Carl Fredrick Bousman, Sr.

Carl Fredrick Bousman, Sr.

June 7, 2023

Carl Fredrick Bousman Sr., 84 of Penhook, VA joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hanel and Nina Bousman; his son Freddy; his brother, Billy and wife Shelba Bousman. Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Marie Meeks Bousman; daughters, Susan Sanders and husband David, Carla DeVivi and...

Nancy Jean Joyce

Nancy Jean Joyce

June 6, 2023

Nancy Jean Joyce, age 79 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Services are being planned for a later date in Oceanport, New Jersey at Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

Abigail Renee "Abby" Riffe

Abigail Renee "Abby" Riffe

June 6, 2023

Abigail Renee “Abby” Riffe, age 39 of Hardy died Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born October 2, 1983 and was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Thompson. Surviving are her husband, Roger Riffe; daughter, Savannah Thompson; sons, Matthew and Hunter Riffe; and mother, Deborah Thompson. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center,...

Virginia Wade Hodges

Virginia Wade Hodges

June 5, 2023

Virginia Wade Hodges, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hodges; and parents, Henry Lee and Julia Mary Wagner Wade. Surviving is her son, Robert Hodges (Peggy); five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Everette Wade and Levi Wade; and one sister, Dallas Hall. She...

John Daniel Webb, Jr.

John Daniel Webb, Jr.

June 5, 2023

John D. Webb, Jr. “Droop”, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, John D. Webb, Sr. and mother, Vivinee M. Webb. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Suzanne Webb; daughters, Amanda and Jordan Webb; sister, Dana (Roger) Bond; nephew, Ryan Bond and his daughters, Vivinee, Ava...

Lee Van Craighead

Lee Van Craighead

June 4, 2023

Lee Van Craighead, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 4, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Brenda Hall Hale

Brenda Hall Hale

June 2, 2023

Brenda Lee Hale, age 75 of Ferrum, passed away at home peacefully after suffering from a long illness on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born May 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Foster and Idell Hall. Surviving are her loving husband, William Roger Hale; sons, Danny Campbell, Randy Campbell and Sandy Campbell (Rick Baker); two brothers, Harold...

Velma Frances Robertson

Velma Frances Robertson

June 1, 2023

Velma Frances Robertson, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born May 9, 1947 and was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Summitt; and mother, Anna Argarbright. Surviving are her husband, Sanford Robertson; daughter, Carol Hatjes; grandchildren, Hunter Athey and Ryker Hatjes; numerous other family and friends. A graveside service will be...

James "Jimmy" Jones, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Jones, Jr.

May 30, 2023

James “Jimmy” Jones, Jr., age 58 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angeline Gardner; grandmother; Virginia Hodges; grandparents, Alfred and Stella Jones, Harlow Gardner; aunts, Flossie Flippen, Audrey Hairfield, Arlene Jones; uncles, Harlow Gardner and Bobby Jones; and sister, Donna Rigney. Surviving are his best friend, Cindy McBride, daughter,...

Barbara Caldwell Ventrudo

Barbara Caldwell Ventrudo

May 29, 2023

Barbara Caldwell Ventrudo, age 96 of Ferrum passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. Burial will take place in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Ralph Junior James

Ralph Junior James

May 28, 2023

Ralph Junior James, age 74 of Boones Mill died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home. He was born July 12, 1948 a son of the late Gordon and Ruth Akers James. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Albert James. Mr. James retired from Southern States with 48 years of service. He was also employed by...

Thomas Arthur Talbott, Jr.

Thomas Arthur Talbott, Jr.

May 26, 2023

Thomas Arthur Talbott, Jr., age 81 of Rocky Mount died Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1942 and was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Custer Talbott; father, Thomas A. Talbott, Sr.; mother, Thelma Jones Talbott; brothers, Glen Talbott, Bobby Talbott, Sr. and Michael Talbott; and sister, Sharon Spain. Mr. Talbott was a United...

Bruce Allen Guilliams

Bruce Allen Guilliams

May 26, 2023

Bruce Allen Guilliams of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 57 as the result of a car accident. Bruce was born December 16, 1965 to the late Wayne & Darlene (Dean) Guilliams. Also preceding him in death were his brother, Eddie; and nephew, Kendall Shortt.

Bruce is survived by brothers, Gary (Teresa)...

Bonnie Lou Angel

Bonnie Lou Angel

May 25, 2023

Bonnie Lou Angel, age 74 of Boones Mill died Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born December 28, 1948 a daughter of the late Paul and Effie Bowles. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Larry Bowles, Pauline Cannaday, Doug Bowles, Florence Hughes, Kenneth Bowles, Willie May Lovelace, Stella Frances Johnson and Wayne Bowles. Surviving...

Mary Foster Mcbride

Mary Foster Mcbride

May 25, 2023

Mary Foster McBride, age 91 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1931 to Benny Foster and Ronaldia Moore Foster.  As a child, she attended Germantown School in the Wirtz community of Franklin County, where she made many lifetime friends.  She met the love of her life, Allen, at...

Mary Hodges Rigney

Mary Hodges Rigney

May 25, 2023

Mary Hodges Rigney, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Kathleen Hodges; daughter, Sandra Rigney; granddaughter, Nikki Davidson; brother, Edward Hodges; and father of her children, Sam Rigney. Surviving are her children, Jeanneane Davidson (Jerry), Otis Rigney, Donna Perdue (Wayne); grandchildren, Gina Davidson, Kaylee Perdue,...

Richard Arnold "Ricky" Stump

Richard Arnold "Ricky" Stump

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Richard Arnold Stump of Rocky Mount, passed away at 73 years of age. Ricky was the son of the late Mack Cleve and Velma Florence Bowles Stump. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edith Stump; sisters, Ida Mae Chappell, Peggy Morgan and Dorothy Largin; as well...

Raymond Shockley Williams

Raymond Shockley Williams

May 19, 2023

Raymond Shockley Williams, age 91, passed away at home in his sleep during the early morning hours on May 19, 2023. Born the youngest of eight children to Robert David and Laura McGhee Williams in Oak Level in Franklin County, Virginia on November 20, 1931. He grew up on the family farm where he worked hard and taught himself...

Jean Wright Roberts

Jean Wright Roberts

May 17, 2023

Jean Wright Roberts, age 93 of Penhook, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Irene Wright; children, Nancy Ridgeway Martin and Dale Mitchell Ridgeway; sister, Margaret Overstreet Roach; beloved pets, Princess and Katie. Surviving are her daughter, Michelle Lee Ridgeway; grandchildren, Cherie Pedigo Pugh (Steve), Ryan Mitchell...

Anna Laura Wyatt Campbell

Anna Laura Wyatt Campbell

May 16, 2023

Anna Laura Wyatt Campbell passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Deroy Campbell of 63 years, her parents Will and Stella Wyatt and brother, Bill Wyatt. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Tom Campbell; daughters Barbara Parker and Melinda Campbell; four granddaughters, Grace Parker, Meredith...