July 21, 2024

Jewell Allen Brown, Sr., age 72 of Glade Hill died Sunday, July 21, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Curtis “Fatty” and Sallie Kate Brooks Brown; brothers, Perry Brown, Rueben Brown (Jean) and J.C. Brown (Mary); sisters, Kitty Beale (Luther), Melva Pendleton (Jake), Elva Kirby (Jack), Ruth...

July 16, 2024

Sandra Hall Turman, age 73 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born on March 14, 1951, Sandra worked at PlyGem for 25 years, where she made lasting friendships and contributions to the company. In her early years, she loved to bowl, play volleyball and softball. Sandra also loved to play bingo multiple times during the...

July 16, 2024

Louise Hodges Bowles, 95, of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1929 at the family home in Franklin County. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, J. Carlton Bowles; her parents, Dallas Charlie Edward Hodges and Thelma Roxie Hodges; brothers, James Dallas Hodges...

July 16, 2024

Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, plucked a beautiful flower on Tuesday, July 16, 2024: Michelle Lynn McGhee-Walker made her transition from this earthly home. She was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, on October 9, 1972, to McArthur and Mary Katherine McGhee. She was educated in the Franklin County School System. Upon her move to Danville, Michelle found Christ...

July 16, 2024

Mr. Edward Dumont Ziringer, Jr, of Fort Mill and formerly of Pittsburgh PA and Rocky Mount VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 80 years old.  He served as a captain in the USAF during the Vietnam War before starting a thirty-year career in purchasing for corporations such as Westinghouse Electric.  He has been a member of...

July 15, 2024

Lonnie Greer Holland, age 95 of Rocky Mount was born September 17, 1928 one of 15 children born to Harry Thomas Greer and Oveeda Frances Hodges and went to her eternal home Monday, July 15, 2024.

Mom was always a very active person interested in learning and traveling. She was an avid reader and especially loved reading...

July 14, 2024

James Alan Peters, age 64 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born January 19, 1960, a son of the late Everette and Dorothy Roberson Peters. Surviving are his brother, Victor Peters (Robin); sister, Donna Zeigler (Carey); nieces, Michelle Gilbert, Jessica Turman (Nick), Stephanie Pendleton (Travis) and Staci Hudson (Chris); aunts, Joan Taylor,...

July 12, 2024

Dean Allen Angle, age 73 of Rocky Mount was called home on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Early in his life he worked for the Virginia Division of Forestry. Later, he took up carpentry and became a contractor, all while farming. Dean loved God and his family and friends. Some of...

July 11, 2024

Tomas falleció el día 11 de Julio del 2024 en su hogar de Ferrum, VA. Su esposa Juana le precede en la muerte. Fue sobrevivido por su familia de cinco hijas, un hijo, y diez nietos los que siempre lo amaran y lo llevaran por siempre en sus corazones y oraciones.

Tomas fue...

July 10, 2024

Frederick Alan DeLong, age 64 of Hardy moved peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was a member of Halesford Baptist Church. He loved God, his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Herman DeLong. Surviving are his...

July 9, 2024

Bernice David Palmer, age 72 of Penhook passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1951 in Sandy Level, a daughter of the late Drewry Lee David and Erma Davidson David. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ronald Lee David. Surviving are her husband, Steven W. Palmer; son,...

July 8, 2024

Harold Stanley Gilbert, Jr. age 76 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Memorials made to the family to assist with expenses will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 7, 2024

Michael Shannon Laury, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born February 26, 1960, a son of the late James and Kate Laury and was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua S. Laury; nephews, Andy and Joey Hayes; brother-in-law, Danny Hayes; father-in-law, William Buckner; sister-in-law, Lisa B. Forbes. Surviving...

July 1, 2024

Sally Marie Naff, age 83 of Virginia Beach, formerly of Franklin County, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born May 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Elmer and Ava Montgomery Naff. Two years ago, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Montgomery Naff. As a teenager in Franklin County, she participated in county activities....

June 30, 2024

Jackie Kyle Meeks, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born September 18, 1951, a son of the late Joe Henry Meeks Jr. and Betty Jane Gregory Meeks. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Debra “Debbie” Meeks; two sons, William Meeks and Patrick (Tonya) Meeks; granddaughter, Abby Meeks who was...

June 29, 2024

Becky Coleman, age 67 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1957 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was the daughter of Lera Odell Law and Jessie Law.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by cherished loved ones, including her sister, Judy Wood; brother, Jessie Edward...

June 29, 2024

Randolph “Randy” Eugene Steele, age 76 of Roanoke passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born April 1, 1948, a son of the late Curtis and Roxie Sloan Steele. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Randolph Eugene Steele Jr.; and brother, Bennie Steele. Surviving are his wife of...

June 29, 2024

William “Bill” Helms passed away of heart failure at Roanoke Memorial on June 29, 2024 at the age of 78.  Born to the late James “Billy” William Helms and Grace Woody Helms, Bill was a lifelong resident of Franklin County, graduating from FCHS in 1963.

Bill served honorably in the Army National Guard from 1964-1970. For decades...

June 28, 2024

James Eugene “Gene” Perdue, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born May 21, 1938, son of the late Herbert and Nellie Perdue. Surviving are his wife, Patty E. Perdue; daughter, Connie Wray; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Brittany; three great-grandkids; one step-son, Ernest J. Minton; two step-grandsons, Michael Taylor Minton and...

June 26, 2024

Roger Wayne Yack, age 80 of Ferrum passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Roger was always ready to help people no matter how hard life was. He will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; two stepsons and their children; and his brother, Ray. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6,...