April 15, 2023

Irvin Clinton Setliff, age 75 of Henry passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Charlotte Setliff. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Hale Setliff; children, Terry (Lisa) Setliff, Randy Setliff and Kenneth “Marco” Setliff; grandchildren, Ashley Setliff, Caroline Setliff, Julie Ann Setliff and James Setliff; great-grandchildren, Tegan Lambert,...

April 13, 2023

Ronald Joseph “Joe” Ingram, 41, of Henry, Virginia, after fighting a long and courageous 17 year battle with progressive Multiple Sclerosis passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023.

He was born in Martinsville, Virginia, to Ronald Otis Ingram and Arlene Joan Ingram Ingram on July 16, 1981. Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents; Leonard and Martha...

April 11, 2023

Gary Lynn Anderson

October 6, 1959 – April 11, 2023

The hills and valleys were his delight.

Nature his dear friend.

May your soul now be free to venture

Forevermore with Nature

Throughout...

April 5, 2023

Frances Worley Hodges, formerly of Ferrum, Virginia, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Richfield Living in Salem, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert Shirley Hodges; parents, Claude Worley and Hattie Worley Hundley; sister, Gilda Worley Haley; and brothers, Buford Worley and Claude “Preacher” Worley, Jr.

She...

April 3, 2023

Arlene Hope Plybon, 64, of Merrifield, VA passed away peacefully on April 3 rd , 2023 in Hardy, VA. Arlene was the daughter of Glynn and Betty (Kirk) Plybon.  She was preceded in death by her father, Glynn, and her brother-in-law, Michael Damon. Arlene was born on June 11, 1958 in Roanoke, VA, but she grew up in Falls...

April 3, 2023

Donald Perry Hunley (Donnie), age 87 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was a longtime member of Franklin Heights Church where he served as deacon for numerous years.

He loved traveling with Betty to Tennessee and going to Dollywood.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Donnie...

April 2, 2023

Dr. Charles Daniel Bowman (Charlie), 87, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Callaway, Virginia, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 2 nd , 2023, after having several strokes.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Stover Daniel Bowman and Fanny Flora Bowman, his wife, Nona Bondurant Bowman, sister Norma Bixler...

April 2, 2023

John Jefferson Martin, age 85 of Franklin County, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Guyda and Winton Hill; father, Julius Evans Martin; and brother, Witt Martin. Surviving are his wife, Lynda Martin; daughter, Sheila (Timothy) Hall; son, Jefferson (Brenda) Martin; step-children, Mary Swedberg and Stephanie (Barry) Moir;...

April 1, 2023

Thomas Leonard (“Bread”) James, age 76, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.  He is survived by his daughters and son-in-laws Amy & Chad France and Kim & Jacob Gibson; four grandchildren Thomas & Katie France, Luke & Isaac Gibson; three siblings, Paul James (Shirley), Buford James (Sally) and...

March 31, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we celebrate the life of Buford Monroe Frith. Born a true country boy, deep in the rolling hills of Franklin County, Virginia, Buford was the youngest of nine with four older sisters and four older brothers. Growing up in Franklin County, he had a love for cars and worked as a mechanic for...

March 31, 2023

John Elwood Allman, age 93, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Beverly and Fannie Lloyd Allman; sister, Lucille Allman Hunt; and his wife of 64 years, Peggy Kirk Allman.

He is survived by sisters-in-law, Iris K. Betterton and Phyllis K. Scott (Jeff)....

March 31, 2023

Calvin R.L. Cundiff “Buzz”, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Benjamin Lee Cundiff and Virginia Ware Cundiff. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 49 years, Kathy; three sons, Stacy and Crystal Cundiff, Matthew Cundiff and Kelli Boothe, Brandon...

March 31, 2023

Brenda Gale Thompson age 63, of Rocky Mt., VA passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Gene and Lois Altice Thompson and brother Phillip Thompson. She is survived by her sister Barbara Tolliver (Johnnie); special friends, Lou, Donisha, Jaedon and Theresa and Jesse. Brenda loved to work in customer...

March 31, 2023

Sarah Bruce Cahill, age 77 of Penhook, died Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1945 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Taylor M. Bruce and Sarah C. Bruce of Danville, VA. Sarah lived most of her life in Danville before moving to Smith Mountain Lake, VA. She...

March 29, 2023

Darnell Adams Cowan age 78, of Boones Mill, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 14, 1945 to Dewey and Mamie Adams in Worth, West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Howard, and sisters Eva, June and Peggy.

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March 28, 2023

Terry Wilton Peters, Sr., age 73 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton B. Peters; step father, Donald Hale; and step-son, Jeffery Rodgers. Surviving are his mother, Juanita C. Hale; four children, Terry Jr. Peters, Sammy Peters, Kevin Peters and Angela Brumfield; and step-son, Stacey Rodgers. A graveside service...

March 28, 2023

Norman Wayne Gryder, age 85 of Martinsville passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 27, 2023

Karl Edwin (Ed) Powers “Papaw” was lifted up peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday, March 27th, 2023. Ed passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born in Roanoke, VA to Carl and Gladys Powers. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of ‘69. Ed was married to...

March 25, 2023

James Keith Adkins, age 68, of Penhook, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his daddy, James “Shorty” Adkins, his mother-in-law, Nancy Naff, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his nephew, Zack Adkins.

Surviving are his wife, Mary, who he was happily married to...

March 25, 2023

Carroll “Junior” Meador, age 75 of Goodview passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Carroll Meador and Ruby Motley Meador; and brother-in-law, Jack Witcher. Surviving are his sister, Shirley Witcher; and numerous cousins. Junior retired from Vista Foods in Bedford with many years of service. He was also a member of...