October 5, 2017

Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith of Rocky Mount, aged 81, left this life on October 5, 2017 at her home. Born September 2, 1936, in Roanoke, she was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Bula Ray Stump Pearn. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edrington Beckwith, Jr. Other survivors include son Steven Beckwith and his wife Kim Orr, of Osprey,...

October 5, 2017

Thomas Russell Makinson, Jr., age 86 of Ferrum died Thursday, October 5, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 5, 2017

Jessie Winifred David Hairfield (Kink), 78 years old of Ferrum, VA passed away Thursday, October 05, 2017. She was born January 19, 1939 in Union Hall, VA. She was the daughter of the late Lester Thomas and Ethel Lena Ellis David. She retired from MW Windows with many years of service. Also was preceded in death by husband, Posey...

October 4, 2017

Ethleen Hall 87, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy B, Hall; parents, Joefonza Smith and Bertha Rigney Smith; daughter-in-law, Toni Hall; sisters, Myrtle Law, Lizzie Robertson, Sallie Mays; brothers, Eugene Smith, Henry Smith (Nob); sister-in-law, Dannie H. Smith. She is survived by her son,...

October 3, 2017

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, our Lord has called Ron home. He was born November 29, 1949 in Roanoke, VA and was the son of William (Bill) and Alice Burroughs. He graduated from William Fleming High School in 1968, and then he joined the United States Army from 1969 - 1972. He was stationed with the...

October 3, 2017

Charles passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 with family by his side. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly; son E.B. (Scott Mallan); two grandchildren John David and Laura. Also surviving are his sister, Ann Robinson; two nephews; five great nieces and nephews and one great, grandniece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Esse (Nicholson)...

October 3, 2017

Lax Winfred Mitchell, age 93 of Glade Hill, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. His wife of 68 years, Sunie Wood Mitchell, preceded him in death by 18 days. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jarvey, Sr. and Gladys Mitchell; sister, Joy Wiseman; and brothers, Jarvey, Alfred, Earl. Surviving are...

October 1, 2017

Lucille Bass Holsclaw, age 95 of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Annie Bass; siblings, two sisters and one brother; her husband, Marshall Holsclaw; her son, George Holsclaw II; and a son-in-law, James Bateman of Deltaville, Va. She is survived by her daughter, Pattie Bateman; and...

September 30, 2017

Sue J. Mills age 70, of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her residence.

She was predeceased by her parents, Edward L. and Pansy Jackson; brothers, Edward Jackson Jr. and Frank "Shorty" Jackson; sister, Nancy Sission; mother and father- in- law Page and Marie Mills. She is survived by the love of her...

September 29, 2017

Charles “Hugh” Preston, Sr. 88, of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. He was born August 26, 1929, a son of the late Albert Booker Preston, Sr. and Eula Thornton Preston. Surviving are his wife, Betty Jo Taylor Preston, sons, Charles Hugh Preston, Jr. and Robert Allen Preston, Sr., brother, Benjamin...

September 28, 2017

Robert “Bobby” Lee Hart, Jr., age 50 of Austin, TX died Thursday, September 28, 2017. Surviving are his wife, Adia Hart; step-daughter, Dalia Orteqa-Vazquez; father and mother, Robert and Mary Belle Hart; sister, Susan Hart; niece, Kristen Hart. Memorial services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 5 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017 with Rev. Mark Griffith officiating. His...

September 27, 2017

Susan Evans Gautier wife of Jackie "Go-Gear" Gautier died September 27, 2017 after a long, courageously brave six year battle with Ovarian Cancer, at their home in Penhook, VA. They had an amazing life together and enjoyed a wonderful love for one another and their family and friends. Susan and Jack loved doing things together, from being on their...

September 20, 2017

Betty Ann Jefferson Hodges, age 70, of Henry passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Victor Cleveland Jefferson; mother, Tecie Frances Bousman Jefferson; and sister, Diane Jefferson. Betty was a faithful member of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Henry where she was treasurer and enjoyed spending time with church family. She...

September 17, 2017

Edward “Eddie” Wilson Reves Jr. 62, of Callaway passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward “Donnie” Wilson Reves, Sr.; his grandparents; granddaughter, Kyndal Renee Reves. He is survived by his wife, June Marie Reves; daughter, Sabrina Shaunee Reves; son, Jackson Reves; granddaughter, Natalie Marie Ilconich; mother, Elizabeth Farmer...

September 15, 2017

Sunie Wood Mitchell, age 90 of Glade Hill, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. Born April 27, 1927 in Rocky Mount, she was the daughter of the late George "Lish" Wood and Bertie Rakes Wood. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Elsie Wood Moyer (George "Slim" Moyer), two brothers, Arburn B. Wood (Alice Miles...

September 14, 2017

Born on June 9, 1937, Dianne McCauley passed from this life on September 14, 2017 in Wirtz, VA. After graduating from Madison College (JMU) with a degree in teaching, Dianne dedicated her life to the young people who filled her English classes, first at Hammond High School in Alexandria, VA and then for over 25 years at W.T. Woodson...

September 13, 2017

Frank Leighton Peake, Jr., 79, of Fletcher, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. A native of Rocky Mount, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Leighton Peake, Sr. and Martha Holland Peake. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Ann Naff and her husband, Euell Naff. Frank is survived by...

September 12, 2017

James T. Swinney (LtCol USMC Ret), age 86 of Hardy passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife Nancy; sons, Matthew and his wife Molly, Timothy, Michael and Daniel and his wife Jessica; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service...

September 10, 2017

Estelle Jones, age 95, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was born January 11, 1922, a daughter of the late Aldine and Pearl Jones. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Ishmael, Rudolph and Stafford Jones, sisters, Ina Messsenger, Juanita Howell, and Christine Jones. Surviving are one sister, Geraldine Smith of Roanoke and one sister- in-law, Patricia...

September 9, 2017

Bonnie S. Minnix, 68, of Roanoke, and formerly of Franklin County went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2017. Bonnie was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley M. Robertson. She is survived by her two sisters, Carol Tyree and Louise Gibson; nieces, Denise (Leon) Prillaman and Traci (Jim) Van Cleaf; and a great-niece, Alexandria Prillaman. Bonnie...