June 13, 2023

Lynne Fitts Ellis, 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her home in Smithfield, North Carolina. Lynne was a free spirit and she was very artistic. She enjoyed painting, drawing, and photography. Anyone who knew Lynne knew her deep love for all animals, especially her dogs. She was so proud to be a grandma.

Lynne...

June 12, 2023

James "J.B" Benjamin Trail, age 31 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Junior Trail. Surviving are his wife, Misty Trail; mother, Donna Kaye Trail (Rod); grandmother, Sylvia Dare Manning; sister, Kristy Kaye Radcliff (Tonya); brother-in-law, Kenny Radcliff (Amanda); special brothers, Frank James (Caroline), Junior James (Mindy), Jesse...

June 9, 2023

Sylvonia Evette Espana, age 54 of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 9, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 12 Noon Saturday, June 17, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 9, 2023

John Douglas “Doug” Love, 86, of Collinsville, VA passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born March 28, 1937 a son of the late George C. and Mary Brown Love and was preceded in death by his wife, Coralea Morris Love.

Doug worked in construction most of his life and was...

June 8, 2023

Dr. Jesse Francis Amos, age 80, well known local physician and historian, went to be with his Heavenly Savior on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 after battling acute leukemia. Son of the late Jesse S. Amos and Helen Hutcherson Amos, Francis led a fulfilling life enriched by God’s blessings, family, friends, and his love of impacting others. His...

June 7, 2023

Judy L. Newlin, age 76 of Penhook, VA died at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born September 26, 1946 of Evelyn Sands in Chicago, IL. A healthcare and pharmacy technician and devoted mother in life, Judy is survived by daughters, Jodi C. Bush of Moneta VA and Cari J Merola of Las Vegas NV; sons-in-law,...

June 7, 2023

Constance Ann Noland, age 90 of Hardy, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

June 7, 2023

Carl Fredrick Bousman Sr., 84 of Penhook, VA joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hanel and Nina Bousman; his son Freddy; his brother, Billy and wife Shelba Bousman. Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Marie Meeks Bousman; daughters, Susan Sanders and husband David, Carla DeVivi and...

June 6, 2023

Nancy Jean Joyce, age 79 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Services are being planned for a later date in Oceanport, New Jersey at Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

June 6, 2023

Abigail Renee “Abby” Riffe, age 39 of Hardy died Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born October 2, 1983 and was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Thompson. Surviving are her husband, Roger Riffe; daughter, Savannah Thompson; sons, Matthew and Hunter Riffe; and mother, Deborah Thompson. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center,...

June 5, 2023

Virginia Wade Hodges, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hodges; and parents, Henry Lee and Julia Mary Wagner Wade. Surviving is her son, Robert Hodges (Peggy); five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Everette Wade and Levi Wade; and one sister, Dallas Hall. She...

June 5, 2023

John D. Webb, Jr. “Droop”, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, John D. Webb, Sr. and mother, Vivinee M. Webb. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Suzanne Webb; daughters, Amanda and Jordan Webb; sister, Dana (Roger) Bond; nephew, Ryan Bond and his daughters, Vivinee, Ava...

June 4, 2023

Lee Van Craighead, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 4, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 2, 2023

Brenda Lee Hale, age 75 of Ferrum, passed away at home peacefully after suffering from a long illness on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born May 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Foster and Idell Hall. Surviving are her loving husband, William Roger Hale; sons, Danny Campbell, Randy Campbell and Sandy Campbell (Rick Baker); two brothers, Harold...

June 1, 2023

Velma Frances Robertson, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born May 9, 1947 and was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Summitt; and mother, Anna Argarbright. Surviving are her husband, Sanford Robertson; daughter, Carol Hatjes; grandchildren, Hunter Athey and Ryker Hatjes; numerous other family and friends. A graveside service will be...

May 30, 2023

James “Jimmy” Jones, Jr., age 58 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angeline Gardner; grandmother; Virginia Hodges; grandparents, Alfred and Stella Jones, Harlow Gardner; aunts, Flossie Flippen, Audrey Hairfield, Arlene Jones; uncles, Harlow Gardner and Bobby Jones; and sister, Donna Rigney. Surviving are his best friend, Cindy McBride, daughter,...

May 29, 2023

Barbara Caldwell Ventrudo, age 96 of Ferrum passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. Burial will take place in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

May 28, 2023

Ralph Junior James, age 74 of Boones Mill died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home. He was born July 12, 1948 a son of the late Gordon and Ruth Akers James. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Albert James. Mr. James retired from Southern States with 48 years of service. He was also employed by...

May 26, 2023

Thomas Arthur Talbott, Jr., age 81 of Rocky Mount died Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1942 and was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Custer Talbott; father, Thomas A. Talbott, Sr.; mother, Thelma Jones Talbott; brothers, Glen Talbott, Bobby Talbott, Sr. and Michael Talbott; and sister, Sharon Spain. Mr. Talbott was a United...

May 26, 2023

Bruce Allen Guilliams of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 57 as the result of a car accident. Bruce was born December 16, 1965 to the late Wayne & Darlene (Dean) Guilliams. Also preceding him in death were his brother, Eddie; and nephew, Kendall Shortt.

Bruce is survived by brothers, Gary (Teresa)...