August 2, 2024

Julia MINNIE Hall, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away quietly in her home on Friday, August 2, 2024. Minnie was a loving woman who loved God and her family. She didn’t meet a stranger. Over the years she took many children and people into her home and treated them all as family. She was preceded in death by...

August 1, 2024

Delva Loretta Carpenter, 87, of Rocky Mount, VA, formerly of Hacker Valley, WV passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Braxton County on August 14, 1936, daughter of the late Noah M. Bleigh, Sr. and Lanna G. (Cool) Bleigh. Loretta was united in marriage...

August 1, 2024

Louise Overfelt Montgomery, age 90 of Boones Mill died Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born February 11, 1934 and was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, H.C. “Cornell” Montgomery. Surviving are her daughters, Gail Dudley Overstreet (Randy), Lisa Montgomery Wheeler (Chad); her son, Terry Lee Montgomery; grandchildren Billy Dudley, Melissa Lasley, Skylar Simmons, Jenna Montgomery,...

August 1, 2024

Jacob Herschel Waller, age 88 of Rocky Mount, VA died peacefully at home on August 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jake was born in Bean Station, TN on April 20, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two of his children, Dana Ronald Waller and Kristy Lee Waller. He is survived by his wife,...

July 30, 2024

Judy H. Beard, age 72 of Wirtz, Va. went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Hunter; and two sisters, Susan Cook and Patricia Cottle. Judy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 35 years, Richard “Rick” Beard; sister, Rebecca Helvey (Charles);...

July 30, 2024

Delmus Eugene Hunt, age 53 of Rocky Mount tragically passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He is preceded in death by his dad, Otha Quinn; mom, Brenda Hunt; grandmother, Frances Hunt; and brother, Lewis Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Hunt; daughter, Adreanna Hunt; and son, Matthew Hunt. Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel,...

July 30, 2024

Donna Sue Johnson McCarty, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024.  She was born on September 20, 1959, a daughter to her late parents Lawrence and Mary Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brother John Johnson.

She is survived by her husband Larry of 42 years; two children, Amanda Rucker...

July 29, 2024

Timmie Elwood Ferguson, age 68 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born May 26, 1956 and was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Doris Brooks Ferguson; and sister, Brenda Ferguson Scott. Timmie graduated from Drewry Mason High School in 1974. He was employed with DuPont in Martinsville for 20 years and recently worked...

July 26, 2024

Margit Keefer, age 80 of Moneta passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born April 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Maria Melzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Helena Stahl. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Stephen Keefer; children, Thomas Keefer, Craig Keefer (DeAnn)...

July 26, 2024

Michael Lee Reel, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 25, 2024

James Wilbert Lynch, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born July 20, 1940 a son of the late Ernest and Stella Hall Lynch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jearline Scott Lynch (2019); step-son, James Russell Law; and step-daughter, Dina Marie Law. Surviving are his...

July 24, 2024

Sherman “Dale” Mason, age 43 of Snow Creek, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born October 19, 1980, in Roanoke, Virginia to Bill Mason and Kathy Palmer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert “Bob” & Arnita Furrow Mason and Alfred & Pearl Law. Dale loved his family more than anything and was an...

July 23, 2024

Nancy Lee Akers Rhodes, 86, died at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Naples, Florida, after a courageous ten-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on September 21, 1937, in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Wolton and Louise (Sowder) Akers. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Eugene Akers; sister-in-law, Brenda Akers; and her...

July 21, 2024

Jewell Allen Brown, Sr., age 72 of Glade Hill died Sunday, July 21, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Curtis “Fatty” and Sallie Kate Brooks Brown; brothers, Perry Brown, Rueben Brown (Jean) and J.C. Brown (Mary); sisters, Kitty Beale (Luther), Melva Pendleton (Jake), Elva Kirby (Jack), Ruth...

July 16, 2024

Sandra Hall Turman, age 73 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born on March 14, 1951, Sandra worked at PlyGem for 25 years, where she made lasting friendships and contributions to the company. In her early years, she loved to bowl, play volleyball and softball. Sandra also loved to play bingo multiple times during the...

July 16, 2024

Louise Hodges Bowles, 95, of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1929 at the family home in Franklin County. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, J. Carlton Bowles; her parents, Dallas Charlie Edward Hodges and Thelma Roxie Hodges; brothers, James Dallas Hodges...

July 16, 2024

Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, plucked a beautiful flower on Tuesday, July 16, 2024: Michelle Lynn McGhee-Walker made her transition from this earthly home. She was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, on October 9, 1972, to McArthur and Mary Katherine McGhee. She was educated in the Franklin County School System. Upon her move to Danville, Michelle found Christ...

July 16, 2024

Mr. Edward Dumont Ziringer, Jr, of Fort Mill and formerly of Pittsburgh PA and Rocky Mount VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 80 years old.  He served as a captain in the USAF during the Vietnam War before starting a thirty-year career in purchasing for corporations such as Westinghouse Electric.  He has been a member of...

July 15, 2024

Lonnie Greer Holland, age 95 of Rocky Mount was born September 17, 1928 one of 15 children born to Harry Thomas Greer and Oveeda Frances Hodges and went to her eternal home Monday, July 15, 2024.

Mom was always a very active person interested in learning and traveling. She was an avid reader and especially loved reading...

July 14, 2024

James Alan Peters, age 64 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born January 19, 1960, a son of the late Everette and Dorothy Roberson Peters. Surviving are his brother, Victor Peters (Robin); sister, Donna Zeigler (Carey); nieces, Michelle Gilbert, Jessica Turman (Nick), Stephanie Pendleton (Travis) and Staci Hudson (Chris); aunts, Joan Taylor,...