Christine Altice
February 21, 2023
Christine Altice, age 84 of Rocky Mount, Virginia entered her eternal home on February 21, 2023.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Christine will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years, Andrew; her daughter, Diane (Brute) Bernard. She was a proud grandma to...
Ann Matthews Haskins
February 20, 2023
Georgia Ann Matthews Haskins, age 76 of Penhook, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023. Surviving Ann is her husband, Ronnie S. Haskins, and daughter Tracey Haskins Fralin of Penhook. She is also survived by her sisters, Norma M. Ramsey, Judy M. Reynolds and Bonnie M. Reynolds (Sammie) of Chatham. Also...
William Gray "Dee" Stanley
February 20, 2023
William Gray “Dee” Stanley passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Gray and Grace Williams Stanley; sons, Scott Alexander and Jason Brent Stanley; and granddaughter, Erica Paige Stanley. Surviving are his sister, Stella S. Flora (Garmon); nephew, David T. Flora; niece, Alice Flora Allman; longtime friends, Betty D....
Judith Lynn Hunt
February 17, 2023
Judith Lynn Hunt, age 81 (formerly of Rocky Mount) passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1941 in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Orie and Avola Hunt from Radford, Virginia. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Faye Warren; and her daughter, Patricia Hunt. Surviving are her husband, Richard T. Hunt; brother,...
James Lewis Holland
February 16, 2023
James Lewis Holland, age 75 of Penhook passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to assist with expenses and contact Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Barbara "Bobbie" Cox Loy
February 14, 2023
Barbara “Bobbie” Cox Loy, age 74 of Union Hall, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born September 3, 1948 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late James and Doris French Cox. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Dedra Dianne Teague-Cady. Surviving are her husband, Arlie Loy, Jr.; cousin/sister, Anne Claire Warren (Gene); best friends,...
Claudette Marie Castro
February 13, 2023
Claudette Marie “CC” Castro, age 76 of Rocky Mount died unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born May 29, 1947 in San Francisco, CA the daughter of the late Paul Moitoret and Joan Frederick Brundage. CC graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA. Following graduation CC developed a love for horses which became her...
Charlie B. "Chuck" Gibson
February 13, 2023
Charlie B. Gibson “Chuck” 69 of Boones Mill, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023 following a long battle with cancer. He is now with his parents, Ernest and Mary Gibson. He also joined his brothers in Heaven, E.C. “Hoot” Gibson, Coy Gibson and Kenneth Gibson.
Chuck is survived by his son...
Joanne D. Mason
February 12, 2023
Joanne D. Mason, age 89 of Glade Hill died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 4 th , 1933, in Union Hall, the daughter of Fred H. Dudley and Melva (Blankenship) Dudley. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Joseph Gayle Mason, and Michael Stephen Mason.
Joanne...
Rebel Ray Hodges
February 11, 2023
On February 11, 2023 our beloved son, brother, father, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend went to be with the Lord and loved ones who preceded him in death, his dad Eddie Hodges, his Papa Hodge, his grandmother Maz, his aunt April Hodges, his Uncle Buddy Hodges, his cousin Josh Hodges to include a few. He is survived by...
Belinda Jean Walker
February 9, 2023
On February 9, 2023, our beloved wife & mother Belinda Jean Walker went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord. Born August 1, 1950 (72), Belinda was born and raised in Penhook Va, where she continued to live. There, she raised her family, acted as a dedicated member of Cool Springs Christian Church, and stayed a true...
Lou Lovell Howell
February 8, 2023
Lou Fentress Lovell Howell, age 76 of Sydnorsville was born on July 9, 1946 and died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She is survived by her son, Travis Wyatt (Suzie); granddaughter, Gina Wyatt; grandson, Bryce Wyatt; mother, Hazel H. Lovell; brother, Terry Lovell; niece, Brice Lovell; and her fur friends. Mrs. Lovell was preceded in death by her father, Marvin...
Ronnie Lee Campbell
February 8, 2023
Ronnie Lee Campbell, age 73 of Hardy died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born May 3, 1949 a son of the late William Howard Campbell and Queenelle Wray Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Walter (Boat) Campbell and William Earl Campbell; sisters, Georgia Hodges and Norma Gene Morris. Surviving are his wife of 34...
Sarah Jane Dillon Pratt
February 7, 2023
Sarah Jane Dillon Pratt, age 90 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Boones Mill, Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, Jane Angell and Charles Lewis Dillon Jr., siblings, Joanna Dillon and Charles Lewis Dillon III, husband of 43 years, Dr. Charles Benton Pratt III...
David Almon Pierce
February 6, 2023
David Almon Pierce, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount, VA.
James Robert Cross
February 5, 2023
James Robert Cross, age 72 of Union Hall, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Surviving are his wife, Cornetta Cross; brother, Tom Cross; and sister, Mary Cross. A graveside service will be held at the Edwards Family Cemetery, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023. His family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 prior to the service. Arrangements by Flora...
Earldine Starkey Keezer
February 4, 2023
We said goodbye to our mom and loving wife, Earldine S. Keezer, known as Dena to her friends, today at the age of eighty-eight. She died peacefully at home with her daughters by her side.
Born to John and Annice Starkey, Dena graduated from Franklin County High School and Merced College. She began her 28 years in...
Alvin John Shively, Jr.
February 3, 2023
A. J. Shively, age 82 of Ferrum passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Franklin Rehab in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Shively; parents, Alvin Shively and Mattie; step-father, Thomas Cobbler; brothers, Naaman, Broadus, Popeye, Billy, Tommy and Joe Shively. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Shively; daughter, Penny Guilliams (David); grandchildren,...
Freeda Holcomb Brown
February 3, 2023
Freeda Holcomb Brown, age 92 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born September 11, 1930 a daughter of the late Rev. Kermit and Lucy Holcomb and was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles Randolph Brown; son, Don Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Nancy...
Charlie Edward Blaschke
February 3, 2023
Charlie Edward Blaschke, of Wirtz, passed away Feb. 3 at the age of 93. His life is being remembered at a memorial service on March 19 at the EastLake Community Church, of Moneta, where Mr. Blaschke was a devoted member of the congregation for several years. Mr. Blaschke was a firm believer in the virtues of hard work, service...