November 25, 2022

Gerald F. Thomas, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and longtime resident of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on November 25, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Alice Maxine Thomas and two daughters, Geraldine Conklin and Randalyn Harris.  He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Poteat Thomas.

November 23, 2022

Judy Marie Midkiff, age 78 of Ferrum died Wednesday, November 23, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022 with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Her family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 23, 2022

Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams, age 90, of Callaway, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born July 13, 1932 a daughter of the late Luther Milton, Sr. and Lula Prillaman Fisher. She was also predeceased by her husband, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams, daughter, Pamela Guilliams Messenger, sisters, Blanche, Edith Paige and infants, Mary, Frances and Lena, brothers,...

November 22, 2022

Braeton Lindsay Hagy, age 23, passed away on November 22, 2022 in Dallas, TX.  Braeton was born on January 25, 1999 in Richmond, VA, to parents Mark and Karen Hagy.  He is preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Brenda “Nannie B” Akers.  He is survived by his parents and sister, Caroline Hagy; grandparents Selma “Duck” Akers and Dr. J.A....

November 22, 2022

We are saddened to share the news that Gwendolyn A. “Gwen” Dion, age 87 of Wirtz, VA passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

She was born on June 21, 1935 a daughter to the late Harold and Elizabeth Boyce. Gwen was raised in Bridgewater, MA. She then raised her family in Middleboro, MA where she was known...

November 20, 2022

G. Joseph "Joe" Kidd, Jr., age 75, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hermitage Roanoke.  Joe was born March 7, 1947 to the late Garland and Sally Kidd.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gail Kidd; sister, Sue Carr; brother, Glenn Kidd and wife Betsy; daughter, Allison Kidd-Miller and husband Brad; son,...

November 20, 2022

Annie Tosh Berryman, age 96 formerly of Pasadena, Maryland went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2022. The last year and a half of her life she was a resident at  Runk and Pratt located in Hardy, Va. She was born November 26, 1925 to the late Thomas and Ada Tosh. She was also preceded in...

November 20, 2022

Pamela Grogan Simmons, age 62 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kayla Nicole Simmons; and father, Earl Grogan. Surviving are her husband of 27 years, Carl Simmons; children, Tony Borden, Nathan Borden, and Jessica Diaz (Brandon); grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Owen, Rileigh, Zoe, Christian, Corie, and Jeremiah; mother, Linda H....

November 18, 2022

Gina Walker-Browning, age 60 of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 after a long illness. Gina originally from the area of Madison, WV was a 1980 graduate of Scott High School. Gina leaves behind a husband of 27 years, Arthur Dougless Browning; two daughters, Janet Walker-Blankenship and Beth Walker; two step-children, Joey Browning and Kimberly Browning;...

November 16, 2022

Jeffrey Maynard James (Jeff), age 67 of Endicott passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1955 to Albert and Claudine James. He married Judy Crum on January 17, 1974 and had four daughters. Jeff loved being outdoors. Hunting, shooting, logging, making moonshine, 4-wheeling, fishing and kayaking but most of...

November 15, 2022

Ralph "Rick" T. Leite, Jr., age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

November 14, 2022

Bobby W. Weaver, age 82 of Bedford passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Weaver; parents, Willie and Ruby Weaver; sister, Mary Lou Fralin; and granddaughter, Amy Weaver. Surviving are his children, Elizabeth Ann Witcher (Marvin), Bobby W. Weaver, Jr. (Sherry Lou), Cynthia Crews (Thomas), Kenneth W. Weaver; grandchildren, Charles Smith,...

November 11, 2022

Norma Jean Fralin, age 80, of Union Hall, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born April, 15, 1942 in the Brushy Hill area of Franklin County, the daughter of the late Lou Anna Smith Thurman and Walter P. Thurman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Fralin, son, Frankie D. Fralin, sister,...

November 11, 2022

Cheri Lynn Laufer, age 45 of Ferrum, fell asleep in death unexpectedly, November 11, 2022, in her home. She was born August 21, 1977 in Southfield, Michigan. The daughter of Jim F. and Beverly Moss. Cheri was an avid outdoors person and enjoyed camping, hiking, and anything involving being in nature. She felt that life itself was an ongoing...

November 10, 2022

Jasper Lanier, or Carl to those who knew him, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones, the evening before Veterans Day, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born March 25, 1939 in Bradenton, Florida. Carl was a proud Vietnam Vet, a father, a brother, a papa, a friend, and an all-around ornery old man. He...

November 9, 2022

James Albert Gearhart, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Red Oak Manor. He was born April 16, 1944 a son of the late Clifton and Rosa Hodges Gearhart. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Wright; and brothers, Wayne Gearhart, Russell Gearhart and David Gearhart. Mr. Gearhart was a...

November 8, 2022

Richard Lee Dillon, age 70 of Scruggs died Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born January 7, 1952 a son of the late Ezra Vernard Dillon and Elsie Mae Martin Dillon. He was also preceded in death by his son, Matthew Lee Dillon; and brother, William Dillon. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ethel Dillon; son, Jason...

November 7, 2022

Doris Ann Hodges, age 79 of Rocky Mount was born July 13, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Bell Cundiff; and a sister, Vivian Eva Hodges. She is survived by her loving sisters, Shelby Hodges and Evelyn Hodges of Rocky Mount and...

November 6, 2022

Ivy Rose Brubaker, age 90, of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born January 2, 1932 and was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Lowell D. Brubaker; parents, Joe C. and Callie Wray Angle; five brothers, Forrest, Houston, Leo, John Robert and Alva Angle; and three sisters, Christine Stanley,...

November 5, 2022

Joyce Elaine Nunn, age 77 of Wirtz, formerly of Union County, NJ, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary Lowrey; sister, Nancy Dupere; and Robert Lowrey, Surviving are her husband of 55 years, James Nunn; daughters, Stacey DeBellis and Kimberly (John) Richel; eight grandchildren, Anthony, Nicholas, Christopher, Amanda, and...