February 14, 2025

On the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, an angel of peace came quietly to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and took our dearly departed Henry Lee Patterson home.

He was born to the late Robert Early Patterson, Sr. and Lillie Pearl Patterson on July 13, 1956 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Henry was a devoted servant of the...

February 14, 2025

Harvey Nichols, age 76 of Callaway died Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born April 17, 1948 a son of the late John and Mattie Nichols. He was also preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters, Kathleen, Nancy, Pauline, Gladys, Henry, Hubert, Sherwood, Sherman, Fletcher, Paul and Albert. Surviving are his girlfriend, Judy Conner;...

February 13, 2025

Edward James Applegate, age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 13, 2025

Gloria Williams Saunders, age 95 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her residence. Gloria was the wife of the late Nelson Saunders; mother of Thomas (Aileen) and Stephen Boyd; grandmother of Robert, Alex, Zackery and Aleigha Saunders; great-grandmother of Tilian, Kayson, Eli, Audrey and Uriah; and very special friend, Donna Saunders. There will be...

February 13, 2025

Clarence Youmans, age 96 of Rocky Mount and formerly of New Jersey died Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born July 28, 1928 in Cassville, NJ the 2nd child of 11 brothers and sisters and was the last to leave this world to be with God. He was a chicken farmer tending 40,000 chickens and every time he wanted...

February 11, 2025

Bobby Woodrow Hubbard, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie Mattox Hubbard and Hubert L. Hubbard; wife, Opal Maxey Hubbard; son, Gary W. Hubbard; and sister, Margaret Turner. Surviving are his daughter, Rachel H. Law (Leonard); grandson, Jimmy Wayne Hubbard (Heather Akers); great-grandchildren, Nathan,...

February 10, 2025

Betty Hodges Hamblett, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born May 29, 1932, a daughter of the late William Jeffrey and Maggie Hammock Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Gail Hamblett; brothers, Joe, Clinton, Sam, Thomas and Bill; sisters, Virginia Weldon...

February 10, 2025

Wanda Bowman Crickenberger, 87, of Salem, VA passed away Monday afternoon, February 10, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born in Boones Mill, VA to Luther and Annie Bowman and graduated from Franklin County High School, and later Ferrum College where she met the love of her life, Tommy and they were married in 1958. She retired from...

February 8, 2025

Jane Dreyer, age 93 of Hardy passed away Saturday morning, February 8, 2025.

She was born in New Washington, Indiana on August 25, 1931, the daughter of Icle and Laura Lea Robison, and grew up as the fourth child of six during the Great Depression and WWII. She married her teenage sweetheart, Ken,...

February 8, 2025

Robert Edward "Bob" Allen, Sr., age 80 of Glade Hill, VA formerly of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Born on March 27, 1944, in Raleigh, WV, Bob was the eldest son of the late Charley Floyd Allen and Elizabeth Reed Allen. Known affectionately as...

February 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Makenzie Haven Everson, born on October 30, 2016, in Roanoke, VA. Makenzie passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Rocky Mount, VA, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories. Makenzie was the beloved child of Summer Marie Moore Everson and Michael Eugene Everson. In...

February 6, 2025

J.T. Shelvion Altice of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC after a brief illness. J.T. was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Altice; parents, Ada Altice Greer and Earnest Altice; sister, Margaret Altice, step-daughter, Robin Mayhew and nephew Kenny Altice.

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February 4, 2025

Terry Shauer Hodges, age 68 of Hardy passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born October 16, 1956, a daughter of the late William Shauer and Doris Jefferson Shauer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Hodges (Sept. 19, 2023); and sister, Sherry Thompson. Surviving are her two...

February 3, 2025

Connie Lowell Herman affectionally known as “Mimmy” was called home Monday, February 3, 2025 by her Lord and Savior. A devoted educator, she spent over five decades committed to teaching children to read. She also served as a mentor and trainer of student teachers. Connie’s devotion to education, especially reading was known throughout the United States by...

February 2, 2025

With much faith and fortitude, we sorrowfully announce the peaceful passing of beloved, Michael Ray Simmons on Monday, February 2, 2025 at his home in Rocky Mount. His presence in life to anyone he knew was truly pure and unrivaled; and equally so, will be his gracious memory to the one’s that were blessed by his love....

February 2, 2025

Michael Edward Taylor, age 81, of Richmond, VA, went home to be with Jesus surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born September 13, 1943, son of the late James and Ruby Boone Taylor of Wirtz, VA.

Surviving are his wife, Michele Taylor, sons Greg Taylor (Gena) and Eric Taylor (Alli); daughters...

February 1, 2025

Sharon Jones Davis, age 68 of Ferrum went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Mildred Carter Jones; and brothers, Roger Jones and J.C. Jones.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Stevie Davis; daughters, Nicole Davis, Jessica Thompson (Bryan); son, Cody...

February 1, 2025

Terry Scott Marsh, lovingly known as Scott, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on April 2, 1961, Scott lived a life defined by love, loyalty, dedication to his country and most of all, to his family. Scott proudly served in the United States Army as a Ranger, dedicating himself to his country...

January 30, 2025

James A. Parker (Tony), age 56, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He shared 15 years of partnership with Kathy Gullion.

Born February 16, 1968 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of James Kenneth Parker and Pricilla Taylor. He spent many years as a transmission mechanic and was the owner...

January 29, 2025

Linda K. Winge, age 83 died Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Services will be held in Ambler, PA at a later date. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.