July 5, 2023

Janet Lynn Hawkins, age 70 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Melvin and Doris; half-sister, Donna; and brother, Steve. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sister, Marianne Dudley; niece, Krista Dudley; nephew, Matthew Dudley; and brother, Michael Robinson. Janet’s pain is now eased from the...

July 4, 2023

Nellie Minnix Brubaker, age 93 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Talmage of 57 years on May 27, 2005. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Jane Lynch (Cecil), Melinda Milan (David), and Tammy Knick (Mark); four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, Rachel (Matthew) and Casey; two sisters-in-law, Nadine...

July 4, 2023

Harry Randolph Scott, age 68 of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born in Pulaski, VA on August 23, 1954, the son of the late Francis Hume Scott III and Harriett Crabtree. Randy was also preceded in death by his sister, Ella Scott. Randy is survived by his brother, Francis “Sandy” Hume Scott IV...

July 3, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Hurt, (Wonder Woman) age 54 of Wirtz died Monday, July 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loveline Powell and Horace Lee Shelton. Surviving Debbie is her husband, Kenneth Lee Hurt; daughter, Angel Keffer; sons, Michael Todd Ambrose and Christopher Cory Ambrose (Cassidy Wilson); her fur babies, brothers, Lee Shelton, Kenny Shelton and Donnie;...

July 2, 2023

Michelle Perdue Hall, age 55 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side after a courageous 7-year battle with breast cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jo Anne Hogan Perdue, and is survived by her husband of 31 years, Duane A. Hall; and her daughters, Allie...

June 30, 2023

Betty Jean Ferguson Midkiff passed away at the age of 86 years old on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born to Tony and Norene Ferguson on October 31, 1936. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde Midkiff and two brothers, Marshall and Jay Ferguson. She is survived by her children, Lee Housman (RJ), Connie Rowland,...

June 29, 2023

Eugene Blair Cook, Jr., age 57 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Blair was born December 18, 1965 in Rocky Mount, the son of the late Eugene B. Cook, Sr. and Judy Z. Bowyer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenwood S. and Betty B. Cook, Luther B. and...

June 28, 2023

William Anthony "Billy" Nagel, Jr., age 83 of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 26, 2023

Ronnie Norris Meador, age 70 of Hardy, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Layman and Bonnie Meador. Surviving are his wife, Sue Meador; sons, Tim (Amber) Meador and Justin Meador; grandchildren, Ava and Jackson Meador; brothers, Russell Meador and Alvin (Jane) Meador; several nieces and nephews. Ronnie served as a deacon...

June 25, 2023

James Gerald Powell, age 44 of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. James was a devoted, loving father and husband. He always carried a smile on his face and had a heart of gold. You could always find him cooking a good meal in the kitchen or out on the water fishing. He held his children incredibly close...

June 20, 2023

Kay Seagle Sink, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born July 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Astor Reeves Seagle and Marguerite Webster Angell. Surviving are her husband, Andy Sink; children, Matthew Renick (LeAnne), Rachel Renick (Brett), Jennifer David (Steven), Mandi Young (Chance); grandchildren, Dylan, Molly, Colt Renick, Colton Jackson, Sam...

June 20, 2023

Early on the morning of Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Ray Alton Sigmon, age 80 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Kim (Jim), Kelly (Howard), Kathy (Anthony). He had many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, if desired, please make a donation to Pleasant...

June 19, 2023

James Fearing Dinwiddie took off on his final flight on June 19, 2023.

Jim/Jimmy/Daddy/Uncle Jimmy/Gramps/Colonel/Professor/Doctor/Sir was born on August 20, 1924, in Bluefield, WV to James William and Harriet Brown Dinwiddie. He was the second youngest of his beloved grandfather Dinwiddie’s 14 grandchildren and spent much of his youth at “The Farm,” the family property that now...

June 19, 2023

Linda Carol Beaver Griffin, age 76 of Penhook, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1947, to Louis and Ruth Beaver in Rockwell, NC. Linda enjoyed her time caring for “her” birds and flowers, as well as making sure her family was very well taken care of. She was preceded...

June 17, 2023

Ralph “Wayne” Davis, age 73 of Boones Mill died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home. He was born November 5, 1949 and was preceded in death by his parents, Alvis Clinton Davis, Frank and Gladys Agee; and brother, J.B. Davis. Surviving are his wife, Jane Harriman; daughter, Susan Davis; son, David Davis and wife Ginger; step-son, Christopher Harriman;...

June 15, 2023

Linda Sharon Hodges, age 71 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Dalton and Ada Clark Hodges; aunts, Faye Young, Mildred (Polly) LaPrade Flora, Carrie (Tootsie) LaPrade, Iva Cook, Nancy Steele, Viola Lynch and Joyce Young; uncles, Richard, Jim, Marvin and Bill Clark. Surviving are her son, Dwight;...

June 15, 2023

Edgar Allen West, Sr., age 92 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on June 15, 2023. Edgar was born on July 10, 1930 in Evington, Virginia. Mr. West graduated valedictorian of New London Academy. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he received the Bronze Star Medal. He retired from The Lane Company after 37 years.  He...

June 14, 2023

Paul R. Jordan, age 84 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 14, 2023

Ronnie Dale Savage, age 72 of Glade Hill Virginia, (Originally from Mingo County West Virginia) passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay Bell Savage Jr. and Nancy Stroud Savage, his brother Gary Savage, and his daughter, Bridgett Michelle Savage Davis. Surviving are his wife of 50 years Brenda...

June 14, 2023

Thelma passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 87. She was Born on March 15, 1936, to the late Curtis Casey, Sr., and Vera Preston. Thelma was the first and oldest living grandchild of Robert and Pokey Casey. Thelma is preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond Preston, Curtis Casey, Jr., and sister Eunice Casey, husband,...