Jefferson Wade Dunbar
May 22, 2024
Jefferson Dunbar, age 66, born in Piedmont, Alabama, resided in Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 after a tough fought battle with lung cancer. He was the glue of our family and showed everyone true, genuine love. He was the type of man to put everyone before himself in every circumstance; a great man who apparently knew...
Deborah Kaye Young Page
May 20, 2024
Deborah Kaye Young Page, age 70 of Franklin County passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Georgia Sloan Young; her husband, Henry Leon Page; along with four brothers; and two sisters. Deborah was a Coal Miners daughter, proud to be born and raised in West Virginia. She loved hummingbirds, flowers...
Reta Dudley Kent
May 20, 2024
Reta Ann Dudley Kent, our beloved angel, has departed and gone to Heaven to be with our Lord. Reta passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Franklin Memorial Hospital at the age of 73. She was born on January 25, 1951, in Franklin County, VA to Irene and Board Dudley.
Reta is...
Charles William Meadows
May 20, 2024
Charles William Meadows, age 82 of Bassett died Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born June 3, 1941 to the late B.G. and Edna Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Geneva Frances Meadows. Surviving are his children, Ferlin Meadows (Mary) of Callaway, VA, Geneva Karen Mullins (Jody) of Richlands, VA, Faron Ray...
Karl Alexander "Andy" Anderson
May 19, 2024
The words of mere mortals will never come close to sharing what Karl Alexander “Andy” Anderson meant to all who were blessed enough to know him. The true measure of this man will eternally be measured by the stars in his crown of glory placed upon his head by the Lord himself. Considering this, we’ll share simple...
Charles "Butch" Wallace Blankenship
May 15, 2024
Charles Wallace Blankenship, “Butch”, age 80 of Ferrum died Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born October 22, 1943 a son of the late Grover and Iris Mae Blankenship and was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Blankenship. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Janet Peters Blankenship; daughters, Sharon Hutchins (Matthew) of Cincinnati, OH...
Mildred Holland Shelton
May 15, 2024
Mildred Holland Shelton, age 84 of Glade Hill went straight to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 and was reunited with Ronnie, the love of her life and husband for 64 years until his passing in 2021. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Hazel Holland Davis and Carrie Holland Foutz; and one...
Martha Turner Torian
May 15, 2024
Martha Jane went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 15, 2024 due to complications of myelofibrosis at the age of 84. Born in Rocky Mt. Va, on July 9, 1939, she was a daughter of the late B. Wilson and Eva H. Turner. She is survived by her children: Julie Warner and husband, Mike;...
Betty Bryant Gardner
May 14, 2024
Betty Bryant Gardner, age 95, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home. Betty was born November 12, 1928 in Franklin County to the late Harry D. Bryant and Estelle Shumate Bryant. She graduated from Henry High School and worked at DuPont for nine years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Justin Robert Procter
May 14, 2024
Justin Robert Procter, age 21 of Rocky Mount died by an accidental death on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Justin was employed by Genesis Rail Services. He was excelling in his position and building a future with Genesis. He built a work family that he will be missed by.
Justin is survived by his loving partner,...
Rickey Lee Blankenship
May 14, 2024
Rickey Lee Blankenship, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Esther Blankenship. Surviving are his wife, Valerie Blankenship; sons, D. Corey Jefferson and Luke Dakota Blankenship; and special companions, Atlas, Aylah and Buddy (deceased). A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery where...
Wileina Fisher Furrow
May 11, 2024
Wileina Fisher Furrow, age 82 of Hampstead, NC passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1942 in Callaway, Virginia to the late Grover W. "Bill" Fisher and Hazel Barnhart Fisher. She was preceded in death by husband, Larry Furrow; and brother, Grover "G.W." Fisher, Jr.
Ms. Furrow was a graduate of...
Timothy Lee Wells
May 10, 2024
Timothy Lee Wells, age 61 of 835 Sample Road, Wirtz, VA died Friday, May 10, 2024. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Mabel Wells; grandparents; Horace and Dorris Wells, Harp and Dova Stansberry; in-laws, David and Lucille Garret.
Tim worked in the family business at Jack Garst Agency for...
Ronnie Steven Wood
May 10, 2024
Ronnie Steven Wood, age 69 of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 with loved ones by his side on his family farm. With his hard-fought battle with cancer over, he can now rest in eternal peace reunited with his father, Roy Wood; mother, Clyde Wood Bowman; and brother, Michael Wood with our Lord...
Maybelle Rakes Flora
May 8, 2024
Maybelle Rakes Flora (April 22, 1925 - May 8, 2024) lived her 99 years characterized by uncommon vitality and unwavering devotion to her family. With grace and resilience, she embraced each chapter of her journey with fortitude and compassion.
For over nine decades, Maybelle graced this world with her presence, her courageous spirit shining brightly through the...
Lester Irving Thompson
May 7, 2024
Lester Irving Thompson, age 85 of Ferrum died Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born June 20, 1938 a son of the late Peter and Maude Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Lynn Thompson; and brothers, Gene Thompson, Buford Thompson and Curtis Thompson. Surviving are his daughter, Rhonda Pendleton (Marque); granddaughter, Jordan Philpott; sister,...
John Thomas Dudley
May 6, 2024
John Thomas Dudley, age 76 of Glade Hill died Monday, May 6, 2024. A private burial will take place at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jean Katherine Smith Martin
May 5, 2024
Jean Katherine Martin (Smith), 78 of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Jean was born on April 5, 1946, to William Patrick Martin and Doris Garf Martin in Richmond, Virginia. Jean graduated from Franklin County High School in 1964. She served in the U.S. Air Force, and she was stationed stateside during the Vietnam...
Ruth Wright Nichols
May 4, 2024
Ruth Wright Nichols went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2024. In the days leading up to her passing, she received numerous visits and phone calls from family, friends, and neighbors where her sharp wit and sense of humor were still present. What a blessing it was for her daughters, Sue and Trish, to witness such an...
Marjorie Collins
May 4, 2024
Marjorie Stocks Collins, age 89 of Rocky Mount went to be with her heavenly father in the early morning hours of May 4, 2024. Born in Greenville, NC on August 26, 1934 to Hubert G. and Alice Moye Stocks, she was the only girl of six children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years,...