Terry Ray Dalton
October 2, 2023
Terry Ray Dalton, age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nellie M. Eley
October 1, 2023
Nellie M. Eley, age 93 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Betts; and mother, Carrie Stark. Surviving are her children, Clayton Betts, Raymond Betts, Elizabeth “Sis” Kuykendall and Glenn Betts; brother, Kenny Stark; sister, Janet Cox; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She resided in Franklin County...
Benjamin Matthew Lilly, Sr.
September 28, 2023
Benjamin Matthew Lilly , Sr. "Ben" age 60 of Franklin County, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Hall Lilly; parents, Overton Otho Lilly, Jr., and Anna Elizabeth Simpson Lilly; grandchild, Liam Lilly; brother, William D. Lilly (Giselle) and a sister, Anna Delores Taylor (Robert). Surviving Ben are his sons,...
Jeremiah Patrick Holland
September 28, 2023
Jeremiah Patrick Holland of Rocky Mount was born on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to Brittany and Johnathan Holland. After 3 hours, Jeremiah was taken by the Lord as a beautiful Angel. He leaves behind his brothers, Camryn Johnson, Jayden Holland and Jarrieus Meador; grandparents, Melinda Holland, Michael Townes, Matthew Mauro and Katherine Huffman; great-grandparents, Michael and Sandee Mauro, Wilbur...
William Evan Gavin “Liam”
September 23, 2023
William Evan Gavin “Liam”, age 25 of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born December 10, 1997 and was preceded in death by his father Christopher in 2019. Liam is survived by his mother, Wanda and many friends along their three-month journey from Myrtle Beach including Pastor John Lester, Father William and families in...
Jennifer Mika Mileto
September 21, 2023
Jennifer Mika Mileto, age 32 of Moneta, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Shepherd. Surviving are her father, James (Jurea) Mileto; mother, Angela (Chad) Evans; uncle, Joey (Leslie) Mileto; aunts, Lisa Hughes and Jeanie (Chester) Shepherd; grandfather, William Mutters; cousins, Jodi (Kenny) Tyler, Whitney Nelson, Katlin Browning, Autumn Adkins and...
Alice Brown Hale
September 20, 2023
Alice Brown Hale, at the age 88, of Fork Mountain passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born October 18, 1934 to the late Soloman Maynard and Violet Virginia Brown. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Frances Mayes, Betty Ann Bowling and Allen Brown. Alice is survived by her husband of 67 years, Burnice Dalton...
Ruth P. Walker
September 19, 2023
Ruth P. Walker, age 91 of Glade Hill, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, and will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was born September 10, 1932, in Davie County, NC, a daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Prevette. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jack Walker; her brothers Lloyd,...
Kimberly Dawn Wimmer Alls
September 19, 2023
Kimberly Dawn Wimmer Alls, age 47 of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1976, the daughter of Douglas Lane Wimmer and Lynda Forbes Wimmer. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alfred and Hazel Forbes; and beloved aunt, Mary Forbes. Surviving...
Kenneth Wayne Hodges
September 19, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Hodges, age 73 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Vera Hodges; loving sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Glenn Franklin; sister-in-law, Geraldine Hodges. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Terry Hodges; children, James C. Stone III (Tara) and John T. Stone (Jessica) four grandchildren, KayKay...
Loal-Mae Jamison Potter
September 18, 2023
Loal-Mae Jamison Potter of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed peacefully on September 18, 2023, at age 95. She was born to Samuel Walter and Era Bondurant Jamison on May 23,1928, living most of her childhood and teenage years in the Snow Creek Community. Shortly after graduating from Rocky Mount High School in 1945, she met her future husband,...
Clay Leonard Altice
September 18, 2023
Clay Leonard Altice, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1940 to parents Leonard and Eva Altice. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Altice and Jan Altice. He is survived by his wife Loretta, his sons Greg Altice (Peggy) and Gary...
Mary Alice Hudson Menefee
September 17, 2023
On Sunday September 17, 2023, Mary Alice Hudson Menefee passed away in her sleep at the age of 96. Mary Alice was born on August 11, 1927 in Rocky Mount, Va. She was the daughter of Reginald Oliver Hudson and Tressie Bennett Hudson. On September 16, 1950 she married Charles Garrett Menefee of Rocky Mount, Va. After...
Tamara Ann Fletcher
September 17, 2023
Tamara Ann Clark Fletcher, age 82 of Henry, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born November 22, 1940 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late George H. Clark and Gretchen Thurlow Clark. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Pablo Fletcher. Tamara was married to G. Paul Fletcher for 63 years and was a lifelong...
Shirley Ruth Moreland
September 17, 2023
Shirley Ruth Moreland, age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. Shirley provided childcare in the neighborhood as a young woman. She was born August 24, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Tina Moreland and she was also preceded in death by her sister, Mae Sink; brothers, George, Dwight, G.L., and an infant brother....
Wayne Roland Thompson, Sr.
September 17, 2023
Wayne Roland Thompson, Sr., age 78 of Ferrum, VA, formerly of Lisbon, CT, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Norwich, CT, son of the late Verne and Rita Thompson. Wayne retired from Rossi Corporation Higganum, CT after many years of service. Wayne married his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth...
Judy Walker Gardner
September 14, 2023
Judy went to her Heavenly home today while holding her daughter's hand. Dedicated, strong willed and loving mother, grandmother and friend; she had a way of becoming a mother to all in her presence. Her genuine personality will be remembered by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Tammy Leah Mabry;...
Christine Amelia Jetmar-Saleeby
September 11, 2023
Christine Amelia Jetmar-Saleeby, 80 years old, resided in Ferrum, Virginia, died with her children by her side at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on September 11th, 2023.
She was born in Manhattan, New York in 1943, the eldest of four children. Christine had many fond memories of her childhood growing up in the city with her parents Walter and...
Guy Warren Buford
September 8, 2023
Guy Warren Buford passed away on Friday morning, September 8, 2023 in Roanoke, VA. Guy lived a full, meaningful, and adventurous life, touching the lives of many beloved family and friends along the way. He died at the age of 93, maintaining his sense of humor, keen mind, and love of life until the very end. Guy...
Ezra Newton Guilliams
September 8, 2023
“I’ve lived a long and good life” are the words that many people heard from Ezra Newton Guilliams, age 89, who took his final “road trip” to join his Lord and loved ones in his heavenly home on September 8, 2023. Newton was born January 10, 1934 to the late Roy and Altha Guilliams. He was preceded...