May 11, 2024

Wileina Fisher Furrow, age 82 of Hampstead, NC passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1942 in Callaway, Virginia to the late Grover W. "Bill" Fisher and Hazel Barnhart Fisher. She was preceded in death by husband, Larry Furrow; and brother, Grover "G.W." Fisher, Jr.

Ms. Furrow was a graduate of...

May 10, 2024

Timothy Lee Wells, age 61 of 835 Sample Road, Wirtz, VA died Friday, May 10, 2024.  Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Mabel Wells; grandparents; Horace and Dorris Wells, Harp and Dova Stansberry; in-laws, David and Lucille Garret.

Tim worked in the family business at Jack Garst Agency for...

May 10, 2024

Ronnie Steven Wood, age 69 of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 with loved ones by his side on his family farm. With his hard-fought battle with cancer over, he can now rest in eternal peace reunited with his father, Roy Wood; mother, Clyde Wood Bowman; and brother, Michael Wood with our Lord...

May 8, 2024

Maybelle Rakes Flora (April 22, 1925 - May 8, 2024) lived her 99 years characterized by uncommon vitality and unwavering devotion to her family. With grace and resilience, she embraced each chapter of her journey with fortitude and compassion.

For over nine decades, Maybelle graced this world with her presence, her courageous spirit shining brightly through the...

May 7, 2024

Lester Irving Thompson, age 85 of Ferrum died Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born June 20, 1938 a son of the late Peter and Maude Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Lynn Thompson; and brothers, Gene Thompson, Buford Thompson and Curtis Thompson. Surviving are his daughter, Rhonda Pendleton (Marque); granddaughter, Jordan Philpott; sister,...

May 6, 2024

John Thomas Dudley, age 76 of Glade Hill died Monday, May 6, 2024. A private burial will take place at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

May 5, 2024

Jean Katherine Martin (Smith), 78 of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Jean was born on April 5, 1946, to William Patrick Martin and Doris Garf Martin in Richmond, Virginia.  Jean graduated from Franklin County High School in 1964.  She served in the U.S. Air Force, and she was stationed stateside during the Vietnam...

May 4, 2024

Ruth Wright Nichols went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2024. In the days leading up to her passing, she received numerous visits and phone calls from family, friends, and neighbors where her sharp wit and sense of humor were still present. What a blessing it was for her daughters, Sue and Trish, to witness such an...

May 4, 2024

Marjorie Stocks Collins, age 89 of Rocky Mount went to be with her heavenly father in the early morning hours of May 4, 2024. Born in Greenville, NC on August 26, 1934 to Hubert G. and Alice Moye Stocks, she was the only girl of six children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years,...

May 3, 2024

Donna went to her heavenly home Friday, May 3, 2024 joining her parents Stafford Porter Wray and Gladys Love Wray along with her brother Larry Stafford Wray. She was also predeceased by two special aunts that were like mothers to her, Reva Love Harrison Young and Mildred Wray Kendrick. She is survived by her uncles, Clarence Love and Cecil...

April 28, 2024

Melvin Gary Mullins, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born December 3, 1943 a son of the late Gary and Mary Poff Mullins. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jason Mullins. Surviving are a daughter, Joleigh Medley; several grandchildren; his nieces, Pam West (Tommy), Tiffany O’Neill (Todd) and nephew,...

April 25, 2024

Bernice Altice Meador, age 96 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Bunyan Thurman & Wayne Meador; son, Garry Thurman; parents, Cabel & Alice Altice; siblings, Nellie York (Marvin), Posey Altice (Hilda), Henry Altice (Christine), Fred Altice (Nancy) & Delma Law (Clarence).

April 25, 2024

Francis Joseph Mueller, of Henry passed away on April 25th, 2024 unexpectedly at home at the age of 46. He was born on December 15, 1977 in New York state. Frank is survived by his wife, Alicia; his daughter, Shelby; his sons, Damian and Julius; his mother, Jackie Mueller; his stepfather, David Mueller; and his biological father, Frank Johanson;...

April 21, 2024

Fred Alton Bassett, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born September 9, 1937 in Roanoke, Alabama a son of the late Fred and Gladys Bassett. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Bassett; and brother, Truman Bassett. Fred was a faithful member of Gogginsville Methodist Church and served as a...

April 21, 2024

Alice Young, age 87 of Callaway, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 flatfooted and danced on the golden road to the pearly gate to see her God and daughters, Teresa Loudermilk Carlisle, Ruby Darlene Young; granddaughter, Melissa Jean Tosh; and brother, James Rawls.

Surviving to cherish her memory and love are her daughters, Jeanie...

April 20, 2024

Daniel Stuppy, age 49 of Moneta, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan was predeceased by his parents, James, Sr. and Patricia (Mumma) Stuppy and one brother, James, Jr. Surviving are numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and dear friends. A graduate of Staunton River High School, he was employed with...

April 17, 2024

Karen Blancher, age 77 of Roanoke, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Karen was born to Thomas Ansell Kirby and Georgia Creasy Kirby in Roanoke City. She graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1965 and was a secretary at Norfolk Southern for almost 20 years before retiring. Karen loved spending time at Smith Mountain Lake or...

April 17, 2024

Garlin Wayne Bowles, age 67 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd C. Bowles, Sr. and Margaret Bowles; and brother, Jessie Lee Bowles. Surviving are his brother, Lloyd Bowles, Jr.; aunt and uncle, William and Janet Bowles. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center,...

April 16, 2024

Sylvia Campbell Holley, age 85 of Rocky Mount passed peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Sylvia was born in Redwood, VA to the late Ted and Nannie Campbell.

She was preceded in her death by her husband, Bill Holley. Also preceding her was her sister, Patsy Smith; brothers, Wayne and Tommy Campbell; and sisters-in-law, Marie Campbell, Barbara Campbell...

April 16, 2024

Claudia Mae Kautz, age 94 of Penhook passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Anna Shank Espenshade. Surviving are her husband of 75 years, Lloyd Kautz; children, Linda Rice, Sandy (Gary) Horst, Donna (Tom) Faulkner and Deanna (Mike) Rathsam; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; friends, Scoop and Becky,...