February 9, 2021

Patsey Ann Martin, age 80 of Boones Mill made the transition to a better home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at her home with her husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Kay Martin; brothers, Jerry and Bill Hodge; sister, Judy Dickson; brother-in-law, Alvin Hartman. Surviving...

February 6, 2021

Macie Spencer Smith, age 82 of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born in Martinsville on April 19, 1938 to the late Charlie Arther Spencer and Gay Delma Handy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Denny Smith; brother, Milton Spencer; and sister, Mildred Lawson. She...

February 1, 2021

Andrew Steven Walker, age 60 of Roanoke died Monday, February 1, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

February 1, 2021

Hue O’felt Smith, age 85 of Glade Hill died Monday, February 1, 2021. He is survived by his children, Les Smith, Terry Smith, Larry Smith (Nette), Garrett Smith (Brittany), Casey Scalf, and Ashley Hutson; grandchildren, Travis Smith, Brett Smith, Blaine Smith, Abbi Altice, Landon Altice, Addison Altice, Josie Wilson, Hayden Tyree, Holli Tyree, and Hope Tyree; great-grandchildren,...

January 31, 2021

Susan P. Sparks, age 64 of Callaway passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Susie loved visiting the beach at Cape Cod during the summers as a child at her Nana’s cottage and continued to visit as an adult. She  loved all of her dogs very much, the past and the present. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Silberman;...

January 30, 2021

Denver Orval Atkins, 86 of Ferrum passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He is survived by his children, Stacy Atkins and Dawn Treaster; grandchildren, Teri Rakes, Brandon Atkins, Cody Pagans, Trever Pagans, Ben Gillis, and T.J. Gillis; great-grandchildren, Ethan Young, Madison Rakes and Maddi Gillis; brother, Elmer Atkins; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie Ingram, Tommy Lee Gusler and Linwood...

January 30, 2021

Brian Keith Ferguson, 59, of Henry, VA,  began his eternal hunting trip Saturday, January 30, 2021, setting out from home in the walk of a lifelong hunter, quiet, light-footed, and peaceful.

Bidding him farewell on this journey, his loving and devoted wife, Lorie Ferguson; his stead-fast son of whom he was so proud-the pride of his life,...

January 30, 2021

Faye Willie Hodges, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Harrison and Oney Wright Willie; husband, James E. Hodges; three children, Marlon and Monte Hodges, Sharon Furrow; brothers, Raymond and Thurman Willie; sisters, Mildred Hodges and Gladys Campbell. Surviving are her son, Ronald E. “Rooster” Hodges...

January 29, 2021

Phillis Nester Smith, age 79 of Summerville, SC and formerly of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 29, 2021. Surviving are her husband, Aubrey G. Smith; daughter, Angie Bartku; and son, Aubrey Gene Smith II. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Redwood United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3001 Old Franklin Tpke, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or...

January 29, 2021

Marlene Kay Scott, age 52 of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Popejoy; sister, Mary Ann Popejoy; brothers, Joe Popejoy (Carol), and Dale Popejoy. Marlene is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Scott; children, Darin Eubank, Kevin Eubank (Brittney), Matthew Butz, and Joshua Butz; grandchildren,...

January 29, 2021

Carolyn Fae Peters, 72, of Franklin County, went to be with The Good Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Carolyn, also affectionately known as “Nana” loved her church and carried her faith with her daily. Nana loved to color, dance, play games on her phone and absolutely loved flowers of any kind.

She was born...

January 27, 2021

Steven Thomas Shilling, age 69 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Inez Shilling; grandparents, George and Maggie Bowles and Mary Green Smith; brother, Randy Steen; and sister-in-law, Linda G. Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Becky Shilling; children, Sarah and Kevin Eary, Steven J. Shilling, and...

January 24, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth Blessing Bartholomew, age 86 passed away peacefully on Sunday morning 24th of January. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Cloyd “Bart” Bartholomew of Meadeville, PA.; her parents, Clarence Curtis and Willda Marie Blessing of Leatart, W. VA.; her brother and his wife, Charles William and Dorothy Elizabeth Blessing also of Letart; her...

January 23, 2021

Vicki Lynne Itson, age 51 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Adrian and Garnett Preston of Glade Hill; and nephew, Thomas Lee Dillon III. Survivors left to cherish her memory are her sons, Drew Bond, Sawyer Itson, Max Itson; mother, Angie Preston Vaughan; siblings, Carol Blevins, Sturlen Vaughan, Jr....

January 23, 2021

Helen Biggs Stanley, 88, passed away January 23, 2021 at home in Palm Coast, Florida, with her family by her side.  Born March 30, 1932 in Berwind, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Harold Biggs and Nora Vincell Biggs.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Franklin (Jack) Stanley, Jr.; three sons, Charles Wayne Stanley, Michael...

January 21, 2021

James H. Yopp, 78 of Bent Mountain passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was the son of late Earl and Ida Yopp; also preceded in death by his sister, Florence Hale; brother, Jr. Yopp. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Marie E. Yopp of the home; his children, Linda Hall (Doug), Lee Yopp (Loretta) and Carolyn...

January 20, 2021

Charlotte Elaine Harmon, age 68 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ella Mae Sink. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Doug Harmon; step-son, David Harmon; step-granddaughter, Alexis Harmon; brother, Allen Sink; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harmon was an active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and...

January 20, 2021

Mr. Beverly Eugene Brooks, 72 of Callaway passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Beverly was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Ruth Richards; step-father, Hooker Richards; brother, Wallace Richards; sisters, Shirley Brown, and Ann Matthews; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ella and Charlie Hambrick. He is survived by his wife, Judy Brooks; sons, Keith Brooks, and Wayne Hodges (Rachel), daughter,...

January 20, 2021

Gerald Arrington Shiflett, 99, of Goodview, VA died peacefully at his son's home in Sontag in Franklin County on January 20, 2021. He was born December 26, 1921 in Staunton, VA, the son of Edward and Myrtle Rohr Shiflett. He lived in Staunton until moving to Goodview in 1986.

Faithfulness marked his 59 year marriage to Rebecca...

January 19, 2021

Clay Garnett France, 81, of Ferrum, VA died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem, VA. He was born in Franklin County on April 27, 1939 to the late R.W. (Bob) France and the late Lelia Ingram France.

Clay enjoyed several hobbies. His favorite hobby was restoring classic cars. Attending car shows brought happiness...