September 18, 2024

Nannie Ruth Saunders McDaniel, age 88 of Ferrum made her transition to her new eternal home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in Ferrum, Virginia on September 11, 1936, to the late Aaron Saunders and Nannie Matt Gibson Saunders. Mother Ruth was united to the Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church of the Piedmont Association and then to...

September 17, 2024

Laquita Ramsey Amos, beloved mother and grandmother, joined her husband, Dr. J. Francis Amos, in Heaven on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Daughter of the late Neville and Christine Ramsey, Laquita was a beautiful and caring example of God’s love to those who knew her. Proverbs 31:26,28 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and...

September 17, 2024

Hazel Bolling Dillon, age 57 of Mt. Airy North Carolina passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Estelle Pagans Bolling. Hazel worked for Walmart for many years, she also worked at Hardees in Rocky Mount and was known for getting the people through the drive-thru the quickest.

She was...

September 16, 2024

Dottie Sutherland, age 93 of Hardy passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born May 21, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George William Sutherland; brother, Donald Thornton Sr.; and nephew, Donald Thornton Jr. Surviving are her niece, Debbie...

September 13, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, David Lawrence Dotson, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 63. David was born May 17, 1961, in Kentucky, to John Robert Dotson and the late Clara Jean Schiesz Dotson. David was a caring and devoted husband of 42 years, a father to a daughter and son,...

September 12, 2024

Robert Lynn Whitaker, age 66 of Rocky Mount beloved father, grandfather and friend, joined his son and wife Shawn Whitaker and Carol Whitaker in heaven on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Robert is survived by his parents, Stanley and Alice Whitaker; son, Casey Whitaker (Cecillia); grandsons, Ethan, Elijah Whitaker; granddaughter, Emma Whitaker; step-son, Jonathan Angle (Heather); step-grandson, Tyler...

September 11, 2024

Benjamin Perry Harrison, age 76 of Ferrum passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born April 26, 1948 and was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Newbern Harrison and Elsie Mae Harrison; brother, Allen Harrison; and sisters, Nancy Hall and Ruby Dillon. Surviving are his wife, Joyce A. Harrison; son, Doug Harrison (Megan Harrison); daughter, Samantha Harrison...

September 11, 2024

Lonnie J. Roop, age 70 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Services will be private. The family requests donations to be made to assist with final expenses (Mail to: Flora Funeral Service, P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or call 540-483-3835). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 11, 2024

Virginia Mae Oatley Atkinson “Ginny”, age 91 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born December 1, 1932 a daughter of the late Sidney and Bessie Ada Oatley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Atkinson; daughter, Rhonda Weaver; grandson, Lee Atkinson; great-grandson, Brady Nininger; brother, Robert “Bobby” Oatley; daughter-in-law, Carol Atkinson; and...

September 11, 2024

Carlton S. Cooper, Sr., age 80, of Moneta passed away peacefully from his earthly home to his heavenly mansion on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1943 to the late Rufus Alfred and Elmetta Maranda Cooper.

In addition to his parents, Carlton was preceded in death by his...

September 11, 2024

Suzette M. Chisom, age 64 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The family requests donations to be made to assist with final expenses (Mail to: Flora Funeral Service, P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or call 540-483-3835). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 8, 2024

Kathern "Judy" Shively, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at home Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born December 5, 1937 a daughter of the late Robert Arville Collins and Mary C. Collins. Known for her smiling personality and passion for family and church, Judy will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Judy's family asks...

September 8, 2024

Rodney (Jay Jay) Keller, age 56 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Helen (Justice) Keller; brother, Richard Keller and his father and mother-in-law, Leonard and Vanice Austin.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Gailya Austin Keller and his (“Bud”) son,...

September 7, 2024

Letha Christine Brubaker Milliron, age 96, of Rocky Mount, VA., was born on January 14, 1928, and passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Park Oak Grove Assisted Living in Roanoke, VA., her home for the past 13 years. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Roy Elbert Milliron; her parents, Alva and Edith Clingenpeel...

September 6, 2024

Kevin James Jefferson, age 50 of Burton Lake Road, Chatham passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 1, 1974.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Luke and Estelle Jefferson; maternal grandparents, Drewry and Erma David; and his mother, Bernice D. Palmer.

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September 4, 2024

Rebecca Tyree McCall, 96, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1928 in Rocky Mount, VA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hugh McCall, Sr.; infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann McCall; an infant son; parents, Walter L. and Christine E Tyree; sister,...

September 2, 2024

Elton Wayne Cundiff ("Catman") 83, of Glade Hill (Jacks Mountain), VA went to his Heavenly home on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1940, in Glade Hill, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hilda Cundiff; brother, Rodney Cundiff; sister, Shelby Turner; brothers-in-law, Harold Jones...

September 1, 2024

Gloria Annette Preston, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Ruby LaRue; brother, Garland LaRue; grandson, William Isaiah Fain; parents-in-law, Alvah & Rebecca Preston. Surviving are her husband, Donald O. Preston; children, Virginia "Jenny" Lee Hodges and William David Hodges; stepdaughter, Stephanie Ann Preston;...

August 31, 2024

Charles Nelson Rakes, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Elizabeth Rakes; his wife of 46 years, Jean Rakes; and siblings, Paul Rakes, Zellar Rakes, Ruby Cash and Gladys Hankins. Surviving are his sons, Mike Rakes and Richard Rakes (Lorrie); his granddaughters, Brooke Rakes and Bethany...

August 31, 2024

William Nelson Bellville “Harp”, age 95 of Glade Hill and formerly of West Virginia and Ohio passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born June 22, 1929 a son of the late John and Alice Dornon Bellville. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Wasemann Bellville; one sister; and one brother. Surviving are his children,...