April 2, 2023

John Jefferson Martin, age 85 of Franklin County, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Guyda and Winton Hill; father, Julius Evans Martin; and brother, Witt Martin. Surviving are his wife, Lynda Martin; daughter, Sheila (Timothy) Hall; son, Jefferson (Brenda) Martin; step-children, Mary Swedberg and Stephanie (Barry) Moir;...

April 1, 2023

Thomas Leonard (“Bread”) James, age 76, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.  He is survived by his daughters and son-in-laws Amy & Chad France and Kim & Jacob Gibson; four grandchildren Thomas & Katie France, Luke & Isaac Gibson; three siblings, Paul James (Shirley), Buford James (Sally) and...

March 31, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we celebrate the life of Buford Monroe Frith. Born a true country boy, deep in the rolling hills of Franklin County, Virginia, Buford was the youngest of nine with four older sisters and four older brothers. Growing up in Franklin County, he had a love for cars and worked as a mechanic for...

March 31, 2023

John Elwood Allman, age 93, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Beverly and Fannie Lloyd Allman; sister, Lucille Allman Hunt; and his wife of 64 years, Peggy Kirk Allman.

He is survived by sisters-in-law, Iris K. Betterton and Phyllis K. Scott (Jeff)....

March 31, 2023

Calvin R.L. Cundiff “Buzz”, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Benjamin Lee Cundiff and Virginia Ware Cundiff. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 49 years, Kathy; three sons, Stacy and Crystal Cundiff, Matthew Cundiff and Kelli Boothe, Brandon...

March 31, 2023

Brenda Gale Thompson age 63, of Rocky Mt., VA passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Gene and Lois Altice Thompson and brother Phillip Thompson. She is survived by her sister Barbara Tolliver (Johnnie); special friends, Lou, Donisha, Jaedon and Theresa and Jesse. Brenda loved to work in customer...

March 31, 2023

Sarah Bruce Cahill, age 77 of Penhook, died Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1945 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Taylor M. Bruce and Sarah C. Bruce of Danville, VA. Sarah lived most of her life in Danville before moving to Smith Mountain Lake, VA. She...

March 29, 2023

Darnell Adams Cowan age 78, of Boones Mill, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 14, 1945 to Dewey and Mamie Adams in Worth, West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Howard, and sisters Eva, June and Peggy.

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March 28, 2023

Terry Wilton Peters, Sr., age 73 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton B. Peters; step father, Donald Hale; and step-son, Jeffery Rodgers. Surviving are his mother, Juanita C. Hale; four children, Terry Jr. Peters, Sammy Peters, Kevin Peters and Angela Brumfield; and step-son, Stacey Rodgers. A graveside service...

March 28, 2023

Norman Wayne Gryder, age 85 of Martinsville passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 27, 2023

Karl Edwin (Ed) Powers “Papaw” was lifted up peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday, March 27th, 2023. Ed passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born in Roanoke, VA to Carl and Gladys Powers. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of ‘69. Ed was married to...

March 25, 2023

James Keith Adkins, age 68, of Penhook, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his daddy, James “Shorty” Adkins, his mother-in-law, Nancy Naff, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his nephew, Zack Adkins.

Surviving are his wife, Mary, who he was happily married to...

March 25, 2023

Carroll “Junior” Meador, age 75 of Goodview passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Carroll Meador and Ruby Motley Meador; and brother-in-law, Jack Witcher. Surviving are his sister, Shirley Witcher; and numerous cousins. Junior retired from Vista Foods in Bedford with many years of service. He was also a member of...

March 25, 2023

Perry Holland, 85 of Glade Hill, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home due to a long illness with Dementia. He was born July 19, 1937 to the late Peter Lewis and Flossie Altice Holland of Glade Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie M. Holland; brothers, Everett,...

March 22, 2023

Gene Thomas Angle, age 75 of Ferrum died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home following complication from Lymphoma. He was born July 30, 1947 a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Angle. Surviving are his wife, Margie Angle; daughters, Kimberly Traver (Jim), Kelly Lawton (Howard), Kathy Smithers (Anthony); sisters, Linda Brown (Tom), Bonnie Phillips (Robert); numerous grandchildren,...

March 22, 2023

Louise Upchurch died on March 22, 2023 in Brookline, MA at the age of 101. Louise was a charter member of Shoregate United Methodist Church, along with her husband Ray. The first gathering of the congregation took place in the living room of the Upchurch home in Willowick, OH in 1951. Over the years, Louise served the congregation in...

March 21, 2023

Betty J. Hood, age 82 of Glade Hill went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maude and Willie Hodges; multiple brothers and sisters; her husband of 50 years, Walter “Alex” Hood; two sons, Barry Hood and Billy Hood; two daughters, Angela Dudley and Tammy Hodges; one grandson, Scott...

March 21, 2023

Mamie Rigney Brogan, age 90 of Roanoke died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was the youngest and last remaining of 13 siblings of the late Willie and Sue Gibson Rigney and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Brogan. Surviving are her children, Donna Daniel (Brent), Becky Holt (James), Jeff Brogan (Beth); grandchildren, Laura Perek, Stacey Anders,...

March 20, 2023

Maria Frances Ritter, age 79 of Henry was born February 23, 1944 and passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at home with her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, William R. Ritter, Jr.; granddaughter, Maria D. Dooley; three sisters; and four brothers.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, William...

March 18, 2023

Edith M. Sparks, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, March 18, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.