March 13, 2025

Shirley Ann Miller, 89, of Rocky Mount and formerly of Roanoke, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Shirley was a simple person with very little concern for material things, loved Jesus, and leaned upon God to provide for her. For nearly 40 years, Shirley was a minor celebrity to anyone who ever...

March 13, 2025

Cyrus Eugene Ayers, age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Ayers Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 13, 2025

Otey “Buddy” Berkley Craghead, Jr., age 84 of Wirtz passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born October 30, 1940, a son of the late Otey Berkley Craghead Sr. and Minnie Smith Craghead. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Lee Craghead; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stuart J. Dudley and...

March 13, 2025

James “Wilson” Carter, age 86 of Burnt Chimney passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Eliza “Sis” Carter, wife Carolyn “Kitty” Fralin Carter, brothers, Ronnie and Glen Carter, sister Linda Stone, nephews, Ricky and David Carter, and his in-laws, Cecil and Ruth Fralin.

He...

March 12, 2025

Henry Stephen “Steve” Coffee, age 75 of Hardy died Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-son, Michael Timothy “Tim” Ayers. Surviving are his wife, Dolores Coffee; son, John (Kelly) Ayers; daughter-in-law, Tracie Ayers; grandchildren, John, Jr. (Jessica), Jason (Katherine), James Ayers; and great-grandchildren, Adalee and Charlotte. Steve was employed with...

March 12, 2025

Daryl Anthony Rayman of Moneta, Virginia passed away peacefully at 67 years old at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Daryl was born on February 10, 1958, to James Frances Rayman and Donna May Kuhns Rayman in Salem, South Dakota.

Growing up on a farm, Daryl developed a strong work ethic and deep...

March 12, 2025

Annette Amos Bowman, age 78, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ray and Ethel Harrison Amos; her sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca Amos and James E. Stanley. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John (Johnny)...

March 12, 2025

Cecil Junior Love, Age 97, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Julia Love Young; father and mother, Emmett Love and Ellen McGhee Love; brothers, Walter Love, Earl Love, who was killed in action in World War II, Lee Love and James Love;...

March 11, 2025

Betty Jane Persinger Ganges was born on May 25, 1941, in Stanaford West Virginia and passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Glade Hill Virginia, after a lengthy illness. She was the second of seven children born to Allen L. Persinger Sr. and Catherine E. Brown Persinger. Betty attended Riley Elementary school and graduated from Stratton High School...

March 10, 2025

Selah Rose Delpopolo, infant daughter of Anthony and Makayla Delpopolo of Moneta, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at the graveside, Promised Land Memorial Garden at EastLake, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mtn. Lake.

March 10, 2025

Gerald Wayne Bowman, 69, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Surviving are his wife, Martha Ann (Sink) Bowman; children, Esther and Neil Mohler, Anna and Winter Etter, Isaac Bowman, Daniel and Renee Bowman, Titus and Beth Bowman, and Miriam Bowman; and 19 grandchildren; sisters, Helen Bowman, Diane and Darrell Flora, Glenna and Jeff Bayer.

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March 5, 2025

In loving memory of Charles E. Hudson who was born June 2, 1940 and passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Hasletine A. Hudson and two sisters-in-law, Jean Hudson and Reva Hudson. He is survived by his three brothers, James O. Hudson, John Thomas Hudson, Billy Alan Hudson and...

March 4, 2025

Margie Tosh Prillaman age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Margie was born on February 11, 1940 in Rocky Mount, the 7th child born to the late Mary and Benjamin Tosh. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Edwin W. Prillaman, who passed away November 19, 2023; one sister,...

March 3, 2025

Wilbert Bennett Holland was born on November 19, 1940. He was one of six children born to the late Elijah Holland and late Roberta Ziegler. He made his peaceful farewell from his beautiful life on March 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by Barbara Jean Tanks, Dorothy Mackenhimer, Brenda Witcher, John Lewis, Gladys, and Wanetta. Wilbert was married...

March 1, 2025

Thomas R. Carr, 83, of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born on January 25, 1942, in Victoria, Texas, he was the son of Robert and Ruby Carr.

Tom was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Kristen Carr, and a proud father to his children, Thomas C. Carr and his wife...

February 28, 2025

Phyllis Elizabeth Hodges, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born January 2, 1948 to the late Christine Virginia Arrington Dillon and William Perry Dillon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Hodges; brothers, Wayne Dillon (Francis), Garland Dillon (Ruby), Jearld Dillon (Shelby); grandparents, Jake Dillon and Hessie Sink...

February 28, 2025

John “Johnny” Deuryce Barker, age 72 of Martinsville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Irene Griffith Barker; and brother, Roger Barker. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Linda Hankins Barker; son, John D. Barker Jr. (Vanessa); grandchildren, Karli, Lucas, Adalyn and Alexander; three sisters, Joann Lillard...

February 28, 2025

Joyce Scott Cundiff, 92, was reunited with the love of her life, Herbert, on February 28, 2025. Her loving Lord and Savior welcomed her with open arms. Joyce faithfully served in Sunday School ministry at Franklin Heights Church for decades, and shared her faith with all that knew her. In addition to her loving husband of 65 years, James...

February 27, 2025

Sean Allen East, age 54 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with final expenses (P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 26, 2025

Adrienne Kay Layman, infant daughter of Randall and Bethany Bowman Layman passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Conrad, Saylor, Cyrus and Matthan; grandparents, Allen and Dena Layman, Kathy Bowman (Norris, deceased); great-grandmothers, Carol Montgomery, Miriam Layman, Jane Austin; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted...