March 23, 2020

Brenda Mae Anderson Akers, 77, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 in her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia.  She was the wife of Selma (Duck) Akers and they enjoyed 58 years of a loving and fulfilling marriage.

Born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, she was the daughter of Tillie and Violet Anderson and was preceded in death...

March 23, 2020

Linda Archer Ayers, age 70 of Union Hall left this earth for her heavenly home on Monday, March 23, 2020. Born on April 7, 1949 she was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Archer and Francis Archer Philpott; brother, Ronnie Broughman; and brothers-in-law, Sam Hubbard and Burton Grogan. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years,...

March 22, 2020

Reverend Kirby Lee Phillips, 90, of Martinsville, Virginia, formerly of Rocky Mount, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on 3/22/2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was the widower of Mary Juanita Crawford Phillips. They shared 53 years of marriage together. He was born August 09, 1929 in Floyd County, Virginia, the son of the late...

March 21, 2020

Joseph Lawrence Klimsey, age 86 of Moneta died on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Online condolences may be shared at www.florafuneralservice.com

Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 21, 2020

Michael Blevins, age 62 of Ferrum and originally of Salem passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Eli Blevins; brother, Ronnie Eli Blevins. He is survived by his mother Nora Blevins Reid of Salem; daughter, Jennifer Blevins of Wilmington, NC; several grandchildren; brother, Danny Blevins...

March 21, 2020

Betty Lou Johnson passed away at the age of 79 on March 21, 2020 in her home in Oak Level, Virginia. Betty was born on June 13, 1940 in Endicott section of Franklin County, VA to Archie M. Wagoner and Bertha Trail Wagoner. She was a beautician for 54 years, bringing joy and laughter into the hearts of anyone...

March 19, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Norma Jean Campbell Morris, 83, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Morris, affectionately known as “Granny Jean” to all who loved her, worked several jobs in her lifetime but retired from the one she held dearest to her heart...

March 18, 2020

Hilda Muse Dillon, 85, of Glade Hill, Va. passed away March 18, 2020, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with dementia/Alzheimer's. She was born to the late Walter and Nannie Kate Steele Muse, June 23, 1934. She was predeceased by her husband, Posey Louis Dillon and son, Posey Wayne Dillon; brothers, Wesley...

March 15, 2020

Denny Lawless Smith, age 59 of Rocky Mount, VA born on December 1, 1960 and tragically lost his life on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Surviving are his parents, Joel (Goat) and Macie Smith of Rocky Mount. He leaves behind two children, Dustin Smith of Rocky Mount, VA, Bradley Smith (Shea) of Rocky Mount, VA; seven beautiful grandchildren...

March 14, 2020

After a 51-year battle with Type 1 Diabetes, James “Jimmy” Richard Board, age 60 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Franklin Health and Rehab, where he was a resident for the past few years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Polly and Junior Board. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Anderson Board;...

March 14, 2020

JonMatthew Sheffield, age 35 of Glade Hill died Saturday, March 14, 2020. JonMatthew was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended Nashville Auto Diesel College. He loved fast cars and Toyota pickups. He is preceded in death by his dad, John. Surviving are his mom, Dana; brothers, Christopher and Lonnie (Floria). Jon Will be always...

March 11, 2020

Ella Mae Hodges Sink, age 88 of Salem was born July 7, 1931 and at 4:08 a.m. Wednesday, March 11th the same Spirit who breathed life into Ella “granny” reclaimed her last breath, and so the spirit in her may join that of her savior. She will be joining her family who have preceded her in death,...

March 10, 2020

Gertrud (Trudy) P. France, 84, of Wirtz, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Runk & Pratt Senior Living Memory Care. She was born and raised in Mannheim, West Germany, daughter of Otto and Paula Schenkel. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Ceylon...

March 6, 2020

Harley Lyle McCullum, age 80 of Wirtz died Friday, March 6, 2020. Funeral services will be held in Minneapolis, MN at a later date. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 5, 2020

James Lee Mills, age 78 of Callaway passed away at home on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Mr. Mills retired from Appalachian Power and served in the U.S. Army while stationed in Korea. After retirement he worked as a farmer on his farm. He belonged to Highland United Methodist Church. James was a devoted husband, parent and grandparent...

March 4, 2020

Mildred Dunahoo Kinsey, age 92 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Neely and Ollie Abshire Dunahoo. Mildred was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Kinsey; daughter, Mildred Ellen Porterfield; siblings, Melva King, Tounes Dunahoo, Harold Dunahoo. Surviving are her...

March 4, 2020

Walter Eugene “Tuppie” Shelton, age 88 of Penhook died Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Shelton; brothers, Orelle “Popeye” Shelton, Ruben Shelton; and sisters, Marion Hutson and Helen Hedrick. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Saunders Shelton; daughters, Carolyn Poindexter, Ann Brodie, Eugenia Morrison and husband, Kenny; six grandchildren, Amanda Quarles...

March 2, 2020

Carol (Sally) Pfoutz, age 73 of Moneta Virginia, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. Carol was born March 13, 1946 as Carol Eileen Jenkins in Herndon, Virginia. She was the daughter of late Clarence Wynn Jenkins and Virginia Helen Jenkins. She is also preceded in death by her oldest sister, Elizabeth Jenkins Cottini, and youngest sister Virginia...

March 2, 2020

The final day of George Edwards Hunt, Jr.’s long goodbye was March 2, 2020. George was born November 21, 1946, the seventh of eight children born to George E. Hunt, Sr. and Evelyn Kelly Hunt, and he lived most of his 73 years in Franklin County. After graduating from FCHS in 1965, he served for a short...

February 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Frances Moran Rakes announce her passing on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was 86 years old. Janice was born on January 2, 1934 to Edgar Clyde and Beulah James Moran in Endicott, VA. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Frank William...