Lorene G. Hodges Hall
November 5, 2022
Our precious and beautiful Mom went to her heavenly home on November 5th to be with Jesus and her family. She was born in Franklin County on January 5, 1926, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Grover C. Hall, five...
Penny Lynn James
November 5, 2022
Penny Lynn James, age 60 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles, Sr. and Patsy Woods Hylton; in-laws, Ray and Ruby James. Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Wesley; son, Josh James (Olivia Holland); brother, Charles “Bubba” Hylton Jr.; and sister, Pattie Hylton. Penny worked as bookkeeper at...
Diane E. Paight
November 3, 2022
Diane E. Paight, age 76 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, November 3, 2022. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rebecca Ann Hodges Preston
November 2, 2022
Rebecca Ann Hodges Preston, age 89, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Madeline Hodges; sisters, Francis Broce, Betty Jean Hall, Elise Young, Billie Hodges and Patricia Law. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Alvah D. Preston; son, Donald (Gloria) Preston; grandchildren, Stephanie...
Mary Ella Kidd
November 2, 2022
Mary Ella Kidd, age 84 passed away at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Michelle Kidd of Greensboro, NC.; eight brothers and five sisters; church family and friends. A Homegoing Celebration will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church,...
Lisa Quinn Webster
October 31, 2022
Lisa Quinn Webster, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Webster; father and mother, Gary and Joyce Quinn; grandparents, Jake and Alice Quinn, and Garnett (“Doc”) and Bertie Helton; uncle, Tommy Quinn; aunts, Sue Bohin and Janet Arnold; father-in-law and mother-in-law,...
John Roy Mcfarland
October 31, 2022
John Roy McFarland, 82, was born in Austin, Texas to James P. and Ollie Mae McFarland. At the time of his passing John was living in Moneta, Virginia.
John spent his formative years living in various cities throughout Texas. John attended Texas A&M University where he was...
Walter Richard Pugh
October 31, 2022
Walter Richard Pugh, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born October 29, 1942 in Rocky Mount to the late George and Cecil Pugh. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his brothers, George M. Pugh, David Pugh (Mary); and a host of nieces and nephews....
Gary Dwight Perdue
October 30, 2022
Gary Dwight Perdue, age 75, of Union Hall passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Gary was a native of Franklin County, VA, and was a very hard worker who sacrificed greatly for his family; he had a 40 + year career in shift work at Dupont and finally retired from Sartomer. After his retirement, he jokingly did NOT...
Jerry Lee Leonard
October 29, 2022
Jerry Lee Leonard, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born July 13, 1943 in Galax, Virginia a son of the late Homer and Ida Leonard. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Monty Leonard. Jerry was the owner of Jerry’s Steakhouse for many years. He loved to meet and talk...
Nina Dillon Prillaman
October 28, 2022
Nina Dillon Prillaman, age 91, of Rocky Mount took her final step home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 28, 2022. Nina was born August 3,1931 a daughter of the late Robert Moses and Mary Kate Ellis Dillon. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. T. Prillaman; sisters, Donie...
Zachary Thomas Kefauver
October 28, 2022
Zachary Thomas Kefauver, age 24, of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his bio mother, Elizabeth Richardson, father, Wayne Kefauver, brother, Harold Kefauver, great-grandmother, Catherine Bechtel. Zachary is survived by his mother, Laura Kefauver, siblings, Marla Kefauver-Thurman, Walker, Payton, Regan, Colten and Anna Kefauver, grandparents, Bruce Bechtel (Debbie), Faye Beckner,...
John R. Janney Sr.
October 28, 2022
John R. Janney, age 85 of Hardy, formerly of Reading, PA passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, October 28, 2022, comforted by Scripture readings, favorite hymns, and prayers with his son David at his side. John was an active member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Reading, Pennsylvania and his faith community. John is predeceased by...
Elsie Irene Frith Turner
October 26, 2022
Elsie Irene Frith Turner, age 83 of Henry died Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born January 10, 1939 a daughter of the late Woodsy and Nancy Beulah Guilliams Frith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey “John Henry” Turner; siblings, Louise Dillon Perdue (Swanson Dillon and Raymond Perdue), Lucille Turner (Harold), Goldie Wright (Wilks),...
Odine Culbertson Fleenor
October 25, 2022
Odine Culbertson Fleenor, age 97 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Fleenor; parents, Otis H. and Carmen Hillman Culbertson; siblings, Mildred McConnell, R.C. Culbertson, Dallas Culbertson, and Mary Anderson; daughter, Carolyn Harner; infant daughter, Wilma Jean Fleenor; son-in-law, Oscar Turner; and grandson, Robert Harner. Surviving are...
Elaine M. Arnoldi Dansby
October 24, 2022
Elaine M. Arnoldi Dansby, 85, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2022 with her loving husband John, and their faithful keeshond Pepper, at her bedside. Elaine was born April 30, 1937 in Zachow, Wisconsin, the daughter of Milton O. and Cecilia R. Arnoldi. Elaine was preceded in death by her brother Stephen J. Arnoldi and her parents....
Lewis Fuller Keatts
October 24, 2022
Lewis Fuller Keatts, age 92, of Rocky Mount, VA passed on to heaven on October 24, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillie Mae Keatts; daughter, Shelia (Johnny) Eanes; granddaughter, Donna Hodges; great-grandson, Nathan Hodges; “adopted” children, Peggy and Richard Robinson, Jimmy and Judy Hill; one sister, Ruth Sizemore (Vance); special sister-in-law, Mary Keatts; along with several...
Julie M. Dyer
October 24, 2022
Julie Michelle Dyer, age 51, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Jon Christopher Dyer, daughter, Regan Grace Dyer, parents, Mike and Beth Herod, sister, Sara Beth Freeman (Mark), brother, Dennis Herod (Angela), nieces and nephews, Lucas Partion, Chelsea, Patrick, Laura, Cooper Herod, Jennifer Wallis, Anna Michelle Dyer and Jon Cole...
Garry "Gibb" Lynn Atkins
October 24, 2022
Garry “Gibb” Lynn Atkins, age 64 of Rocky Mount died Monday, October 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Atkins. Surviving are his mother, Sally Hollandsworth; step-mother, Delores Atkins; brother, Monty Atkins; sister, Donna Bousman (Jim); step-sisters, Vickie Robertson, MaDonna Haley; step-brother, Tim Greer (Jamie); nephew, Brandon; niece, Katelyn; and special friend, Peggy George. Gibb...
Vanessa Kay Carter
October 23, 2022
Vanessa Kay Carter, age 73 of Smith Mountain Lake died Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1949 in Elkin, North Carolina and was a 1967 honor graduate of Northside High School and graduate of National Business College. She was co-owner of Carter's Fine Jewelers and Gifts in Rocky Mount, VA and also owned and operated...