February 1, 2022

Craig Douglas Clark, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away with his children by his side on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryant and Winnie Clark; son, William Clark; and grandsons, Caleb and Abraham Boitnott. Surviving are his children, Randy Clark (Laurie), Laura Boitnott (Joe), Missy Hodges (Brad); grandchildren, Rose, Zach, Logan,...

February 1, 2022

Ray Berger, 66, of Moneta, VA passed away on February 1, 2022. Ray was preceded in death by Matthew, his son. He is survived by Monica, his wife, Paul, his son and Matthew, his grandson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, February 4th, at Eastlake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA at...

February 1, 2022

Talaytha Shamsid-Deen departed this earth on Tuesday February 1st 2022. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Bessie Taylor Craighead, and her two brothers, Khalid (Ernest) Al-Amin, and Earl Neamo. She leaves behind her daughter, Carvada Shamsid-Deen,  two sisters Alvenis Riddick (James) of Connecticut, Joella Jones of Maryland, brother Abdual (Micheal) Al-Amin of Roanoke, VA and a host...

January 29, 2022

Walter Mattox, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, January 29, 2022. Surviving are his children, Eloise Wright and Chris Martin; and siblings, James Snookie Mattox, Rachel Clark, Nancy Mattox, John Henry Mattox, Victoria Mattox, Jerry Mattox and James Charm Mattox. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 29, 2022

Alvin Lee Brinkley, Sr. of Bedford VA, owner of Brinkley’s Carpet passed away suddenly at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He went to be with the Lord at the age of 69. He was predeceased by his parents, Marvin and Hilda Brinkley of Orange, VA; and his son, Alvin Lee Brinkley, Jr. of Franklin County....

January 29, 2022

Tommie Lee Gusler, age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. Funeral service will be at Flora Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2022. His family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 29, 2022

Charlie Douglas Keatts, age 92 of Penhook passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Thomas and Jenny Oakes Keatts, siblings, Burton Oakes, Edmund Keatts, Ola Matthews and Ella Kendrick, grandkids, Blair Motley III and Lisa Forbes. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Lois Cobler Keatts, children, Dennis (Sheila) Keatts, Joyce...

January 29, 2022

Harvey Clinton Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Stanley Hodges; father, Clinton Hodges; sister, Joyce Kennedy; great-grandson, Carson Altice; and special fur friend, Bud. Surviving are his children, Kevin Altice (Jodey), Susan Miller (Russell), Doyle Hodges (Elizabeth), and Richard Jefferson (Katie); several grandchildren...

January 28, 2022

On Friday, January 28, 2022, Joey Duwayne Avila of Glade Hill entered into the gates of heaven with a smile on his face and his hands raised high as he saw the face of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As an early riser, Joey awoke every morning to pray intercessory prayers for his family and friends. His main...

January 27, 2022

Claire Elizabeth Overstreet, age 18 of Moneta, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born on May 6, 2003 as the second child to Tim and Heather Overstreet.  Claire, affectionately known to many as “ClaireBear”, was a shining light wherever she was.  She always had the innate ability to sit down and carry...

January 25, 2022

Grover Alfred Ellis, age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Rocky Mount Health and Rehab. He was born July 9, 1931, the youngest in a family of 12 children of the late Charlie and Julie Robertson Ellis. Grover was formerly employed at MW Manufacturers and Morris Furniture Company. He retired from Schewels Furniture. He...

January 25, 2022

Ellis Lee Hale, age 81 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Margaret Hale; wife Barbara Hale; brothers Paul Hale and Ralph Hale; sisters Frances Gillespie, Mildred Abbott, Lucy Brizendine and Virginia (Gay)Robertson.  Surviving are his children Cynthia (Cyndi) Tourville (Lance), Wilbert Hale, Rodney (Rod) Hale (Mary), Ellis...

January 24, 2022

Virginia Eloise Meador, age 95 0f Wirtz passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Promise and Flossie Pruett; also preceded in death by her husband, Percy ”Pete” Meador; son Eddie Meador; daughter Sue Etter; granddaughter Kim Meador, Surviving are her children, Gloria Scott and husband Frankie,...

January 24, 2022

Too soon for those who mourn his loss, but in God’s perfect timing, Robert R. (Bob) Ross, age 69,  of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with his blessed Lord and Savior on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness at home.

Born in Williamson, West Virginia in 1952, Bob came to be an adored son, grandson, brother,...

January 23, 2022

Shelby Hodges Jones Aliff, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Shelby worked at Martin Processing and in later years, owned her own beauty salon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norton Aliff; parents, Doctor B. and Docie Hodges; son, Gary H. Jones; brothers, Billy Hodges, Noel Hodges, Oliver Nelson “Gabby” Hodges, James...

January 23, 2022

Randy “Wormy” Lee Elkins, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Frances Mitchell Elkins; father, George Leo Elkins; grandchild, Nash Leo Elkins; and his beloved pet, Decker. Surviving are his son, Doug Elkins (Caydee); daughter, Kailee Coleman (Casey); sister, Connie Hodges (Gary); brothers, Mike Elkins (Debbie),...

January 22, 2022

Teresa Ann Holley, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Haley. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Holley; father, John Haley; uncles, Ronnie (Diane) Altice and Ruben (Mary Ann) Altice; brother, Ronnie Altice Jr.; sister, Rhonda Howell; fur baby, Sweetie; many other family and friends. Teresa was...

January 20, 2022

Roger Wallace Dawson, age 83 of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 19, 2022

Noel R. Fernandez, age 65 of Penhook died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Surviving are his wife, Christine Fernandez; son, Aaron Mcintyre; daughter, Nichole Williams; brother, Robert Fernandez; sister, Gloria Fernandez; nephews, Robert Fernandez II, Charles Fernandez; niece, Elizabeth Flores. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 19, 2022

Rebecca Amos Stanley, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, James Raymond and Ethel Harrison Amos; and her husband, James E. Stanley. Rebecca taught at Glade Hill School for two years and at Franklin County High School for 34 years in the business department. She was a member of...