July 8, 2025

Dorothy Mary English Dillon, age 86 of Ferrum, formerly of Burnt Chimney, left her earthly home to be with Jesus Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025. She was born in Franklin County on May 7, 1939 to the late Samson and Sarah English. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62...

July 8, 2025

Norman “Norm” Marlin Shuman, age 42 of Wirtz, VA passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 26, 1983. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela “Angie” Shuman.

Norm is survived by his mother, Barbara Ramey, of Virginia; father, Michael Shuman of Ohio; brothers, Michael “Mikie” Shuman II...

July 8, 2025

George Allen "Louie" Wray, age 75, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by members of his family.

Born on November 9, 1949, in Rocky Mount, VA, George was a man of grit, character, and unwavering integrity. In his 75 years,...

July 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Poindexter, age 84 of Salem passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. First child of Dr. J. Carl Poindexter and Josephine T. Poindexter, Patricia enjoyed and excelled in school activities first in Roanoke City Schools (through junior high school at Woodrow Wilson) then at Andrew Lewis High School in Salem. She was an excellent student and...

July 7, 2025

Adelaide "Addie" Helms Lang, 83 of Boones Mill, Va passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Adelaide was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on December 16, 1941. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lt. Col George Josephi Helms and Adelaide Hartfelder Helms; brothers, Steven L. Helms and twin John W. Helms....

July 6, 2025

James Michael Parcell, “Mike” age 71 of Haw River, North Carolina and formerly of Sontag passed away Sunday, July 6th suddenly from a car accident. He was born January 13, 1954 to the late James (Jimmy) Parcell and Juanita Conner Riddle. He was preceded in death by his loving sister Diane Parcell Reynolds, brother H. Wayne Parcell,...

July 4, 2025

John David Jones, age 72 of Penhook died Friday, July 4, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born January 2, 1953 in Shelby, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John Malcolm and Dorothy Hubbard Jones. He was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Grace Fralin; half-sister, Lucille Roberts and her husband Floyd;...

July 3, 2025

Rebecca Lee Thomas Wilson, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1952 to Wilmot and Lorine Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sibling, Melvin Thomas.

She is survived by her daughter, Sarah; son, Joseph; siblings, Minerva (Clifton) Krantz, Velma Thomas and Durward...

July 3, 2025

Russell Lee Simpkins, age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

July 1, 2025

Jimmie Edsel Franklin, 78 years old, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Jimmie grew up in the Glade Hill area of Franklin County, but in 1967 joined the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam where he served proudly as Private First Class, with the 155 Transportation Unit as a Specialist...

June 28, 2025

Michelle Lee Sanchez, age 57 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose strength and quiet resilience touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Diego. Surviving are her devoted husband, Pablo Sanchez; her son, David Carachure; her daughter, Maria...

June 28, 2025

William "Billy" Clements, Jr., age 80 passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 28, 2025

Betty Wright Adkins, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born November 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Curtis Wright, Sr. and Mary Jane Price Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Wright, Jr. Surviving are her son, Allan (Eloise) Wright, Sr.;...

June 28, 2025

Peggy St. Jacques Rutrough, age 69 of Wirtz passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born September 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Hazel Reynolds St. Jacques. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Billy St. Jacques. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of...

June 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah (Debby) Raynor Carter, who left us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 70. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Charlotte Pruitt; and her father, Dewey Raynor; and granddaughter, Montana Haynes.

Born on April 30, 1955, in Danville Virginia, Debby grew up...

June 24, 2025

Tex W. McPherson, age 82, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord, his wife Gwendola McPherson and granddaughter Danielle McPherson on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

He along with his sons owned and operated, McPherson Logging Company, where he drove a log truck for many years. He was an avid bear hunter and...

June 20, 2025

Thomas Edward Botteicher, 80, of Callaway, VA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, the first day of summer, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He fought so hard to get well enough to go home, but it was not meant to be. As a good and faithful servant his work here on Earth was...

June 19, 2025

Barry Wayne Webb, age 73 of Callaway passed away in his loving home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in a Chevy in 1952 to Lewis Madison Webb and Virginia Prillaman Webb. He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Linda Faye Maxey.

He has two...

June 19, 2025

Wilson Henry Kinsey II, age 64 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Wilson was born June 7, 1961 in Roanoke, Va. He was the second son of Wilson Henry Kinsey, Sr. (also known as Bill) and Joyce Elaine Swanson Kinsey. He enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley. He also enjoyed every moment with friends and family....

June 18, 2025

Grace Faye Turner, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born November 19, 1958 and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Bell Ellis and Shirley Mae Robertson Ellis. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Gary Turner; children, Nicky (Tabitha) Ellis, Travis Turner, Shannon Turner, Dana (Katie) Turner, Gary Ray Turner, Amy...