Hugh Clark Grindstaff
May 31, 2026
Hugh Clark Grindstaff, age 71 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 surrounded by those who loved him. He was the son of the late Paul and Doris Grindstaff of the Snow Creek community.
Hugh was a devoted Christian and member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren. He also attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church in his earlier...
Freddie Ray Moran
May 29, 2026
Freddie Ray Moran, age 75 of Ferrum, formerly of Patrick County, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Patrick County on September 9, 1950 to the late Nannie Lou Turner and James Joseph (Joe) Moran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings,...
Richard Lee Law
May 29, 2026
Richard Lee Law, age 95 of Rocky Mount died Friday, May 29, 2026. He was born March 26, 1931 a son of the late Emmett and Mabel Hicks Law. Surviving are his wife, Becky Holt Law; children, Deborah Triplett (Terry) of Bassett, Richard Nathaniel Law (Pariolee) of Jacksonville, FL, Doug Law of Collinsville; step-daughter, Barbie Campbell of Martinsville; grandchildren, Tara...
Kolby Garrett Dudley
May 26, 2026
Kolby Garrett Dudley, age 19 of Ferrum, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Known affectionately by family and friends as “Tater Wayne,” Kolby was a young man whose smile, laughter, and loving spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met. To know Tater Wayne was truly to love him. He had a gift for making people laugh and was...
Granger Eli Creech
May 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved son, Granger Creech, on May 25, 2026, at the age of five. Granger was a sweet and spirited little boy, full of life and boundless energy. He had a way of lighting up every room with his laughter and curiosity, bringing joy to even the simplest moments. His smile, his...
James "Jaime" Lewis Longabaugh
May 21, 2026
James "Jaime" Lewis Longabaugh, age 35, of Callaway, VA, passed away at their home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 21, 2026. They were born in Lansing, MI, on April 17, 1991, to their adoptive parents Steven Lewis Longabaugh and Jessica Lou Longabaugh and their biological mother Eleanor Bernice Caddick. They were preceded in death by their biological mother.
Jaime is...
Michael Neal Neice
May 21, 2026
Michael Neal Neice, age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1963 in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Paul Neice Sr. and Myrtle Lucille Neice.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Neice, Paul Neice Jr., Eddie Neice and Anthony Neice; and sisters, Ruth Neice and Sheila Neice.
He...
Danny Lee Motley
May 20, 2026
Danny Lee Motley, age 70 of Moneta passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 3, 1955, the son of Carlton Motley and Margaret Motley. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl Motley; son, Evan Motley; two step-sons, Drew Burnette (Alexandra) and Zach Burnette (fiancé, Sabrina); three step-grandchildren, Raelyn, Kodi and Brynn...
Clara "Toots" Furrow Eanes
May 19, 2026
Clara "Toots" Furrow Eanes, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 23, 1933, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Alvin Furrow and Eva Wimmer Furrow Guilliams.
Clara was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church, later attending Franklin Heights Church...
Albert "Sonny" J. Arnold
May 16, 2026
Albert “Sonny” J. Arnold, 87, of Stephens City, Virginia, formerly of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Born August 27, 1938, in Bethesda, Maryland, he was the son of the late Albert John Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Willingham Thompson.
Sonny was a dedicated mechanic for the City of Roanoke in the auto industry until...
Kenneth Gary Carter
May 16, 2026
Kenneth Gary Carter, age 91 of Penhook passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. Services were private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Susan Wray Thornhill
May 16, 2026
Susan Wray Thornhill, age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nancy Louise (Smith) Johnson
May 14, 2026
Nancy Louise (Smith) Johnson of Ferrum went home to her Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at age 85. Nancy was born on May 3, 1941 in Parsons, WV to Hoye and Anna Louise (Heitz) Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Susan (Smith) Fay.
During her life, Nancy began her nursing career at Washington...
Florence Reynolds Wright
May 13, 2026
Florence Reynolds Wright went to her eternal home to be in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born August 5, 1934 and lived to see 91 years on this earth with her family, friends and Church Family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Buford 'Tucker' Wright; her grandchild,...
Pamela Jennifer Arnow
May 11, 2026
Pamela Jennifer Arnow, age 68 of Boones Mill passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Joseph Rudolph Martelli, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Joseph Rudolph Martelli, Jr., age 61 of Union Hall passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. Surviving are his lifelong companion, Dawn Pallante; son, Joseph Rudolph Martelli, III (Takoda Poindexter); daughter, Angel Martelli; dear family friend, C.J. LaPrade; grandson, Colton LaPrade; and granddaughter, Brynleigh LaPrade. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Marian Seyler
May 9, 2026
Marian Magill Seyler “Maz”, age 63 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Orange County, NY died Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born June 4, 1962 and was preceded in death by her father, Albert D. Magill; and maternal grandmother, Ella F. McDougal. Surviving are her son, Luke Bogert and his fiancé, Sonnia Ferrer and her four children; mother, Marion...
Phyllis Ann Edwards
May 6, 2026
Phyllis Ann Edwards, 64, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on May 6, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1961, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to the late Dorothy Edwards and James Edwards.
Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her outgoing personality, warm spirit, and the joy she brought to...
Carol Ann Mullins
May 5, 2026
Carol Ann Mullins, age 82 of Glade Hill passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Archie and Anna Haycox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil “Bog” Mullins; two sisters, Betty Reid (Hoss) and Mimi Cutright...
Ricky Franklin Dillon
May 5, 2026
Ricky Franklin Dillon (67) passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and Exie Dillon.
He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Hodges and his granddaughters, Abbigail Cooper, McKenzie and Skyler Oakes. He is also survived by his sister, DeeDee, and his nephew Jamey Singleton and...