February 24, 2024

Gail Ann Carlson Masters, age 75 of Penhook passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Rochester, NY on September 10, 1948 and was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Beatrice Carlson; and her husband, William Edward Masters, Jr. Surviving are her son, William Edward “Billy” Masters III; and daughter, Frieda Beatrice Masters. Mrs. Masters...

February 21, 2024

Donna Hope Keene, age 68 of Callaway passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Keene, and her parents, James and Iantha Brewster. Surviving are her daughter, Heather Hollandsworth (Marty); son, Nathan Keene (Brenda); three grandchildren, Makayla, Emily and Dustin Keene; great-grandchild, Olivia Thomas; grand dog, Winnie; sisters, Hazel Phillips (Peanut), Connie...

February 21, 2024

Cecil Wayne Huston, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home. He was born November 22, 1939 and was preceded in death by his son, Robert Huston; parents, Albert and Cora Huston; and 12 siblings. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Shirley Huston; daughter, Mitzi (Jimmy) Barbour; son, Donald Huston; grandchildren,...

February 19, 2024

Thomas Altice Ayers, age 75 of Union Hall was born April 12, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Cyrus Ayers and Audrey Irene Ayers; sister, Linda Tosh; sister-in-law, Linda Ayers; and brother-in-law, Mike Toney. Tommy worked at PlyGem (formerly MW Manufacturers) for 43...

February 18, 2024

Elizabeth Joan Makinson, age 87 formerly of Ferrum died Sunday, February 18, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 18, 2024

Rick (Ricky) Graham Tilley Jr., took his final breath on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in his home as his wife Lauren Tilley held his hand and told his sister Wendy Tilley and dear friend Emily the stories of their first dates. Rick fought a difficult and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and pushed through until his final days. His...

February 18, 2024

Sarah Jane Anderson, age 81 of Ferrum passed away February 18, 2024. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 17, 2024

Gary Michael (Mike) Montgomery affectionately known as ‘Shorty’, was born December 2, 1949 and died Saturday, February 17, 2024. Around the age of two he came to live with Levi & Lydia Montgomery where he became the oldest of six children. On September 9, 1972 he married Marie Jamison and they shared the joys and sorrows of life together...

February 16, 2024

Wayne L. Meador, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Grace Meador; stepson, Garry Thurman; brothers, Wreford Meador and Bobby Meador (Kim). Surviving are his loving wife of 64 years, Bernice Meador; step-daughter, Janice Thurman (Jerome Reynolds); grandchildren, Steve English (Julie) and Jennifer Call (Greg...

February 14, 2024

George Dillard Davis, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away February 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Davis, Sr., and Edna Frances Mays; sister, Lillian Stegall (Herbert); brother, Thomas J. (Buck) Davis, Jr., (Avis, deceased). Surviving are his wife, Janice Anderson Davis; daughter, Robin Davis Kennedy (Crystal); step-daughters, Christy Hodges Ploch...

February 14, 2024

On February 14, 2024 Steve Shively, age 69, passed from life to eternity after a brief illness. Steve was a well-known musician and band leader. His music career spanned many years and took him to many venues. He studied drafting at Ferrum College and currently worked for Virginia Furniture Market/Home Furnishings in the mattress division. He was also partner...

February 12, 2024

Roderick Shannon Cook of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died on February 12, 2024, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Ann Lee Alexander Cook and his beloved parents, Chester V. Cook and Maybelle Ruth Edgecomb Cook.

He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Shannon Cook Jeans and her husband Robert C. Jeans...

February 11, 2024

Sherry Elaine Wilson, age 81 of Wirtz died unexpectedly albeit quietly at Oakwood Health and Rehab, Bedford, VA on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born October 4, 1942 and was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Hardin Wilson; father, Burnis L. O’Brien; and mother, Daisy E. Jackson. Sherry graduated from Milby High School class of 1961 and...

February 10, 2024

Ken Major, age 84 of Union Hall, holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Martinsville, VA on May 1, 1939 and was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Laurie Turner; father, Harlan W. Major; brother, Jerry Major and sister,...

February 10, 2024

Wendy Furrow Clements, age 59 of Rocky Mount was born October 13, 1964. Her Heavenly Father called her home on February 10, 2024 while being surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Murray and Thelma Furrow; brother, Jimmy Lee Furrow (Juanita). She is survived by her best friend and loving husband, Robert...

February 9, 2024

Harry Donald Hall, age 86 of Martinsville went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2024. Harry was born August 7, 1937 in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

He proudly served aboard the USS Boston in the United States Navy from 1954 — 1958. He worked for Bassett Furniture Company for...

February 8, 2024

Harold Thomas Jones, age 83, of Glade Hill, VA, was born December 22, 1940, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 8th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Jones; mother and stepfather; Lorine and Lester Scott; sister, Nancy Spencer; father and mother-in-law, James and Hilda Cundiff; brother-in-law, Rodney Cundiff;...

February 7, 2024

Ross “Wayne” Bussey of Rocky Mount passed away on February 7, 2024, at the young age of 82 after a brief illness. He was born on June 3, 1941, in Callaway, Virginia to Forrest and Myrtle Bussey.

Wayne was a loving, devoted, and protective husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His family was the most important thing in...

February 6, 2024

Noah Fulton Dillon, age 88 of Henry passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Dillon; parents, Ben and Clora Dillon; son, Tony Dillon; and numerous siblings. Surviving are his children, Teresa McCollum (Ron), Sharon Dillon (Terry) and Tammy McCain (Jim); grandchildren, Davy Tilley, Terry Tilley, Ryan McCollum, Dustin Stanley, Jeremy...

February 6, 2024

Elden Bowling, age 58 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.