August 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Bertha Olivia Walters Funk. She went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a cherished individual whose presence left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

August 1, 2025

Violet Marceline Hopkins, beloved daughter of Cecelia Barnes and Chandler Hopkins was born sleeping on Friday, August 1, 2025. She will forever be loved by her mommy, daddy, her big sister, Coraline Hopkins; her grandparents, Tammy Scott, Kevin Scott, Jennifer Johnson, and George Hopkins III; her uncle, Marshall Barnes; her aunts, Madison Lewis and Alexandria Hopkins; and several other...

July 28, 2025

Alicia “Lisa” Foley, age 66 of Ferrum died Monday, July 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her lifelong partner, Mike Foley; father, Claudie Young; in-laws, Lloyd Foley and Clara Foley; and brother, Sammy Young. Surviving are her son, Chris Foley; daughter, April Foley; grandchildren, Kirsten Austin, Gage Austin, Joshua Austin; mother, Thelma Young; sister, Dorothy Ann Crook...

July 27, 2025

David Lee Ferguson, Jr., age 70 of Moneta, VA passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 with family close by. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a friend to countless people in the community.

David was preceded in death by his parents, David Sr. and Betty J. Ferguson; and sister, Susan D....

July 27, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Pendleton Arnett, age 64 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 peacefully at home. Sandy was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 11, 1960 to the late James “Jim” Pendleton and late Dora “Pinky” Pendleton, before moving with her family to Bassett, Virginia in 1970.

Sandy...

July 27, 2025

Ardie Virgil Hunt (Butch), age 79 of Callaway left this world on Sunday, July 27, 2025 after dealing with a short illness.

Butch was born and raised in Franklin County, VA. He grew up in Henry Fork on the family farm. He and his eight siblings primed tobacco and rode their beloved horses,...

July 26, 2025

Ervin “Eugene” Harrison, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born September 24, 1943 a son of the late Otis and Delma Harrison and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Elena Harrison; five sisters; and one brother. Eugene retired from Cooper Wood Products after many years of service. He also served in...

July 26, 2025

James Alvin Stanley, Jr., age 67 of Callaway died Saturday, July 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cooper Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 25, 2025

Ashley Dawn Hodges, age 37 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born October 14, 1987, a daughter of William Hodges Jr. and the late Connie Frances Hodges. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Charlotte Edna Hodges, Frances and Roger Hunt; numerous aunts and...

July 24, 2025

Nancy Lee Wingo Witt, age 82 of Boones Mill died Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born July 13, 1943 and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wingo; mother, Mary Lucy Wingo Mullins; husband, Willard “Buddy” Witt; and sister, Janie Butterworth (Emory). She is survived by her step-father, Donald Mullins. There will be no services. Arrangements by...

July 24, 2025

Tony Clifton Fink, age 80 of Wirtz died Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born June 20, 1945 a son of the late Kermit and Gladys Bousman Fink. He taught 9th grade science and math for 30 years with Roanoke City School System starting at Jackson Junior High School and retiring from William Fleming High School. He held an...

July 24, 2025

Jewell May Flora Bowman, 96, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Salem, Virginia, surrounded by her family. She was born in Boones Mill, Virginia on September 9, 1928, to Daniel Jacob Flora and Stella Peters Flora. Jewell married Raymond Cleveland Bowman on March 29, 1947, and together they raised four children.

Jewell lived most of...

July 23, 2025

Martha G. Parsons, age 88 of Roanoke died Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 23, 2025

Ralph Edward Laprade, age 78 of Ferrum died Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 21, 2025

James “Jimmy” Beverly Wood, age 79 of Bassett, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 21, 2025. Jimmy was born on December 24, 1945, to the late Cecil Ray Wood and Macie Bowling Whitlock Wood. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Wood; half-brothers, Hugh Whitlock, Melvin (Chalk) Whitlock, Bobby Joe Whitlock,...

July 21, 2025

Sandra Carol (Linkswiler) Fore, age 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 and was welcomed to her heavenly home and into the arms of her Lord and Savior and her son, James Luther Sturgill III who preceded her in death in 2021.

Sandra was born to Ellen Victoria Baldwin...

July 20, 2025

Carol Pendleton Ferguson, age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born May 4, 1944, a daughter of the late Cabel and Grace Sowder Pendleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian “J.C.” Ferguson; siblings, Hilda “Bootie” Guilliams, Maude Bolling, Frances “Babe” Hodges, Mary Pendleton,...

July 19, 2025

Olvis “Vene” Hamblett, age 91, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was born July 24, 1933. Vene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Winchester Brumfield and Roberta Whorley Brumfield. Vene was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Euell Hamblett and her brothers, Herman and Dennis...

July 18, 2025

Charles Leonard Hall, age 72 of Penhook passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Hall; brother, David Hall (Mari); daughter, Amber Simmons (Myca); step-daughters, Angelia, Brandi, Jessica; grandson, Bryson; granddaughter, Raelynn; nine great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation...

July 18, 2025

Mabel Ailene Cannaday Prillaman, age 87 of Bassett, VA passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in her favorite place, Myrtle Beach, SC.

She was born, September 1, 1937, at home. She was the eldest daughter of William Washington and Allie Berta Chaney Cannaday of Prillaman Switch Road, Ferrum, VA. She was preceded in...