September 6, 2025

Bernice Elaine Brown, age 83 of Penhook passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 4, 2025

Billy Taylor Lynch, 79 of Glade Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on August 19, 1946, in Rocky Mount, Virginia and lived a life marked by Service, Loyalty and developed deep connections with all those around him. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and...

September 4, 2025

On Thursday, September 4, 2025 Christopher (Eugene) Townes transition to be with the Lord. He was born December 6, 1963 in Rocky Mount, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents, Junior Edward Townes and Annie Bell Mack Townes; and siblings, Ronnie Lee Townes, Charles Edward Townes and Keith Townes. Eugene was educated in the Franklin County Public...

September 3, 2025

Michael David Goad, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 3, 2025. His family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

September 2, 2025

Roy Raven Lynch, age 83 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away peacefully at home and went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born December 12, 1941 to the late Roy and Mary Ann Jones Lynch.

Raven was a man of great faith and character. He was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist...

September 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Henry Steinle, age 88 of Moneta passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born October 10, 1936, the son of Harold and Marion Steinle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Gay Steinle. Surviving are his children, Karyn (Andreas) Poznic and Christopher (Heather) Steinle; grandchildren, Clay Stanfield,...

September 2, 2025

Twyla Jo Hunt Ferguson, age 85 of Snow Creek passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born on June 5, 1940, a daughter to the late Benjamin and Elsie Mae Hunt. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James “Paul” Ferguson, Sr.; son, James “Jimmy” P. Ferguson, Jr. (Lisa); daughter, Jennifer...

August 31, 2025

Edith I. Pallien, age 102 died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living in Hardy. She was born October 7, 1922 in Germany, the daughter of Franz and Amanda Ihlenfeld. She was preceded in death by her husband Kurt; sister, Marga; and half-brother, Guenther.

Edith worked for the British Military Government in Berlin after...

August 29, 2025

Terry Lee Steele “Diddy”, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born January 6, 1946 a son of the late Earl Lee Steele and Mildred Leona Jones Steele. Terry graduated Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. He worked in Management within the Textile Industry. He lived for his devoted wife...

August 29, 2025

Brian Douglas “Doug” Vaughan, age 60 of Moneta died August 29, 2025 following a short illness, with his loving wife, Amber and faithful dog Silvi by his side. He died peacefully with his beloved Smith Mountain Lake outside his window with the tunes of the Grateful Dead playing in the background.

Dougie ‘ABSOLUTELY’...

August 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Owens Bradley, 84, at his home in Vinton, Virginia on August 28, 2025. Born October 19, 1940, in Dailey WV, a son of the late Odgar Ernest Bradley and late Thelma Margaret Bradley. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ernest and Ralford Bradley; and one...

August 28, 2025

William Christian (Bill) Berger, 71, of Rocky Mount, departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, David Warren and Marjorie Christiansen Berger, and his brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Anna Berger. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice Melinda Woody Berger, brothers-in-law Joe (Lynn) and David (Grace) Woody,...

August 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, Patty Jane Davis, who was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 76.

Patty was a woman of unwavering faith and compassion, known for her selflessness and kindness....

August 25, 2025

William Garnet Shires of Roanoke, Virginia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, after a long illness. Bill was born March 8, 1943 in Martinsville, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carolyn Willard Shires of the home; and one son, William Andy Shires of Franklin County.

Bill was preceded in death by his...

August 24, 2025

John Charles “Doc” Halliday, born July 25, 1967, aged 58 of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

He attended Holy Cross Regional Catholic School in Lynchburg, VA, but graduated from Harwood Union High School in Vermont in 1985. Upon graduation, he immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his naval service, he...

August 24, 2025

Peggy Lee Rakes, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born July 20, 1943 and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Annie Dowdy; brother, Jerry Dowdy and a nephew, Ian. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Rakes; daughters, Charlotte Sloan (Roger), Tina Rakes, Angie Rakes (Bill); grandchildren, Brittany Barnhart (Daniel),...

August 23, 2025

James Thomas Currin, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born July 2, 1944 and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ester Hamlett Currin. Surviving are his wife, Eddie Anita Boyd Currin; daughters, Jordan Currin and Robin Montgomery; and step-daughters, Kimberly Hale and Debbie Story. Services will be private....

August 19, 2025

Dr. Paul Benjamin Noble, Jr. of Smith Mountain Lake, died on August 19, 2025 at age 90.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble, two sons: Michael Buren Noble of Middletown, VA and his children, Nicole, Erica and Shawn, and James Benjamin Noble of Frederick,...

August 19, 2025

Shirley Mae Slayton Tatum, age 89 of Wirtz passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born January 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Woodsie and Lelia Hall Slayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Tatum; and brother, Bobbie S. Slayton and Roger Slayton. Surviving are her...

August 18, 2025

Franklin Wilton Wright, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.

Frank was the youngest of 12 children, born to Isaac and Sarah Wright and joins them in heaven along with his wife of 65 years, Romona Wright. He was a gentle, peaceful soul who worked hard his whole life....