October 6, 2018

Bernie Galvin died quietly at home at Smith Mountain Lake surrounded by his loving family on Saturday night, October 6th. Cynthia Galvin, his wife of 37 years, was constantly by his side. Bernie was born in Rochester, NY, the son of James and Mary Leona Galvin. He was predeceased by his brother, Leo. Bernie was an Eagle...

October 3, 2018

Barry P. Belcher, age 70 of Roanoke died Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 30, 2018

Nicholas Aaron Marlowe, age 22 of Penhook died Sunday, September 30, 2018. Surviving are his parents, Morty and Jen Marlowe; brother, Ryan Marlowe; lifelong friend, Wesley Atkins; grandparents, Bernie and Cindy Galvin, Mary Marlowe (late Dale Marlowe), Don and Phyllis Williams; he was a nephew to many aunts and uncles; cousins and friends too numerous to be counted. Nicholas...

September 28, 2018

Jonathan "Johnny" Michael Dudley, of Callaway, Va., was called home on Friday, September 28, 2018.

He was born to Barry and Sharon Dudley, on December 14, 1985. He was the youngest of four children and earned his title as "the baby" of the family, towering over his older siblings at 6'6. As a child, Johnny enjoyed spending...

September 28, 2018

Gary Bell, age 75 of Moneta, died suddenly on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. Gary was a proud graduate of Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan, New York and the State University College at Geneseo, Geneseo, N.Y. He served his country as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Vietnam. After his service, he worked as...

September 27, 2018

Herman Foster Minnix, Jr. (JR.) age 49 of 1405 Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with Jesus on September 27, 2018. He was born on August 5, 1969. He is survived by his wife Linda, of the home and his children: Ben Minnix, Savannah Minnix, Alex Brown, Amarissa Stennis, Jordan Stennis, Kylah Allery, Virginia Allery, and...

September 27, 2018

Allen Calvin “A.C.” Law, age 75 of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born on March 30, 1943 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Law. He was born and raised in Franklin County, and worked at MW Windows. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 years, Paulette Law; his beloved sister-in-law,...

September 26, 2018

Sandra Jo Sink, age 72 of Richmond died Wednesday, September 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Hudson Sink; and her brother, Robert Benjamin Sink. She is survived by her loving father, Joseph Lenwood Sink; sister, Lynn Sink Allen; brother-in-law, Randy Allen; two nieces, Kendall Leigh Allen and Lauren Davis Allen; one nephew, William Benjamin...

September 21, 2018

Eleanor S. Washburn, age 77 of Snow Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Washburn; mother, Winnie Conway and father, P.O. Sink. She was an active member of Snow Creek Christian Church where she sang in the choir for many years....

September 20, 2018

C.L. Adkins, age 84 of Ferrum died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Young; son, James Michael Adkins; his father and mother, Myrtha and Robert Adkins; brothers, Kermit, Clarnce, James (J.D.) Adkins; sister, Dorathy Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Betty Carter Adkins; also survived by his sister,...

September 20, 2018

Lavern Wells Belcher, age 90 of Roanoke died Thursday, September 20, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 19, 2018

Broaddus Wayne Shively, age 84 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Shively; father, Alvin Shively; and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara...

September 19, 2018

Harold Wayne Kefauver, Jr., age 18 of Rocky Mount Va. died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 7, 2000 and completed high school at Kefauver Academy. He was employed at Sheetz and formerly at Bojangles. Harold was part of youth group at Redeeming Life and had gone to Australia as a student...

September 16, 2018

Patricia “Patsy” Young Smith, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away on September 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lauren and Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey Young; sister, Sara Ann Young Guilliams; and brother, James Bernard Young. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 55 years, John “Johnny” Luther Smith; her...

September 15, 2018

Coach Mason Ligon was a long time serving coach and administrator at Franklin County High School. Mason requested no services honoring his passing; however a tribute honoring his life will be held on April 26, 2019 at the Franklin County High School vs. Halifax County High School varsity baseball game. Memorials to a one time only scholarship in Mason's...

September 14, 2018

Donna Csolak lost her battle with ALS on Friday, September 14, 2018. Born & raised in New Jersey, Donna and her husband Greg Hudzik moved to Smith Mountain Lake (“paradise”) in 2014. Although only 62 years young, Donna packed a lot of life into those years.   She worked and put herself through college, graduating Phi Beta Kappa.  She worked...

September 14, 2018

Franklin (Frank) Roosevelt Arrington, age 83 of Moneta, departed his earthly home unexpectly on Friday, September 14, 2018. Frank was a military veteran, proudly serving his country in the US Air Force for four years. He retired from UPS as a pilot. He was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church for many years. He was preceded in death...

September 13, 2018

Lora Ann Altice, age 57 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Leon Altice; siblings, Sandra Newman Price (David), Wilford Daniel Newman, Jr., Ricky Lee Newman; parents, Wilford and Catherine Newman; and brother-in-law, Gary Barger. Surviving are her son, Jonathan Paul Newman; daughter, Courtney Newman Sanchez (Jessie); grandchildren, Kenneth...

September 11, 2018

Julia LaPrade, age 96 of Callaway, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born on January 18, 1922 and was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Newton & Nannie Catherine Brubaker LaPrade and her brothers, Ernest LaPrade, Paul LaPrade and Roy LaPrade. Surviving are her nephews, Henry (Faye), Earl (Jane) and Kenneth (Brenda); nieces,...

September 6, 2018

Margaret Jean Brooks Fisher, age 89 of Boones Mill died Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born March 13, 1929, in Alexandria, VA to Cecil and Katie Brooks. She married George Harrison Fisher, Jr. on October 13, 1950. Together they had three children, George III (Harry- deceased), Stephen (Steve) with Patty, Gig Harbor, WA and Margaret E. (Peggy), Boones...