August 9, 2025

James Pat “Skip” Bowles, Jr., age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, J.P. Bowles; and brother, Alan Dale Bowles. Surviving are his wife, Doris Hambrick Bowles; daughter, Christy Hambrick and Jose Vega; two grandchildren, Liahni and Keaston; mother, Elizabeth Bowles; sister, Patsy Dudley; brothers, Randy...

August 9, 2025

Doris Hattie Sumrell, age 74 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose love and laughter will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, Eric Hall, Laurie Long and Suzanne Moss; grandchildren, Cori Moss, Justin Long, Sam Long, Shyann...

August 9, 2025

Joey Lee Callaway, 55, of Rocky Mount Virginia transitioned from his earthly home on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

He was born June 22, 1970 to the late Joseph Callaway and Nancy Carol Tanks Callaway.

Joey showed his strength early on in life as a Virginia High School League (VHSL) state champion wrestler in 1988.

August 9, 2025

Glenn W. Rakes, age 96 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Glenn was born July 23, 1929, a son of the late John Marshall Rakes and Annie Cannaday Rakes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Rakes, Luther Rakes and Jake Rakes; sisters, Carrie Rakes Thomason, Lucy...

August 8, 2025

Jonathan Andrew Scott, age 41 of Moneta, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.

With broken hearts, Randy and I share that our precious son, Jonathan, has gone home to be with the Lord. Jon was a Christian and is at home with his Heavenly Father where we will join him one day. Jon and I talked about...

August 7, 2025

Walter Louis Sailer, 78, originally from Bucks County Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Smith Mountain Lake after a courageous battle with metastasizing bladder cancer.

Graduate of Council Rock High School, Walter proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972, a time that shaped his sense of duty,...

August 6, 2025

Patricia Gertrude Buckner Robertson, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on August 28, 1936 in Elmore, Alabama to William and Gertrude Buckner and had six siblings. After graduating from Chilton County High School, she met and married James Robertson, moved to Rocky Mount,...

August 6, 2025

Eileen Lucille Wells, age 96 of Wirtz died Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Bertha Olivia Walters Funk. She went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a cherished individual whose presence left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

August 1, 2025

Violet Marceline Hopkins, beloved daughter of Cecelia Barnes and Chandler Hopkins was born sleeping on Friday, August 1, 2025. She will forever be loved by her mommy, daddy, her big sister, Coraline Hopkins; her grandparents, Tammy Scott, Kevin Scott, Jennifer Johnson, and George Hopkins III; her uncle, Marshall Barnes; her aunts, Madison Lewis and Alexandria Hopkins; and several other...

July 28, 2025

Alicia “Lisa” Foley, age 66 of Ferrum died Monday, July 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her lifelong partner, Mike Foley; father, Claudie Young; in-laws, Lloyd Foley and Clara Foley; and brother, Sammy Young. Surviving are her son, Chris Foley; daughter, April Foley; grandchildren, Kirsten Austin, Gage Austin, Joshua Austin; mother, Thelma Young; sister, Dorothy Ann Crook...

July 27, 2025

David Lee Ferguson, Jr., age 70 of Moneta, VA passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 with family close by. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a friend to countless people in the community.

David was preceded in death by his parents, David Sr. and Betty J. Ferguson; and sister, Susan D....

July 27, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Pendleton Arnett, age 64 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 peacefully at home. Sandy was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 11, 1960 to the late James “Jim” Pendleton and late Dora “Pinky” Pendleton, before moving with her family to Bassett, Virginia in 1970.

Sandy...

July 27, 2025

Ardie Virgil Hunt (Butch), age 79 of Callaway left this world on Sunday, July 27, 2025 after dealing with a short illness.

Butch was born and raised in Franklin County, VA. He grew up in Henry Fork on the family farm. He and his eight siblings primed tobacco and rode their beloved horses,...

July 26, 2025

Ervin “Eugene” Harrison, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born September 24, 1943 a son of the late Otis and Delma Harrison and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Elena Harrison; five sisters; and one brother. Eugene retired from Cooper Wood Products after many years of service. He also served in...

July 26, 2025

James Alvin Stanley, Jr., age 67 of Callaway died Saturday, July 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cooper Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 25, 2025

Ashley Dawn Hodges, age 37 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born October 14, 1987, a daughter of William Hodges Jr. and the late Connie Frances Hodges. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Charlotte Edna Hodges, Frances and Roger Hunt; numerous aunts and...

July 24, 2025

Nancy Lee Wingo Witt, age 82 of Boones Mill died Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born July 13, 1943 and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wingo; mother, Mary Lucy Wingo Mullins; husband, Willard “Buddy” Witt; and sister, Janie Butterworth (Emory). She is survived by her step-father, Donald Mullins. There will be no services. Arrangements by...

July 24, 2025

Tony Clifton Fink, age 80 of Wirtz died Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born June 20, 1945 a son of the late Kermit and Gladys Bousman Fink. He taught 9th grade science and math for 30 years with Roanoke City School System starting at Jackson Junior High School and retiring from William Fleming High School. He held an...

July 24, 2025

Jewell May Flora Bowman, 96, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Salem, Virginia, surrounded by her family. She was born in Boones Mill, Virginia on September 9, 1928, to Daniel Jacob Flora and Stella Peters Flora. Jewell married Raymond Cleveland Bowman on March 29, 1947, and together they raised four children.

Jewell lived most of...