December 5, 2024

James “Jimmy” Carl Bridges, age 67 of Callaway, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2024. He was born to the late James Harvey Bridges and Shirley Magdalene Fralin on December 24, 1956.

Jimmy entered the Marines in February 1975. During his time in the Marines, he was awarded 4 Meritorious Mast for duty above and...

December 4, 2024

Mildred Alice Mattox, age 91 of Glade Hill went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of the Jacks Mountain Community and a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church for many years.

Mildred was born April 15, 1933 to the late Thomas Simmons...

December 4, 2024

Kathleen Ann Ott, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. All services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 3, 2024

Pamela S. Naddeo, age 74 of Moneta and formerly of Carnegie, PA died Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held in Carnegie, PA. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 1, 2024

Bonnie Lois McGhee Woods, age 73 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Woods; parents, Milton and Myrtle McGhee; sisters-in-law, Essie Wilson and Jean Powell; and brothers, Dick and Larry McGhee. Surviving are her step-children, Sandy Gentry, Barry Woods and Gary Woods; several grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Carol...

November 30, 2024

Gregory Lacy Frazier, “Greg” age 56 of Welch, WV passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Good Sam Hospice in Roanoke, VA. He was born April 2, 1968, a son of the late Dallas Frazier and Juanita Hazel Green Frazier in Montgomery County, Maryland. Greg was known to many as the weather man and the TV...

November 30, 2024

Christopher Wills of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 28, 2024

It is with profound grief that we announce the tragic passing of Chance Young, age 40, on November 28, 2024. Chance was born on July 3, 1984 and resided in Rocky Mount, Va.

Chance is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Fannie Jane Young and Peanut Chitwood, and mothers-in-law Donna Sink and Kay Sink. Chance...

November 26, 2024

Stephen Williamson Bernard, 76 of Boones Mill, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and his paintings. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his best friend of fifty-six years and wife of fifty-one years, Anne Way Bernard; his devoted sister, Carolyn Hornick (Eddie); brother, Philip Bernard...

November 26, 2024

Donald Lee Gillispie, age 82 of Floyd passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Donald was born July 2, 1942, a son of the late Euell and Ida Gillispie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Gillispie; son, Donald Wayne Gillispie; and brother, Ronald L. Gillispie. Surviving are his children, Michelle (Corey) Harrison...

November 26, 2024

Katherine Marie Thompson, age 93 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born on September 15, 1931, Katherine lived a life marked by love and dedication to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn Thompson; and many of her brothers and sisters. She leaves behind a loving family including her sons, Billy Thompson...

November 25, 2024

Vesta Harrison Morris, age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. Vesta was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Lola Harrison and her husband, David Leonard Morris in 2011. She is survived by her son, Patrick Morris. A graveside service will be held at the Frith Family Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2024....

November 23, 2024

August Alan Carneiro, age 63 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Conway, SC died Saturday, November 23, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 23, 2024

Michael "Mike" Lee Crawford, Sr., age 58 of Moneta passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born February 5, 1966 to the late Roy and Jeanette Barrette Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Schaffer and Tommy Shouse; sister, Brenda Cox; nephew, Gary Crawford; and cousin, Ray Crawford....

November 22, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Allen Almond, age 69 of Boones Mill passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, George William Almond, Sr.; and brother, Louis Edward Almond. Surviving are his mother, Joyce T. Almond; brothers, George William “Bill” Almond, Jr. (Tammy) and John “Johnny” Finley Almond (Valerie); sister-in-law, Sharlene Almond; nephew, Micah...

November 19, 2024

Ira Aaron “Bud” Roth, age 89, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Born on November 21, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Bud was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Bud is survived by his...

November 19, 2024

Kelly Denise Schaller, age 61 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Schaller; mother, Carolyn F. Lantz; daughter, Danielle D. Morehouse; grandchildren, Ava D. Buggs-Morehouse, Avanté M. Buggs; step-children, Nicole Schaller and Nicholas Schaller; step-grandchildren, Solara Rodriguiez, Alonzo Rodriguiez, Valentino Rodriguiez; siblings, Terri Russell (Allen, deceased), Ed Lantz (Sue),...

November 19, 2024

Nathan Ryan Montgomery, age 36, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Nathan was the best grandson, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose kind heart and infectious spirit touched everyone he met. His memory will forever be cherished by those who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be...

November 19, 2024

James Emmett “Jim” Hartigan, Sr., age 100, of Roanoke, Virginia, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1924 in Vinton, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph D. Hartigan and Sallie Moore Hartigan, son-in-law, John Hickle, grandson, Anthony Hickle, and all of his siblings. Jim is survived by...

November 18, 2024

Robert Peter Donaldson, age 70 of Moneta passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at EastLake Community Church, (1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta), 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 Arrangements  by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mtn. Lake