Mason Ligon
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...
Donna Marie Csolak
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...
Frank Roosevelt Arrington
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...
Lora Ann Altice
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...
Julia Laprade
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,...
Margaret Brooks Fisher
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...
Joyce Poff Sledd
September 5, 2018
Joyce Poff Sledd, age 86 of Callaway passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born February 3, 1932 to the late Sam and Gaye Poff of Floyd. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway where she faithfully served and attended for over 45 years. She loved...
James Buford Mullins
September 5, 2018
James Buford Mullins, age 89 of Rocky Mount gained his wings Wednesday, September 5, 2018. We will miss him so much! He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Elizabeth Mullins; father, Jackson Winford Mullins; brothers, Earl, Dudley, Eugene Mullins; sisters, Gladys and Ozella; three infant siblings, Irene, Ernest, Otis; and daughter, Doris Elaine Mullins. He is survived...
Dewey Randolph Young
September 4, 2018
Dewey Randolph “Pic" Young, 82, of Fork Mountain passed away at Franklin Health & Rehab on Tuesday, September 4 th , 2018. He enjoyed playing golf, dirt track racing, hunting, and always loved driving a truck. He spent his entire life driving a truck and it was his passion. He will be greatly missed. We, the family, love him...
Cecil Perdue
September 3, 2018
Claude Cecil Perdue, age 83 of Glade Hill was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was born on November 5, 1934. He served in the U.S. Army for three years. He was an active member of Mt. Ivy Christian Church and loved working on church projects with his fellow members. He attended...
Jerry Dean Plunkett
September 3, 2018
Jerry Dean Plunkett, 70 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jairus and Reba Plunkett. Jerry is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and David Zimmerman; and niece, Carrie Gibson (Jonathan). He was a lifelong member of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren, graduate of Bridgewater College...
James Herbert Cundiff
August 28, 2018
James Herbert Cundiff, of Rocky Mount, a man of great faith, shed his earthly torments on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 and now resides in peace with his Lord and Savior. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie Thomas and Mattie Brooks Cundiff; brother, William (Billy) Cundiff; sister, Myrtle Carter; brothers-in-law, Benjamin Hunt, Lester Scott, Glee Scott; sister-in-law, Rachel Scott....
Myrtle Wright Midkiff
August 28, 2018
Myrtle Frances Wright Midkiff, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was born September 6, 1934 a daughter of the late Ben and Alian Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Midkiff; son, Calvin Midkiff; one great-grandchild; and siblings, Ernest, J.B., Reed, Paul, Betty, and Roy Wright. Surviving are her son,...
Ernest “Dick” Darrell Robertson
August 27, 2018
Ernest Darrell “Dick” Robertson, age 95 of Wirtz passed away on Monday August 27, 2018. Dick was born on September 14, 1922 to the late Samuel and Maude Robertson of Wirtz, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty McGuire Robertson; a daughter, Debbie Robertson and a granddaughter, Carla Dalton. Also, passing before him were his brother, Gilbert...
Eva D. Rhodes
August 23, 2018
Eva D. Rhodes, age 76 of Wirtz died Thursday, August 23, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Betty Jean Young
August 22, 2018
Betty Jean Young, age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas L. Young; son, Tommy Young; daughter, Brenda Harrison; brothers, Irvin, Calvin, Gee and Sammy Robertson; sisters, Beulah Dillon, Loraine Davidson, Ernestine Hodges and Louise Hammock. She is survived by her grandsons, Chester Harrison...
Charles Franklin Lawrence
August 21, 2018
Charles Franklin "Frankie" Lawrence, age 70 of Penhook died Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Taylor Lawrence; parents, James and Gladys Lawrence; sons, David and Daniel Lawrence. He is survived by his son, Charles V. Lawrence (friend Carol); grandson, C.J. Lawrence (Michelle); brother, Edward Lawrence (Sheree), sisters, Virginia Lawrence, Dorothy Walker (Vernon),...
Aaron Anson Giles
August 19, 2018
Aaron Anson Giles passed away at home on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was 75 years old. Born in Mineral City, Ohio, he was a resident of Franklin County for more than 41 years. He was employed by American Electric Power and retired after more than 35 years of service. He enlisted with the U.S. Army and served for...
Samantha Dawn Gray
August 18, 2018
Samantha Dawn Gray, age 33 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully August 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1985, daughter of Don and Cathy Gray, also surviving to cherish her memory are her sisters, Brandy Robertson (Philip), Chris Hubbard (Dale) and Kelly Gray (Brian); beloved nieces and nephews, Amber, MaKayla, Alexis, Aleah, Logan, Emilee,...
Walter Gordon Cundiff
August 17, 2018
Walter Gordon “Potts” Cundiff, age 88 of Rocky Mount left this earth to begin his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was born on September 26, 1929 as the only child of the late Charlie Gordon Cundiff and Ada Pasley Cundiff. In 2005, he lost his wife of 56 years, Jane Ellen...