July 3, 2021

Lawrence Darrell Snead, age 91, of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Etta Nichols Snead; a sister Viola Garrett; and his parents.  Left to cherish his memory are son Michael McManus and daughter-in-law Margaret, and grandsons Evan McManus and wife Jade, Daniel...

July 3, 2021

Gordon Preston Bernard of Boon-Bernard Drive in Boones Mill passed away suddenly on his 70th birthday.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanne and John Bernard and is survived by his loving and devoted wife Hazel Diane Bernard of Boones Mill and son Preston and partner Michelle of Waycross, Georgia.

Gordon loved the sea and...

July 2, 2021

Lawrence Wayne Motley, age 78 of Rocky Mount, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away peacefully from his birth home to his heavenly home on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1943 to the late John Henry and Daisy Campbell Motley. He was preceded in death by his seven brothers and seven sisters (Lloyd, Robert,...

June 30, 2021

Earl was born March 20, 1930 to Franklin Eugene and Ruth Plyler and lived all his life in Franklin County , VA., and passed away after a long illness on June 30, 2021. He was proceeded in death by wife Ollie Mae, brother Eugene “Buck” Plyler, sister Audrey Prillaman, brothers- in -law, O. Ray Prillaman, Terry Law, William Crook,...

June 30, 2021

Linda Lee Flora, age 73 of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Margaret Greenhill Bazzle; son, George Hiers Jr. “Stony”; and sister, Carolyn LeMacks. Surviving are her husband, Ron Flora; son, Steve Hiers (Terry); daughter, Tina Morehead (Darren); step-daughters, Lori Wood (Chris), Amy Sink (Jimmy); many grandchildren and...

June 27, 2021

Jennifer Lou Spencer, age 43 of Ferrum passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was a great mother, beloved sister, great friend and was looking forward to be a granny-ma! She was born January 30, 1978 a daughter of the late James R. Spencer and Linda Thomas Spencer. Surviving are her daughter Lilanna Estudillo (Stephen Sligh); sister Cynthia Mitchell;...

June 27, 2021

Christopher Xavier Witcher, age 29 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted at Pigg River Community Center, 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 (limited seating of 200) with Bishop Frank Toney officiating. Interment will follow at Snow Creek Missionary Church Cemetery. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....

June 27, 2021

Taylor Wayne Angell, age 56 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

June 26, 2021

William R. Lesyna, of Smith Mountain Lake, Hardy, VA, died suddenly on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 73.

Bill was born on April 2, 1948 to Robert and Lorraine (nee Fox) Lesyna in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from St. Louis Preparatory Seminary South High School in 1966. He attended the University of Notre...

June 21, 2021

Sherman “Shorty” Robertson, age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born July 31, 1946 a son of the late Charlie and Grace Pagans Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue; son, Donnie; and siblings, Shirley, Joyce, Patricia and Bookie. Surviving are his son, Jay Robertson; granddaughter, Emily Robertson; brother,...

June 20, 2021

Harold Mitchell “Papa” Holland, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruby Holland; and sister, Wanda “Bunny” Holland. Surviving are his wife, Valerie Holland; children, Brian Holland (Amanda), Christa Holland; grandchildren, Chelsea “Buttons” Hodges (Brenden), Brandon “Thumper” Holland, Cameron “Lil’man” Holland, Liam “Hey you” Holland, Xena...

June 20, 2021

Carolyn Pitt Hurd, age 72 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Carolyn was born in Martinsville, VA to Charles and Irene Pitt (both deceased). She spent her childhood in Collinsville graduating from Fieldale-Collinsville High School. She later graduated from Averett University and spent...

June 17, 2021

Theodore Clinton "Teddy" Green Jr., age 51 of Rocky Mount, VA earned his angel wings on June 17th 2021 after a battle with Covid-19. Preceding in death was his dad, Ted Green Sr.; his mom, Virgie Gordon Green; and father figure, Jack Foster.

Surviving by his wife, Carma Cramblitt Green; sisters, Petula "Trish" Green and LeMay Green;...

June 17, 2021

Alice Boitnott Angell, age 94 of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born October 11, 1926 in Boones Mill, to her late parents, Woody and Lelia Reid Boitnott.  She was a member of the Boones Mill Church of the Brethren. Alice was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Keister Angell; sisters, Mary...

June 17, 2021

Charles Harold McCormick, age 84 of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles P. McCormick and Susie McCormick; his wife, Bernita Starkey McCormick; and daughter, Joan Moyer. Surviving are his son, David H. McCormick (Trish); other children, Sue Plybon and Walter Hudson grandchildren, Zachary and Isaac McCormick, Josh Moyer, and...

June 14, 2021

Thelma Pauline Hardy, age 93 of Rocky Mount, joined the heavenly angels on June 14, 2021. She was born in Boones Mill, Va to her late parents, George and Eliza Mills, where she would become the oldest of 16 children. Working hard on the family farm, overcoming adversity, uplifting God, and basking in the love of family became the...

June 14, 2021

Stanley Clay Pickeral, age 75 of Union Hall died Monday, June 14, 2021. He was a United States Army Veteran and a charter member of the Cool Branch Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Early M. and May Neville Pickeral; and daughter-in-law, Ameila Pickeral. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Stacey Pickeral (Jennifer),...

June 13, 2021

Carolyn Sue Via Amos, 76, of Wirtz, loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 13 with her family by her side.

Sue was born in Boones Mill on June 12, 1945 to her late parents, Samuel Eugene and Mattie Carroll Via. She was also preceded in death by...

June 13, 2021

Shelby Shively Dudley, age 82 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away to her eternal home on Sunday, June 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was retired from Select Sire Power, INC, after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard H. Shively and Hazel Shively, and a brother, James R. Shively. She...

June 11, 2021

Mary Owen Minton, age 81 stepped into heaven on June 11, 2021, after fighting to recover from a devastating fall. She exchanged her brokenness for God’s presence, and her love, faith, and overcoming spirit will be dearly missed. She was surrounded by loved ones and prayed for by hundreds.

Mary’s kindhearted resourcefulness led her to care for...