April 3, 2024

Deborah Ann Monastra (Debbie), age 74 of Hardy passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Jackie McFarland. Surviving Deborah are her husband, Salvatore Monastra; children, Jason McFarland Monastra, David McFarland Monastra and Jessica McFarland Monastra; also several grandchildren. She was born in Bar Harbor, Maine and was a Licensed Practical...

April 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kaitlyn Whitmer Dula, a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother, who left us peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 3, 2024. Born on September 13, 1991, Kaitlyn was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew her.

Kaitlyn's life was a testament...

April 2, 2024

George Lee Pannell, of Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with prostate cancer. He was a member of the Smith Mountain Lake community for 17 years.

He was born on October 3, 1945 in Rochester, PA. George was a loving...

April 1, 2024

Ronald Franklin Madison, Jr., passed away on the morning of Monday, April 1, 2024. He was surrounded by his three sisters and his daughter, Emily. He was preceded in death by his mother, Natalie Grace Silvercloud and his nephew, Clifton Gee Harper. He is survived by his three sisters, Tori Witcher, Melanie Myers, and Karren Buchanan; his brother, Joseph...

March 30, 2024

Emily (Marie) Hunt, age 83 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord, and Savior Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was a faithful and active member of Franklin Heights Church. Marie will be remembered for her love of the Lord, her family, many friends and church family. Preceding her in death were her parents, Elmer Choate and Etta...

March 29, 2024

Frances Mae Borntreger, age 73 of Ferrum went to join her Lord, Savior and best friend on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. She was a faithful servant in God's service bringing joy, love, encouragement and faith to all that knew her. Frances is survived by her mother, Bertha Borntreger of Ferrum; her brother, Freeman Borntreger; and sister, Bobbi Borntreger...

March 28, 2024

Lloyd J. “Pug” Bridges, Sr., age 84 of Ferrum died Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born July 19, 1939 a son of the late William and Mary Ester Bridges and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest and Floyd Bridges; and brother-in-law, Samuel Warren Shively. Pug loved life and lived it on his own terms. He...

March 28, 2024

Charles Virgil Lawrence, 57, of Abingdon Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 31, 1966, in Penhook, Virginia in Franklin County, to the late Charles Franklin and Frances Taylor Lawrence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Joseph “CJ”...

March 28, 2024

Donna L. Hylton, born on August 16, 1950 at the age of 73 passed away at home Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Rocky Mount, Va. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Roberta Lee Pritchett and Wilbur Allen Pritchett, Sr. Donna is survived by her husband, Larry H. Hylton; sons, Steven, Thomas, and John Hylton; brother, Wilbur Allen...

March 27, 2024

Stephen Michael Thomas (Steve) died at home in hospice care on March 27, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1951, in Knoxville, TN, the son of C. Clifton Thomas and Margaret Bible Thomas. He was the oldest child and had two younger sisters, Deborah Thomas Stillman and Kathy Thomas Williamson. The family moved to Alcoa, TN and Steve...

March 26, 2024

Lyle Lee, age 61 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 26, 2024

Floyd Monroe Anderson, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Katherine Anderson; an infant son; eight siblings and their significant others; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Sandra Anderson; children, Darryl (Jane)...

March 26, 2024

Herbert H. Bowling, age 91 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beulah Dixon Bowling; wife, Zilphia; sister, Diamond Boyd (Lane); and brother, Okie. He is survived by his sons, Wes Bowling and Gary Bowling (Susan); his brother, Hosea Bowling; and sister, Eva Pyron. He is...

March 25, 2024

Benjamin Lee “Benny” Smith, age 72 of Glade Hill died Monday, March 25, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born December 8, 1951 a son of the late Benjamin Ford Smith and Helen Ingram Smith and was also preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Peters; and brother-in-law, Raymond Peters.

Benny built...

March 25, 2024

Patricia (“Pat”) Diane Nicholson Hudzik of Rocky Mount, VA passed peacefully on March 25th, 2024 at age 77. The daughter of Herman (“Dee”) Dillard and Nelle Nicholson, Pat was born on September 20, 1946 in Ferrum, Virginia. She will be remembered for her kind, gentle and sweet presence in this world. Pat, a loving and devoted mom,...

March 24, 2024

Georgia Elaine Patterson, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. Her family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024 at her home. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 23, 2024

Bobby Lee Campbell, age 54 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 22, 2024

Harold Kenneth “Strawberry” Campbell, 92, of Glade Hill, VA, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Born and raised in Redwood, VA, he was the eldest son of the late Howard and Queenell Campbell and is predeceased by brothers, Walter, Earl and Ronnie; sisters, Geraldine Anne, Norma Jean Morris (Harold) and Georgia Hodges; and grandson, Matthew.

March 21, 2024

Marion Rebecca McComsey, age 85 of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Runk and Pratt’s Pearls of Life Memory Care from Alzheimer’s complications. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 3, 1939, the youngest child of the late Richard and Marion Proctor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

March 20, 2024

Jolene Atkins Riddle, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lucy Jones Atkins; husband, Donald L. Riddle, Sr.; sister, Sandra Martin; and grandson, Travis Toler. Surviving are her children, Michael Toler (Lori) and Kim Bruggemann (Willis); grandchildren, Hunter Bruggemann (Amber), Aaron Bruggemann (fiancé...