November 10, 2017

Elaine Carter Nuckols, 92, of Roanoke, died on November 10, 2017. Elaine was born on November 12, 1924, and was fifth of the eight children of Sylvanus and Virgie Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard B. Nuckols; her son, Bobby C. Carter; her sister and brother-in-law Boneta (Bonnie) and Robert Corley; and her brothers...

November 10, 2017

Mildred Josephine Clark Flora, age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Mrs. Flora was preceded in death by her first husband, Edgar LaPrade; second husband, Lloyd Flora; sons, William and Douglas LaPrade; daughters-in-law, Sandra J. LaPrade and Beatrice M.”B” LaPrade; four brothers; six sisters; and parents, Sidney Lewis and Lucy Payne Clark....

November 10, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cole Grindstaff, 35, on November 10, 2017. Cole is survived by his parents, Cindy and Gareth McAllister, and Mike and Marianne Grindstaff, brothers, Tyler (Kelly) and Dylan McAllister, son, Elye Grindstaff, his best friend and girlfriend, Lindsay Young, and grandparents, Buddy and Betty Ann Campbell. He was preceded in...

November 9, 2017

Jeffrey Odell Scruggs, age 57 of Boones Mill passed suddenly on Thursday morning, November 9 th , 2017. Jeff was born on February 28th, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Gloria Scruggs; and a sister, Carol Scruggs Hudson. Surviving are his beloved daughter, Victoria Scruggs; former spouse, Lucinda Scruggs; sisters, Debbie Mitchell and Kaye...

November 6, 2017

Herbert Lee Bailey, age 82 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at his residence. He was a beloved father and grandfather who drove his last truck to meet the love of his life for 62 years, Eleanor Bailey, who preceded him to meet the Lord on September 8, 2016. He was also preceded in death by...

November 6, 2017

Raymond George Kloss, age 91 of Ferrum passed away Monday, November 06, 2017. Funeral services and burial will be in Whittier, CA. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.

November 2, 2017

Margie Turner English, age 72 of Glade Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 2, 2017 peacefully at her home. Margie was preceded in death by her father, John “Tom” Turner; her mother, Lula Dent Turner; and her baby sister, Sandra “Gaye” Turner all of Glade Hill. She was a member of Wirtz Assembly...

October 26, 2017

Kenneth Wayne Powell, 68 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 25, 2017

Bradley Rufus Carroll, 56 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Carroll and stepfather, Wayne Jacobs. Brad is survived by his children, Bradley Carroll, Toni Carroll (James), and Brandon Carroll (Jasmine); one grandson, Jaylen Napier; mother, Delores Jacobs; two brothers, Christopher Carroll (Jean), and...

October 20, 2017

Okey Wayne Bowman, 79, of Callaway, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in his home. He was born November 7, 1937. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Mohler) Bowman, sons, Dwight and Vanessa of Callaway, Clayton and Marla, of Westphalia, KS, Clifford and Debra, of Callaway and Marcus of Callaway, eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, brothers, Elwood and Catherine,...

October 19, 2017

Donald Edward Scott, Jr. (Eddie) passed peacefully on October 19, 2017. Eddie was born November 15, 1960 in Franklin County to Donald Edward Scott, Sr. and the late Mildred Chitwood Scott. Eddie is survived by his children, Casey Scott Hylton and Donald Edward Scott III (Trey); his grandchildren, Aiden Riley Scott Hylton and Emma Lynn Gabrielle Hylton;...

October 19, 2017

Morris Gilmore Stephenson, age 81 of Ferrum passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 He is preceded in death by Hazel Elizabeth, his loving wife of 29 years, and his parents, Clarence and Frances Stephenson of Marion, VA, step-grandsons Andrew Huff and Phillip Peters. Surviving are his sister, Sandra Archer of Peoria, AZ, and brother Stafford (Tess) Stephenson of High...

October 18, 2017

Brenda Alfreda O’Neal was one of five children born on June 5, 1964, to Barbara Jean Tanks. She made a peaceful farewell from her beautiful life on October 18, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.

Brenda was married to Kenneth Witcher prior to his passing, and later remarried Randy O’Neal on August 6, 2016. Together,...

October 14, 2017

Billi Jo Naylor-Eder, age 39 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her dad, Bill Eder, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Naylor, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. F.X. Eder, Harry Brooks. Surviving are her mother, Willie Brooks Eder; her biological father, Alan J. and Brenda Naylor; brother and sisters, Alan H....

October 13, 2017

Thomas A. Wilkerson, age 55 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 13, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 13, 2017

Margaret Smith Buford lived a full and rewarding life. She was a person who never met a stranger. She died near eventide in her garden on October 13, 2017 at the ripe age of 85. She was born on November 12, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to P.W. and Mae Smith. She grew up in Atlanta attending the North Avenue...

October 12, 2017

James A. Scott, age 74 of Bassett passed away at home on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was self-employed in construction; he loved hunting, camping, fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mildred Shively Scott; and his beloved pet, Taco. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Regina;...

October 10, 2017

George “Clinton” Smith, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dannie Hodges Smith; brothers, Calvin, Terry and Ricky Smith. He is survived by his children, Dina Davis, Jody Smith (Hiedi) and Steven Smith (Carrie); grandchildren, Tabitha and Cody Davis, Tyler and Ethan Smith, Anna...

October 10, 2017

Ozell Young Ayers, age 70 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Ferrum and member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church. She served as the Resident’s Representative at Rocky Mount Rehab Center where she resided in recent years. She was a foster mother to 14 children and she also cared for her twin...

October 6, 2017

Mary “Louise” Hammock, 84, went to her home in Heaven Friday, October 6, 2017. She was a member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren and a very special “Lil Uise” to Madysen and Macey.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hammock; son, Donnie Hammock; and granddaughter, Renee Craiger. Those left to cherish...