April 10, 2022

Shirley Brankley Vaughn, age 85, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April, 10, 2022.

She was born on a farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. After graduating from James Madison College she moved to Rocky Mount to teach at Franklin County High School.

Shirley is predeceased by her spouse, Pierce L. (Sonny) Vaughn and...

April 9, 2022

Ralph Dwayne Hale, 82, of Ferrum, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022, at his home on the farm due to complications of pancreatic cancer.  He was surrounded by his family. Ralph was born February 8, 1940, in Ferrum to the late Dalton John Hale and Betty Cooper Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

April 4, 2022

Jerry Alfred Ruhlen of Union Hall, Virginia, passed into God’s eternal care on April 4, 2022. With him at his bedside were his wife and two daughters.

Jerry was born in Allen County, Ohio on June 30, 1935 to Margaret Klingler Ruhlen and George A. Ruhlen, the second oldest of 4 children.  He graduated from Layfette-Jackson High...

April 3, 2022

Alice Ann Bageant, age 77 of Penhook, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 31, 2022

On April 30, 1931 Gladys Jeanette Carter was born into this world, and she began a long life of showing kindness and generosity to so many people. Somehow, she raised 4 kids and managed to babysit for many others all at the same time. There were so many things she did for other people like when she would go...

March 30, 2022

Mary T. King, age 74 of Moneta, Virginia passed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Mary Kay was born in 1947 to the late Jacob Taylor and Kathleen Eagles Taylor, both of eastern North Carolina. Mary Kay graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and worked for the FDIC in Raleigh, North Carolina. She...

March 30, 2022

John Andrew Buchanan, age 37 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. No services planned. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

March 28, 2022

Patricia Ann Manning, age 67 of Ferrum died Monday, March 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Bobby Jones; and husband, Monte (Jay) Manning. Surviving are her two children, Becky and Les Bradley, Hank and Pam Wagner; grandchildren, Sierra Caldwell, Courtney Jones, Jesse Bradley, Hailey and Bryce Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Tesla Causey, Ava Jones, Daniel...

March 27, 2022

George Alvin “G. A.” Young, Jr. age, 83 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born January 29, 1939 to the late George Alvin Young, Sr. and Willie Rakes Young. He was a devoted husband, father and friend to all. G.A. was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a...

March 27, 2022

Stella Denise Blankenship, age 57 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Combs; mother, Mary Combs; and sister, Rhonda Baskette. Surviving are her daughter, Ona Zwart, fiancé, Ivon Darnell; sisters, Penny Graham and Phyllis Alderson; grandchildren, Aaliyah, Macy and Makenna. Funeral services will be...

March 26, 2022

Edith Bush Hodges, age 93 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Originally from Roanoke, Va., Edith moved to Rocky Mount, Va. upon marrying her husband, Russell Hodges. They celebrated fifty wonderful years of marriage before he passed away in October 2000. During their 50 years together, they started a wonderful family that loved them very...

March 24, 2022

GEORGE OSCAR HODGES, age 74 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 He was born in Franklin County December 29, 1947. Surviving George is his sister, Connie Hopkins; brothers; Michael Hall and David Hall; daughter; Ashley Farmer and her husband Brian; grandson; Avery Farmer and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. George was a U. S. Army...

March 24, 2022

Emily Zaydell Johnson, age 81 of Callaway, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home. She was born April 29, 1940 in Ferrum, VA. Zaydell was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Carrie Guilliams and her husband, Henry D. Johnson. Surviving are her sons, Tim Johnson of Callaway and Todd Johnson of Rocky Mount; daughter, Emily...

March 24, 2022

MATTHEW WAYNE LAW, of Rocky Mount passed away on March 24, 2022 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his parents Terry and Shirley Law and his twin brother Mark Steven Law.

Matt was a graduate of Franklin County High School. He worked as an electrician for many years. Matt is best described...

March 23, 2022

Patricia McGhee Webb (Pat), age 76 of Callaway, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Glenn McGhee, Sr. and Vera Perdue McGhee and brother, Roy Glenn McGhee Jr. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Marvin Webb; daughters, Antoinette Drummond (Walter) and Michelle Webb (Kenny); grandson, David (Anthony)...

March 23, 2022

Roy Earnest Johnson, age 77 of Rocky Mount departed this life Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born July 7, 1944 to Troy and Rachel Boone Johnson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Wava Sink Johnson, married March 31, 1965 sharing 57 years together. In their union, they added three daughters: Candy (Michael) Rowe, Lisa Keen...

March 23, 2022

Jeanette C. Singleton, age 93 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Singleton and her son, Mark Daniel Singleton. Surviving are her daughter, Debra Singleton Pritchard; son, Johnny Singleton; four grandchildren, Shane Pritchard, Kristen (Blue) Pritchard, Jamey Singleton, and Kimberly (Georg) Kaufmann; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Kaufmann and Alex...

March 22, 2022

Dennis F. Holden of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the age of 78. Dennis was passionate about his faith, family, friends, and community. He was always eager to lend a helping hand and enjoyed traveling, woodworking, and diving in his spare time. He was predeceased by...

March 20, 2022

Thomas William Lewandoski, age 55 of Callaway, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Patricia Lewandoski. Surviving are his brother, Don Lewandoski and wife, Suzanne. Thomas worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for many years. He was also a leader in local AA meetings and enjoyed fishing. A memorial visitation will...

March 19, 2022

George Marshall Taylor, age 82 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Clemmie Young Taylor; son, Jimmy Taylor; and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are his three sons, Noell “Nat” (Sandra) Taylor, Andy (Lissa) Taylor, and Eric Taylor; two daughters, Colleen Shanley and Lorie Hurt; daughter-in-law, Gertie...