August 16, 2025

Ginger W. Bowman, age 78 of Boones Mill went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born July 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Amos Morris. Surviving to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 57 years, Harlan Otho Bowman; son, Joe (Anita) Bowman; two granddaughters, Ariel...

August 15, 2025

Earl Benton Flora, 88, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born in Boones Mill, Virginia on March 22, 1937, to Daniel Jacob Flora and Stella Peters Flora. Earl first married Martha Coles.  They had one son Earl Benton (Ben) Flora Jr.  Earl’s second marriage was to Janet Hedge and they enjoyed...

August 14, 2025

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, James Alfred Kirk departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and their unwavering love after a long battle with dementia. James was the cornerstone of his family that spans five generations. His legacy lives on in the lives of each of them, who carries forward James’ spirit of kindness, strength,...

August 13, 2025

Robert Rex Stephenson, age 81 of Ferrum (1943-2025) passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends. Rex was born October 21, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Martha Jean and Robert B. Stephenson. Rex is survived by his brother, Phillip; his daughters, Janice Lynn Watkins, Jessica Anne Stephenson and Juliet Rose Stephenson; two...

August 13, 2025

Ralph Lee Webster, Born on January 9, 1936, in Callaway, VA, Ralph entered the world in the home of his maternal grandparents, Willie and Essie Custer, who lovingly raised him and his older brother Bobby after the passing of their mother just eleven days after his birth.

Ralph was deeply grateful for the guidance and encouragement of...

August 10, 2025

Michael "Mike" Robert Neal, age 78 of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 24, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to James and Yvonne Neal, and had five siblings. After graduating high school, he attended Southeast Missouri State University for...

August 10, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Bryson, Sr., age 67 of Henry passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 10, 2025

Richard Lewis "Ricky" Furrow age 66 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on June 17, 1959 the 5th son of Cecil and Ardella Furrow and was preceded in death by his brothers James, Riley, Ronald “Ronnie”, and Carleton “Theo”.  He is survived by his wife, Veronica “Rhonda” Furrow;...

August 9, 2025

James Pat “Skip” Bowles, Jr., age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, J.P. Bowles; and brother, Alan Dale Bowles. Surviving are his wife, Doris Hambrick Bowles; daughter, Christy Hambrick and Jose Vega; two grandchildren, Liahni and Keaston; mother, Elizabeth Bowles; sister, Patsy Dudley; brothers, Randy...

August 9, 2025

Doris Hattie Sumrell, age 74 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose love and laughter will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, Eric Hall, Laurie Long and Suzanne Moss; grandchildren, Cori Moss, Justin Long, Sam Long, Shyann...

August 9, 2025

Joey Lee Callaway, 55, of Rocky Mount Virginia transitioned from his earthly home on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

He was born June 22, 1970 to the late Joseph Callaway and Nancy Carol Tanks Callaway.

Joey showed his strength early on in life as a Virginia High School League (VHSL) state champion wrestler in 1988.

August 9, 2025

Glenn W. Rakes, age 96 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Glenn was born July 23, 1929, a son of the late John Marshall Rakes and Annie Cannaday Rakes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Rakes, Luther Rakes and Jake Rakes; sisters, Carrie Rakes Thomason, Lucy...

August 8, 2025

Jonathan Andrew Scott, age 41 of Moneta, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.

With broken hearts, Randy and I share that our precious son, Jonathan, has gone home to be with the Lord. Jon was a Christian and is at home with his Heavenly Father where we will join him one day. Jon and I talked about...

August 7, 2025

Walter Louis Sailer, 78, originally from Bucks County Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Smith Mountain Lake after a courageous battle with metastasizing bladder cancer.

Graduate of Council Rock High School, Walter proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972, a time that shaped his sense of duty,...

August 6, 2025

Patricia Gertrude Buckner Robertson, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on August 28, 1936 in Elmore, Alabama to William and Gertrude Buckner and had six siblings. After graduating from Chilton County High School, she met and married James Robertson, moved to Rocky Mount,...

August 6, 2025

Eileen Lucille Wells, age 96 of Wirtz died Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Bertha Olivia Walters Funk. She went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a cherished individual whose presence left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

August 1, 2025

Violet Marceline Hopkins, beloved daughter of Cecelia Barnes and Chandler Hopkins was born sleeping on Friday, August 1, 2025. She will forever be loved by her mommy, daddy, her big sister, Coraline Hopkins; her grandparents, Tammy Scott, Kevin Scott, Jennifer Johnson, and George Hopkins III; her uncle, Marshall Barnes; her aunts, Madison Lewis and Alexandria Hopkins; and several other...

July 28, 2025

Alicia “Lisa” Foley, age 66 of Ferrum died Monday, July 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her lifelong partner, Mike Foley; father, Claudie Young; in-laws, Lloyd Foley and Clara Foley; and brother, Sammy Young. Surviving are her son, Chris Foley; daughter, April Foley; grandchildren, Kirsten Austin, Gage Austin, Joshua Austin; mother, Thelma Young; sister, Dorothy Ann Crook...

July 27, 2025

David Lee Ferguson, Jr., age 70 of Moneta, VA passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 with family close by. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a friend to countless people in the community.

David was preceded in death by his parents, David Sr. and Betty J. Ferguson; and sister, Susan D....