January 21, 2024

Timothy Alan Adair, age 59 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Adair Sr.; grandmother, Marie Adair; grandson, Liam Fink; and special friend, Drew. Surviving are four daughters, Brandi Wright (Shannon), Jessica Busse (Bobby), Marie Mohler (Thomas) and Ashley Adair; grandchildren, Makayla, Autum and Zoey Wright,...

January 19, 2024

B.K. Hodges, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully Friday, January 19, 2024. Born to a family of ten, he did his part to help Franklin County keep their title of Moonshine Capitol by hauling and making. He drove race cars at Starkey Race Track and later enjoyed flagging at tracks in Wytheville. B.K. also owned AMOCO Service...

January 19, 2024

Sylvia Mary Schuur, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday January 19, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Mary was loved by many for her great smile and spunky personality. Mary loved to take walks on her property in Callaway Virginia, often stopping by the creek to sit and contemplate life. She loved to read...

January 18, 2024

On the evening of Thursday, January 18, 2024, Mary Ellen Patterson, 77 of Rocky Mount, gained her heavenly wings after a courageous battle with dementia.

She was born to the late Otis and Delma Harrison on May 5, 1946 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. July 6, 1990 she was united in marriage to her best friend & soulmate...

January 18, 2024

Emma Louise Gilley, age 85 of Collinsville died Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born September 28, 1938 and was preceded in death by her father and mother, William Irvin Sink and Jettie Eanes Sink; daughter, Cindy Lou Wyatt; and great-granddaughter, Sadie Cassell. Surviving are her granddaughters, Ashley Wyatt of Patrick County and Amber Wyatt of Bassett; sisters, Lucy...

January 18, 2024

George Walter “G.W.” Thurman, 72, of Franklin County, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, after a long battle with cancer, at his daughter's house in Barboursville, VA.

G.W. was born February 18, 1951, in Franklin County, VA, where he was raised, son to the late Walter Price and Lou Anna Smith Thurman. George graduated from Franklin County...

January 17, 2024

Teresa Scott Harrison, age 60 of Callaway gained her heavenly wings Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Kermit Jimmy Scott, and sister Diane Scott Hynes. Surviving are her mother, Margaret Shively Scott; husband, Dale Robin Harrison; daughter, Amanda Leigh Harrison; son, Jimmy Dale Harrison; grandchildren, Catlyn, Taylor...

January 17, 2024

Deborah Anne Angell, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of cancer.

Deborah was preceded in death by her father and mother, Hatcher and Elizabeth Angell; her brothers, Keister, John, Robert, Luther and

Wayne Angell; two sisters, Elizabeth Boitnott and Lucy Angell.

She is survived by her sister, Edna White;...

January 16, 2024

It is with our greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Our Beautiful Mother and Grandmother.

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Lenora Tuten Stubbs, 84, of Ferrum, Virginia gained her wings and rejoined her Husband and Heavenly Family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John David and Alvilda Mamie Tuten; her beloved...

January 15, 2024

Mary Ann Beckner, age 82 of Ferrum passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Josie and Frank Cooper; husband, Henry L. Beckner; son, Bobby Beckner; sister, Nancy Amos; and brother, Donnie Cooper. Mrs. Beckner loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed trips to various casinos with...

January 14, 2024

Virginia May Summers Carroll, 84, of Boones Mill Virginia, passed away January 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born June 4, 1939 in Albemarle County. She was the daughter of the late Herman Shuler Summers and Winkie Watts Belew Summers. She was also preceded in death by husband of 30 years, Claude Clinton Carroll; daughters, Cynthia Ann Millway...

January 12, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Julia Young Love, age 89 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Selourie Lee Young and Pauline Powell Young; sisters, Loretta Young McGhee and Juanita Young Minton; and nephew, Steven Lee Minton.

She is survived by her...

January 11, 2024

Savilla F. Robinson “Tippy”, age 91 of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Grace McGee Hockman; two sisters and three brothers. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Jimmy Robinson; children, Michael Robinson, Rick Robinson (Sandi), Debra Frye (Rick) and Greg Robinson (Sharlene); 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four sisters....

January 11, 2024

Earl Holley, age 61 of Wirtz died Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born October 17, 1962 and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hazel Holley; and sister-in-law, Teresa Holley. Surviving are his wife, Mary Holley; brother, Raymond Holley; son, Chaz Shane Winn; step-daughters, Linda Sexton and Cynthia Hudson; five grandchildren; special friends, Keith Kiker and...

January 10, 2024

Mrs. Billie Lavenia Mason, age 93 of Moneta, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 10, 2024 surrounded by her children and husband.

Lavenia was born December 14, 1930 in Bugtussle, Kentucky to Edgar and Vivian Combs.

She was blessed with a beautiful voice...

January 10, 2024

Violet Elizabeth Meeks Flora of Boones Mill, VA born November 26, 1928 passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 95 in her home. She was married for 60 years to George Henry Flora, Sr. Preceding her in death was her husband, George Henry Flora, Sr.; son, Terry James Flora; and grandson, George H....

January 10, 2024

Shannon Dale Hodges, age 49 of Henry passed away after a hard battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born February 3, 1974 in Rocky Mount, VA to Robert and Jill Gravely Hodges. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Cooper Gravely, John Wesley Hodges and Virginia Wade Hodges.

January 10, 2024

Mark Edward Rakes, age 63 of Roanoke died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born November 30, 1960 a son of the late Zellar and Margaret Hall Rakes. Surviving are his sister, Ann Jefferson (Randy); and special friend, Bobby. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 10, 2024

Fletcher Nichols, age 83 of Ferrum passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was married to Betty Shorter for 51 years. He was long called by hunting friends as Green’s Creek Ridge Runner. Dad was either working at JW Hancocks, farming or getting ready to go coon hunting, rabbit, squirrel or deer hunting. Occasionally my sister and...

January 10, 2024

Frances Marie Bank, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born February 7, 1944 a daughter of the late Reaford and Ruth James Scott. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Stephen Bank. Surviving are her son, Scott Bank; sister, Olga Atkins; niece and nephew, Maranda Morris and Darren Atkins; friend,...