Merlin Meeks
March 17, 2024
Merlin Meeks, age 90 of Rocky Mount went to be with our Lord Sunday, March 17, 2024. He loved the Lord and he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Henry and Ebbie Meeks; brothers, Claude Meeks (Peggy), J.H. Meeks (Betty); baby brother, Donnie; two infant sisters; parents-in-law,...
Debra Turner Gilmore
March 16, 2024
Debra “Debbie” Turner Gilmore of Glade Hill, Virginia passed away on March 16, 2024 from complications brought on by a short battle with cancer. She left this world peacefully while in the comfort of her own home with her loving husband, best friend, and constant care giver David “Dave” Gilmore by her side. She was 69 years...
William Raymond Atkins
March 15, 2024
William Raymond Atkins, age 67 of Ferrum passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Glendola Nichols Wagoner Midkiff
March 14, 2024
Glendola Nichols Wagoner Midkiff, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born December 14, 1928 to the late Victora Booth Nichols and Thurman Nichols. She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Floyd Edward Wagoner; her loving husband, Richard Midkiff and her eldest son, Edward G. Wagoner....
Betty Jane Furrow
March 13, 2024
Betty Jane Campbell Furrow, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Maude Campbell; father and mother-in-law, Carius and Elizabeth Furrow; and husband, Roy Furrow.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Barbara...
Frances Elizabeth Ferguson Plybon
March 13, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Ferguson Plybon, age 96, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her children. She joins her husband, Silas of 75 years in a joyful reunion with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Frances was born on August 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Abie Metaw Ferguson...
David Stone
March 12, 2024
David Stone, age 58 of Penhook, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Sarah Firebaugh Smith
March 12, 2024
Sarah Firebaugh Smith, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2024 at the Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, Virginia, just 4 days after her 85th birthday. She had briefly been in hospice care.
Sarah was born Sarah Jane Firebaugh on March 8, 1939 in Eagle Rock, Virginia...
Lena Elizabeth Turman
March 12, 2024
Lena Elizabeth Turman, 5 years-old of Ferrum, Virginia, went to be with Jesus suddenly Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024. Lena Elizabeth was the sweetest girl. She was so happy to greet family and friends with big hugs and snuggles all day. She had the kindest nature and when she was a toddler would say, “You happy, Mama? You happy,...
Linda Ramsey Guilliams
March 11, 2024
Linda Ramsey Guilliams, age 77 of Callaway, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mable Ramsey; father and mother-in-law, Roy and Altha Guilliams; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete and Betsy Guilliams, Sylvia and Lloyd Cooper, Newton Guilliams, Coy Guilliams, Danny Guilliams, Barbara Guilliams, John Laprade, Don Carter and Noel Carter.
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Kelli Christine (Dameron) Greco
March 9, 2024
On Saturday, March 9th, 2024, our most cherished, Kelli Christine Dameron Greco left us surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Formerly of Beckley, Kelli has made her home in Moneta, Virginia in more recent years. Born on June 29th, 1970, in Charleston, West Virginia, Kelli was the beloved daughter of Roy Douglas and...
Juanita Dale Berger
March 7, 2024
God saw that she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around her and whispered, Juanita “Come with Me”. A golden heart stop beating, hard-working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.
On Thursday March...
Christopher Lee Mountcastle
March 5, 2024
Christopher Lee Mountcastle, age 55 of Franklin County passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was born January 20, 1969, the son of the late, Hubert Lee Mountcastle. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mack and Mae McCloud, Hosea and Esther Mountcastle. Surviving are his mother, Violet M. Reynolds; numerous...
Ethel Martha Wright Adams
March 3, 2024
Ethel Martha Wright Adams of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully Sunday, March 3, 2024 while in the care of English Meadow in Blacksburg, Virginia. Ethel was born in Vinton on August 9, 1924. Her parents were the late Brad B. Wright and Ethel M. Feazelle. Mrs. Adams was pre-deceased by her sister, Julia Akers and two brothers, Berman B....
Deborrah Nester Skarbek
February 29, 2024
Deborrah Nester Skarbek, age 67 of Bedford passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Skarbek. Surviving are her son, David North Jackson II; step-daughter, Kimberly Thomas; grandchildren, David Anthony Green, Sarah Louise Jackson, and Ethan North Jackson; step-granddaughter, Joel Thomas; parents, Pastor Curtis and Louise Nester; aunt and...
John Rabon Smith
February 29, 2024
John Rabon Smith, age 79 of Rocky Mount died in his home Thursday, February 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Emily Smith; two daughters, Penny (Jeff) Smith and Lesley (Shannon) Wray; four grandchildren, Dylan (Isabella) Smith, Hannah Wray, Karlee Wray and Riley Smith; great-grandson, Wesson Smith; sister-in-law, Nancy Smith; two brothers-in-law, Benjie...
Tammy R. Ward
February 29, 2024
Tammy R. Ward, age 63 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Vogle and Annie Belle Patsel Robertson; sister, Gloria Jean Robertson; step-father, Daniel Agee; and friends, Douglas “Doug” Wayne Jewell. Surviving are her sons, Joshua Adam Wickline and Matthew Dean Wickline; grandchildren, Emilee Paige Wickline,...
Phillip Andrew Pruitt
February 29, 2024
Phillip Andrew Pruitt, age 54, passed away unexpectedly February 29th, 2024. He was born July 13th, 1969, in Shelbyville, (Bedford County) Tennessee. The son of (Buddy) Alton Pruitt, Jr and Sara A. Pruitt.
Phillip graduated from Rockingham County High School, Wentworth, North Carolina, class of 1987. Before his passing he worked as a Senior Territory Manager of...
Warren Russell Pearsall
February 29, 2024
Warren Russell Pearsall 66, of Moneta, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, after passing on Thursday, February 29, 2024 with his beloved brother, David by his side. He is survived by his brother, David R. Pearsall; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pearsall; and one niece, Alisa G. Pearsall. He was born and raised in Maryland and remained there until his retirement....
Steven Wayne Wright
February 27, 2024
Steven Wayne Wright, age 58 died at his home in Roanoke, VA, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Sydney Grace Wright; son, Sam Hunter Wright; mother, Janice Saari; sister, Stephanie Wright; and the mother of his children, Laurie Wright. Steve graduated from Franklin County High School and DeVry Institute of Technology. Steve was a dedicated...