November 19, 2021

Virginia May Altice Meador, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born May 6, 1932 a daughter of the late James Edward and Mary Catherine Altice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Meador; brothers, Wilford Altice, Alvin Altice, Hermon Altice; and sister, Ocie Grogan. Surviving are her children, Phyllis Ferguson...

November 19, 2021

Elaine M. Craighead, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 19, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 17, 2021

Margaret Lee Spencer, age 74 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Mamie Crook; and brother, Melvin Crook. Surviving are her husband, Wilson Spencer; children, Tammy Bohon (Phillip), Gary Austin (Christie); grandchildren, Jesse Gharakhanian, Crystal Pagans, Dylan and Ryder Austin; and 13 great-grandchildren. Margaret was a loving wife,...

November 16, 2021

Ann Rakes Hedrick, age 79 of Ferrum died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Juanita Rakes; and brother, Larry Rakes. Surviving are her husband, Roy Hedrick; children, Dale and Wendy Hedrick, Tammy and Darrell Howell, Jesse Hedrick; seven grandchildren; and her fur babies,...

November 15, 2021

George William Oeser, age 86 of Martinsville died Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born January 17, 1935 a son of the late George and Betty Oeser and was also preceded in death by his son, Larry William Oeser; son-in-law, Oscar Rivera; brother, Gary Oeser; and brother-in-law, Norman Carson. Surviving are his companion and wife of 63 years, Edna...

November 15, 2021

Effie Arlene Clayton, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Clayton, Sr.; son, Tommy “Ray” Clayton, Jr.; and parents, William “Bill” and Dana Penland. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are her daughter, Bobbie Jo C. Williams (Monty); grandchildren, Jamie Williams, Tommy Williams...

November 15, 2021

Billy Joe Hood, age 59, of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord Monday November 15, 2021. He was born November 22, 1961 in Rocky Mount, Va a son of Walter and Betty Jean Hood. Billy was a painter for many years. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Alex” Hood; maternal grandparents, Willie Hodges...

November 15, 2021

Bryan Young, age 57 of Ferrum passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his dad, Tillman Crook; his mom, Shirley C. Crook; brother, David Crook; brother-in-law and “buddy”, Neal Hodges; brother-in-law, Ronnie Wayne Hodges, Sr. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 ½ years, Lisa H. Young;...

November 14, 2021

Charlie Noell Parcell entered this world on March 5, 1934 and departed November 14, 2021. Soon after his birth his twin, Robert Nelson, and his mother, Della Turner Parcell died, leaving him to be raised by his uncle and aunt, Willie and Eva Parcell, until he returned to live with his father and step-mother, Charlie and Odelle Parcell, and...

November 14, 2021

Joan Marie Quinn, age 84 of Wirtz passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born October 16, 1937 a daughter of the late Ben and Kate Robertson; also preceded in death by her son, Randy Dalton; daughter, Shawn Gann; sister, Carol Barker. Surviving is her husband Ivin F. Quinn; children, Coleman Dalton, Sandra Webster (David) and Ricky Quinn...

November 13, 2021

Michael Wayne Webb, age 53 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Odell and Maggie Webb, EK and Frances Shumate; and his father-in-law, Ralph Prillaman. Michael was a faithful servant to his Callaway community as a member of the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department and...

November 13, 2021

Ezra Joe Dudding, age 85 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. Services will be private. The family requests donations be made to assist with final expenses (P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

November 13, 2021

Allene Hawks Perdue, age 83, of Glade Hill, VA, passed away Saturday, November 13 th , 2021, peacefully at home with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Orval Perdue, Sr., her parents, Carlie and Mamie Hawks, sister, Sue Gilley and brother, Carl Hawks. She is survived by her loving children, Sandra Broughman (Mike), James...

November 12, 2021

Jennifer Elaine Brubaker Blocher, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Brubaker. Surviving are her husband, Murlin Blocher; sons, Matthew and wife Rhonda, Craig and wife Joanna, and Eric; grandson, Christopher; father, Lewis Brubaker; parents-in-law, Morris and Louise Blocher; brothers, Edward Brubaker and Jeffrey Brubaker; sisters-in-law,...

November 12, 2021

Charles Seymour Hunt, a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Charles’ love of family was always first and foremost.  He was a dedicated, diligent, hard worker.  He started working for Walter Kingery at the age of 10 each day before attending Franklin County Schools. He graduated from Va Polytechnic Institute...

November 12, 2021

Isaac James Reed, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Hazel Reed; ex-wife, Bonnie Reed; brother, Junior Reed; and sisters, Cordelia Reynolds and Vergie Thomas. Surviving are his son, Dustin Reed; daughter, Kathy Puckett; two grandsons; one granddaughter; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Canter and Lula...

November 11, 2021

Jeanette Julia “Judy” Hodges Bussey, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born November 1, 1936 to the late Tony and Daisy Hodges in Rocky Mount, Va. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Rabon “Tink” Bussey; sisters, Peggy Morris and Mary Tuttle....

November 11, 2021

Daniel Monroe Durham left his earthly home on Thursday, Nov 11 th while his loving wife, Diane, held his hand.

Dan was born in Buena Vista, VA to the late Broadus Francis and Thelma Miller Durham. He attended Parry McCluer High School and joined the United States Air Force at age 18. He worked for the U.S....

November 9, 2021

Margaret "Maggie" Lynn (nee Hewett), was lifted into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on November 9, 2021, in Henrico, Va. She was born in Midland, Texas on April 24, 1953, to Una and Joe Hewett Jr. She was welcomed into her new home by her parents; and her sister, Christi. Maggie is survived by her husband of...

November 9, 2021

Irma Jeanette Dudley Sledd, age 88 of Callaway went to be with the Lord and her beloved Pete on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Jeanette was born on July 4, 1933 and loved to celebrate her birthday with her family and fireworks. She leaves behind a loving family of sons, Roger (Ann) and Gary (Diane); grandchildren, Decon (Amber) and AnnKate...