John Harvey Carmichael
March 1, 2026
John Harvey Carmichael, age 75 of Callaway passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born December 16, 1950, a son of the late Robert Stuart Carmichael and Mary Dargan Carmichael. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Carmichael; and aunt, Elizabeth McKenna. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Cynthia Gay Carmichael;...
Henry Charles Joranlien
February 28, 2026
Henry Charles Joranlien, age 74 of Hardy passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
William Scott Twitty
February 27, 2026
William Scott Twitty, age 78 of Staunton died Friday, February 27, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rita Robertson Layman
February 26, 2026
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”—Matthew, 25:21
Rita Robertson Layman, 62, went to her heavenly home on February 26, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida, surrounded by family and friends following a tragic accident while on vacation in St. Augustine, Florida on February 12, 2026. She was a faithful woman that clothed her family in God’s love and taught others by example...
Betty Moore Jefferson
February 25, 2026
Betty Moore Jefferson, age 91 of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Stanford Jefferson. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Lisa McNiel, Donna McCullough, and Steve Jefferson; grandchildren, Kati Wright, Josh Brumfield and Kim Hodges; several great-grandchildren; three...
Carolyn Holland Wainwright
February 24, 2026
After faithfully and bravely enduring a long illness, Carolyn Holland Wainwright, age 72, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Carolyn was born on June 28, 1953, to the late Walter H. Holland, Sr. and Ola Witcher Holland. Carolyn was a faithful member of Morningside Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia where she served on the Usher Board...
Stephanie Jones
February 23, 2026
Stephanie Jones, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rebecca R. Dyer
February 22, 2026
Rebecca Reuben Dyer, age 75 of Henry, VA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home from complications of Parkinsons disease.
She was born September 15, 1950, the daughter of the late Andrew Reuben Dyer and Lavinia Susan Carter Dyer in Richmond, VA. She attended Manchester High School in Midlothian, VA, where she made a lifelong friend in Connie...
Daryl Gordon Wuthrick
February 21, 2026
Daryl Gordon Wuthrick, 82, of Boones Mill Virginia, passed away February 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family and love. Formerly from Alliance, Ohio, Daryl graduated from Alliance High School and enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Korea from 1964-1967 and upon discharge returned to Alliance with a Welder and Flame Cutters specialty.
Daryl worked as a...
Rosemary June Saylor Noble
February 21, 2026
Rosemary June Saylor Noble, age 77 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Rose was born on June 20, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida to James and June Saylor.
After graduating from high school, Rose began a long and successful career with Prudential Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida which allowed her to travel...
Gary Lee Stoneman
February 20, 2026
Gary Stoneman, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, February 20, 2026. He will surely be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Born on April 20, 1950, in Pulaski, Virginia, Gary lived a life filled with deep devotion to the Lord, his family and friends. His family relocated to Rocky Mount when he was six...
Iris Frost Sink
February 19, 2026
Iris Frost Sink, age 88 of Wirtz passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born November 7, 1937 a daughter of the late Theodore Jack Frost and Buena Frost Scott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred N. Sink; brother, Arnold Lee Frost; and grandchildren, Melissa Sink and Alfred N. Sink III. Surviving are her children,...
Robbie Jordon Leffue
February 17, 2026
Robbie Jordon Leffue, age 66, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord, with family by her side, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was steady, loving, and unforgettable.
Robbie achieved so much throughout her life. After graduating from Cave Spring High School, she continued her education at Virginia Western, where she earned a degree in electronic engineering while also...
Homer Lee Griffith
February 17, 2026
Homer Lee Griffith, age 77 of Rocky Mount, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2026 surrounded by those who loved him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family.
He was born February 7, 1949, the son of the late Homer Thomas Griffith and Ora Blanche MountCastle....
Doris H. Young
February 17, 2026
Doris H. Young, age 95 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 17, 1930, daughter of the late Frank E. Harrison and Mary C. Harrison.
She was also predeceased by her son, Walter Wayne Jones; her brother, William Boyd Harrison; and her sister, Bernice H. Carr.
Doris is survived by her husband,...
Elizabeth "Ann" Lewis Edmundson
February 17, 2026
Elizabeth "Ann" Lewis Edmundson, age 94 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In accordance with her wishes there will be no visitation and interment will be private in High Street Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nora Hodges Hunt
February 15, 2026
Nora Hodges Hunt, age 81 of Penhook passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born January 11, 1945, a daughter of the late Newton Edward Hodges, Sr. and Sue Emma Johnson Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Newton Hodges, Jr. and Phillip Hodges; and nephew, Scott Hodges. Surviving are her two...
Kevin Lee Eubank
February 13, 2026
Kevin Lee Eubank, age 34 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born February 9, 1992 and was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Ray Eubank and mother, Marlene Kay Scott. Surviving are his son, Bentley Weston; step-father, David Scott; brother, Darin (Jessica) Eubank, half-brothers, Bradley Eubank, Joshua and Matthew Butz; step-sister, Crystal Knowles; nephew,...
Raymond "Ray" Ward
February 12, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Ward, age 51 of Moneta passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born July 1, 1974, a son of the late Raymond Sanders Sr. and Nancy Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Sanders. Surviving are his wife, Susan Ward; parents-in-law, Sarah and Bernie Ward. Ray had a big...
Lois Jones Franklin Brown
February 12, 2026
Lois Jones Franklin Brown, 88, of Glade Hill, was born August 31, 1937, in Sydnorsville and passed away peacefully at Fork Mountain Adult Home, Rocky Mount, Virginia on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alma Cannaday Jones, first husband, Carlton Dickerson Franklin, second husband, Harold Brown, 2 nephews and brother Wayne Jones....