February 29, 2020

Kennith Gordon Carter Sr, 74, of Collinsville died Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born August 21, 1945 in Franklin County to Millard G. Carter and Ethel Sloan Carter. Kennith attended Franklin County High School. He married his high school sweetheart of 57 years, Erma Webb Carter. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, son, brother, friend and affectionately...

February 28, 2020

Jean H. Ferguson, age 81 of Rocky Mount departed this life peacefully on Friday February 28, 2020 to rest in the arms or her Father. She was a treasured mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed. Jean spent her early years devoting her life to raising her children with love and nurture and never hesitated to sacrifice...

February 28, 2020

Sandra Dee Powell, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Friday, February 28, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 27, 2020

Rick Eldon Jarrard, age 67 of Union Hall, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Diane Jarrard. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Dianna Jarrard; children, Travis Jarrard (Kate), Tawnya Doss (John), and Cody Jarrard (Michele); brother, Dan Jarrard (Debbie); sister, Trilly Jarrard; grandchildren, Kaden, Kayleigh, Sydney, Kyleigh,...

February 27, 2020

Constance “Connie” D. Marsh, age 85 of Wirtz, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1935, a daughter of the late Russell and Kathryn Grube. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Kay E. Sikanowicz and Susan L. Strawderman. Left to cherish her memory are...

February 27, 2020

Adam Michael Willie, born May 30, 1990 to Duane and Lisa Willie, died on February 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Duane Willie, and mother in law, Wanda Smith. He is survived by his wife, Shannon and three children, Jocelyn, Grady and Carson Willie. Also surviving are his mother, Lisa (Darryl) Compton; sister,...

February 25, 2020

Linda Crooke, age 74 died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home in Wirtz, VA with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, James; sons, Jeff and Chris; daughter, Jennifer; and two grandchildren, Holland and Tobias. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother with her family at the center of her life....

February 23, 2020

Coy Lee Guilliams, 79, of Callaway, died on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from complications related to lung cancer. He was born on November 2, 1940 and was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. and Altha F. Guilliams, and brothers, Bernard L."Pete" and Danny Guilliams. He is survived by his wife, Caroline F. Guilliams; daughter, Kelly...

February 22, 2020

Agnes Geraldine Perdue Forbes, 68 of the Scruggs Community passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born June 20, 1951 a daughter of the late Jim Roy and Goldie Perdue. She was also preceded in death by a loving nephew, Matt Dillon. Surviving to cherish her memory is two sisters, Ethel Dillon(Richard) and Linda Davis(Ray); brother Jim Clifton...

February 22, 2020

Dorothy Mae Barta, age 84 of Moneta died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 20, 2020

Loretta Young McGhee, age 88 of Rocky Mount died on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Selourie L. Young and Pauline P. Young; sibling, Juanita Y. Minton. Ms. McGhee is survived by her children, Debra M. Wells, Lester Dean McGhee (Terri); grandchildren, Kristie N. Fisher (Shane), Cynthia M. Parmelee, Brandon D....

February 19, 2020

Doyle Weston Wyatt, age 80 of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was born August 8, 1939 and was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Wyatt and Mamie Bernice Wyatt; and sister, Patricia Whitlow West. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Frances Wyatt; two sons, Doyle...

February 19, 2020

Debra A. Matthews, 65, passed away at her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia on Wednesday, February 19 th , 2020. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on June 11, 1954. Debi is a believer in Jesus Christ and is worshipping and rejoicing before Him with a new heart and indescribable joy. Debi is survived by her...

February 18, 2020

George “Ralph” Young, age 83 of Rocky Mount died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born May 4, 1936 a son of the late Milton and Una Young. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sisters, Buford Young, Myrtle Burgess, Hazel Burgess, Gladys Bussey and Ruth Austin. Surviving are his wife of 55 years Etta...

February 18, 2020

Mark Allen Law “AKA Bass Buster”, age 52 of Wirtz died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Callaway. Mark was an avid fisherman and “pool shark”. He was preceded in death by his father, A.C. Law and step-father, Don Childress. He is survived by his daughter, Candace; step-mother, Paulette...

February 18, 2020

Curtis Giles Cundiff, age 99 of Ferrum died Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Giles and Amaza Cundiff; wife, Sally Wagner Cundiff; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Donald Smith; son-in-law, John Bussey; and grandson, Jeffrey Bussey. Mr. Cundiff is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Margaret Cundiff, Terry and...

February 16, 2020

Edith Smith Jamison of Rocky Mount, VA died February 16, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born November 4, 1921, in Montgomery County to the late Trigg L. and Lucetta Whitaker Smith. Edith and her husband moved to Franklin County in 1942 where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a member of Rocky Mount...

February 15, 2020

Velma Nadine Nichols Sloan, age 91 of Boones Mill went to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Nadine was born on August 21, 1928. She was known for her generous hospitality, her joy in singing, her beautiful flowers, her excellent cooking, and her love for her family. She lived in Franklin County all her...

February 14, 2020

Carl E. Simpson of Penhook, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. Carl was born February 13, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Russell Simpson and Estelle Crews Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Leon Simpson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda Blankenship Simpson; three...

February 12, 2020

William Jason Barbour Thompson, age 39 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dale Barbour and grandparents, William and Arlene Rush and Jack Thompson. Surviving are his children, Andrew Dale Thompson, William Alex Thompson, Sara Flinchum and Johnathan Flinchum; parents, Richard and Linda Thompson; sisters, Faith Peters...