Peggy Lee Rakes
August 24, 2025
Peggy Lee Rakes, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born July 20, 1943 and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Annie Dowdy; brother, Jerry Dowdy and a nephew, Ian. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Rakes; daughters, Charlotte Sloan (Roger), Tina Rakes, Angie Rakes (Bill); grandchildren, Brittany Barnhart (Daniel),...
James Thomas Currin
August 23, 2025
James Thomas Currin, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born July 2, 1944 and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ester Hamlett Currin. Surviving are his wife, Eddie Anita Boyd Currin; daughters, Jordan Currin and Robin Montgomery; and step-daughters, Kimberly Hale and Debbie Story. Services will be private....
Dr. Paul Benjamin Noble, Jr.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Paul Benjamin Noble, Jr. of Smith Mountain Lake, died on August 19, 2025 at age 90.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble, two sons: Michael Buren Noble of Middletown, VA and his children, Nicole, Erica and Shawn, and James Benjamin Noble of Frederick,...
Shirley Mae Slayton Tatum
August 19, 2025
Shirley Mae Slayton Tatum, age 89 of Wirtz passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born January 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Woodsie and Lelia Hall Slayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Tatum; and brother, Bobbie S. Slayton and Roger Slayton. Surviving are her...
Franklin Wilton Wright
August 18, 2025
Franklin Wilton Wright, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.
Frank was the youngest of 12 children, born to Isaac and Sarah Wright and joins them in heaven along with his wife of 65 years, Romona Wright. He was a gentle, peaceful soul who worked hard his whole life....
Joyce Ann Sigmon
August 17, 2025
Joyce Ann Sigmon, age 89 of Rocky Mount (proudly born and raised in Callaway), stepped quietly into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Born October 12, 1935, to Teb and Mildred Renick, Joyce spent her early years working on the family farm with her prized horse, “Peggy,” creating cherished memories...
Daniel Patrick "Danny" Smith, Jr.
August 17, 2025
Daniel Patrick Smith, Jr., age 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1960 in Newport News, VA to the late Daniel Patrick and Mary Rumple Smith. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father, Dan and Mary Smith, sister, Pamela Shrewsberry (Paris).
He is...
Linda Ann Philpott
August 17, 2025
Linda Ann Philpott, 81 of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her home. Her greatest joy in life was being a loving mother and grandmother. For more than 30 years, she worked as a school bus driver for Franklin County Schools safely carrying countless children to and from school each day.
Hugh Howard Housman
August 17, 2025
Hugh Howard “Pops” Housman, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born April 18, 1935 and was preceded in death by his son, Edward Lee Housman; and grandson, Dean Nathaniel Fitzgerald. Surviving are his daughters, Connie Rowland, Ann Fitzgerald (Jimmy) and Carolyn Smith; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Cathy Robertson Mullins
August 16, 2025
Cathy Robertson Mullins, age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born January 26, 1954, a daughter of the late Walter and Ellie Holland Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Ronnie Robertson. Surviving are her husband, Eugene “Gene” W. Mullins; sons, Charles Hunt...
Matthew L. Russell
August 16, 2025
Our beloved Matthew Lane Russell, age 49 of Virginia passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. Matthew was more than a Father, Husband, Brother, Grandfather (pop pop) Son, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend —he was a source of strength, laughter, and love to everyone blessed enough to know him.
He is preceded in death by...
Jerry Wilson "Ring" Atkins
August 16, 2025
Jerry Wilson “Ring” Atkins, age 69 of Ferrum died Saturday, August 16, 2025. Papa Ring was born November 23, 1955 and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Atkins; brothers, Jimmy, Jessie, Joel and Justin Atkins; son, Jonathan Atkins; and granddaughter, Laykin Davis. Jerry was a family loving, music loving, beer drinking friend to all who...
Ginger W. Bowman
August 16, 2025
Ginger W. Bowman, age 78 of Boones Mill went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born July 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Amos Morris. Surviving to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 57 years, Harlan Otho Bowman; son, Joe (Anita) Bowman; two granddaughters, Ariel...
Earl Benton Flora
August 15, 2025
Earl Benton Flora, 88, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born in Boones Mill, Virginia on March 22, 1937, to Daniel Jacob Flora and Stella Peters Flora. Earl first married Martha Coles. They had one son Earl Benton (Ben) Flora Jr. Earl’s second marriage was to Janet Hedge and they enjoyed...
James Alfred Kirk
August 14, 2025
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, James Alfred Kirk departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and their unwavering love after a long battle with dementia. James was the cornerstone of his family that spans five generations. His legacy lives on in the lives of each of them, who carries forward James’ spirit of kindness, strength,...
Robert Rex Stephenson
August 13, 2025
Robert Rex Stephenson, age 81 of Ferrum (1943-2025) passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends. Rex was born October 21, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Martha Jean and Robert B. Stephenson. Rex is survived by his brother, Phillip; his daughters, Janice Lynn Watkins, Jessica Anne Stephenson and Juliet Rose Stephenson; two...
Ralph Lee Webster
August 13, 2025
Ralph Lee Webster, Born on January 9, 1936, in Callaway, VA, Ralph entered the world in the home of his maternal grandparents, Willie and Essie Custer, who lovingly raised him and his older brother Bobby after the passing of their mother just eleven days after his birth.
Ralph was deeply grateful for the guidance and encouragement of...
Michael "Mike" Robert Neal
August 10, 2025
Michael "Mike" Robert Neal, age 78 of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 24, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to James and Yvonne Neal, and had five siblings. After graduating high school, he attended Southeast Missouri State University for...
Jeffrey Lynn Bryson, Sr.
August 10, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Bryson, Sr., age 67 of Henry passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Richard Lewis "Ricky" Furrow
August 10, 2025
Richard Lewis "Ricky" Furrow age 66 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1959 the 5th son of Cecil and Ardella Furrow and was preceded in death by his brothers James, Riley, Ronald “Ronnie”, and Carleton “Theo”. He is survived by his wife, Veronica “Rhonda” Furrow;...