Ernestine Collins Whittaker
April 16, 2022
Ernestine Collins Whittaker, 84, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1937 to Henry and Thelma Collins of Shreveport, Louisiana. After graduating from Haughton High School, Tina went to work in the oil fields as a secretary. It was in Louisiana where Tina met her husband of 61 years,...
Raymond Lee Plumley Sr.
April 15, 2022
Raymond Lee Plumley Sr., age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and holding the hand of his “Island in the Stream” on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Banna Plumley, three siblings and one sister-in-law. Surviving are his wife, Donna Plumley; children, Amber (Zach) Sink,...
Clora Mae Dillon Bates
April 15, 2022
Clora Mae Dillon Bates, 91, of Winterville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Clora was born on December 8, 1930 in Franklin County, Virginia. She was one of 13 children born to Ben Reed and Clora Emma Dillon. She recently enjoyed watching her game shows and completing word search puzzles. Clora was predeceased by parents; husband, Robert...
Daniel Joseph Bartlett
April 14, 2022
Daniel Joseph Bartlett, age 66 of Burnt Chimney passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Charles Edward Corbin
April 14, 2022
Charles Edward Corbin, 68, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away in peace on April 14, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Charlie was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda Donald and Charles William Corbin. Charlie is survived by his daughter Kala Lott, sons Matthew Burruss and Joshua Brown, and siblings...
Nancy Robertson Perdue
April 14, 2022
Nancy Robertson Perdue, age 84 of Glade Hill, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband of 65 years, Cecil Perdue, on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She is survived by her children, Doraine Dent (Robert), Denise Amos (Mike), Derek Perdue (Patty), and Damon Perdue (Tammy); brother, David Robertson (Maggie); grandchildren, Shilynn Amos, Sheena Amos Turner, Megan Perdue...
Nancy Violet Turner Wagner
April 10, 2022
Nancy Violet Turner Wagner, age 80, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born April 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Leonard Jefferson and Ethel Frances Turner. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 55 years, Charles David Wagner (married May 31, 1963). Surviving are her children, Jeff...
Shirley Brankley Vaughn
April 10, 2022
Shirley Brankley Vaughn, age 85, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April, 10, 2022.
She was born on a farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. After graduating from James Madison College she moved to Rocky Mount to teach at Franklin County High School.
Shirley is predeceased by her spouse, Pierce L. (Sonny) Vaughn and...
Ralph Dwayne Hale
April 9, 2022
Ralph Dwayne Hale, 82, of Ferrum, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022, at his home on the farm due to complications of pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Ralph was born February 8, 1940, in Ferrum to the late Dalton John Hale and Betty Cooper Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Jerry Alfred Ruhlen
April 4, 2022
Jerry Alfred Ruhlen of Union Hall, Virginia, passed into God’s eternal care on April 4, 2022. With him at his bedside were his wife and two daughters.
Jerry was born in Allen County, Ohio on June 30, 1935 to Margaret Klingler Ruhlen and George A. Ruhlen, the second oldest of 4 children. He graduated from Layfette-Jackson High...
Alice Ann Bageant
April 3, 2022
Alice Ann Bageant, age 77 of Penhook, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Gladys Jeanette Carter
March 31, 2022
On April 30, 1931 Gladys Jeanette Carter was born into this world, and she began a long life of showing kindness and generosity to so many people. Somehow, she raised 4 kids and managed to babysit for many others all at the same time. There were so many things she did for other people like when she would go...
Mary T. King
March 30, 2022
Mary T. King, age 74 of Moneta, Virginia passed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Mary Kay was born in 1947 to the late Jacob Taylor and Kathleen Eagles Taylor, both of eastern North Carolina. Mary Kay graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and worked for the FDIC in Raleigh, North Carolina. She...
John Andrew Buchanan
March 30, 2022
John Andrew Buchanan, age 37 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. No services planned. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Patricia Ann Manning
March 28, 2022
Patricia Ann Manning, age 67 of Ferrum died Monday, March 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Bobby Jones; and husband, Monte (Jay) Manning. Surviving are her two children, Becky and Les Bradley, Hank and Pam Wagner; grandchildren, Sierra Caldwell, Courtney Jones, Jesse Bradley, Hailey and Bryce Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Tesla Causey, Ava Jones, Daniel...
George "G.A." Alvin Young, Jr.
March 27, 2022
George Alvin “G. A.” Young, Jr. age, 83 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born January 29, 1939 to the late George Alvin Young, Sr. and Willie Rakes Young. He was a devoted husband, father and friend to all. G.A. was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a...
Stella Denise Blankenship
March 27, 2022
Stella Denise Blankenship, age 57 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Combs; mother, Mary Combs; and sister, Rhonda Baskette. Surviving are her daughter, Ona Zwart, fiancé, Ivon Darnell; sisters, Penny Graham and Phyllis Alderson; grandchildren, Aaliyah, Macy and Makenna. Funeral services will be...
Edith Bush Hodges
March 26, 2022
Edith Bush Hodges, age 93 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Originally from Roanoke, Va., Edith moved to Rocky Mount, Va. upon marrying her husband, Russell Hodges. They celebrated fifty wonderful years of marriage before he passed away in October 2000. During their 50 years together, they started a wonderful family that loved them very...
George Oscar Hodges
March 24, 2022
GEORGE OSCAR HODGES, age 74 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 He was born in Franklin County December 29, 1947. Surviving George is his sister, Connie Hopkins; brothers; Michael Hall and David Hall; daughter; Ashley Farmer and her husband Brian; grandson; Avery Farmer and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. George was a U. S. Army...
Emily Zaydell Johnson
March 24, 2022
Emily Zaydell Johnson, age 81 of Callaway, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home. She was born April 29, 1940 in Ferrum, VA. Zaydell was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Carrie Guilliams and her husband, Henry D. Johnson. Surviving are her sons, Tim Johnson of Callaway and Todd Johnson of Rocky Mount; daughter, Emily...