October 17, 2024

Martin John Huebschman, Jr., age 77, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 25, 1947, to Martin J Huebschman and Elizabeth (Rosenberger) Huebschman. Martin passed the bar in 1976 and went on to meaningful careers in manufacturing, communication, and education. He retired from University Instructors / PCG in 2018,...

October 15, 2024

Bernice David Zeigler “Pete”, age 87 of Union Hall passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1937, a son of the late Luther and Janie Zeigler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Nina Davis, Jimmy Zeigler, Nancy Thurman,...

October 14, 2024

Jack Leroy Hodges, Jr., age 62 of Moneta died Monday, October 14, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 14, 2024

Lydia Sochor, age 96 of Moneta, Va. went to be the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Beaver County, PA and was a daughter of the late John and Susie Sochor. She was a Registered Nurse Anesthetist and worked at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. Lydia came to know the Lord...

October 12, 2024

Essie Woods Wilson, age 91 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  She was born on June 18, 1933 in Ferrum, Va.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Cooper Woods and Charlie W. Woods; sisters, Margaret Crook and Jean Powell; brothers, Marvin Woods, Sr., C.W. Woods and Russell Woods.

Surviving her...

October 11, 2024

William Gene Gibson, age 78 passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Gibson and his wife, Barbara J. Gibson. He is survived by his sons, Bill Gibson, Jr. (Daris) and Doug Gibson (Stephanie); his daughter, Lisa Gibson, along with 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Bill was an Engineer in...

October 11, 2024

Diane Parcell Reynolds, age 71 of Truevine passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 14, 1953 to the late James (Jimmy) Parcell and Juanita Conner Riddle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry (Chub) Reynolds; loving son, Brian W. Reynolds; and brother, H. Wayne...

October 9, 2024

Sevilla Marie Ashworth Bower, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on December 27, 1928, in Rocky Mount, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Paul Bower; parents, George and Dorinda Ashworth; siblings, Howard, Eva, Denton, Nellie, Albert, Mary and George; and her oldest daughter, Frances...

October 9, 2024

Deborah Faye “Debbie” Haynes, age 69 of Snow Creek died Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born November 2, 1954 and was preceded in death by her sister, Kay W. Boyd. Debbie was a beloved mother and grandmother. Her love for her grandchildren was unmatched. She was a devoted member of Snow Creek Christian Church for more than 50...

October 8, 2024

Donald “Donnie” Lee Flora, 78, of Boones Mill, VA, stepped out of time and into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

As a young teenager he met the love of his life, Marie Sink Flora, and they married in 1965. They celebrated 59 years of marriage in August...

October 8, 2024

Raymond Louis Whirley, age 70 of Martinsville passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 8, 2024

Charles Edward Pasley, 86, died unexpectedly on October 8, 2024, at his residence, Elm Park Estates in Roanoke, Virginia. Charles was born on January 4, 1938, in Boones Mill, Virginia, the son of Charlie and Drusilla (Layman) Pasley.

Charles graduated from Franklin County High School, class of 1956. Following graduation, he received his Bachelor of Arts in...

October 7, 2024

Roger Eugene Budner, 94 of Hardy died at home on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born May 31, 1930, in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of John Budner and Mary Henderson Budner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John and Bob Budner. Roger graduated from Bluefield High School and attended Concord College. He served in...

October 6, 2024

Betty Jean Meeks Mullins, loving mother and Nannie, was born September 7, 1945 to the late Fred and Beulah Meeks. She passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. Betty was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilford Meeks; and her sister, Christine Altice. Betty loved spending time with her children, Timmy Mullins (Renee), Tammy Harrell (Ricky) and...

October 5, 2024

Virginia Estelle Mendoza, age 70 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

October 4, 2024

Lance Jay Zepp, age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Eugene Zepp and Violet Davis Zepp. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; daughters, Emma Eldridge (John), Christina Pyles and Erica Hall; 11 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; sisters, Lisa and Lori, along with several nieces and...

October 3, 2024

Vonne R. Bailey, 59, unexpectedly died on October 3, 2024 in her home in Boones Mill, Virginia. She was born April 24, 1965. She is preceded in death by her mother, Robin Dunford; and sister, Dierdre Teeter.

Vonne is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Herbert (Barry) Bailey; son, Cody and his wife Rachel; son,...

October 3, 2024

Bennie Franklin Carter, age 95 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home. Bennie was born in Elkin, NC on February 21, 1929 a son of the late Walter Franklin Carter, Sr. and Martha Alice Hinson Carter. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vanessa Carter; and siblings, Ruth Carter Reece (Paul), Howard Carter...

October 3, 2024

David Lewis Quinn, age 71 of Ferrum left for his heavenly home Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born May 14, 1953, a son of the late Harold Christopher Quinn and Effie Wright Quinn. He was also preceded in death by a son Tim Quinn. Surviving are two sons, Randy Quinn (Janie), and Danny Quinn; 11 grandkids; and five...

October 2, 2024

Heather Amanda Brubaker Custer, beloved wife, mother, daughter was born November 2, 1977 and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was a cherished member of the Callaway Community and will be missed by the Pre-K class at Callaway Elementary School. Amanda was known for her kind loving heart. Her unwavering support for her family, friends and...