April 17, 2021

Nancy Grindstaff Brodie, age 79 of Snow Creek passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born July 25, 1941 the daughter of the late Mack and Gladys Grindstaff and was also preceded in death by her son, Jay Brodie; and brothers, Mack Grindstaff, Jr. and Gene Grindstaff. She retired from VF Corporation with 38 years of service in...

April 16, 2021

Jay Linwood Tyree Hodges, age 52 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Gene Hodges, Sr. and Emma Tyree Hodges; a brother, Barry Neil Hodges; and father-in-law, Gene E. Moyer. Jay was an extraordinary painter by trade who was proud to have been taught by...

April 15, 2021

Marvin Ray Holland, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born February 4, 1946, a son of the late William and Nellie Holland. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Janice Lynch Holland; son, Patrick (Jennifer) Holland; daughter, Rebecca Holland; eight grandchildren, Emma, Olivia, James, and Madelyne Holland, Dustin Browning, Emily and...

April 15, 2021

Edna Nichols Handy, age 80 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by eight siblings; her father and mother, Thurman and Victoria Nichols. Surviving are her three sons, Elmer, Timothy (Betty, “her only daughter”) and Ed; a very special niece, Catherine “Sissy” Wood; three grandchildren, Matthew (Jessie), Sara...

April 15, 2021

Jason Edward Minnix, age 47 of Swannanoa, NC and formerly of Boones Mill, tragically passed away Thursday April 15, 2021. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School and DePaul University. A gifted musician and teacher, Jason was currently serving Eblen Intermediate School as their Music Teacher, having previously taught at Owen High School, Bassett High School, and...

April 14, 2021

As a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grammy, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Elaine (Ellie) Feist Riddick born Nov 30, 1946 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Preceding her in death were her parents, Tony and Aryln Feist of Wisconsin; and a sister, Janice Lawrence of Missouri. Left to cherish her life here on earth...

April 13, 2021

Randy Dean Carroll, age 60 of Callaway passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Nelson Carroll and Iva Howell Carroll; brothers, David Carroll and Paul Carroll; sister Martha Webb. Surviving are his daughter, Amy Carroll; son, Nelson Carroll; grandchildren, Nelson, Savannah, Dixie and Issac; brothers, Terry Carroll, James Carroll and Lindsey Carroll;...

April 13, 2021

Audrey Plyler Prillaman, age 93 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born October 14, 1927 a daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth Plyler. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Ottis Ray Prillaman on January 7, 2021; son, Kevin Ray Prillaman; and brother, Buck Plyler. Surviving are her sons,...

April 12, 2021

Sarah Lee Minnix, age 85 of Boones Mill, VA passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. Sarah was born on November 25, 1935, daughter of the late Bob P. Minnix and Evelyn B. Minnix. Sarah is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Ann Minnix; her beloved nephew, Jason (who passed away April 15, 2021) and his wife...

April 12, 2021

James Edgar Adams, age 82 of Martinsville, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis A. Chitwood. Surviving are his wife, Shelby McCrickard Adams; son, Terry and Kitty Adams; daughter, Brenda A. McBride; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Young and Mary Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. James was a...

April 12, 2021

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

II Timothy 4:7

Michael Jay Walter, age 51 of Moneta Virginia, departed to his heavenly home on April 12, 2021 after bravely fighting a brain tumor for 19 years. He is survived by his parents Jay and Linda Walter,...

April 8, 2021

Ronald Lee Duncan, Jr., age 43 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Ronald served in the United States Marines for four years then enlisted in the Army for two years. Surviving are his children, Aishia Duncan, Kaylee Duncan, Ronnie Duncan, III and Henry Duncan; sister, Shirley Wilcher; a host of nieces and nephews. Services are private....

April 7, 2021

Lewis N. Craddock, age 77 of Ferrum died Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Flora Craddock; numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Janice Craddock; son, William Craddock; sisters, Glenda Shively, Nancy Craddock, Margaret Craddock; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date....

April 7, 2021

Sallie Carol Saunders Hancock, 72, of Rocky Mount was welcomed into the House of the Lord on April 7 th , 2021. She was born on May 24 th , 1948 to the late Ruth Kennedy Saunders and Robert Lee Saunders. Sallie was preceded in death by her husband Henry Douglas Hancock Sr., sisters, brother, and several in-laws. She...

April 5, 2021

Donna W. Arquiett, age 55 of Rocky Mount and formerly of North Carolina died Monday, April 5, 2021. A memorial service is being planned in North Carolina at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

April 3, 2021

Travis Andrew Hudson, age 35 of Rocky Mount was born March 18, 1986 and was called home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Travis was the son of Steve Hudson and Velda Reynolds (Frankie). Travis leaves behind two children, Johnathan Andrew Hudson (age 8) and Daisy Rae Hudson (age 2) who he loved dearly; grandfather, Ned Hudson; grandmother, Janice Newcomb....

April 2, 2021

Michael Timothy (Tim) Ayers, age 49 of Moneta passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Thomas Ayers. Surviving are his wife, Tracie Ayers; brother, John E. Ayers (Kelly); mother, Dolores Coffee; step-father, Steve Coffee; step-mother, Nancy Ayers; nephews, John Ayers, Jr. (Jessica), Jason Ayers, James Ayers; uncle, Melvin Ayers (Toni Aust);...

March 30, 2021

Jason Daniel Bradford of Rocky Mount, VA age 43 passed away at New River Valley Hospital after a battle with a number of health issues. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Warren Hardy and Thelma Bradford, Irvin and Katherine Yopp; his mother, Annie Bell Bradford; plus special aunts, Joyce and Cathy; and uncle, Roger. Jason graduated from Franklin Co....

March 29, 2021

Billy Giles Pickeral, 89, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born July 31, 1931, the son of the late Raymond and Ellen Pickeral.

Surviving are his son and daughter in-law, Gary and Pam Pickeral; his daughter, Lisa Pickeral Chitwood; his granddaughters, Kristen, Lauren (Matt), Kara (Yates), Alexandra; his grandson William (Lindsey); his...

March 29, 2021

Our beloved momma passed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Melva Jean Ferguson Dillon was born on May 6, 1937 in Roanoke, VA. She was 83 years old.

Jean was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved to travel, go to the beach, watch Dale Earnhardt race,...