March 8, 2018

Arthur Bruce Anderson, age 72 of Callaway died Thursday, March 8, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 7, 2018

Peter A. Heinaru, age 66 of Port Townsend, WA died Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Peter was born and raised in Detroit, MI, and graduated from Michigan State University. He had a 40+ year career in public service and retired from the Corporation for National and Community Service where he was loved and well-respected. In private life, Peter was proud of...

March 7, 2018

Otis Leon "Pete" Craddock, 82 years of age of Ferrum, returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  Pete was a gentle, humble giant, well known for his Christian character and a faithful, charter member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Pete served in the United States Army and was well known for his auto body repair business....

March 7, 2018

David Samuel Flora, age 88 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born November 3, 1929 a son of the late Charlie Ben and Mae Plunkett Flora he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wysor Divers Flora and son, Bruce Flora; sisters, Racheal Flora and Jean Angle; brother, Arthur Denton Flora. Surviving are sons,...

March 5, 2018

On March 5th, 2018 at the age of 69, Billy "Bill" Barstow Gentry exited this earth free from illness and pain. Born in Maryland and a native of Virginia, Bill enlisted into the United States Army and served 3 years with a tour in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the military, Bill spent most of his life serving the...

March 5, 2018

Floyd Nelson Bailey, Jr., 74, of Wirtz, Virginia died on March 5, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born February 23, 1944 in Roanoke, Virginia to Elvie and Floyd N. Bailey. Nelson graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1962. After he received an Associate Degree from Roanoke College, he went to work...

March 4, 2018

Cheryl Marlene Hodges, age 50 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma and friend. Cheryl loved gardening, working with her flowers, and had a love for birds. Surviving are her husband, Will Hodges, Jr; daughter and son-in-law, Dreama M. and Tim Thompson; son, Will Hodges, III; two grandchildren, Julian Williams...

February 27, 2018

Junior Monroe (Bubba) Bobbitt, age 77 of Hardy passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born July 3, 1940, a son of the late Harry and Ola Bobbitt. He was also preceded in death by his son, Theron Bobbitt; brothers, Clyde and Gilbert Bobbitt; and sister, Mary Louise Bobbitt. Surviving are a step-son, Kelley Dillenberger; sisters and brothers-in-law,...

February 25, 2018

Joseph Ernandes of Rocky Mount, VA escaped the bonds of earthly life on February 25 th , 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore and Marie Ernandes; his nephew, Kevin Thomas Carlsen; and his great-nephew, Alexander Charles Ernandes. He is survived by his brother, Frank Ernandes (and wife Gisela); his sister, Anna Trott; nephews, Timothy, Kenneth,...

February 25, 2018

The Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31: 27-31)

Sarah Bethel Foster of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2018 . She was in the loving care of Beverly and Joe Rutter with her family close by her side. Bethel was born January 16, 1920 to the late Thomas and Martha Guilliams...

February 24, 2018

Adam Wayne Nichols, age 30 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was born May 1, 1987 a son of Wayne and Ann Nichols. Also surviving are his children, Thaydon and Lauryn and their mother Shanrae; son, Eli; grandparents, AJ and Joyce Jones; brother, Joey Allen Davis (Tabitha); sister, Rhonda Perdue; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and...

February 24, 2018

Gail Vertaline (Sullivan) Wilcox, age 72 died on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at her Rocky Mount, VA residence. She was born November 21, 1945, in Washburn, ME, the daughter of William Leo and Marietta Annette (Anderson) Sullivan, Jr. She was predeceased by her parents; and a sister, Diane Lynn Sullivan, who died in 1962 at the age of 8...

February 23, 2018

Margaret Nichols Harman, age 83, born December 24, 1934 went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2018. She died peacefully at her home in Westfield, IN. with her daughters by her side. Margaret had two long careers; one as a hair stylist for over 25 years and the other in the office at Kroger for...

February 19, 2018

Hanel W. Bowles, 80 of Forest, VA was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2018 and passed away at his residence. Mr. Bowles was a member of Mount Ivy Christian Church, Moneta, VA. He was a long time member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, VA and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He...

February 18, 2018

Ronald L. Hall, Sr. of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, at his residence. Ronnie served the United States Army, inducted November 1, 1969 and honorably discharged November 1, 1974 receiving the Bronze Star award. He was an outstanding Commander of American Legion Post 6. Ronnie supported veterans, civic groups, school programs and coordinated and led the...

February 17, 2018

Samuel DeFilippis, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 17, 2018.  He lived most of his life in Mendham, NJ where he owned Sammy's Auto Body Shop for 47 years. He moved to Moneta, VA in 1998. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy, and is survived by his four...

February 16, 2018

Jim passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 16, 2018 with family by his side. Surviving him, are his loving wife Edith of 66 years, and their three children: daughter’s Susan (Christiansburg, VA), Leigh Anne (Roanoke, VA), son, James Sink, Jr. (Salisbury, NC) and four grandchildren, Lisa, Curtis, Leslie and Kemper. Also surviving includes his 98-year-old brother...

February 12, 2018

Ronald David Webb, age 62 of Henry passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Morris Webb and Aurelia Ann Fields (Sookie); brothers, Morris Daniel Webb and Larry Phillip Webb; the love of his life, Betty Harrison. Ronald is survived by his daughter, Courtney Hope Pennix (Suga); step-sons, Keith...

February 11, 2018

Elmer Earley Stump, 85 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018.He was preceded in death by his wife Junie Sink Stump; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stump. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Dottie Stump; grandchildren, Rebecca Craft (John), Tina Wimmer (Darrell), Matthew Stump (Saundra) and Johnny Brown (Carolyn); great-grandchildren, Madison, Cassidy, Christina, Nicholes, John...

February 11, 2018

On Sunday, February 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, Audrey Bousman Matherly, age 79 of Rocky Mount was welcomed home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Jake Bousman; her husband of 54 years, Kyle Reeves Matherly; her brother-in-law, Art Campbell; and nephew, Cody Campbell. Audrey worked...