February 10, 2020

John William “Bill” Richards, age 95 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born on December 14, 1924, a son of the late, Carroll T. and Annie Bertha Wells Richards. Bill was a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired after 26 years of service, having served with the 8th Army...

February 8, 2020

Willie Gems Childress, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, February 8, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Pigg River Community Center. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Pigg River. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 8, 2020

Lois Shivley Meador, o n February 8, 2020, after several years of Alzheimers, hope and belief was fulfilled as she left to be present with her Lord and Savior. She was born on October 7, 1927 to her beloved parents, Hershel and Zonie Snead Shively and was married to her loving husband, James Meador, for over 63...

February 8, 2020

Brenda Ferguson Scott, 73 of Rocky Mount and Richmond went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born in Glade Hill on February, 1 1947, the daughter of the late Elwood Eldridge Ferguson and Doris Brooks Ferguson. She was a graduate of Drewry Mason High School 1965,...

February 6, 2020

Paul E. Bower, age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1929, in Rocky Mount, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Ora Bower, two brothers, Elmer Bower & Virgil Bower, and his oldest daughter, Frances Lynch.

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February 5, 2020

Belle N. Cooper died Wednesday, February 5 th , 2020 at home, surrounded by family.

She leaves her husband of 62 years, Robert M. Cooper (Bob); two daughters Cathy and Ray Woolson of Penhook, and Sam and Harry Jordan of Fincastle; two sons Mac and Inglath Cooper of Penhook and Taz and Shelley...

February 4, 2020

William T. Kennedy, age 83 of Moneta died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his residence. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who gave everything for others. He retired from New York Police Department and New York Fire Department. Following his retirement, he volunteered with Scruggs Fire Department. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Eileen;...

February 3, 2020

Sherry David Jones, age 59 of Penhook died on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Lowell Thomas David; brother, Jeffery Cale David; grandchild, A.J. Woods. Sherry is survived by her husband of 29 years, Greg Jones; daughter, Amanda Woods; mother, Sylvia David; granddaughters, Amber Woods and Arianna Adkins; brother, Tommy David;...

February 3, 2020

Daniel Cannaday, age 80 of Rocky Mount went to sleep Monday, February 3, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Daniel was a loving husband and father who was a guitar player and loved NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manford and Betty Cannaday; nephew, Leon Cannaday; and brother, Russell Cannaday; and in-laws, Donald Davis,...

February 3, 2020

Charlotte J. Wilkinson, age 81 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Spotsylvania County passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 3, 2020. Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Richmond, VA to the late Pierce F. and Virginia Brown Jenkins. She had worked for BJ’s and Sheetz in Fredericksburg in later years but her...

February 2, 2020

Victoria Lauer, age 84 died Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Montrose Township Cemetery, MI in the chapel. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 2, 2020

Wanda Lynn Stone, age 77 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lee Stone on February 3, 2013. She was a graduate of Fairview High School, Fairview, NC., Wingate University and continued studies at UNC-Greensboro. She was a retired public school teacher beginning in North Carolina, followed...

February 2, 2020

George S. Henigin, age 89 of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Hardy, Virginia. George was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife Amelia (Amy) shared 64 years of marriage together with many wonderful memories. As a young man, George was proud that he had the opportunity to serve...

February 1, 2020

“In the end, death came as a friend…”

~Winston Churchill

Mom is now resting in peace after her 92-year journey on this earth. Irene “Rene” Morris Chitwood of Rocky Mount died peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Preceding her in death are her husband of 64 years, Thomas Dorie Chitwood; parents, John...

January 31, 2020

Ray Hunt, age 81 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Posie Andrew Hunt and Grace Slayton Hunt and his brother, Ewell A. Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Rena W. Hunt; daughter, Nan H. McGuire (Steve); son, Samuel W. Hunt (Lori); granddaughters, Morgan McGuire and Samantha Hunt: step-grandsons,...

January 26, 2020

Caleb Ochoa, age 20 of Boones Mill, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Mark White officiating. His family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 26, 2020

John Ed Turner, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Fork Mountain Rest Home. He was retired from Ronile. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen L. Turner; father, John W. Turner; mother, Kate P. Turner; three brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Turner; son, Mark Turner, sister, Doris T. Hall;...

January 25, 2020

Margaret E. Lorens, age 90 of Roanoke died Saturday, January 25, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 25, 2020

Alice M. Altice, age 99 of Rocky Mount died peacefully at her home away from home, Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born in Franklin County, Virginia and remained a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. McNeil and Pearl Nimns McNeil; her husband, J.T. Altice,...

January 24, 2020

Brian Robert Tench, age 53 of Penhook died on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1966 and was preceded in death by his father, Edmond Tench; grandparents, Herman and Nora Tench and Robert and Evelyn Perdue. He is survived by his fiancé, Deborah Coburn; daughter, Jessica Tench; mother, Judy Tench; brothers, Keith (Kathy)...