November 18, 2023

Laura I. Ashton (nee Pagano), 93, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at Richfield Living in Salem, VA.  She was born July 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Frank W. Ashton.

Laura grew up in Philadelphia, married and raised her family there.  She worked in the...

November 18, 2023

Ruby Yvonne Neice, age 69 of Rocky Mount, was born on April 24, 1954.  She went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was employed at Guy Roberts in Rocky Mount until they closed their doors. After leaving there she became a stay home mom.  She loved her children/grandchildren and would do anything for...

November 18, 2023

Jackie Hodges, age 63 of Wirtz went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Jackie is preceded in death by his parents, Teddy “Nelson” Hodges and Gladys Hodges; wife, Patty Hodges; brother, William Hodges; sisters, Gerry Hodges, Joyce Moody and Linda Hodges; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Louise Aker. Jackie is survived by his...

November 16, 2023

Linda Hartman Walker, age 66 of Boones Mill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Adrian Carpenter Hartman; husband, Ernest Junior Walker; and brothers, Donnie and Daniel Hartman. Surviving are her two daughters, Jennifer Vincent (Mark), Amanda Walker; step-daughter, Julie Hick (Brian); step-son, Ernest “Billy” Walker; four...

November 15, 2023

Denise Oakes Smith, age 67 of Roanoke, went to be with our heavenly Father Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Irene Oakes; brother, Sanford Leslie Oakes; grandparents, Jacob and Etheleen Wright, Carr and Lula Oakes. Surviving are her brother, Darrell Oakes (Mildred); sister, Sheila Witt; nephew, Melvin Walker III;...

November 13, 2023

Ronald Bassett Hanawalt was born February 12, 1939 to Nelson and Pearl Bassett Hanawalt of New Brunswick, NJ. In 1962, he married Alice Fowler of Waterbury, CN. To this union was born Heather Hanawalt Barnhart (Mark) and William (Bill) Hanawalt. Ron was a professor at several colleges, teaching Ecology. He then became a Bee Keeper in the 1970’s. After...

November 13, 2023

On Monday, November 13, 2023 the Lord called home Margaret Grace Warren Hughes. Margaret Grace Hughes was born October 4, 1922 in Franklin County, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Talmadge Hughes; her parents, Charles E. and Lillie M. Warren Smith; brothers, Ervin Smith (Slim), James Henry Warren, Thomas J. Smith, Lee Edward...

November 8, 2023

Dennis Tyree Woody, age 90 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 after several months of health issues. He was born in the Sontag area of Franklin County and spent his later years living with his daughters in their home in the Town of Rocky Mount.

Preceding him in death are his wife...

November 8, 2023

George Gene Bannister, age 69 passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. George was formerly from Florida but moved when his career ended in the U.S. Navy. He followed his naval friend home to Troutville, VA where he called “Ann and Smitty’s” family “home”. George was very grateful to the Smith’s. He had a career as a steal fabricator that...

November 7, 2023

David Macrae King, age 68 formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Pompano Beach FL. He was the son of the late John T. and Beryl M. King. Services will be private. Local announcement by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Rose Hall Scott

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Rose Scott, who departed from this world on November 6th, 2023. Rose was a remarkable soul, whose life was a testament to her deep love for cooking, baking, singing in the choir, and...

November 6, 2023

Hudson Albert Studer “Chip”, age 60 of Wirtz passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Chip was born in Massachusetts then moved to New Jersey as a very young boy. He was a devoted christian, son, husband, father and patriot. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Stone. Surviving are his father, Robert Polhemus; beloved wife, Cindy;...

November 6, 2023

Ernest McCluskey 1940 - 2023 Gene McCluskey, 83, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on November 6, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1940, in Wardell, Missouri, to the late Ernest L. McCluskey and Effie McCluskey. Gene, also known as Ernest Eugene McCluskey, was a kind and generous man who had a soft spot for children and animals....

November 6, 2023

Norris Jay Bowman, son of Maury Kyle and Arlene (Peters) Bowman, was born July 13, 1967 in Franklin County, VA. He passed away suddenly on November 6, 2023 while driving a semi-truck near Ridgeway, VA, which resulted in a fiery accident. This made his sojourn on earth 56 years, 3 months and 24 days.

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November 5, 2023

Kimberly Brown Rendo, age 49 of Fieldale passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born October 5, 1974 and was preceded in death by her children’s father, Andy Byrd. Surviving are her loving husband, Jesse Rendo; daughters, Olivia and Hannah Byrd; step-son, Cory Rendo; father, Brady Brown; mother, Wanda Brown; sister, Jamie Brown; brother-in-law,...

November 2, 2023

Harry J. Cundiff Jr., age 77 of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Maggie Cundiff; sister, Betty Pauline Mabe; brother-in-law, Lewis Ed Brown; niece, Peggy Evans; and mother-in-law, Jacqueline Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sandra Montgomery Cundiff; sister, Georgia Brown;...

November 2, 2023

Deborah Pearson, age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 1, 2023

Coy C. Janney, Jr., age 78 of Boones Mill, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Coy was a retired employee of N&W Railroad, and was a Master Carpenter. He was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church, and a longtime supporter of Rick Via and The World Reach Partnerships. Coy was preceded in death by...

October 31, 2023

Glen Edward Foster, age 90 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He spent his final days surrounded by family and friends peacefully in his home. Glen touched many lives through his years of service in the United States Army, working at Norfolk Southern Railroad and driving for the Franklin County Department of Aging. He...

October 31, 2023

Richard Howard, age 68 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.