January 29, 2022

Harvey Clinton Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Stanley Hodges; father, Clinton Hodges; sister, Joyce Kennedy; great-grandson, Carson Altice; and special fur friend, Bud. Surviving are his children, Kevin Altice (Jodey), Susan Miller (Russell), Doyle Hodges (Elizabeth), and Richard Jefferson (Katie); several grandchildren...

January 28, 2022

On Friday, January 28, 2022, Joey Duwayne Avila of Glade Hill entered into the gates of heaven with a smile on his face and his hands raised high as he saw the face of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As an early riser, Joey awoke every morning to pray intercessory prayers for his family and friends. His main...

January 27, 2022

Claire Elizabeth Overstreet, age 18 of Moneta, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born on May 6, 2003 as the second child to Tim and Heather Overstreet.  Claire, affectionately known to many as “ClaireBear”, was a shining light wherever she was.  She always had the innate ability to sit down and carry...

January 25, 2022

Grover Alfred Ellis, age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Rocky Mount Health and Rehab. He was born July 9, 1931, the youngest in a family of 12 children of the late Charlie and Julie Robertson Ellis. Grover was formerly employed at MW Manufacturers and Morris Furniture Company. He retired from Schewels Furniture. He...

January 25, 2022

Ellis Lee Hale, age 81 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Margaret Hale; wife Barbara Hale; brothers Paul Hale and Ralph Hale; sisters Frances Gillespie, Mildred Abbott, Lucy Brizendine and Virginia (Gay)Robertson.  Surviving are his children Cynthia (Cyndi) Tourville (Lance), Wilbert Hale, Rodney (Rod) Hale (Mary), Ellis...

January 24, 2022

Virginia Eloise Meador, age 95 0f Wirtz passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Promise and Flossie Pruett; also preceded in death by her husband, Percy ”Pete” Meador; son Eddie Meador; daughter Sue Etter; granddaughter Kim Meador, Surviving are her children, Gloria Scott and husband Frankie,...

January 24, 2022

Too soon for those who mourn his loss, but in God’s perfect timing, Robert R. (Bob) Ross, age 69,  of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with his blessed Lord and Savior on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness at home.

Born in Williamson, West Virginia in 1952, Bob came to be an adored son, grandson, brother,...

January 23, 2022

Shelby Hodges Jones Aliff, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Shelby worked at Martin Processing and in later years, owned her own beauty salon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norton Aliff; parents, Doctor B. and Docie Hodges; son, Gary H. Jones; brothers, Billy Hodges, Noel Hodges, Oliver Nelson “Gabby” Hodges, James...

January 23, 2022

Randy “Wormy” Lee Elkins, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Frances Mitchell Elkins; father, George Leo Elkins; grandchild, Nash Leo Elkins; and his beloved pet, Decker. Surviving are his son, Doug Elkins (Caydee); daughter, Kailee Coleman (Casey); sister, Connie Hodges (Gary); brothers, Mike Elkins (Debbie),...

January 22, 2022

Teresa Ann Holley, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Haley. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Holley; father, John Haley; uncles, Ronnie (Diane) Altice and Ruben (Mary Ann) Altice; brother, Ronnie Altice Jr.; sister, Rhonda Howell; fur baby, Sweetie; many other family and friends. Teresa was...

January 20, 2022

Roger Wallace Dawson, age 83 of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 19, 2022

Noel R. Fernandez, age 65 of Penhook died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Surviving are his wife, Christine Fernandez; son, Aaron Mcintyre; daughter, Nichole Williams; brother, Robert Fernandez; sister, Gloria Fernandez; nephews, Robert Fernandez II, Charles Fernandez; niece, Elizabeth Flores. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 19, 2022

Rebecca Amos Stanley, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, James Raymond and Ethel Harrison Amos; and her husband, James E. Stanley. Rebecca taught at Glade Hill School for two years and at Franklin County High School for 34 years in the business department. She was a member of...

January 18, 2022

Dennis Page Flora, age 67 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born August 6, 1954 a son of the late David Samuel and Wysor Divers Flora. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Flora. Surviving are his loving companion of 37 years, Harriet Simpson and her daughter, Melissa Albright (Terry); brother, Barry...

January 17, 2022

Raymond Brooster Hundley, age 95, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Mr. Hundley was a resident of Henry, Virginia for the majority of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy S. Hundley; and son, Clarence L. "C. L." Hundley. He was also preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Lucy F. Hundley; brothers,...

January 16, 2022

Catherine Mary Louise Jefferson Brown, age 89 of Wirtz passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 peacefully. She retired from Franklin County Schools with 30+ years of service as a school bus driver and cafeteria worker at Dudley Elementary School where she was fondly known as "Ms. Mary". Mary was a hard worker and loved her family and grandchildren....

January 15, 2022

Nannie Lou Pendleton Kessler, age 88 of Ferrum, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Nannie was a member of the First Church of the Brethren at Ferrum, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Kessler of 64 years; parents, Buren and Dorothy Pendleton of Woolwine, daughter, Joan K. Preston; and...

January 15, 2022

Jeanne H. Payne of Callaway, formerly of Lynchburg, was called to her Heavenly Home Saturday January 15, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and brother, L. Thomas Hall. Surviving are her daughter, Melanie and husband Wayne Bond, grandson, Travis Bond (Amie), brother, William "Winkie" L. Hall (Joyce) of Florence, SC, sister-in-law, Winelda Hall, loving companion,...

January 15, 2022

Thomas Junior Solomon age 82 of Glade Hill, passed away Saturday January 15, 2022. Thomas was retired from Vanity Fair as Maintenance Administrator after many years of service. He also served faithfully as Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church and as Pastor of Reed Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Harris Solomon...

January 14, 2022

Victor Owen Jenkins, age 79 of Hardy passed away on January 14, 2022. He was born January 24, 1942 in Hardy, Virginia, a son of late John William and Maggie Jenkins. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years Mary Ann Jenkins; son David Jenkins and wife Lisa; daughter Lisa Lujan and husband Josh; daughter Monica Whitacre and husband...