Iva Jean Pruitt
August 18, 2017
Iva Jean Pruitt of Moneta Virginia, went to her heavenly home August 18, 2017 in Brunswick, Ga. where she lived with her Granddaughter. She was born March 9, 1932 to the late Bosie Harris and Ruby Harris Pettrey. She is also preceded in death by her husband James E. Pruitt, her son, James E. Pruitt, Jr, her grandson, Adam...
Allyn Gray Riddle
August 18, 2017
Allyn Gray Riddle, 18, of Rocky Mount, Virginia was tragically taken from us on August 18, 2017. Allyn is survived by his parents, father Tom Riddle and mother and step father Allyson Riddle-Owens and James Owens, his big brother Austin Riddle, step sisters: Brandy Owens (wife Angie), Taylor Owens and Kailey Owens, Grandparents: G.O. (Woody) and Joyce Woodlief, Jolene...
Arthur Thomas Aldinger
August 18, 2017
Arthur Thomas Aldinger, age 84 of Hardy passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Ollie Pearl Skidmore
August 17, 2017
Ollie Pearl (Montgomery) Skidmore, of Rocky Mount died Thursday, August 17, 2017. Mrs. Skidmore was born in Frenchburg, KY on July 5, 1921. Ollie married English Anderson Skidmore on July 16, 1949 residing in Middleton, OH. They retired to Melbourne, FL, where they enjoyed their close friends, sunshine and lots of shrimping for over 25 years. To be closer to...
Earl Lee Sturgill
August 17, 2017
Earl Lee Sturgill, age 82 of Martinsville went to meet his Heavenly Father Thursday evening, August 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancie Martin Sturgill on May 31, 2014. They were married November 21, 1953. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pennie Lynn, son, Earl, Jr. and a granddaughter. Surviving...
Virginia Elizabeth Stump
August 14, 2017
Virginia Elizabeth Stump, 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. Graveside services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
John Randy Bates, Jr.
August 11, 2017
John Randy Bates, Jr., age 40 of Callaway died Friday, August 11, 2017. Surviving are his wife, Laury Roach Bates; children, John Randy III, Hunter, Fisher, Gracie and Anna Bates; mother, Becky Sparks (Freddie); father, John Bates, Sr.; step-mother, Ruth Bates; sisters, Sarah Ayers, Nichole Martin; brothers, Jay and Joe Sparks; foster brother, Mac Hunnell; step-sister, Jenny Poole; and...
Marie C. Hatchett
August 7, 2017
Marie C. Hatchett, age 86 of Penhook died Monday, August 7, 2017. She was born on July 10, 1931 a daughter of the late James and Mary Compton of Ridgeway. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Hatchett; and two brothers, Lewis Compton and Howard Compton. Surviving are her children, Robert Michael Hatchett (Bonnie Sue),...
Michael Eugene Byrd
August 7, 2017
Michael Eugene Byrd, age 68 of Boones Mill, Va. passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Reva Wilson Byrd; father-in-law, Marvin Webster, Sr. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Judy Webster Byrd; father, Clarence W. Byrd; mother-in-law, Dorothy Webster; brother, Don Byrd (Barbara); sister, Sharon...
Charles Kevin Fisher, Dvm
August 7, 2017
Dr. Charles Kevin Fisher, DVM age 44 passed away August 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother; Audrey Hoy Fisher; grandparents, Cyrus S. and Bernice Montgomery Hoy; and Horace and Stella Fisher. He is survived by his dad, Charles Galen Fisher; brothers, G. Todd Fisher, and Ryan G. and Sarah Fisher. He is also...
Eva Sledd Ashworth
August 6, 2017
Eva Lenora Sledd Ashworth of Rocky Mount, Virginia and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, died Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was born on March 13, 1919 and was 98 years old. She was the wife of the late Albert Ashworth; and the daughter of the late Eslie and Mary Sledd, all of the Callaway area. She was predeceased by brothers,...
Jesse Keith Shively, Jr.
August 5, 2017
Jesse Keith Shively, Jr. (Keith), 48, of Ferrum, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of August 5th, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 26, 1968. Surviving are his parents, Brenda and Jesse Shively, Sr. of Ferrum, One sister and brother in law, Tonya Shively DeLong and H. Douglas DeLong of Moneta, one nephew, Garrison...
Edward William Langbein
August 5, 2017
Edward William Langbein, 78, of Moneta, Virginia, was called to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 5th, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Edward was born November 20, 1938 in Lakewood, NJ to Erich Bruno and Marie Freida (Munzer) Langbein. As a teenager he joined the Jackson NJ Volunteer Fire Department, where he served for many...
Kathryn Elaine Kinsey
August 2, 2017
Kathryn Elaine Kinsey, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Born May 17, 1946 in Sarasota, Florida, she was the daughter of Wellington “Wimpy” and May Stevens. She was a Sarasota resident until 2005 when she moved to Franklin County Virginia in order to be closer to her sons. Her loving and caring qualities made her...
Joe "J.H." Henry Meeks, Jr.
August 1, 2017
Joe Henry “J.H.” Meeks, Jr., age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 after a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born June 12, 1932 to Joe Henry Meeks, Sr. and Ebbie Robertson Meeks. He was an avid hunter of coon, deer and rabbit. He loved his hounds, beagles and special dogglet, Coco. J.H. worked at...
Marie Perdue
July 30, 2017
Marie Pagans Perdue, age 91, of Union Hall, passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 30, 2017, with family by her side. She was born May 24, 1926. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years Otey Perdue, and is now eternally reunited with him. Marie was also preceded in death by her parents,...
Joann Broughman
July 28, 2017
JoAnn Powell Broughman, age 74 of Martinsville, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. JoAnn was born in Penhook, Virginia on January 4, 1943 to Phillip and Frances Powell. She was retired from National Homes. JoAnn is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Garth Harris, Phyllis and Jeff Roark; one son and daughter-in-law, Venton and Christina Davis;...
Teresa A. Burrows
July 26, 2017
Teresa A. Burrows, age 56 of Henry died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was born August 26, 1960 in Franklin County and was preceded in death by her parents, George B. and Renell Motley; and her husband, Gregg Burrows. Surviving are her son, J.B. Lovell (Jessi) of Henry; brothers, Nathan Motley (Brenda) of Rocky Mount, Curtis Motley (Susan) of...
Lowell Wincel Jones
July 26, 2017
Lowell Wincel Jones, age 82 of 296 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was born in Redwood on July 19, 1935 son of the late Lucian Herbert Jones and Ruth Perdue Jones. He retired from Lane Furniture after a career of more than 30 years. A member...
Timothy Lee Dunman
July 26, 2017
Timothy Lee Dunman age 56, of Roanoke (formerly of Franklin County), passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount.