October 1, 2024

Alton Junior Dent, age 81 of Glade Hill left for his heavenly home Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born December 22, 1942, a son of the late John Junior Dent and Vera Powell Dent. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Hazel Johnson Dent. Surviving are his wife, Shirley...

September 28, 2024

Gladys Marie Gray, age 103 peacefully transitioned to Glory on September 28, 2024. She was born in Burnt Chimney, VA on April 1, 1921 to the late Fannie Mae Woody and John Oak Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Gray of 60 plus years; five brothers, James Wallace Patterson, Joe Delbert Patterson, William...

September 25, 2024

Bobby Sigmon, age 87 of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. Bobby loved his family and was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served as Trustee to Bethany Church of the Brethren. Providing a great work ethic for his children, he...

September 25, 2024

Carole Lee Fulcher Booth, 82, of Penhook, VA, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. Born on February 27, 1942, in Patrick Springs, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Ford Fulcher and Mary Pansie Fulcher. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Lynn Fulcher.

Carole is survived by her loving husband...

September 25, 2024

Brenda Blankenship McNeil, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 24, 2024

Zita Lousie Sherlund “Zee”, age 83 of New Castle, passed away at home with her family Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Weeks and Eleanor Eakin; brother, Milton Weeks; nephews, Shane and Scott Denise along with a great niece, Amber-Lee Blake English-Hodges. Zee is survived by her son, Michael and wife Shannon;...

September 24, 2024

Pattsy Martin Stilson, age 78 of Penhook, born on August 25, 1946, gained her wings while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Catherine Martin; her daughter, Catherine Arrington Hickson; grandson, Jerry Arrington Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Jenna Carr and Jameson Carr. All taken from this earth too...

September 23, 2024

James Hewitt, age 72, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 22, 2024

Thomas Howard Linson, age 68 of Hardy passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born in Queens, NY on January 26, 1956 and grew up in North Babylon, NY. He was a son of the late Howard and Theresa Galvin Linson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Linson;...

September 21, 2024

Robert “Bob” Edward Gillespie, age 83, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his home in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

At Smith Mountain Lake, Bob enjoyed helping his neighbors.  He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed many memories together, including diving competitions off the dock, waiting for the ice cream boat and the...

September 21, 2024

James Dandridge Boitnott, age 93 of Boones Mill passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Franklin County, Virginia on November 16, 1930, son of the late Woody and Lelia Boitnott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, J.D. Boitnott and two grandchildren and six siblings. He...

September 20, 2024

Alice Maxine Thomas, age 96 of Union Hall passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 19, 2024

Juanita Lynette “Nette” Dawson, age 60 of Snow Creek went to be with her Lord and Savior, September 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Dawson; daughter, Carla Dawson; grandson, Tegan Church; and grandmother, Nellie Soyars. Surviving are her devoted companion and the love of her life, Larry Smith; three children, Monica Church,...

September 19, 2024

April Niebergall, age 60 of Hardy died Thursday, September 19, 2024. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 19, 2024

Evonne Marie Altice Dillon, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born April 11, 1943 a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Hall Altice and was also preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Daniels of Rocky Mount. Evonne spent her time at home with her loving and caring husband Jimmy of 63...

September 19, 2024

William Stuart Chase of Rocky Mount, age 96, passed away at Red Oak Manor on September 19, 2024. He was born June 12, 1928 in Clifton Springs, NY to Henry and Alice. Besides his parents, Bill was pre-deceased by his only sibling Norm, and his brother's wife Helen, both of upstate NY/Florida and (3) wives: Evelyn Schreiber of Webster,...

September 18, 2024

Nannie Ruth Saunders McDaniel, age 88 of Ferrum made her transition to her new eternal home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in Ferrum, Virginia on September 11, 1936, to the late Aaron Saunders and Nannie Matt Gibson Saunders. Mother Ruth was united to the Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church of the Piedmont Association and then to...

September 17, 2024

Laquita Ramsey Amos, beloved mother and grandmother, joined her husband, Dr. J. Francis Amos, in Heaven on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Daughter of the late Neville and Christine Ramsey, Laquita was a beautiful and caring example of God’s love to those who knew her. Proverbs 31:26,28 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and...

September 17, 2024

Hazel Bolling Dillon, age 57 of Mt. Airy North Carolina passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Estelle Pagans Bolling. Hazel worked for Walmart for many years, she also worked at Hardees in Rocky Mount and was known for getting the people through the drive-thru the quickest.

She was...

September 16, 2024

Dottie Sutherland, age 93 of Hardy passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born May 21, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George William Sutherland; brother, Donald Thornton Sr.; and nephew, Donald Thornton Jr. Surviving are her niece, Debbie...