January 8, 2018

John Watson Elkins Sr., age 78 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at LewisGale Hospital with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Watt and Grace Elkins; and his sister, Jackie Long. He is survived by his children, John Elkins Jr., Deborah Elkins and Teresa Elkins; as well...

January 8, 2018

James (Jim) A. Morrison, 62, died on Monday January 8, 2018 peacefully in his Smith Mtn. Lake home after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on May 14, 1955 in Ogdensburg, NY, son of James S. and the late Dorothy Morrison. Jim grew up in Canton, NY and received a BA degree from SUNY Albany....

January 6, 2018

Otha Cleo Quinn, age 76, of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at his home.   Otha was born November 13, 1941, to Lewis Washington “Fat Lewis” Quinn and Martha Allen Quinn. He was predeceased by his parents, and his son Lewis Ray Quinn, and his brothers: George, Joel, Albert, Mike, Oliver, Luke, Tyler, Lindberg, Grover, and Joe Herbert,...

January 5, 2018

Gilda Worley Haley, age 86 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2018, 24 years to the day after her husband of 45 years, James B (Chicken) Haley. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Claude Worley, Sr. and Hattie Dodson Worley; her two brothers, Buford Worley and Claude (Preacher) Worley, Jr....

January 4, 2018

Hazel Rakes Shively, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Clemmie Rakes; her first husband, Oliver Quinn; her second husband, Carl Shively; and longtime companion and friend, Eurel Whitlow. Hazel is survived by her children, Joan Turner (Oscar) of Woolwine, VA, Dale Quinn (Susan) of Rocky...

January 3, 2018

Shirley Mae Robertson Ellis, 77, of Hardy, VA passed away on January 3, 2018 at her home. She was born September 22, 1940 to the-late Charlie Woodrow & Grace Pagans Robertson. She was a member of Oyler's United Methodist Church in Hardy, VA. Prior to an illness beginning in 2005, Shirley had worked at Kenrose Apparel, and...

January 2, 2018

Hillie Oakes Stanley, age 85 of Moneta, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Frances Oakes. She was a member of the Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren and was very devoted to her church and the Lord. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa S. and Bobby McNeely of Rocky...

January 1, 2018

Darel William Kubasak, 65, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018.  Darel retired as a master electrician from Jamison Electric in 2008.  He was predeceased by his precious son, Cpl. Jared Kubasak, his father, Daniel Kubasak, and his brother, Dale Kubasak.  He is survived by his wife Daina Kubasak, his mother Ivalee Kubasak, sister-in-law Vadis...

January 1, 2018

Preston Steve Winesett (Doc), 79 of Rocky Mount Virginia died unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2018, at his home. Steve was a graduate of Emory & Henry College, Emory VA and the Medical College of Virginia, School of Medicine, Richmond VA. He served as a doctor on the USS Charleston, LKA-113 and retired Navy Lieutenant. He worked at Wolfe...

January 1, 2018

Sherby Jean (Williamson) Cuff departed her earthly residence of 75 Friendly Street, Rocky Mount, VA and transitioned to her New Home in Heaven on Monday, January 1, 2018.

She was born on April 1, 1953 in Henry, Virginia to the late Roy & Dora Williamson. At an early age “Jean” (as she was called) accepted the Lord...

December 30, 2017

Margaret Hall Hubbard, age 87 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born September 1, 1930 a daughter of the late Dewey and Hilda Wray Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. “J.C.” Hubbard, Jr.; sister, Anna Lee Hall; and grandson, Barry Hartman, Jr. Surviving are her sons and...

December 28, 2017

Jacqueline “Jackie” Esther Mattingly, 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2017. Memorial services will be private at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount.

December 26, 2017

Mildred Carter Jones, 97 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Jones. She was a daughter of the late Charlie E. Carter and Berta Young Carter; step-daughter of Gladys Gibson Carter. She was also preceded in death by sons, James Charlie Jones (J.C.) and Roger Lee Jones; grandchildren,...

December 21, 2017

Shirley Eddy Brown, 81 of Glade Hill passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Perry D. Brown, Sr.; one grandson; her mother and father; and a brother. Left to cherish her memory are son, Perry, Jr.; two daughters, Connie and Tammy; four...

December 21, 2017

Charles M. Crowley, age 80 of Wirtz died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his residence due to complications from Parkinson Disease. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on January 6, 1937, a son of the late Eleanor Muller Crowley and Charles Stephen Crowley. In addition to his wife and sons, his only living relative is his sister, Joan...

December 21, 2017

Bennie Lindbergh Angell, 90 of Boones Mill departed from earthly home to his heavenly home Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bennie was also known as the “Candy Man”, PaPa Bennie and Pops. Bennie never met a stranger and he was a compassionate, caring and kind man, always giving to others. He...

December 20, 2017

Henry “Hank” Dunton III, age 53 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Laurie; children, Tiffany Jo Dunton, Shazlynn Paige Dunton, Megan Nichole Dunton and Lochlyn Thomas-Scott Dunton; 3 grandchildren and other close family members. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount.

December 19, 2017

Doris Pauline Jones, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, December 19, 2018. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 14, 2017

Charles Lutz, age 79 of Henry died Thursday, December 14, 2017. Services will be held at the Kyger-Trobaugh Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Va. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 11, 2017

After a brief and courageous battle with cancer, Julius Donald (Donnie) Fralin, age 82 of Bassett departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on Monday, December 11, 2017. Donnie was born May 15, 1935 to Ernest and Grace Fralin. Donnie is preceded in death by two wives, Lou Lynch Fralin and Imogene All Fralin. He is...