December 2, 2022

Charles Elton Baker, age 50 of Alabama died Friday, December 2, 2022. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Luke Crandall officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 1, 2022

Mary Jane Little Mack, age 79, of Glade Hill, VA and originally of Sussex County, NJ passed from this life to the next on December 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Little, her brother Joe, and her beloved husband Larry. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ruth Little, her nieces Tara Little...

November 30, 2022

Charlie Thomas “Tommy” Guthrie, age 90 of Snow Creek, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys Norene Guthrie; his parents, Jake and Alie Guthrie; his sister, Mae Parcell; his brothers, Buddy Guthrie Sr, Carl Guthrie, and Ernest...

November 29, 2022

Winford “Jello” Clay James, 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away on November 29, 2022. He was born December 17, 1949, to the late Wilbert Henry James, Sr. and Effie Chaney James. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Troy James, Wilbert James, and Earl James. Left to cherish sweet memories are his loving wife, Rhonda James, and two...

November 27, 2022

Robert Milton Dent, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Robert was a Deacon at Wirtz Assemblies of God. Robert loved spending times with his grandkids and planting a big garden. He worked for Davis H. Elliot and then became a painter. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ford and Annie Dent, one...

November 27, 2022

Carey Clinton Barbour, age 90, of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1932 to the late William Odell and Lee Barbour. He was also preceded in death by in-laws; Lewis Harvey and Blanche Lillian Moran, sister; Gladys (Ralph) Windle, brother; William Melvin (Leatrice) Barbour, brothers-in-law; Posey Manfred Moran and Thomas...

November 26, 2022

Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Young, age 53 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Louise Mathena; and grandfather, Everette Young. Sandy graduated as an honor student from Franklin County High School. She was in the top 10% of her graduating class. She received a scholarship from Collegiate Secretaries...

November 25, 2022

Gerald F. Thomas, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and longtime resident of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on November 25, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Alice Maxine Thomas and two daughters, Geraldine Conklin and Randalyn Harris.  He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Poteat Thomas.

November 23, 2022

Judy Marie Midkiff, age 78 of Ferrum died Wednesday, November 23, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022 with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Her family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 23, 2022

Betty Jane Fisher Guilliams, age 90, of Callaway, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born July 13, 1932 a daughter of the late Luther Milton, Sr. and Lula Prillaman Fisher. She was also predeceased by her husband, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams, daughter, Pamela Guilliams Messenger, sisters, Blanche, Edith Paige and infants, Mary, Frances and Lena, brothers,...

November 22, 2022

Braeton Lindsay Hagy, age 23, passed away on November 22, 2022 in Dallas, TX.  Braeton was born on January 25, 1999 in Richmond, VA, to parents Mark and Karen Hagy.  He is preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Brenda “Nannie B” Akers.  He is survived by his parents and sister, Caroline Hagy; grandparents Selma “Duck” Akers and Dr. J.A....

November 22, 2022

We are saddened to share the news that Gwendolyn A. “Gwen” Dion, age 87 of Wirtz, VA passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

She was born on June 21, 1935 a daughter to the late Harold and Elizabeth Boyce. Gwen was raised in Bridgewater, MA. She then raised her family in Middleboro, MA where she was known...

November 20, 2022

G. Joseph "Joe" Kidd, Jr., age 75, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hermitage Roanoke.  Joe was born March 7, 1947 to the late Garland and Sally Kidd.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gail Kidd; sister, Sue Carr; brother, Glenn Kidd and wife Betsy; daughter, Allison Kidd-Miller and husband Brad; son,...

November 20, 2022

Annie Tosh Berryman, age 96 formerly of Pasadena, Maryland went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2022. The last year and a half of her life she was a resident at  Runk and Pratt located in Hardy, Va. She was born November 26, 1925 to the late Thomas and Ada Tosh. She was also preceded in...

November 20, 2022

Pamela Grogan Simmons, age 62 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kayla Nicole Simmons; and father, Earl Grogan. Surviving are her husband of 27 years, Carl Simmons; children, Tony Borden, Nathan Borden, and Jessica Diaz (Brandon); grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Owen, Rileigh, Zoe, Christian, Corie, and Jeremiah; mother, Linda H....

November 18, 2022

Gina Walker-Browning, age 60 of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 after a long illness. Gina originally from the area of Madison, WV was a 1980 graduate of Scott High School. Gina leaves behind a husband of 27 years, Arthur Dougless Browning; two daughters, Janet Walker-Blankenship and Beth Walker; two step-children, Joey Browning and Kimberly Browning;...

November 16, 2022

Jeffrey Maynard James (Jeff), age 67 of Endicott passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1955 to Albert and Claudine James. He married Judy Crum on January 17, 1974 and had four daughters. Jeff loved being outdoors. Hunting, shooting, logging, making moonshine, 4-wheeling, fishing and kayaking but most of...

November 15, 2022

Ralph "Rick" T. Leite, Jr., age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

November 14, 2022

Bobby W. Weaver, age 82 of Bedford passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Weaver; parents, Willie and Ruby Weaver; sister, Mary Lou Fralin; and granddaughter, Amy Weaver. Surviving are his children, Elizabeth Ann Witcher (Marvin), Bobby W. Weaver, Jr. (Sherry Lou), Cynthia Crews (Thomas), Kenneth W. Weaver; grandchildren, Charles Smith,...

November 11, 2022

Norma Jean Fralin, age 80, of Union Hall, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born April, 15, 1942 in the Brushy Hill area of Franklin County, the daughter of the late Lou Anna Smith Thurman and Walter P. Thurman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Fralin, son, Frankie D. Fralin, sister,...