March 3, 2023

Lula “Catherine” Ramsey was born on June 4, 1941 to the late Pearl Harris Ramsey and the late Willie “Mack” Ramsey. On Friday, March 3, 2023 Catherine gained her reward. Catherine was also preceded in death by her husband Arthomas Romo Smith, Anthony Ramsey (son), Alberta Strother and Marie Ramsey (sisters) and William Ramsey (brother). Catherine graduated from Lee...

March 1, 2023

Juan Ramon Mercado Pacheco, age 72 of Hardy, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 28, 2023

Glenn Cannaday, age 81 of Rocky Mount went to his Heavenly Home Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was born May 10, 1941 in Ferrum Virginia to the late Oscar Flemon Cannaday Sr. and Bessie Farner Cannaday. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by brothers, Eric Maldon Cannaday, Oscar F. Cannaday Jr.; a sister, Mildred Cleo Haynes; and...

February 28, 2023

Mabel “Irene” Bowles Pierce, age 88 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born November 26, 1934 to the late Odie and Mildred Gibson Bowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James “Jim” Pierce; siblings, Lloyd Bowles (Margaret), Robert “Red” Bowles (Betty), Dorothy Stump (Willard), Sarah Stump (Elbert), Ruby...

February 27, 2023

Iris Virginia Blankenship, age 88 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. A graveside service will be held at the Cundiff Family Cemetery (Union Hall, VA), 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to help with final expenses (P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or Call 540-483-3835)....

February 26, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Geraldine Taylor at the age of eighty. Pat was born to Wallace & Anna Smith of Gibbsboro, New Jersey on St. Patrick’s Day - March 17, 1942. She passed on February 26, 2023, a resident of Rocky Mount, VA. Pat married Robert “Bob” Taylor in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. They...

February 26, 2023

Willard L. “Buddy” Witt, age 84 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gernie Simmons Witt; three brothers, Russell, Jr., Danny and Michael Witt; and one step-son, Darrell. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Nancy Witt; five children, Dottie, Willard, Ernest, Genia, and Lisa; step-son, Bill;...

February 26, 2023

Margaret Winfred Herndon, age 87 of Moneta, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

February 25, 2023

Travis Butler of Hardy VA went home to be with the lord in the early morning hours of February 25th. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Butler; and his cousin, Ben Butler. Though Travis's life journey is over too soon, his soul will live on through the family he has left behind; his mother, Anna Butler;...

February 24, 2023

Kenneth David Bayer, age 87 of Wirtz, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Surviving are his wife, Lena Mae Bayer; children, Teresa (Stephen) Flora, Curtis (Lera) Bayer, Bonita (LeRoy) Bowerman, Cecil (Brandi) Bayer, Kevin (Faith) Bayer, Rachel Bayer and Emma Lou (David) Hege; 32 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Nora Boone, Frances King, Julia Hess and...

February 24, 2023

Reva Sue Thomas Anglin, age 77 of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 24, 2023. Her family was of great importance to her. Sue enjoyed time with family, traveling with her husband, meals with friends and especially with her “bible study girls.” She was very active in local ministries and with her church. She was preceded...

February 22, 2023

Terry Hutto Gaffney, age 76 of Moneta, VA passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Col. Charles Lee Hutto; and mother, Loulie Hutto. Surviving are her husband, B. Frank Gaffney of 33 years; her beloved son, Gregory Phillips and his wife Lori; her adored grandchildren, Chalis and Chanlin Phillips; her brother, Chuck...

February 22, 2023

Mary Jane Blankenship, age 67 of Glade Hill went to be with her Lord on February 22, 2023. For over three years she had been battling several health issues including cancer. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lewis and Estelle Austin; and brother, Timmy. Mary Jane leaves behind to cherish her memories her partner of 22 years Robert...

February 21, 2023

Christine Altice, age 84 of Rocky Mount, Virginia entered her eternal home on February 21, 2023.

She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Christine will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years, Andrew; her daughter, Diane (Brute) Bernard. She was a proud grandma to...

February 20, 2023

Georgia Ann Matthews Haskins, age 76 of Penhook, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023. Surviving Ann is her husband, Ronnie S. Haskins, and daughter Tracey Haskins Fralin of Penhook. She is also survived by her sisters, Norma M. Ramsey, Judy M. Reynolds and Bonnie M. Reynolds (Sammie) of Chatham. Also...

February 20, 2023

William Gray “Dee” Stanley passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Gray and Grace Williams Stanley; sons, Scott Alexander and Jason Brent Stanley; and granddaughter, Erica Paige Stanley. Surviving are his sister, Stella S. Flora (Garmon); nephew, David T. Flora; niece, Alice Flora Allman; longtime friends, Betty D....

February 17, 2023

Judith Lynn Hunt, age 81 (formerly of Rocky Mount) passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1941 in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Orie and Avola Hunt from Radford, Virginia. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Faye Warren; and her daughter, Patricia Hunt. Surviving are her husband, Richard T. Hunt; brother,...

February 16, 2023

James Lewis Holland, age 75 of Penhook passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to assist with expenses and contact Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 14, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Cox Loy, age 74 of Union Hall, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born September 3, 1948 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late James and Doris French Cox. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Dedra Dianne Teague-Cady. Surviving are her husband, Arlie Loy, Jr.; cousin/sister, Anne Claire Warren (Gene); best friends,...

February 13, 2023

Claudette Marie “CC” Castro, age 76 of Rocky Mount died unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born May 29, 1947 in San Francisco, CA the daughter of the late Paul Moitoret and Joan Frederick Brundage. CC graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA. Following graduation CC developed a love for horses which became her...