December 2, 2021

Doris Turner Hall, age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was a longtime member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church. Doris was born March 6, 1934 a daughter of the late John W. Turner and Kate Poindexter Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Terry D. Hall; son, Kim...

December 2, 2021

James Alton Hamblett, age 84 of Union Hall went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was married to his wife, Patsy P. Hamblett for 43 years. He was born November 19, 1937. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Linda...

November 30, 2021

Mary Frances Davis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2021 after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma at age 81. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born to Samuel and Dollie Cook on October 18, 1940 in the rural community of Snow Creek, Virginia where she lived until she attended Radford University...

November 29, 2021

Jeanette Giles of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was 84 years old. Born in Clinton, Tennessee, she was a resident of Franklin County, Virginia for more than 44 years. She is survived by her two sons, Joel Giles of Evergreen, Colorado and Jon Giles of New York City, New York. She is also...

November 28, 2021

Our beloved Aunt Hannah walked through the pearly gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 28 to the arms of her mother, Ruth Beheler Martin and father, William Lawton Martin. In addition to her parents, Hannah was predeceased by siblings, Kenneth Martin, Deward Martin, Verlie Martin Lawrence, Myrl Martin, nephew Stephen Martin, great nephew Zachary Whitten, and husbands Robert Graves...

November 28, 2021

Nannie Kate Campbell, age 102 of Redwood, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Nannie was born on May 17, 1919.  Nannie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all.  She was a wealth of knowledge and was everyone’s “go-to” when they needed a “history lesson”.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

November 26, 2021

Kenneth Earl Garber, age 83 of Wirtz, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Margie Montgomery Garber; son, Eric Garber and wife Loretta; daughter, Tonia Garber Martin and husband James Martin III; grandchildren, Matthew, Jonah, Hannah and Isaac Garber, James Martin IV; great-granddaughter, Willow Garber; brothers, Jerry and Vera Garber, Larry Garber; in-laws, Melvin...

November 24, 2021

Emory Jefferson (Jeff) Winesett, 79, was reunited in Heaven with his father and mother, Donald and Rose Winesett, and his brother Dr. Preston Steve Winesett on November 24, 2021.

Jeff was a quiet, humble, peaceful person who loved the natural world, mountains, rocks, biking, fishing and all God’s animals (especially yellow cats). He was an avid fisherman,...

November 24, 2021

Roy Alvin Foley, 89, of Rocky Mount went to heaven to reunite with his beloved wife, Virginia Foley, of 62 years on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1932, son of the late Green and Helen Foley. He was also preceded in death by his oldest son Troy Alvin Foley; his brother, Raymond Foley; and...

November 23, 2021

Karen Phyllis Meador Clifton, age 69 of Bassett died Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was born August 16, 1952 a daughter of the late James E. and Lois Meador. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Zonie and Herschel Shively; paternal grandparents, Fannie and Elmer Meador. Karen graduated Franklin County High School and received her B.A....

November 23, 2021

John Quinton Stephenson, 73, a resident of Callaway, Virginia passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in his home.

A native of Garysburg, North Carolina, the son of the late Quinton Judson Stephenson and Amanda Eloise Stephenson. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  He was a great and loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He took great...

November 22, 2021

Jesse Will Webster, 102 formerly of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born April 26, 1919 in Franklin County, Virginia to Daniel and Margaret Webster.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Spencer Webster; a granddaughter, Lesley Anne Webster; sisters, Virginia Weight, Esther Earl, Marguerite Angell;...

November 19, 2021

Virginia May Altice Meador, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born May 6, 1932 a daughter of the late James Edward and Mary Catherine Altice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Meador; brothers, Wilford Altice, Alvin Altice, Hermon Altice; and sister, Ocie Grogan. Surviving are her children, Phyllis Ferguson...

November 19, 2021

Elaine M. Craighead, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 19, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 17, 2021

Margaret Lee Spencer, age 74 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Mamie Crook; and brother, Melvin Crook. Surviving are her husband, Wilson Spencer; children, Tammy Bohon (Phillip), Gary Austin (Christie); grandchildren, Jesse Gharakhanian, Crystal Pagans, Dylan and Ryder Austin; and 13 great-grandchildren. Margaret was a loving wife,...

November 16, 2021

Ann Rakes Hedrick, age 79 of Ferrum died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Juanita Rakes; and brother, Larry Rakes. Surviving are her husband, Roy Hedrick; children, Dale and Wendy Hedrick, Tammy and Darrell Howell, Jesse Hedrick; seven grandchildren; and her fur babies,...

November 15, 2021

George William Oeser, age 86 of Martinsville died Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born January 17, 1935 a son of the late George and Betty Oeser and was also preceded in death by his son, Larry William Oeser; son-in-law, Oscar Rivera; brother, Gary Oeser; and brother-in-law, Norman Carson. Surviving are his companion and wife of 63 years, Edna...

November 15, 2021

Effie Arlene Clayton, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Clayton, Sr.; son, Tommy “Ray” Clayton, Jr.; and parents, William “Bill” and Dana Penland. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are her daughter, Bobbie Jo C. Williams (Monty); grandchildren, Jamie Williams, Tommy Williams...

November 15, 2021

Billy Joe Hood, age 59, of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord Monday November 15, 2021. He was born November 22, 1961 in Rocky Mount, Va a son of Walter and Betty Jean Hood. Billy was a painter for many years. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Alex” Hood; maternal grandparents, Willie Hodges...

November 15, 2021

Bryan Young, age 57 of Ferrum passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his dad, Tillman Crook; his mom, Shirley C. Crook; brother, David Crook; brother-in-law and “buddy”, Neal Hodges; brother-in-law, Ronnie Wayne Hodges, Sr. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 ½ years, Lisa H. Young;...