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...

September 8, 2017

Gary Wray 71, of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Wray Sr. and Carmen O. Wray; brothers, Bobby Wray and Kenneth Wray. He is survived by his brother, Ronnie Wray; daughters, Carol and John Hill, Tammy Wray, Jennifer and Todd Barnes; grandchildren, Austin Hill,...

September 6, 2017

Dorothy Webster 89, of Boones Mill passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin C. Webster Sr.; parents, David and Bertha Kuiken, in-laws, Rufus and Fannie Webster and son in-law, Mike Byrd. Dorothy would have celebrated her 90 th birthday on September 9 th . She was the proud daughter of Dutch...

September 6, 2017

Jose Andres Gonzalez, infant son of Jose Alfredo Gonzalez and Morgan Hamilton died Wednesday, September 6, 2017. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Evelynn Grace Gonzalez; and grandparents, Scott Hamilton and Diana White, Cirilo Gonzalez and Silvia Gonzalez. Memorial services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 3, 2017

Barbara Elaine Badger, age 60 of Franklin County, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3 rd 2017 at home. She was born in Erie, PA on Feb. 8 th , 1957 to Roberta Badger and to the late Bernard Badger. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Badger; and her grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Roberta Badger;...

September 2, 2017

On September 2nd, 2017 Sandra Dillon was welcomed into heaven by her savior Jesus Christ. There to also welcome her home was her mother and father Nicholas J. and Trosy F. Ware Tukloff, her sisters Patricia, Brenda, and Joyce Tukloff, and her husband of 40 years Farest D. Dillon. Remaining on earth to miss her are her daughter Brenda,...

September 1, 2017

Michael Wayne Narmour, age 58 went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 1, 2017 at his home in Ferrum, Virginia. The youngest of four siblings, Michael was born in Dallas, Texas on July 28, 1959 to Arthur and Lenora Narmour of Lancaster. While attending Elsie Robertson High School he met Ginger Linthicum on the marching band...

August 30, 2017

Sylvia P. Wood, 76, of Franklin County, most recently of Ashland, passed away on August 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mae Powell. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert "Bob" Wood; daughter, Cindy Wood-Parker; grandson, Jake Parker; brother-in-law, Richard Wood (Jelaine) and a large extended family and her friends. The...

August 29, 2017

Donnie Lee Farris, age 76 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Neva Farris; daughter, Anne Farris; parents, Jim and Elsie Farris; brothers, Jim Farris and Bernard LaPrade; and son-in-law, Donny Smawley. Surviving are his daughters, Pamela Wagner and husband Hank, Lindsay Solomon and husband Kris; grandchildren,...