October 10, 2025

Edna Mae Robertson, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. No services are planned. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 10, 2025

Mary Lou Robertson, age 89 of Roanoke passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. As a loving mother, grandmother and respected real estate agent, she leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion, strength and integrity that will forever be cherished by her family and community.

Born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on December 17, 1935, Mary Lou was...

October 7, 2025

Ocie Lowe Mayhew, age 81 of Moneta, VA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on October 7, 2025.

Ocie was born in Iaeger, WV as the thirteenth out of fourteen children in a loving, unified family. As a coal miner’s daughter, she grew up on a family farm in a...

October 6, 2025

Junior Taylor Campbell, age 90 of Penhook passed away Monday, October 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel 12:00 Noon Friday, October 10, 2025. Interment will follow in Greater Mt. Parrish Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. His family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Viewing will also be held from 12:00...

October 5, 2025

Everette Kennard Altice, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born May 27, 1935 a son of the late Ernest and Ada Hodges Altice. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kennard; sister, Margaret Altice; brother, J.T. Altice; brother-in-law, Bentley Larry Hodges.

Everette was retired from Lane Furniture Company where...

October 5, 2025

Phillip Winfrey Key, Jr., age 67 of Moneta died Sunday, October 5, 2025. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount – Smith Mountain Lake.

October 4, 2025

Bobby Sherman Peters, age 51 of Ferrum died Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born March 16, 1974 and was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Elton Peters; sister, Melissa Peters; and grandparents, Henry Elton and Hallie Peters, Stafford and Esther Sink. Bobby was a man of quiet strength and unwavering devotion. He had a great love for...

October 3, 2025

On Friday, October 3, 2025, Creda Matney, age 82, met her Lord and Saviour face to face. Creda was ready to answer the call as she had a personal relationship with Jesus. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ulysis Matney. Surviving are a special granddaughter, Jazmine Kincer.

For the past 18 years, Creda was a member...

October 3, 2025

   “You shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace.” Isaiah 55:12   

 William Otho Holland, 85 of Rocky Mount, was called to heavenly rest on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence.

 Poker Roo, as he was affectionately called by his youngest sister, was the oldest child born to the late Dave and Evie Holland on October 30, 1939. He...

October 2, 2025

Awesome Wife, Great Mother, Best Grandmother, Sister and Friend!

Reva was the daughter of Welzie and Nokie Wyatt, Born on Tuesday June 6th 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Gene Harry, her brothers Charles Wyatt and Timothy Wyatt. Sister Ethel Stubblefield, Brothers and Sisters in law Kirkner (Ruth) Harry,...

October 2, 2025

Johnny Edward Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his home. He was born March 10, 1955 and was preceded in death by his father, John Robert Hodges; brother, Barry Hodges; and brother-in-law, Wayne Davis. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Hodges; daughter, Amy Hodges Wade; son, Edward Hodges (Katie); grandchildren, McKenzie Wade, Kiersten Wade...

October 2, 2025

Timothy Roy Palmer Frith, age 65, of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Tim was born January 16, 1960 in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Tim graduated from Franklin County High School in 1978 and pursed a career as an automotive mechanic until his career was interrupted...

October 2, 2025

Doris Shepherd Kalenian, long-time resident of Conover NC, passed into Eternity on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She has joined her husband, Arsene Kalenian, parents Perry N. Shepherd and Effie Gaddy Shepherd, brothers H.B. Shepherd and H.A. Shepherd and sisters Louise Shepherd Clem, Daisy Shepherd Horne, Annie Shepherd Hyde and Sarah...

October 2, 2025

Zachariah Nathaniel “Zach” Markham, age 32 of Glade Hill died Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born June 22, 1993 and was preceded in death by his father, Terry Markham; and sister, Amy Weaver. Surviving are his mother, Tina Markham; brother, Chris Weaver (Rose); nieces, Danielle Camp, Grace Weaver and Faith Weaver; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral...

September 30, 2025

Elva Walker Cundiff, 95, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025 in her home. Born on September 3, 1930, in Franklin County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Roberta Walker. Elva was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years, Williams Joseph “Billy” Cundiff; her granddaughter, Julie Harrison;...

September 29, 2025

Lois Irene Bowman, age 86 of Boones Mill passed away at her residence Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born September 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Ezra and Dorothy Layman. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Marvin Bowman; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Jeanette; grandchildren, Kirby, Brock and Tonya; siblings, Lowell (deceased) and Miriam,...

September 27, 2025

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)

On Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, at home with his family by his side, McArthur "Mack" McGhee, was called home to spend eternity with his Lord and...

September 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Henry Lealond Wright, son of the late Dennis Leland Wright and Mazie Inez Guilliams Wright.  He was called home on September 25, 2025 at the age of 87.  He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death...

September 24, 2025

David Pearson Brown, age 44 of Rocky Mount died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1980 and was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen B. Frith; his Nannie and Pa-Poo; and grandparents, Joe and Pat Millehan. David graduated from Franklin County High School in 1998 and worked in the...

September 21, 2025

John “Wayne” Boitnott, age 86 of Boones Mill died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1939 a son of the late John Henry Boitnott and Hilda Saul Boitnott. Wayne began his career in Radio Sales with WDBJ Radio and retired with WFIR Radio following 42 years of service. He loved...