John Hatcher Ferguson, Jr.
October 5, 2020
John Hatcher Ferguson, Jr. passed away October 5, 2020. He was born October 13, 1934, the only son of the late John Hatcher Ferguson and Winifred Randolph Garst Ferguson, who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Mary Jo Ferguson. John spent his childhood in Roanoke County, but reared his family in Franklin County, where he...
Samuel Douglas "Doug" Bernard, Sr.
October 3, 2020
Samuel Douglas “Doug” Bernard, Sr., age 91 of Penhook passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hattie Bernard; sisters, Julia Walker, Gertrude McAlexander, and Estelle Lovell. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Nera Keatts Bernard; sons, Sammy Bernard (Teresa) and David “Chub” Bernard (Sue); grandson, Seth...
Peggy Covington Mccall
October 3, 2020
Peggy Covington McCall, age 89 a resident of Heart and Hands in Hardy, Virginia, passed away on October 3, 2020. Peggy was born on November 27, 1930 in Martinsville, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Glennie and Fannie Bateman Covington; her husband, Glenn Thomas McCall; and three brothers, J. G. Covington, Jr., Billie W. Covington...
Henry Filmore Fralin, Jr.
October 1, 2020
Henry Filmore Fralin Jr. of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Parcell Fralin; infant son, Wayne; parents, Mary and Henry F. Fralin Sr.; sisters, Mable F. Tyree and Evelyn F Clarke. He is survived by his son, Richard L. Fralin...
Emil E. Duynstee
October 1, 2020
Emil E. Duynstee, age 88 of Moneta, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. There are no services at this time. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Shelby Esterlene Cundiff Perdue Turner
September 28, 2020
Shelby Esterlene Cundiff Perdue Turner, age 75, of Glade Hill, went peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family to be with her Lord and heavenly family on Monday, September 28, 2020. Born on March 15, 1945 to the late James and Hilda Cundiff. She was married to Mitchell Turner for 22 years. Along with her husband and parents,...
Goldie Jones Overfelt
September 28, 2020
Goldie Jones Overfelt of Rocky Mount born 3-31-27 received her "Angel Wings" on 9-28-2020 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George D. Overfelt; her parents, Henry D. (Bob) Jones & Minnie Dixon Jones; her sister, Elva (Carl) Mann; her brother, Robert (Bobby) Jones (Margie). Surviving to cherish her memory...
Nadine V. Standley
September 24, 2020
Olympian Junior Skater and avid horse enthusiast Nadine Vincent Kaler Standley, born February 3, 1930, went home to her Heavenly Father on September 24, 2020. Nadine was preceded in death by her father, Harold Vincent Kaler, and mother, Tadia Claudine Kaler, and her husband, Forest William Standley. Nadine cherished memories of her parents and sister, Audrey, growing up in...
Adrian Lee Saunders
September 23, 2020
Adrian Lee Saunders, age 37 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1983. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cindy Sloan Pagans. Surviving are his daughter, Chloe Saunders; father, Jeffrey Lee Saunders; grandparents, Robert V. and Carolyn Sloan, and Judy Flack; half-brother, Michael Pagans; half-sisters, Mikela Fuller, Avie...
Michael Turner
September 20, 2020
Michael Hugh Turner, age 74 of Ferrum passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Christine Love; his adopted parents, Ralph and Mary Jones Turner; brothers, Mitchell Turner and Kemper Turner. Michael was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 39...
William “Bill” Hassell Wilson Iv
September 18, 2020
William Hassell “Bill” Wilson IV, age 72 of Penhook died Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. Wilson III and Claire Bennett Wilson. Bill is survived by wife, Aura Lee Wilson; children, Robin Brinckerhoff (Patrick) and Dr. Kimberly Pryzgoda (Craig); grandchildren, Alyssa and Will Pryzgoda, Maddie and Jack Brinckerhoff;...
Deborah Lynne Roberge
September 16, 2020
Deborah Brown Roberge, age 59 of Rocky Mount was born March 28, 1961 in Rocky Mount, VA, and came boldly into this world to join her mother, Jeanette Bradley Brown and her father, James Allen Brown. She was adored by both and was their youngest child. She has two sisters, Barbara Brown Hall and Janet Brown Gibson,...
Woody Jones
September 14, 2020
Woody Jones, age 80 of Ferrum died Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born March 30, 1940 and is survived by his wife, Madeline Jones; two step-daughters, Janice Mitchell (Alex), Margie Hodges (Tommy); four step-grandchildren, Brandon Mitchell (Maegan), Jessica Mitchell, Alex Hodges, Jordon Hodges; one step-great-granddaughter, Madilynne L. Mitchell (Madi); several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted...
Patricia Hamblin Pagans
September 13, 2020
Patricia (Pat) Hamblin Pagans, age 70, of Wirtz passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born in Troutville, VA and was preceded in death by her husband Grady Pagans and her parents, Calvin and Marie Hamblin. Surviving are her second husband Irvin Barley; children, Clint and Jody Pagans, Brian and Tristina Pagans, Mandy and Kevin Brown, Lori...
Larry E. "Fuzz" Boone
September 12, 2020
Larry Elbert Boone, age 80, of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was born March 9, 1940 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He was united in marriage to Barbara Sink Boone on Saturday, August 26, 1967. They were blessed with 4 children, Larry L. (Marla), Jason (Laura), Trent (Brandi), and...
Adean Tyree
September 12, 2020
Adean Tyree, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Catherine Richards Beckner Kingery
September 11, 2020
Catherine Richards Beckner Kingery, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away early Friday morning, September 11, 2020. She was born August 26,1929 in Martinsville VA. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles T. Beckner and William R. Kingery, Sr.; brothers and sisters, Eugene Richards, Carroll Tucker Richards, Jr., John William Richards and Hazel Garrett; Surviving are her...
Margaret Louise Creech
September 11, 2020
Margaret Louise Hood Creech went peacefully to be with her Lord and heavenly family on Friday, September, 11, 2020 at the age of 90. Born on March 6, 1930 in Micro, NC to the late Raymond Lester & Lillie Mae Hood, the youngest of four daughters. She was married to James Winston Creech for almost 65 years. Along with...
Robert Edward Allen
September 9, 2020
Robert Edward Allen (Uncle Rabbit), age 43 of Rocky Mount died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Cooper; brother, Thomas Keith Allen. Robert is survived by his mother, Susan Cooper; sons, RJ and Donnie Allen, Thomas Gardner; daughter, Samantha Wright; brothers, Don (Kim) Allen and Dean Allen; his girlfriend, Trish;...
James Richard Mohler
September 9, 2020
James Richard Mohler, age 84 of Rocky Mount, Virginia died Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born in Youngstown Ohio on May 15, 1936, a son of Jay and Elizabeth Mohler. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Mohler. He graduated from Louisville High School, Louisville, Ohio and attended Manchester College, North Manchester, IN. Surviving...