July 16, 2025

With hearts full of gratitude, love, and peace, we celebrate the beautiful life of Jackie—our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and faithful friend—who went home to be with Jesus at the age of 76. She is now fully healed, fully whole, and finally at rest in the presence of her Savior.

Jackie lived a life rooted...

July 15, 2025

Donna Gail Hartman Armstrong, age 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after a brief but intense battle with cancer. She was affectionately known by her many loyal customers as Ms. Donna where she served as coffee hostess at Sheetz in Rocky Mount for 14 years. During that time, she brightened many patrons’ mornings by providing...

July 15, 2025

Rebecca Worley “Becky” Turner, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, July 15, 2025. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 14, 2025

Janet LaVerne Harvey “Sweet Pea”, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born August 10, 1961, a daughter of the late Wilson Mosby and Kathleen Mosby-Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Troy Harvey; sister, Amanda Pendleton and brother, Harry Mosby. She is survived...

July 13, 2025

Linda Marie Mohler, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born September 7, 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Franklin Mohler, Jr. Surviving are her son, Paul (Melissa) Mohler Sr.; grandchildren, Thomas (Marie) Mohler, Paul (Megan Stover) Mohler, Jr., Dakota (Katie) Mohler, Cameron (Zoee) Mohler and Isaiah...

July 13, 2025

Calvin Lester Cummings, Sr., age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was a loving husband to his wife Barbara for 69 years, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, and treasured friend.

He was born in Galax, Virginia on August 21, 1935. Calvin moved to Rocky Mount as a teenager and spent all...

July 13, 2025

Wayne Lee Thompson, age 90 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born June 26, 1935, a son of the late Robert and Louella Strauss Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Catherine “Betsy” Thompson; brother, Roger Thompson; and sisters, Kay Pettit, Virginia Brizendine...

July 13, 2025

Opal Hanks, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born June 3, 1939 in Speedwell, VA a daughter of the late Samuel Brewer and Nannie Funk Brewer. She was also preceded in death by her husband Rev. Berlin Hanks. Opal was a Registered Nurse and retired from the Martinsville/Henry County Health Department. She alongside...

July 8, 2025

Dorothy Mary English Dillon, age 86 of Ferrum, formerly of Burnt Chimney, left her earthly home to be with Jesus Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025. She was born in Franklin County on May 7, 1939 to the late Samson and Sarah English. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62...

July 8, 2025

Norman “Norm” Marlin Shuman, age 42 of Wirtz, VA passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 26, 1983. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela “Angie” Shuman.

Norm is survived by his mother, Barbara Ramey, of Virginia; father, Michael Shuman of Ohio; brothers, Michael “Mikie” Shuman II...

July 8, 2025

George Allen "Louie" Wray, age 75, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by members of his family.

Born on November 9, 1949, in Rocky Mount, VA, George was a man of grit, character, and unwavering integrity. In his 75 years,...

July 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Poindexter, age 84 of Salem passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. First child of Dr. J. Carl Poindexter and Josephine T. Poindexter, Patricia enjoyed and excelled in school activities first in Roanoke City Schools (through junior high school at Woodrow Wilson) then at Andrew Lewis High School in Salem. She was an excellent student and...

July 7, 2025

Adelaide "Addie" Helms Lang, 83 of Boones Mill, Va passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Adelaide was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on December 16, 1941. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lt. Col George Josephi Helms and Adelaide Hartfelder Helms; brothers, Steven L. Helms and twin John W. Helms....

July 6, 2025

James Michael Parcell, “Mike” age 71 of Haw River, North Carolina and formerly of Sontag passed away Sunday, July 6th suddenly from a car accident. He was born January 13, 1954 to the late James (Jimmy) Parcell and Juanita Conner Riddle. He was preceded in death by his loving sister Diane Parcell Reynolds, brother H. Wayne Parcell,...

July 4, 2025

John David Jones, age 72 of Penhook died Friday, July 4, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born January 2, 1953 in Shelby, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John Malcolm and Dorothy Hubbard Jones. He was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Grace Fralin; half-sister, Lucille Roberts and her husband Floyd;...

July 3, 2025

Rebecca Lee Thomas Wilson, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1952 to Wilmot and Lorine Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sibling, Melvin Thomas.

She is survived by her daughter, Sarah; son, Joseph; siblings, Minerva (Clifton) Krantz, Velma Thomas and Durward...

July 3, 2025

Russell Lee Simpkins, age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 1, 2025

Jimmie Edsel Franklin, 78 years old, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Jimmie grew up in the Glade Hill area of Franklin County, but in 1967 joined the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam where he served proudly as Private First Class, with the 155 Transportation Unit as a Specialist...

June 28, 2025

Michelle Lee Sanchez, age 57 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose strength and quiet resilience touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Diego. Surviving are her devoted husband, Pablo Sanchez; her son, David Carachure; her daughter, Maria...

June 28, 2025

William "Billy" Clements, Jr., age 80 passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.