Earl Plyler

Earl Plyler

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,...

Linda Lee Flora

Linda Lee Flora

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...

Jennifer Lou Spencer

Jennifer Lou Spencer

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;...

Christopher Xavier Witcher

Christopher Xavier Witcher

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....

Taylor Wayne Angell

Taylor Wayne Angell

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.

William "Bill" Robert Lesyna

William "Bill" Robert Lesyna

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...

Sherman "Shorty" Robertson

Sherman "Shorty" Robertson

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,...

Harold Mitchell Holland

Harold Mitchell Holland

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...

Carolyn Pitt Hurd

Carolyn Pitt Hurd

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...

Theodore Clinton "Teddy" Green

Theodore Clinton "Teddy" Green

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;...

Alice Dorothy Angell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...