December 17, 2021

Harry Hampton Gearheart Jr., 66, of Madison Heights, died peacefully in his sleep on December 17 th , 2021.  Harry was predeceased by his parents, Harry Hampton Gearheart Sr. and Alma Hiner Gearheart.  Left to cherish his memory are his children Ronald Gearheart (Michele) and Nicole Jenrow; the love of his life, Debbie Stidham, his grandchildren, Haley Mogan (Alex),...

December 17, 2021

Parris Mitchell, age 68 of Penhook passed away Friday December 17, 2021. Memorial services will at Rocky Mount Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1535 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151), 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 17, 2021

Eldyn John Streff, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Friday Dec. 17 at a care facility in Roanoke, Va. He was 91 and had been healthy and active, walking for an hour nearly every morning rain or shine, until near his 90th birthday, when he began suffering from dementia and Parkinsons disease.

Eldyn died less...

December 17, 2021

Our sweet mama Nancy "Dean" Guilliams of Ferrum left this earth for her heavenly home December 17, 2021. She was surrounded by her sons as she went to be with Daddy, Wayne Guilliams, whom she was married to for 53 years. Surviving to carry her memory are sons; Eddie, Gary (Teresa), Bruce and Brian and her special niece, Lisa...

December 16, 2021

Monica Anne Schwebach Streff, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and longtime dedicated nurse, died Thursday Dec. 16 at her son and daughter-in-law’s home at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. She was 86 and had been healthy and active until May of this year.

Her husband of 65 years, Eldyn John Streff, 91, died the following day,...

December 15, 2021

Suzanne Coleman, age 75 of Penhook, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 14, 2021

Jerry Wilson, age 81 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

December 14, 2021

Barbara Anne Richards Ross 88, of Rocky Mount, Va., went swiftly and peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2021 at the Forest Health and Rehab Center in Lynchburg, Va., following an extended illness.

She was born in the Pleasant Hill Community of Franklin County, Virginia and the youngest of six children to...

December 12, 2021

Robert “Bob” Roland Fuller, 57, of Glade Hill, died unexpectedly at home Sunday, December 12, 2021 after a hard fought, courageous battle with cancer. Bob was predeceased by his father, Bill Fuller, Jr. and his grandparents, Hallie and Ped Ashwell and Will and Annie Fuller. Left to cherish his precious memory are his beloved wife of 31 years, Robin;...

December 10, 2021

James “Jimmy” Herbert Morris, age 96 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born April 27, 1925 a son of the late Franklin and Mattie Perdue Morris at the family home on Orchard Avenue in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Preceding him in death are his sisters, Mildred Morris Barbour, Lucille Morris Angle; and brother, Taylor Franklin...

December 10, 2021

Sue B. Wallace was peacefully called home to God on December 10, 2021 at the age of 90.  Born in Boones Mill, VA, daughter of Lewis K. and Susie Naff Bussey she grew up in Boones Mill, and traveled the globe with her husband, John E. Wallace. As a U. S. Air Force Chaplain’s wife, Sue supported her husband...

December 10, 2021

Mary Lovell Prillaman went home to Jesus on Friday, December 10, 2021, at age 74. Mary was born to Thomas Green and Nervie Lackey Lovell on May 23, 1947, in Henry, Virginia. She has been a well-loved and life-long resident of the Henry community her entire life. Mary met her husband, Sammy Prillaman at the Old Henry School. He...

December 10, 2021

Deanna Lynn Booth, age 57 of Hardy died Friday, December 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Barbara Booth; and grandparents, Milton and Willie Clark. Surviving are her special friend and companion of 23 years, Daniel “Toby” Brooks; aunt, Elizabeth Clark; cousins, Gaye Mitchell and Susan Cooper; other family and friends. Services will be...

December 10, 2021

Elwood C. Bowman, oldest son of James Ezra and Annie Mae (Montgomery) Bowman, was born October 21, 1935 in Franklin County VA, and departed this life December 10, 2021 at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage with Catherine Montgomery on August 28, 1955. To this union were born eight children, Donald (Catherine), June Heffley (William),...

December 10, 2021

Floyd Wilmer Goad, age 91 of Union Hall was born February 10, 1930 passed away Friday, Dec 10, 2021.

Home going private memorial service will be at Flora Funeral Chapel, Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:00 p.m. with family viewing at 11:30 a.m. His family suggest cards and flowers can be sent to: Flora Funeral Service P.O. Box...

December 9, 2021

Thomas Reed Irvin, Jr., 76, of Glade Hill, VA went home to the Lord on Thursday, December 9 th , 2021. He was born on May 19 th , 1945 to the late Thomas and Doris Irvin, Sr.

Left to cherish his life are: his treasured and loving wife of 42 years, Carolyn Irvin; his adored children,...

December 9, 2021

Mark Daniel Singleton went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021 after a long battle of cancer at the age of 60. Mark was preceded in death by his father, John Richard Singleton. Surviving are his mother, Jeanette Singleton; sister, Debbie “DJ” Singleton Pritchard; brother, Johnny Singleton; son, Dustin Scott (Alyssa); longtime girlfriend companion, Lisa...

December 8, 2021

On December 8 th , 2021, Jeanne Troy Echternach passed away peacefully in her home. Jeanne was born on July 5 th , 1931, in Hazelton Pennsylvania to WR Troy and Catherine Troy. She graduated from Hazelton High school and headed to Philadelphia to earn her radiology technician certificate. While there, she met John “Jack” Lennox Echternach, a USPHS...

December 8, 2021

Canary Edd Hale, 75, of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord at his home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1946, to the late Delbert and Beulah Hale. He was preceded in death by a brother, Sammy Hale, and two infant siblings.

“Eddie” is survived by his wife of 53...

December 8, 2021

James Thomas Angell, age 73 of Callaway, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Bea Angell; brothers, Johnny, Bruce and Tracey Lee Angell; and in-laws, Dolph and Nina Browning. Surviving are his loving wife of 34 years, Myra Angell; sons, Jim Angell, Tim...