May 31, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Malcolm Randel Johnson, age 64 of Union Hall who left us on May 31, 2025. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, Virginia, Malcolm was a man deeply rooted in the land he loved.

Malcolm was a devoted father to his sons, Trevor and Travis Johnson,...

May 31, 2025

Bonnie Lucille Turner Hudson, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at home with family by her side. She courageously battled cancer for five years before her body could not fight any longer. She was born in Franklin County on July 23, 1947, to James Dairrell and Meda Scott Turner. She was also preceded in...

May 30, 2025

Luther E. Scott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion. Born in Ferrum, Virginia, on December 28, 1933, Luther was the second of nine children born to Tan and Ethel Scott, and he possessed a charm that could light...

May 26, 2025

Donald Lee Kirk, age 90 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Opal Ruth Kirk; and siblings, Gail Ogden, Charles Kirk and Greg Kirk. Surviving is the love of his life, Wanda O’Brien Kirk; children, Clifton Darren Kirk, Ginger Lynn Kirk, Donna Kirk Sieberhagen (Timothy); grandchildren, Timothy...

May 26, 2025

Romona Darlene Angell Wright, age 83 of Rocky Mount earned her wings on Monday, May 26, 2025 after a long courageous battle with liver disease. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wilson and Bea Angell; brothers, Thomas Angell, Bruce Angell, Johnny Angell and Tracy Lee Angell; and brother-in-law, Billy Shively. She is survived...

May 24, 2025

Linda Blankenship Allen, age 79 of Moneta died Saturday, May 24, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount - Smith Mountain Lake.

May 23, 2025

Brenda (Sissy) Gail Furrow, 72, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and faith that will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

She was born January 6, 1953 to the late Cover and Pearl Hodges. In addition...

May 22, 2025

Harry Shelbon Rigney, age 87 of Rocky Mount passed Wednesday, May 22, 2025. He was born May 21, 1938, a son of the late Harry and Annie Mae Hodges Rigney. Surviving are his children, Mark (Jeanne), Randall (Eileene), Darlene and Chris (Leia); grandchildren, Matthew (Anna), Nakisha, Jennie, Joshua, Scott (Rebecca), Tatyanna, Caitlin, Courtney (Colby), Casey (Josh), Kristen...

May 21, 2025

Jackie A. Woods “Jay” was born April 15, 1941 and passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, from 1959 to 1962 having been stationed in Germany. He was the owner of Wood’s Upholstery and Seat Cover Shop until he was no longer able to do that work....

May 21, 2025

Levada “Juanita” Thompson Goad, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was born in Washington, D.C. on August 11, 1954 a daughter of the late Leonard Thompson and Alice Blankenship Thompson. She was an angel (our saving grace) sent by God to her family. She loved her children, grandchildren...

May 16, 2025

“Oh Lord, My God, I cried to you for help and you have healed me.”

-Psalms 30:2

On Friday, May 16, 2025, our Lord and Savior called Mary “Louise” Hodges Lynch home for her complete healing. As we mourn and miss her, we standfast in knowing she is rejoicing...

May 16, 2025

Laura Pendleton Ferguson, 96, of Ferrum, Virginia passed away peacefully at home, Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Woolwine, Virginia, July 17, 1928, to Buren Clyde Pendleton and Dorothy Boyd Pendleton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Violet Lyon, Vivian Carter, Lora Wall, Nannie...

May 16, 2025

Kathy Gail Forbes Cundiff, age 71 of Rocky Mount was born on December 31, 1953 and died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was met in the gates of heaven by her husband of 49 years, Calvin R.L. “Buzz” Cundiff; and a special sister-in-law, Brenda Forbes. She was also preceded in death by parents, Harry...

May 16, 2025

Charlotte Lee Sigmon Austin, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 16, 2025 at home after a brave six-year battle with ovarian cancer, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Charlotte was born May 6, 1947 to the late James Norman and Clara Theora Guilliams Sigmon....

May 15, 2025

Serina Vevang Garst, 86, died in her home in Boones Mill on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Serina strongly valued education and graduated from Randolph Macon Women’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. She taught kindergarten, worked as a bookkeeper on the family’s apple farm, studied to be a CPA and worked at a developmental center for disabled people...

May 13, 2025

David Anthony Furrow passed away on May 13, 2025. He was seventy-two. After graduating from Franklin County High School in 1971, David furthered his education at the University of Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree (1975), a Master of Business Administration from the Darden School of Business (1977) and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Law...

May 10, 2025

Jimmy Lee Law, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born October 30, 1946, the son of the late Jessie Wilson and Odelle Hodges Law. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Edward Law; sisters, Judy Law Wood and Becky Law Coleman; brothers-in-law, Eugene...

May 10, 2025

Chester Spence, 84, of Ferrum passed away on May 10, 2025 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Chester was born on January 21, 1941 in Wayne County, WV to Charles and Armilda (Watts) Spence. He was married to Patricia Williamson on June 3, 1966 and worked as a machinist for J.& H. Fletcher Co. until his retirement. He relocated to...

May 9, 2025

Thomas Carroll Newbill, Jr., age 89 of Hardy passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Carroll Newbill, Sr. and Annie Tatum Ferguson Newbill; and his sister, Annie Tatum Newbill Saunders. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Puller Newbill; his daughter, Sallie Gillam Stone; his son...

May 8, 2025

Tami Altice Woody, age 59 of Sontag passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 11, 1965, the youngest child of the late Fred Altice Sr. and Nancy Berger Altice and was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Joe Booker Woody; mother-in-law, Shirley Woody and sisters-in-law...