Alice Dorothy Angell
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...
Charles Harold Mccormick
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...
Thelma Hardy
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...
Stanley Clay Pickeral
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),...
Carolyn Sue Amos
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...
Shelby Shively Dudley
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...
Mary Owen Minton
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...
Mildred Robertson Chitwood
June 10, 2021
Mildred E. Chitwood gained her wings peacefully at home on 06-10-21 with her family by her side in Franklin County, Virginia. She is survived by her daughters, Magdalene Chitwood (Jeff Underwood) & Donna Wright; grandchildren, Kayla Witcher (Brandon), Kelsey Chitwood, Ryan Dudley, & Marvin Wright; eight great-grandchildren. She was p receded in death by parents,...
James Luther "Jim" Sturgill Iii
June 8, 2021
James Luther “Jim” Sturgill III, age 53 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Surviving are his wife and best friend, Amy Sturgill; sons, James Luther Sturgill IV, Gregory Lynn Simmons, Garrett Cole Sturgill; grandsons, Jayce and Rowan; granddaughters, Erabella and Willow; brothers and sister, Jimmy M. Sturgill and wife Liz, Lorrie Sturgill, Andy Shires; parents, James Sturgill,...
Helen Austin Custer Akers
June 7, 2021
Helen Austin Custer Akers, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born November 9, 1931 a daughter of the late James Taylor and Ruth Wright Austin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Lee Custer; sisters, Lillian and Edith Austin who died in infancy; brothers, Robert “Eck”, Richard, Lloyd, Alfred,...
Danny Boone Brown
June 6, 2021
Danny Boone Brown, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021, surrounded by his family after a short bout of pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased in death by his father, Jack Brown; and step-father, Denton Flora. He is survived by his son, Devin Alexander Brown, mother of his child and gracious caregiver,...
Sharon Motley
June 6, 2021
Sharon Kidd Motley, age 54, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ella Kidd of the home; and her sister, Donna Michelle Kidd of Greensboro, NC; devoted aunts and uncles, dedicated co-workers, church family and friends. Sharon was employed by Carilion Clinic of Martinsville, VA. She loved her job...
Lawrence "Larry" Victor Armijo
June 4, 2021
Lawrence Victor Armijo “Larry”, age 54 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was preceded in death his parents, Henry Kline Armijo and Carol Alene Armijo; brothers, Jim Dennis Armijo and Carroll Nathan Cane. Surviving are daughter, Barbara Armijo; brothers, John David Armijo and wife Carol, Forrest Benjamin Armijo and wife Sherry, Andrew Luis Armijo; seven...
Randy Nelson Austin
June 3, 2021
Randy Nelson Austin of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away on June 3rd, 2021 at the age of 62. Randy recently retired after 44 years at the John Deere dealership in Rocky Mount, Virginia where he was an invaluable master mechanic. His work ethic and meticulous craftsmanship was well known among the community. His hobbies included hunting, enjoying the outdoors,...
Lois Marie Hopper
June 2, 2021
Lois Marie Shively Hopper, 65, passed on June 2, 2021, in Franklin County. She was born June 18, 1955, the daughter of Hillard Shively, Sr. and Elizabeth Drewry Shively. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Shively; sister, Pat Sink; daughter, Billie Jo Bandy; and husband, Dwight L. Hopper.
Lois graduated from Franklin County High...
Lena Dillon Fralin
June 2, 2021
Lena Dillon Fralin, age 92 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
George “Renny” Renford Bowles
May 31, 2021
George Renford (Renny) Bowles, age 91 of Rocky Mount was born September 24, 1929 and passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Law (Polly) Bowles; parents, George Wiley Bowles and Lera Adkins Bowles; and his step-mother, Rachel Law Bowles. He is survived by his sister, Jeanette Bowles Arrington; sister-in-law, Rita Law...
Rickey Allen Amos
May 31, 2021
Rickey Allen Amos, age 62 of Wirtz died Monday, May 31, 2021. Private graveside services will be held. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
George A. Wright
May 30, 2021
George A. Wright of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Ruby P. Hall
May 30, 2021
Ruby P. Hall, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Ruby was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth S. Perdue; and her sister, Claudine P. Meeks. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 69 years, Linford J. Hall; her son and daughter-in-law, Fred & Vickie Hall; her...