBJ Radio and retired with WFIR Radio following 42 years of service. He loved...

September 20, 2025

Jason Kyle Halm - "Hammy" loving son, husband, father & grandfather age 54, of Wirtz, VA formerly of Webbs Mills, NY passed unexpectedly following a sudden medical event on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Hammy started in the fire service as a volunteer with the Southport Volunteer Fire Department in 1987, later joining the...

September 20, 2025

James Edward Garland, age 86 of Hardy passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Friendship Health and Rehab Center South.

James was born August 24, 1939 a son of the late John and Lula Garland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary D. Garland; brothers-in-law, Herman, Jimmy and Ralph DeLong, C.D. Byrd and...

September 15, 2025

Bob L. VandeLinde, 95, of Moneta passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Bob was born on December 20, 1929, in Hamlin, West Virginia. He graduated from Hamlin High School and attended Marshall University. After his freshman year at Marshall, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and...

September 15, 2025

Claire Tribble Caldwell, age 74 passed away at her home in Wirtz, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 17, 1951 in Great Falls, Montana, a daughter of the late Sam Boykin and Nancy Jane Tribble. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Richard Tribble; and sister, Edna Alley.

Claire...

September 13, 2025

Mark Lewis Marsh, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born December 29, 1960. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 13, 2025

Jamie Lee Stockton, was born on November 23, 1976 and gained his heavenly wings on September 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvin Stockton; his grandparents, Henry and Shirley Thomas and Lonnie and Marie Stockton; his aunts, Adean Tyree and Deborah Thomas; his uncles, Jimmie and Dwayne Stockton; his sisters, Regina and Jerena...