May 18, 2022

Jackie Dayton Hodges, age 65 of Glade Hill (formerly of the Doe Run Community) died Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Frances Hodges; and brothers, Jeffrey Hodges, Keith “Mule” Hodges, David Hodges. Surviving are his wife, Kim Hodges; sons, Joshua and Seth Hodges; brother, Joe Hodges (Emma); several nieces and nephews....

May 17, 2022

Our father and grandfather, Pat Stokes, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida at the age of 86 following a long illness.

A world traveler, military history buff and student of God’s word, Dad’s knowledge of the Bible, jazz, and sports trivia was exhaustive as well...

May 13, 2022

Cynthia Sue Blackburn, age 78 of Roanoke, greeted her Lord and Savior Friday, May 13, 2022. She was a wonderful mother, a good friend and neighbor to many, she was also an avid player of Bingo at Valley Hall. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband James Pierce Blackburn. Surviving are her daughters; Tracey Haerer and Maile Early,...

May 13, 2022

Mary Antoinette Drummond, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia “Pat” Webb; grandparents, Flemon and Katherine Webb, Glenn and Vera McGhee; mother-in-law, Irene Wheeler; and brother-in-law, Keith Drummond. Surviving are her husband, Walter Drummond; son, David Anthony Hodges; father, Marvin Webb; sister, Michelle Webb (Kenny); brother-in-law,...

May 11, 2022

William Monteller Tyree, 72, of Rocky Mount, VA, went home to the lord on May 11, 2022. William was a loving, caring, and hardworking man. William was a strong man with a mind of his own. Once his mind and heart was set on something, nobody was changing it. He was the true meaning of a leader. William had...

May 9, 2022

Billy Reed Brown, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Monday, May 9, 2022. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

May 9, 2022

Jerry Wayne Kendrick, age 75 went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, May 9, 2022. Jerry was born January 30 th , 1947. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Lois McPeak and father, Charlie Wade Kendrick; brother, Frankie Kendrick; and grandmother, Sue Kendrick. Jerry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Brenda Kendrick; his...

May 9, 2022

Daniel “Danny” Elijah Turner, born September 26, 1950 to the late Dairrell and Meda Turner, lost his long-fought battle of dementia on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the age of 71. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie and Irvin Turner. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Shively Turner;...

May 8, 2022

Donald "Donnie" Edward Akers, age 85 of Penhook, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Norma Jean Akers; parents, P.D. and Eliza Akers; and daughter, Rhonda Kaye Akers. Surviving are his sons, Donald “Eddie” Akers Jr. (Sharon) and Dillard Akers (Iris); granddaughter, Mackenzie Akers; grandson, William Akers; fiancé, Kathy...

May 8, 2022

Douglas Lane "Boomerang" Wimmer, age 87 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Dennis and Rachael Wimmer, two brothers and 1 sister.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynda Wimmer; four children, Ricky Wimmer, Kimberly (Craig) Alls, Steve (Marie) Wimmer, Tommy (Liana) Wimmer; one sister, Linda (Wayne) Clarkson;...

May 8, 2022

Bobby Lee Adams, age 82, of Belews Creek, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022.  His cherished wife of 48 years, Paige, was by his side when he slipped from his earthly bonds into the presence of our Lord.

Bobby served our country in the US Army for 3 years before a long career in...

May 8, 2022

Yvonne B. Hughes, 85, of Union Hall, Virginia, died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home on Smith Mountain Lake that she shared with her husband of 62 years, Walter K. Hughes.  She has resided in Franklin County since the summer of 1980.

Yvonne was born in 1936 at the home of her...

May 7, 2022

Joseph Benjamin "J.B." Holland, age 78 of Glade Hill, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born in Glade Hill, Virginia, a son of the late Floyd Smith Holland and Effie Brooks Holland. J.B. grew up on the family Dairy and Tobacco Farm, something he truly loved. He enjoyed bird hunting and taking...

May 6, 2022

Eva Coleman Prillaman, age 95 of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born in her ancestral home on a farm in her beloved Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Va.

After graduating from Burkes Garden High School, she married the love of her life, Curtis F. Prillaman. They moved to Meadows of...

May 6, 2022

Virginia “Irene” Hall Truman departed this life to be with her Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband; Cecil Truman, her parents and three brothers. She is survived by a son and his wife, daughter and her husband along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted at Mountain View...

May 1, 2022

Jackie Ray Guilliams, age 83 of Callaway, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bren and Hilda Pendleton Guilliams and sister, Shelby DeHart. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Becky Angel Guilliams and son, Michael Ray Guilliams (special friend, Lenora Bridges). Jackie retired from Ply Gem with 37 years...

May 1, 2022

Kenneth I. Brown, “K.I.” of Roanoke was born in 1927 in the city of Roanoke. He died weeks short of his 95th birthday. He was the first of eight children born to the late Irvin L. and Dorothy Hodges Brown. Kenneth served in the US Army 1st Division Infantry from Franklin County from 1946-1947, primarily in Germany and Austria....

April 28, 2022

William “Butch” Flemon Moran, Jr., age 72 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord leaving behind many loved ones Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Flemon Moran, Sr.; brothers, Michael Alan Moran and Jeffrey Lynn (Jeff) Moran. Surviving are his mother, Dee Kalmbach; his faithful wife, Patricia; his three daughters, Lorrie...

April 27, 2022

Robert F. Key, a man larger than life, passed away at home, April 27 th , 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was ushered into heaven in the presence of his significant other. his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Robert was raised and lived in Poughkeepsie NY, in a home that was built by hand by...

April 27, 2022

Richard Matthew “Matt” Foutz II passed away on April 27, 2022 at the age of 54. Matt was born on May 28, 1967 in Roanoke, VA and grew up in Rocky Mount – in a household immersed in the “coach’s family” lifestyle, large family gatherings, and the company of his life-long and loyal boyhood friends – experiences he cherished...