December 13, 2024

Bill English, age 89, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born March 6, 1935, a son of the late George William English, Sr. and Hazel Shumate English. He is survived by his fiancée Sue C. Hodges, sister Pat E. Jones, niece Sarah J. Owen (Carroll) and nephew Bryan E. Jones (Stacey). Bill graduated from Franklin...

December 9, 2024

Loretta May Wooldridge, best known to her family and friends as “Susie or Sue” of Elliston passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the age of 87. Susie was born November 14, 1937, to the late Ruby May Cannon. She was preceded in death by the love of her life for 50 plus years, Lewis Wooldridge....

December 9, 2024

Paul Flenner Crawford was born on January 26, 1934, to Arthur Ballard & Dorothy Wingo Crawford. He was the youngest sibling to Arthur Jackson("Jack") Crawford and Dorothy "Joan" Crawford Allison. He was raised in Salem, Va, and was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, the class of '52. There he was a member of The Monogram Club and...

December 9, 2024

Brandy Marie Rakes, age 50 of Henry passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 7, 2024

Erick Keath Custis, age 52 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Rocky Mount, Va. He was born on September 23, 1972 in Martinsville, Va to the parents of Elmer Houston Sorah and Kittie Marie Custis. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Bessie W. Hodge; grandfather, Harry C. Hodge, Sr.;...

December 6, 2024

Gwendolyn Newby Dudding, "Gwen" age 76, of Ferrum passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 5, 2024

Luther "Wayne" Wingfield, age 73, of Rocky Mount, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends.

Wayne was born in Martinsville to the late Alfred (Melton) and Edith (Mitchell) Wingfield. He graduated in 1969 from Drewry Mason High School, where he was an active participant in athletics, playing basketball and football....

December 5, 2024

James “Jimmy” Carl Bridges, age 67 of Callaway, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2024. He was born to the late James Harvey Bridges and Shirley Magdalene Fralin on December 24, 1956.

Jimmy entered the Marines in February 1975. During his time in the Marines, he was awarded 4 Meritorious Mast for duty above and...

December 4, 2024

Mildred Alice Mattox, age 91 of Glade Hill went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of the Jacks Mountain Community and a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church for many years.

Mildred was born April 15, 1933 to the late Thomas Simmons...

December 4, 2024

Kathleen Ann Ott, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. All services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 3, 2024

Pamela S. Naddeo, age 74 of Moneta and formerly of Carnegie, PA died Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held in Carnegie, PA. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 1, 2024

Bonnie Lois McGhee Woods, age 73 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Woods; parents, Milton and Myrtle McGhee; sisters-in-law, Essie Wilson and Jean Powell; and brothers, Dick and Larry McGhee. Surviving are her step-children, Sandy Gentry, Barry Woods and Gary Woods; several grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Carol...

November 30, 2024

Gregory Lacy Frazier, “Greg” age 56 of Welch, WV passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Good Sam Hospice in Roanoke, VA. He was born April 2, 1968, a son of the late Dallas Frazier and Juanita Hazel Green Frazier in Montgomery County, Maryland. Greg was known to many as the weather man and the TV...

November 30, 2024

Christopher Wills of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 28, 2024

It is with profound grief that we announce the tragic passing of Chance Young, age 40, on November 28, 2024. Chance was born on July 3, 1984 and resided in Rocky Mount, Va.

Chance is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Fannie Jane Young and Peanut Chitwood, and mothers-in-law Donna Sink and Kay Sink. Chance...

November 26, 2024

Stephen Williamson Bernard, 76 of Boones Mill, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and his paintings. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his best friend of fifty-six years and wife of fifty-one years, Anne Way Bernard; his devoted sister, Carolyn Hornick (Eddie); brother, Philip Bernard...

November 26, 2024

Donald Lee Gillispie, age 82 of Floyd passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Donald was born July 2, 1942, a son of the late Euell and Ida Gillispie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Gillispie; son, Donald Wayne Gillispie; and brother, Ronald L. Gillispie. Surviving are his children, Michelle (Corey) Harrison...

November 26, 2024

Katherine Marie Thompson, age 93 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born on September 15, 1931, Katherine lived a life marked by love and dedication to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn Thompson; and many of her brothers and sisters. She leaves behind a loving family including her sons, Billy Thompson...

November 25, 2024

Vesta Harrison Morris, age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. Vesta was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Lola Harrison and her husband, David Leonard Morris in 2011. She is survived by her son, Patrick Morris. A graveside service will be held at the Frith Family Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2024....

November 23, 2024

August Alan Carneiro, age 63 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Conway, SC died Saturday, November 23, 2024. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.