January 16, 2023

Eddie Arnold Neice, Sr., age 67 of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born March 9, 1955 to the late Paul Neice Sr. and Myrtle Neice. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Neice, Paul Neice Jr. and Andy Neice; two sisters, Ruth Neice and Sheila Neice. Surviving...

January 16, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Spencer Young, 56 of Callaway died Monday, January 16, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Elmer Spencer, Nancy Jones Spencer and Sam "Junior" Spencer; infant sister, Audrey; grandparents, Sam and Gillie Spencer, Lorine and Lester Scott and Willie Jones; and father-in-law, Claudie Young.

Becky is...

January 15, 2023

James “Jim” Thomas Pierce, Sr., age 87 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born November 2, 1935 to the late Andy and Nannie Pierce and was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Pierce, Charlie Pierce, Sr. (Corrine), Lloyd Pierce (Christine), Doug “Junior” Pierce, Bill Pierce (Barbara); sisters, Agnes Pierce, Pearl Smith (Vernon),...

January 14, 2023

Charles Ivan “Winkey” Ramey, age 48 of Boones Mill died Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born December 30, 1974 a son of the late Tommy and Maxie Ramey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl “Junior” Ramey and Dale “Dave” Ramey. Surviving are his wife, Christy Ramey; son, Cody (Justtina) Ramey; daughter, Destiny (Ashley) Ramey;...

January 13, 2023

Martha Jane Hodges, age 81 of Rocky Mount was called home to Heaven on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born August 31, 1941 to the late William Samuel and Sally Ann Walker. Jane was born in Franklin County where she married, worked, and raised her family. Mama...

January 12, 2023

Allen Henry Thurman “Smiley”, age 79 of Rocky Mount went home to be with our Lord on the morning of January 12, 2023. He was at peace in his home at the time of passing. He was born May 3, 1943 to Wilford Henry and Lorene Lynch Thurman. Smiley was born at home in Franklin County where he worked...

January 11, 2023

G. Michael “Mike” Prillaman, age 68 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born January 16, 1954 and was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Marjorie Prillaman; and nephew, William Tyler Smith. Surviving are his sister, Susan P. Smith; niece, Anna Sullivan (Josh); great-nephews, Tucker...

January 10, 2023

David Bruce Pendleton, age 63 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born December 19, 1959 to Jackie and Audrey Pendleton. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Edna Pendleton, Curtis and Nell Robertson; brother, Steve Pendleton; mother, Audrey Pendleton; and father, Jackie Pendleton who introduced him to his love of fishing....

January 9, 2023

Wilmer C. Austin, age 93 of Ferrum, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara B. Austin on September 27, 2008. Surviving are his children, Marie Austin, Donnie and Rachel Austin; grandchildren, Benjamin Austin, Micah and Chasity Austin, Roseann and Michael Peters, Laura and Jesse Sowers; and eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and...

January 8, 2023

Bruce Raymond Miller, age 71 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born Thursday, September 13, 1951 to the late Henry Miller and Lois Wood. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Dale and Donnie Wood, sisters; Sandra Varnedore, Darla Wilson, Darlene McGhee and Dorene Arrington. Bruce is survived by his children; Christina L....

January 2, 2023

Margaret Shawn Shively Jones, age 52 passed away at her home in Roanoke, Va. on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jessa Desiree Daniels. Surviving are her parents, Timothy and Faye Ferguson; sister, Tracey Bright (Wayne); children, Paige Jones Daniels, Samantha Alsadi, Cameron Ferguson; grandchildren, Samiyah Jones, Chelsee Phillips, Eliyah Shively, Micah and...

January 1, 2023

Shannon Lee Saari, age 36 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. A native of Franklin County, he was born April 12, 1986 and was preceded in death by his daughter, Lillian Grace Altadonna. Surviving are his mother, Janice Saari; sister, Stephanie Wright; brother, Steve Wright; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and fellow employees. Shannon loved...

December 30, 2022

Gladys Jeraldine “Gerry” Hodges, age 78 of Glade Hill, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Gladys Hodges; brother, William Hodges; and sisters, Joyce Moody and Linda Hodges. Gerry was a member of Doe Run Christian Church where she served in different capacities through the years. She was strong in...

December 29, 2022

Frank Anthony “Tony” Dunahoo, age 55, of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Tony was employed by Creative Family Solutions for 17 years where he gave his all and had many friends. Tony was predeceased by his father, Frank Dunahoo Jr.; grandparents, Frank and Mary Dunahoo and Jack and Pauline Bishop; and aunt, Jennie Bishop. He is...

December 28, 2022

Odell K. Bowman, age 90 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Survivors include his children, Helen, Diane and Darrell Flora, Gerald and Martha Bowman, Carolyn (Austin) and Darrell Flora, and Glenna and Jeff Bayer; 18 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, December 30 from 1-4 and 5:30-8 PM and the funeral Saturday...

December 27, 2022

Elmer Wade Fitzgerald, Jr. age 72 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 27, 2022

Michael Guy Haerer, age 43 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born March 29, 1979 and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Marie Haerer, Guy and Thelma McClanahan. Surviving are his son, Logan Guy Haerer; parents, Frank, Sr. and Joan Haerer; brother, Frank Hearer, Jr. (Tracy); sisters, Kathleen Robinson, Diana Hodges (James);...

December 24, 2022

Belinda Sue Basham, age 73 of Moneta, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home. She was born August 22, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth Price; and grandmother, Evelyn Bradford. Belinda worked for Moneta Dress Factory, Emtech Laboratory and was co-owner of Westlake Nursery with her husband, Dale. She was an angel, blessing...

December 24, 2022

After 53 years of marriage, Norma Carolyn Zeigler Pagans, age 91 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 24, 2022, following a long battle of Dementia. She has now reunited with her gentle giant of a husband, Hoover. Known to many as "Mom and Pop Pagans" of Pagans Save Station.

Norma was...

December 24, 2022

Maria Goodman Long departed this earthly life on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022, after suffering injuries from a fall at her home. She lived 72 fruitful years of life in Franklin County. She retired as the Administrative Assistant to Child Service Administration after many years of service. She was the daughter of Ann Goodman and John Wesley Goodman,...