June 7, 2022

John Samuel Floyd Mabe, 91, of Boones Mill, formerly of Odd, WV, left for his eternal reward on June 7, 2022.

If he’d have lived until the 6 th day of July, he would’ve been 92.  Born July 6, 1930 in Austinville to Ellen Archer and Steven Jasper Mabe.  Preceded in death by his wife of 56...

June 6, 2022

Paul Hughes Thurman, 88, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bentley and Annie Hudson Thurman; and his sister, Anne Thurman Leggett.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Donna Thurman Chandler (Richard); his granddaughter, Sarah Chandler Kelly (Zachary); his great-granddaughter, Harper Kelly; his brother, Joe Henry...

June 6, 2022

Larry Hollins Betterton, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022. Larry was born in Campbell County, Virginia on April 14, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollins (Pete) and Rebecca (Polly) Betterton; brother, Jimmy (Audrey) Betterton; sister, Effie Betterton Hall; niece, Pat. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...

June 5, 2022

David Montgomery Naff, age 83 of Alexandria and formerly of Franklin County passed away Sunday June 5, 2022. He was born September 22, 1938, the son of the late Elmer and Ava Montgomery Naff. He was retired from the U.S. Patent Office, Washington D.C. Funeral services will be conducted at Antioch Church of the Brethren 11 a.m. Monday, June...

June 5, 2022

Danny “Tiny” Lee Wray, age 53 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Edith Wray; and brothers, Roger and Timmy Wray. Surviving are his son, Zach Moore; daughter, Siarra Smith (Brian); grandchildren, Brantley Moore, Paisley Moore; Kayliana Corbin, Bryson Smith; sister, Darlene Wray; nieces, Tiffany and Mindy Dent;...

June 5, 2022

Linda Diane (Winky) Hudson Little, age 74, of Boones Mill died Sunday, June 5, 2022 following a battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Coolidge Hudson; infant sister, Susan Denise Bruce; and brother, Paul Wesley Hudson. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Little; sons, Jeffrey Craig Mullins, Matthew Todd (Wesley Anne) Little, Shannon Ellis (Jeff),...

June 3, 2022

Bob Robert O’Neal, age 61 of Hartford, CT and formerly of Franklin County, entered into God’s Kingdom on Friday, June 3, 2022. Bob was born on September 29, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY to Isiah and his mom (Alvia O’Neal) whom preceded him in death. Bob grew up in Franklin County where he attented public schools and lived with his...

May 31, 2022

Christi Constable Cooper, 54, was a truly special mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She gained her angel wings on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Christi was born on May 22, 1968 in Roanoke, VA to adoring parents, Don and Jeaniene Constable and became the doted-on baby sister of Scott and Brian. She was a proud graduate of Franklin County...

May 30, 2022

Dzevad Beganovic 68, a longtime resident of Salem, Va went to his heavenly home on May 30, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, his beloved nephew and love of his life wife Erminka Beganovic. Surviving family members include son Dado Beganovic (partner-Kylee) son Dino Beganovic, daughter Alma Dellinger (husband-Noah), his many grandchildren who made him the...

May 30, 2022

Terry Lynn Walker Kendrick, age 67 of Penhook died Monday, May 30, 2022 when God called the most rambunctious angel of them all home. She was born May 23, 1955 a daughter of the late Melvin and Barbara Walker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte “Lucy” Tilley; and brother, Allen “Bucky” Walker. Surviving are her...

May 29, 2022

Juanita Thurman Stanley, age 84 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stanley, brothers, Donald Thurman and Dewey (Brud) Thurman, sisters, Iris Powell, Mildred Layman and Lealda (Sis) Angle. She was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church and worked for Leggett’s over 40 years and Peebles...

May 27, 2022

Mary Woodson Tyler Faruki left this world on May 27, 2022.

She was born to George and Hazel Ramsey Tyler on December 6, 1936, in Roanoke, Virginia. "Mary Woo" as she was known to her family, spent her early years in Blacksburg and Arlington, Virginia. Her fondest memories were when she spent climbing the cliffs and exploring...

May 27, 2022

Lehoa Thi Bui (Anê Lệ Hoa Thị Bùi), age 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Surviving are her husband, Chon Bui; son, Dat Bui; daughter, Jade Bui; father, Khen Nguyen; brothers, Binh Nguyen, Hung Nguyen, Dien Nguyen, Si Nguyen, and Hoang Nguyen; and sister, My Nguyen Barbour. A funeral mass will be held at St....

May 26, 2022

Clyde Wood Bowman, age 95 of Boones Mill died Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born January 6, 1927 a daughter of the late Daniel Jacob Flora and Stella Peters Flora. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Wood; and son, Michael Wood. Mrs. Bowman was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren...

May 24, 2022

Sylvia Craig, age 86 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Anthony Budzik officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

May 23, 2022

On Monday, May 23, 2022 Berlon Naff, age 95 of Boones Mill was called from his earthly home to his eternal home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Lillian Mills Naff; his parents, Daniel T. & Nora Montgomery Naff; two sisters, Thelma (Roy) Thurman and Mable (Roy) Bowman; four...

May 20, 2022

Vernon Taylor “Budge” Walker, age 84 of Penhook, passed away Friday May 20, 2022. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Lawrence Walker; daughters and sons-in law, Sandra Amos, Teresa and David Freeman, Audrey and Robert Arthur; son and daughter-in-law, James and Cindy Walker; grandchildren, Amanda Chance, Allison Fields, Taylor Amos, Rebekah McVeigh, Brittany Arthur, Olivia Arthur, Bethany Walker, Johnathan Walker;...

May 19, 2022

Gary Lynn “Rap” Reynolds, age 67 of Penhook passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Erma Reynolds; sister, Gale Wilson; and brother, Larry Reynolds. He was born in Franklin County on October 23, 1954. He developed a strong work ethic as a young boy and continued as a young...

May 19, 2022

Brenda Ann Lynskey, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born March 3, 1950 a daughter of the late Roy Curtis Deaton and Evelyn Wall Deaton. Brenda worked at Hollins College for 20 years and Walmart for 11 years. Surviving to cherish her memory are husband, Paul Nelson Lynskey; sons, James Curtis Lynskey...

May 18, 2022

Robin Lee "Robbie" Teeter, age 52 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife. He left behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Diane; two sons;  his grandchildren; three uncles; countless cousins whom all loved his gentle giant. The family will hold a private event at a later date. Special thanks...