January 20, 2021

Charlotte Elaine Harmon, age 68 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ella Mae Sink. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Doug Harmon; step-son, David Harmon; step-granddaughter, Alexis Harmon; brother, Allen Sink; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harmon was an active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and...

January 20, 2021

Mr. Beverly Eugene Brooks, 72 of Callaway passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Beverly was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Ruth Richards; step-father, Hooker Richards; brother, Wallace Richards; sisters, Shirley Brown, and Ann Matthews; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ella and Charlie Hambrick. He is survived by his wife, Judy Brooks; sons, Keith Brooks, and Wayne Hodges (Rachel), daughter,...

January 20, 2021

Gerald Arrington Shiflett, 99, of Goodview, VA died peacefully at his son's home in Sontag in Franklin County on January 20, 2021. He was born December 26, 1921 in Staunton, VA, the son of Edward and Myrtle Rohr Shiflett. He lived in Staunton until moving to Goodview in 1986.

Faithfulness marked his 59 year marriage to Rebecca...

January 19, 2021

Clay Garnett France, 81, of Ferrum, VA died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem, VA. He was born in Franklin County on April 27, 1939 to the late R.W. (Bob) France and the late Lelia Ingram France.

Clay enjoyed several hobbies. His favorite hobby was restoring classic cars. Attending car shows brought happiness...

January 19, 2021

Alton Wythe Prillaman, 89, died on January 19, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Wythe was born November 20, 1931, the son of Alton Andrew and Lena Carter Prillaman in Franklin County, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Prillaman, his grandson, Samuel Tristan Pilson, and his son-in-law, Samuel Pilson.

“The mildest manner, the...

January 16, 2021

Leona Farmer Young Poff, born January 5, 1920, received her heavenly wings on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was able to celebrate her 101st birthday with her family. She was the last surviving daughter of the late Jesse and Lura Young of Ferrum. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, William P. "Bill" Poff; brothers and sisters, Ruth...

January 13, 2021

Tammy Jane Hodges, age 61 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She was preceded in death by her father, Andy Law; step-father, Alex Hood; grandmother, Maude Hall; brothers, Barry Hood and Russell Law; sister, Dinah Law; father-in-law, Walter Herbert Hodges; and mother-in-law, Shirley Ann Hodges. Surviving are her...

January 12, 2021

Dennis Gerald Powell, infant son of Gerald P. Powell and Deeana E. Schmitt died Tuesday, January 12, 2021. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Melody Powell, Phillip Powell, James Powell. He was preceded in death by his brother, Malachi Duncan. A memorial service is being planned for a later date at the home. Arrangements...

January 10, 2021

Virginia G. Brown, age 93, of Roanoke Virginia formerly of Union Hall went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James W. Brown, and eight siblings. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends and church...

January 9, 2021

Opa Brooks Radcliff, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Mae Radcliff; and parents, Minter and Datha Young Radcliff. Surviving are his daughter, Barbara and Raymond LaPrade; son, Kenny and Rosa Radcliff; grandchildren, Raymond LaPrade, Jr., Opa Radcliff, Jr., Kenny Radcliff; several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister,...

January 9, 2021

William “Billy” Wayne Yopp, age 76 of Ferrum died Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Katie Howell Yopp; brother, Buck Yopp; and sister, Ruby Jones. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Yopp; brother, Eugene Yopp; sister, Nell; step-son, Johnny Greenway; sisters-in-law, Donna Morris and Treva Carter; many nieces and nephews. He loved...

January 8, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that our family announces the passing of William “Shirley” Campbell, age 85 of Redwood. Shirley passed away peacefully the evening of Friday, January 8, 2021 with the love of his family surrounding him. Shirley was born to William Dalton Campbell and Lillie Hicks Campbell on September 2, 1935, in Redwood, VA....

January 7, 2021

Ottis Ray “O. Ray” Prillaman, age 94 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family.  Ray was born June 5, 1926 in the Henry area of Franklin County, to the late George N. and Hester D. Prillaman. He owned and operated O. Ray Prillaman Construction Company. Ray was a...

January 7, 2021

Mary Kip Bowman Gruemer passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021. She was born on May 16, 1944 to the late J. Maurice and Florence Cline Bowman in Roanoke, Virginia and was the granddaughter of the late Ceph and Lydia Ikenberry Bowman and Dr. Benjamin F. and Mary Burtt Cline.

Kip was preceded...

January 7, 2021

John (Johnny) Parker Thompson, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home in Snow Creek. He was born on August 2, 1948 to the late Lewis Dawson and Adele Perdue Thompson. Surviving are his brothers, Jim (Joyce) and Richard (Sue) Thompson; his much loved nieces and nephews, Emma, Sara, Adam, Brian (Maia) Thompson and great-nephew,...

January 6, 2021

Rhonda Ann (Hodges) Sisco, age 58 of Rocky Mount, Va. has gone home to be with her Heavenly Father. She passed on the morning of Wednesday, January 6, 2021 due to causes of lung cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger Sisco; special aunt, Betty Hamlett; brothers, Jeff and Allen Hodges; her twin sister, Renee...

January 6, 2021

Brenda Gail Caldwell, age 69 of Penhook died Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jessie and Lydia Meador; brother, Jessie A. Meador, Jr.; and sister, Betty Meadow Anderson. Brenda worked at MW Windows for 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Billy Caldwell, Sr; two children, Billy...

January 5, 2021

Howard Ray Bailey, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born November 20, 1942, a son of the late Herbert and Dorothy Bailey; also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Nadine Bailey, two brothers and one sister. Surviving are two sons, Keith Bailey and Kevin Bailey; a number of nieces, nephews and...

January 5, 2021

Clifton Eugene Macey, age 46 of Floyd died Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Clifton is survived by his four children, Nathaniel Macey, Sarah Macey, Matthew Macey, and Joshua Macey. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

January 5, 2021

Catherine A. McBride, age 67 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.