June 18, 2025

Laquita Joy Austin Bowman, age 83 of Wirtz peacefully departed this life Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Orpha Austin; her son, Meredith; brother, Roger Austin; sister, Dianne Rutrough; and sister-in-law, Nancy Austin. She was born August 8, 1941 in Franklin County, VA and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....

June 17, 2025

Ethel Law Akers, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully while hospitalized on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 after a brief but serious illness. She was born on September 22, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Jessie and Odell Law.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 60 years, Eugene Wilson...

June 16, 2025

Cynthia Ballard King, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born March 31, 1965 to the late Harold and Wanda Posey Ballard. Surviving are her husband of 12 years, Steve King; three children, Amy Young, Samantha Bonilla and Rebecca Freitas; two step-sons, Andrew and Jason King; several grandchildren; two brothers, Kenny...

June 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Mickey Phillips at the age of 52. He was a devoted husband, cherished family member, and beloved friend. Mickey passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Mickey was Born on August 22, 1972, in Martinsville, Virginia to...

June 14, 2025

Loretta Adkins Sloan, age 76 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. Loretta was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Whorley; father, Clarence Adkins; sisters, Wanda Brown and Margie Lee Whorley; grandparents, John and Martha Richards and Robert and Myrtha Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Sloan; son, Mike Ferguson (Brenda);...

June 13, 2025

Wanita Victoria Adams Taylor, was born July 10, 1951 to the late Standford and Betty Adams at Day Kimball in Putnam, CT. She married Clayton A. Taylor, Sr. on December 9, 1967. They had six children, but only one lived to become an adult. Clayton passed away in April of 2003. Nita moved to Virginia in 2012 to be...

June 12, 2025

David Curtis Bennett, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away in the morning of Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born October 22, 1970. David is survived by his father, Ronald Bennett and his mother, Mary Sigmon Bennett; brother, “Eddie” Bennett; niece, Marena Bennett and best friend, Philip Blankenship, along with many uncles, aunts and cousins. There will be...

June 12, 2025

Phyllis Ann Bradt, age 80, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 10, 2025

Richard Lee Sigmon, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born July 11, 1952, a son of the late Daniel Elbert and Vera Mae Weddle Sigmon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy S. Love; brothers-in-law, Floyd Love, V.B. Hall and Jimmy Housman; nephew,...

June 9, 2025

James Lee Robertson was born in Rocky Mount, VA on April 22, 1957, and passed peacefully on June 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Lee is survived by his wife Debbie and son Trevor, and siblings: Darren Robertson, Jessecia Murphy, Debra Smith and their respective spouses and children. Lee was predeceased by his parents, Jesse and...

June 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Betty Lou Agee Walters has gained her angel wings on Monday June 9, 2025 from her home in Callaway. Betty Lou was born in Callaway, Virginia to the late Lewis and Minnie Agee. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband, Despain (Dee) Walters. She is predeceased...

June 9, 2025

Brenda Kay Sigmon, age 64 of Henry died Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born June 17, 1960 and was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Via Sigmon; sister, Sandra Sigmon Lawson; former spouse, Jimmy Sigmon; and grandparents, Posey and Leo Sigmon, Fred Via and Lessie Via Guilliams. Surviving are her son, Dakota Sigmon, father, Laymon Sigmon; brother,...

June 8, 2025

Bob Mattox, age 67 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born April 12, 1958, a son of the late Earley and Frances Mattox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bob Andre Mattox Jr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Darlene Harper; brothers, Joe E. Mattox Sr., George...

June 8, 2025

Douglas McArthur Campbell, age 83 passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Maude Campbell; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Roy Furrow; nephew, David Furrow; and special sister-in-law, Nina Wallace. Douglas is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Barbara Hicks Campbell; nephew,...

June 7, 2025

Jean Burgess Flora, age 82 of Ferrum died Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born April 27, 1943 and was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Ida Mae Clark Burgess. Surviving are her children, Mark Flora (Kristin), Michael Flora, Heather Flora West (Randy Smith); grandchildren, Trevor Flora, Dillon Flora, Callie West and Levi West; great-grandchildren, Easton, Ace...

June 5, 2025

Dawn Sheryl Bowling, age 76 of Chester, VA and formerly of Ferrum passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Dawn was born November 6, 1948 to the late Buel and Ethel Bowling. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Bette Wilson; and her twin brothers, Gary and Larry Bowling. She is survived by her sister, Deanne Lloyd of...

June 3, 2025

Michael Anthony Amburgey, age 64 of Montvale passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 3, 2025

May the work I've done, speak for me....

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, God called Shirley Ann Finney home. Shirley was born June 9, 1941, in Pittsylvania County to the late Hampton and Sally Finney. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Mease and Ruth Smith;...

June 3, 2025

Mary Ellen Eurich, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband, Howard Henderson; her loving daughters, Angela Scott and Anna LeQuire; and her cherished grandchildren, Antonio Hunter Scott and Emma Rachael LeQuire. Mary Ellen was known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her...

June 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma Lois Wright, daughter of the late Emmett Lewis Sigmon and Gracie Mae Shively Sigmon. She was called home on June 1, 2025 at the age of 85. She passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy “Little...