August 23, 2023

Brian, a native Washingtonian was born May 2nd 1949 to the parents of Maryelee and William Robert Stearman. He had a truly great life that was unfortunately cut short by a courageous battle against esophageal cancer on August 23, 2023. Although he had a great life, there were a few regrets along the way. He would have loved to...

August 22, 2023

Otis Ray Funk, 96, of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away at home Tuesday, August 22, 2023, with loved ones by his side. Otis was born in Black Wolf, West Virginia, on March 6, 1927, to William Levi Funk and Eula Beckner Funk. Otis is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Ray Funk, his parents and thirteen siblings. Otis...

August 21, 2023

Melvin Losson “Doc” Dillon, age 91 of Wirtz went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born July 22, 1932 to the late Joseph Lewis Dillon and Geneva Horne Dillon. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lawson Dillon; and many brothers and sisters. Surviving to cherish his...

August 19, 2023

Alan Lane Schoonover went to be The Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Alan was pre-deceased by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Joe Schoonover, & his foster mother Mrs. Ruth Turman. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Mary Fisher Schoonover; his two daughters Nancy Schoonover & Sarah Pagans; His three grandchildren Shannon Bowles, Lane Pagans,...

August 19, 2023

Travis Russell Thomason Jr.,82, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Russell was born on March 12, 1941 to the late Travis Russell Thomason Sr. and the late Carrie Rakes Thomason.  He was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jimmy” Thomason and his sister Lois Cooke....

August 19, 2023

James Howard Taylor “Jim”, age 79 of Bassett passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Taylor and Emma Young Taylor; brother, Sam Taylor; and sister, Vernie Price. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Hodges Taylor; son, Tim Taylor; and sister, Ann Mayes. Jim retired from Fieldcrest Cannon with 40 years of service...

August 16, 2023

Harry Newton “H.N.” Barnhart, age 86 of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2023 after a short illness.

Mr. Barnhart was a graduate of William and Mary College with a degree in Economics. After graduating, he began working on his father’s farm, Clover Meadow Dairy Farm, and became the owner in the 1960’s. He worked on...

August 16, 2023

Dorothy “Gay” Steinle, age 85 of Moneta died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home. She was born November 1, 1937 a daughter of the late Morton and Dorothy Burrows Leonard and was also preceded in death by her brother, Morton Leonard. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Robert “Bob” Steinle; children, Christopher Steinle (Heather) and Karyn Poznic...

August 16, 2023

Roger Dale Lynch, age 69 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Lynch. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Hicks Lynch; and their children and grandchildren; mother, Gladys Wade; siblings, Robin Forry (Jerry) and Chad France (Amy); several nieces and...

August 16, 2023

Lonnie Dale Eggleston, age 74 of Glade Hill gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital of Pancreatic Cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Eggleston and his mother, Mary Carter Eggleston; sister, Scarlett Coffey and his wife, Nora R. Eggleston; best friend, Lin Flowers. Lonnie was the owner of New...

August 15, 2023

Paige Louise Hunt Robertson, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed into her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1927 to William Benjamin Hunt and Donie Jane Brown Hunt in Franklin County.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Robertson, Sr.; her parents; and her ten brothers and...

August 15, 2023

Ora Christine Fretwell Hylton, age 94 of Bassett passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Vince and Olia Spencer Fretwell; husband, Cecil Blanton Hylton; great grandson, Owen Atkins; brothers, Cloid, Bernard, Herschel, Elmer and Dewey Randolph Fretwell. Surviving to cherish her memory are...

August 13, 2023

On August 13th 2023, Kevin John Daly passed away peacefully after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie Duke-Daly; and his step-children, Shaun, Missy, and Rob. Kevin was a jovial and playful "PopPop" to Michaela, Gavin, Keyanna, Kieran, and Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Dorothy Daly;...

August 12, 2023

Cindy Turpin, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed into glory Saturday, August 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born to Joseph and Virginia Scott Bailey on February 1, 1932 and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles Turpin. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine “Catie” Altice (Greg); and special cousins, Jeff Gardner...

August 12, 2023

Sally Dematrice James, age 72 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Young. Surviving are her husband, Buford James; son, Greg James; daughter-in-law, Tracy James; mother, Sallie Kate Hodges; sister, Ann Hodges; brother, Wayne Hodges; many nieces and nephews; and best friend, Nettie Jones. Dematrice was a member...

August 11, 2023

Lynnette Giver Morrison, age 86 of Collinsville passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Morrison Jr.; parents, John and Kathryn Giver; and brother, John P. Giver, Jr. Surviving are her sons, Donald Morrison (Mary) and Kenneth Morrison (Eugenia); two grandchildren, Megan Morrison and Bryce Morrison; sister, Chaleen Battaglia (Joe); and...

August 11, 2023

Robert Allen House II, age 69 of Boones Mill passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 10, 2023

Jeffery “Jeff” Scott Sutherland, age 60 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, James Harold Sutherland and special aunts, Carol Turner and Polly Hall. Mr. Sutherland loved music, good food, driving his truck and his special friends at Ferguson Land and Lumber. He was especially proud of...

August 9, 2023

Julie Ann Harrison, age 41 of Rocky Mount was born on December 10, 1981 and died Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She is survived by her parents, Henry “Jack” Harrison and Gloria Harrison; paternal grandmother, Elise Law Harrison; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Julie was preceded in death by her grandfather, Cletis Clyde Harrison; and maternal...

August 7, 2023

Ronald David Taylor, Sr, age 77 of Hardy passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Andrew Taylor, Jr, and Elva Kathleen Morris Taylor. Surviving Ronald is his wife, Martha; son, Ronald David Taylor, Jr. (Kirsten Rafferty Taylor); brother, Thomas A. Taylor III (Deborah Martin Taylor) and...