Lisa Buckner Forbes
July 4, 2022
Beloved wife, mama, and mimi passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4th 2022 surrounded by family. Lisa was 57 years old. She was born on September 28, 1964 and grew up in Sontag, Va. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School class of 1982. Lisa was a kind, loving, and good-hearted woman of God. She always wanted...
Tamra Michelle Barnhart
July 2, 2022
Tamra Michelle Barnhart, age 54, of Franklin County, Virginia, passed away on July 2, 2022. She was born on July 26th, 1968 to Jan Leise and Glen Zumwalt of Boise, Idaho. She was the older sister of two.
She was a loving wife to David Barnhart for 24 years. Her life is celebrated by her two children...
Stephen Joseph Zombar
July 1, 2022
Stephen Joseph Zombar, age 68 passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Steve is survived by his wife, Pat. Left to cherish his memory are his children, CJ Zombar, Wendy Dudley, and Angel Zombar, step-children; Sabrina Marie Hendrickson, Robert Patterson. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Christina McCuen, Nick...
Joanne Casserino Lempeck
July 1, 2022
Joanne Casserino-Lempeck, age 71 of Virginia, passed away on July 1, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Christian Lempeckski, Jason Lempeck; and grandson, Bryson Lempeckski. Joanne is also survived by her sister, Carleen Casserino-Strang; and brothers, Carl and Daniel Casserino. Along with many nephews and nieces and longtime friends, Karen Folsom Booker and Melissa Lempeckski. She is predeceased...
Kenny "Runt" Hunt
June 30, 2022
Kenny “Runt” Hunt, age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born August 30, 1950, son of the late Oliver and Helen Hunt; also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne; two sisters, Patsy and Janet; special friend, Billy Davis. Surviving to cherish his memory are two sons Josh Hunt (June) and Charles Hunt;...
Brenda Gail Hedrick
June 30, 2022
Brenda Gail Hedrick, age 70 of Ferrum, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hedrick; mother, Joyce Waid; mother-in-law, Laimer Hedrick; aunt and uncle, Sam and Margaret Crook. Surviving are her daughters, Penny Robertson (Roger) and Tina Hedrick (Shawn); grandchildren, Christopher Robertson, Ashley Robertson,...
Rev. Sylvus Dean Flora
June 30, 2022
Sylvus Dean Flora, age 93, of Franklin County, Virginia, went home to the Lord on June 30, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1928 to the late Norman and Lizzie Flora of Quinter, Kansas. He was one of 10 children. He was a loving husband to the late Martha Mae Flora for 69 years. His life is celebrated...
Jay Witten Joplin
June 27, 2022
Jay Witten Joplin, age 46, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away suddenly Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Witten and Shirley Joplin; grandparents, Joe Saunders and Lucy Witten Joplin; uncles, Joe Saunders Joplin II, Alva Rice; great-aunt, Ann Saunders Joplin; grandmother, Beulah Lillian Scruggs; cousin, Christy Scruggs....
Richard William Durrett, Jr.
June 27, 2022
Richard William Durrett, Jr., age 80 of Hardy died Monday, June 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard W. Durrett, Sr. and Mildred Guest Durrett; sister, Wanda Dorsey; brothers, Jimmy and David Durrett. He was also faithfully married to Dorothy “Dot” Durrett for 49 years prior to her passing in 2013. Mr. Durrett was a...
Florence Louise Dodson
June 24, 2022
Mrs. Florence Louise Dodson, age 95, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022. Known to her friends and family as "Louise," she was born May 17, 1927, to the late Edward L. and Maude Mullins Stanley of Ferrum, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years,...
Jason Lynn Hicks
June 23, 2022
Jason Lynn Hicks, age 44 of Callaway, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born January 9, 1978. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hicks; step-father, Gary Guthrie; paternal grandparents, Wilfred and Ruby Hicks; and maternal grandfather, Kenneth Huffman. He leaves behind his new wife, Lisa Hicks of the home; his loving children, Tanner (Alexis),...
Glenn Lee Reed
June 22, 2022
Glenn Lee Reed, age 70 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1951 to Mary Jane (Mines) and Roy Lee Reed. He was one of five children that grew up in Covington, VA. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mary Jane (Mines) Reed; and his...
John Francis Stidfole
June 19, 2022
John Francis Stidfole, age 78 of Wirtz died Sunday, June 19, 2022. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Maury Lee Carter
June 18, 2022
Remembering a Legend
Maury L. Carter
(4/16/1933 – 6/18/2022)
Maury L. Carter passed away in the early morning of Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the age of 89. Maury was husband to Elaine for 63 years, father of Daryl (Carrie, wife) and Dana (David, husband), grandfather of 10, an...
Rosemary Hodges English
June 13, 2022
Rosemary Hodges English, age 61 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Hodges. Surviving are her daughters, Tara Martin (Jonathan), Kara English; mother, Betty Jo Hodges; grandsons, Jasper Martin and Ryder Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Becky Hodges; niece, Jessica Hodges (Brittany Barley). She will also be...
Barbara Elizabeth Amos Brown Cannaday
June 13, 2022
Barbara Elizabeth Amos Brown Cannaday of Burnt Chimney was born in Franklin County on February 1, 1935 and departed into heaven on June 13, 2022 at the age of 87 after a recent decline in health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lizzie and Phillip Amos; brothers, Wayne Amos and Thomas G. Amos (Barbara); sisters, Mary Brown...
Joyce M. "Bunny" Meador
June 12, 2022
Joyce M. “Bunny” Meador of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at home. Bunny was preceded in death by her parents Mary V. and L.W. “Bill” Duncan and brother J. Allen Duncan of Meadowview, VA. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Meador; sister, Charlotte Ehlshlager and husband Karl; sister-in-law, Drema Meador; brother-in-law, Jerry Meador...
Linda Tyree Patterson
June 9, 2022
Linda Tyree Patterson of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born June 9, 1942 and passed on her 80th birthday. Linda was the only daughter of the late Henry Allen and Vesta Gregory Tyree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Henry Lewis Anderson
June 9, 2022
Henry Lewis Anderson, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gladys Anderson. Surviving are his sister, Sharon Bibbs; niece, Ashlee Zahner (Chad); nephew, Russon Bibbs (Nicole); numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; aunts and cousins. Lewis loved farming and fishing. He was also an excellent gardener. In lieu...
Henrietta Wright Henderson
June 9, 2022
Henrietta Wright Henderson, age 87 of Callaway, unfortunately succumbed to cancer Thursday, June 9, 2022. Surviving are her son, Usama Salaam; three grandchildren, Simorah Salaam, Hassan Salaam, and Brandy Reese. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.