Martha G. Parsons
July 23, 2025
Martha G. Parsons, age 88 of Roanoke died Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Ralph Edward Laprade
July 23, 2025
Ralph Edward Laprade, age 78 of Ferrum died Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
James "Jimmy" Beverly Wood
July 21, 2025
James “Jimmy” Beverly Wood, age 79 of Bassett, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 21, 2025. Jimmy was born on December 24, 1945, to the late Cecil Ray Wood and Macie Bowling Whitlock Wood. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Wood; half-brothers, Hugh Whitlock, Melvin (Chalk) Whitlock, Bobby Joe Whitlock,...
Sandra Carol Fore
July 21, 2025
Sandra Carol (Linkswiler) Fore, age 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 and was welcomed to her heavenly home and into the arms of her Lord and Savior and her son, James Luther Sturgill III who preceded her in death in 2021.
Sandra was born to Ellen Victoria Baldwin...
Carol Pendleton Ferguson
July 20, 2025
Carol Pendleton Ferguson, age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born May 4, 1944, a daughter of the late Cabel and Grace Sowder Pendleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian “J.C.” Ferguson; siblings, Hilda “Bootie” Guilliams, Maude Bolling, Frances “Babe” Hodges, Mary Pendleton,...
Olvis "Vene" Hamblett
July 19, 2025
Olvis “Vene” Hamblett, age 91, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was born July 24, 1933. Vene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Winchester Brumfield and Roberta Whorley Brumfield. Vene was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Euell Hamblett and her brothers, Herman and Dennis...
Charles Leonard Hall
July 18, 2025
Charles Leonard Hall, age 72 of Penhook passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Hall; brother, David Hall (Mari); daughter, Amber Simmons (Myca); step-daughters, Angelia, Brandi, Jessica; grandson, Bryson; granddaughter, Raelynn; nine great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation...
Mabel Ailene Cannaday Prillaman
July 18, 2025
Mabel Ailene Cannaday Prillaman, age 87 of Bassett, VA passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in her favorite place, Myrtle Beach, SC.
She was born, September 1, 1937, at home. She was the eldest daughter of William Washington and Allie Berta Chaney Cannaday of Prillaman Switch Road, Ferrum, VA. She was preceded in...
Roger Anglin
July 18, 2025
Roger went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at age, 79. He was born in Stuart, VA September 27, 1945, a son of the late Polo and Edith Anglin. Roger was a quiet and faithful servant of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He lived a life full of joy, love and laughter alongside his...
Susan Arlene Moffitt
July 17, 2025
Susan Arlene Moffitt, age 80 of Hardy, VA left this world to go home and be with her Lord in heaven on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She longed for the day she would be free from pain as her last few years on this earth she valiantly battled cancer and recovery from a horrific car accident.
Her...
Jesse Wayne Deshazo
July 17, 2025
Jesse Wayne DeShazo, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse DeShazo and Pauline Moore; daughter, Myeisha Marie Wright; and his sister, Wanda Lee DeShazo. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patsy Wright DeShazo; children, Jesse...
Dana Matthew Mattox
July 16, 2025
In 1 Corinthians 10:13 it is said "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Dana Matthew Mattox, father, brother,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" F. Kellam
July 16, 2025
With hearts full of gratitude, love, and peace, we celebrate the beautiful life of Jackie—our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and faithful friend—who went home to be with Jesus at the age of 76. She is now fully healed, fully whole, and finally at rest in the presence of her Savior.
Jackie lived a life rooted...
Donna G. Armstrong
July 15, 2025
Donna Gail Hartman Armstrong, age 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after a brief but intense battle with cancer. She was affectionately known by her many loyal customers as Ms. Donna where she served as coffee hostess at Sheetz in Rocky Mount for 14 years. During that time, she brightened many patrons’ mornings by providing...
Rebecca Worley "Becky" Turner
July 15, 2025
Rebecca Worley “Becky” Turner, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, July 15, 2025. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Janet Laverne Harvey
July 14, 2025
Janet LaVerne Harvey “Sweet Pea”, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born August 10, 1961, a daughter of the late Wilson Mosby and Kathleen Mosby-Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Troy Harvey; sister, Amanda Pendleton and brother, Harry Mosby. She is survived...
Linda Marie Mohler
July 13, 2025
Linda Marie Mohler, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born September 7, 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Franklin Mohler, Jr. Surviving are her son, Paul (Melissa) Mohler Sr.; grandchildren, Thomas (Marie) Mohler, Paul (Megan Stover) Mohler, Jr., Dakota (Katie) Mohler, Cameron (Zoee) Mohler and Isaiah...
Calvin Lester Cummings, Sr.
July 13, 2025
Calvin Lester Cummings, Sr., age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was a loving husband to his wife Barbara for 69 years, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, and treasured friend.
He was born in Galax, Virginia on August 21, 1935. Calvin moved to Rocky Mount as a teenager and spent all...
Wayne Lee Thompson
July 13, 2025
Wayne Lee Thompson, age 90 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born June 26, 1935, a son of the late Robert and Louella Strauss Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Catherine “Betsy” Thompson; brother, Roger Thompson; and sisters, Kay Pettit, Virginia Brizendine...
Opal Hanks
July 13, 2025
Opal Hanks, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born June 3, 1939 in Speedwell, VA a daughter of the late Samuel Brewer and Nannie Funk Brewer. She was also preceded in death by her husband Rev. Berlin Hanks. Opal was a Registered Nurse and retired from the Martinsville/Henry County Health Department. She alongside...