August 29, 2021

Thomas Dale Simmons, age 91 of Rocky Mount, passed away on August 29, 2021 at Roanoke Carilion Hospital. He was born August 22, 1930 in Guilford County, NC to John Taylor and Mary Eva Simmons, the fifth of six children. Tom married Betty Jane Viar on December 20, 1953 in Martinsville, VA. To this union, two beautiful daughters were...

August 28, 2021

Bernice Rebecca Eggleston Oakes, age 91, of Snow Creek passed away on Saturday, August 28. She was born on September 22, 1929 to the late Nannie Wingfield and Joseph Richard Eggleston.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, William Carlton Oakes; brothers, Tommy J. and Jack Eggleston, Randolph Davis; sisters, Josephine Haynes...

August 26, 2021

Darryl Grindstaff passed away on August 26, 2021 at the age of 76. Darryl was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Doris Grindstaff and his sister, Gayle Grindstaff Shockley. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Delphie Anderson Grindstaff; sons, Ken Grindstaff and Keith Grindstaff; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Brian Constable; grandchildren, Kaleb and...

August 24, 2021

Richard (Rick) Norman Vaassen, age 63 of Glade Hill formerly of Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 20, 2021

Horace Fredrick Scalf, age 79 of Franklin County, VA died Friday, August 20, 2021. Horace is now at peace and reunited with family and friends whom preceded him. Horace leaves beind a loving extended family and more friends than you can count. Horace was a simple man that would do anything for anyone, whether it was a heart that...

August 20, 2021

Joyce Ellien Lentz Austin died peacefully at home in Boones Mill, VA, at the age of 87 on Friday, August 20, 2021. “Ma” was a fun-loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & sister. She will be missed by many, including her 3 children, Carrie Church (Frank), Barry, (Donna), Terry (Rebecca), 6 grandchildren,  Glynn Dudley, III  (Gillian Burt) Stephen Austin (Melinda), Stephanie...

August 20, 2021

Marion Bessie Anderson, age 90 of Wirtz, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

August 19, 2021

Mildred I. Altice "Sissy", 94, of Wirtz, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ozzie and Eva Altice; three sisters; an infant, Elizabeth Mitchell and Helen Kelly; and one brother, Wilford Altice. She is survived by two brothers, Clayton (Flora) Altice and Herbert (Estelle) Altice;...

August 19, 2021

Sidney D. Mason died peacefully at Bonneywood, his home in Rocky Mount, Virginia, at the age of 93 on Thursday, August 19, 2021. To his family, “Pop” was a loving husband, dad, grandad, and great grandad. He was a generous friend, passionate community builder and active church leader.

Sid was a native of Tennessee and a graduate...

August 18, 2021

Thelma C. Amos, age 90 known affectionately as "Dutch" of Rocky Mount, VA went home to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Raymond on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Raymond Amos; parents, William Clinton and Ruby Adkins Campbell; a sister,...

August 17, 2021

Thomas J. Regan (aka TJ, Shorty), age 65 of Salem, Virginia and formerly of Long Island, New York died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, after a long illness. Out of an abundance of caution due to the pandemic, the family will hold a private burial service.  A memorial service is being planned for a later date in Long Island, New...

August 16, 2021

Aaron M. Perdue, age 28 of Glade Hill died Monday, August 16, 2021. Surviving are his mother, Amee Brown; step-father, Danny; sisters, Emily and Loren; brother, Daniel; grandfather, Garry Perdue; uncle, G.R.; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Perdue Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center,...

August 16, 2021

Johnsie “Madge” Webb, age 90 of Callaway died Monday, August 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Webb; parents, Franklin and Johnsie Atwood; and sisters, Irene Miller and Betty Ann Kirk. Mrs. Webb retired from General Electric with many years of service. She was a loving mother and grandmother who adored her family. Surviving are...

August 15, 2021

William “Bill” Harvey Sowder, age 86 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Virginia Green; brothers, Bud and Coy Sowder; sisters, Nadine and Sylvester Sowder; mother, Merlie Sowder; and father, James “Jim” Sowder. Surviving are his children, Mary Lee Sowder and William “Bubby” Sowder Jr.; nieces, Phyllis Doss...

August 12, 2021

Charlene Mitchell Guzman, age 63 of Penhook passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.

August 12, 2021

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, Dale Edward Jamison of Hardy joined the Lord and his parents, C.T. and Lottie Jamison in Heaven. Dale enjoyed a full and active life as a 32 nd degree Mason member of Isaac’s Lodge #29 and FOE #4344. As a lover of people and purposes, he volunteered many times throughout his life. He leaves...

August 10, 2021

Jessie Wilson Robertson, Jr., age 72 of Glade Hill, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by his family after battling a long illness. He was born to the late Jessie and Gracie Blankenship Robertson. Mr. Robertson is survived by his sons, Landon (Lori) and Jarret (Shaye); four grandchildren, Aynslie, Camden, Savanna and Alexa; two...

August 9, 2021

James A. Hurd, Sr., age 73 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 after a long battle with various illnesses. James was born in Martinsville, VA to Leonard and Mary Hurd (both deceased). He spent his childhood in Martinsville graduating from Fieldale-Collinsville High School. He was an active member of the business...

August 3, 2021

Robert LeRoy Jackson, 90, of Blair, NE, Middlesboro, KY and residing in Moneta, VA passed away peacefully Tuesday morning August 3, 2021. He and his wife Betty (Elizabeth) shared 69 loving years of marriage. Born in Townsend, MT on a horse ranch, Bob was the son of the late George Nelson and the late Jeanette (Wilderson) Jackson. His daughters...

August 3, 2021

Paul Richard Boychuck of Union Hall, Virginia died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born June 21, 1934 in New York, NY, the son of Anthony and Mary Boychuck. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Albert...