Robert Charles Helling
July 29, 2026
Robert Charles Helling, age 72 of Union Hall passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 after a courageous battle with brain cancer and heart failure. He was born on November 21, 1953, in Yokohama, Japan, to Curt and Luisita Helling.
Robert was the devoted husband of Celeste Vergona Helling, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage. He is survived by...
Julian Gary Gillespie
July 28, 2026
Julian Gary Gillespie, age 10 of Wirtz died Tuesday, July 28, 2026. A memorial service is being planned for a later date and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Tracy Lee Corteville
July 27, 2026
Tracy Lee Corteville, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 27, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Lawrence A. Mack
July 27, 2026
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain; for the former things are passed away."
Revelation 21:4
On Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 76, Lawrence "Larry" Mack departed this life peacefully at home with his loving and devoted wife, Brenda,...
Carolyn Young Irvin
July 24, 2026
Carolyn Young Irvin, 82, of Glade Hill, VA went home to the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2026. Carolyn was born on a snowy February 11, 1944 to the late Morton and Charlotte (Hudson) Young.
Left to cherish her life are her adored children, Anne Flora (Kurtis) and Gary Tickle (Tami); lights of her eye grandchildren, Deanna Flora (Brandon), Emily Hicks...
Thomas "Tom" Edward Regan
July 19, 2026
Thomas Edward Regan, 69, of Hardy, VA passed away on July 19, 2026, at his residence after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the loving husband of Julie Smith Regan for almost 42 years.
Born on 10/13/1956 in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (LaComb) Regan. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in...
Rev. Rickie Lee Mizak
July 11, 2026
Rev. Rickie Lee Mizak, age 74 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born August 7, 1951, a son of the late Andrew and Claudine Mizak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Steve and Mike Mizak. Surviving are his children, Erick, Brian and Tammy (Enos); grandchildren, Amber, Tristan and Jaxson;...
Ray Landron Peters
July 10, 2026
Ray Landron Peters, age 88 of Wirtz died Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born October 28, 1937 a son of the late Everett and Jewell Shively Peters and was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Peters; brother, Clay Peters; and sister, Robin Sue Peters. Surviving are his son, Tim Peters; daughter, Danielle King (Josh); and brothers, Bill...
Raymond Lee Mattox
July 9, 2026
On July, 9, 2026, God called home his beloved son, Raymond Lee Mattox, age 70 of Rocky Mount. He was born on March 28, 1956 to the late Steve Mattox, Sr. and was also preceded in death by his brother, Steve Mattox, Jr.; and longtime friend, Beverly Simmons. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Mattox; his sisters, Lillie Belle...
Zelda Lee Hylton Brubaker
July 8, 2026
Zelda Lee Hylton Brubaker of Rocky Mount, Virginia died Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Hylton and Bertha Ferrell Hylton. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Riley Emory Brubaker; son, Darrell Wayne Brubaker; parents; three brothers and two sisters, Garland, Benjamin...
Nikita Aaron Williams
July 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nikita Aaron Williams
December 9, 1998 – July 7, 2026
Age 27
Born in Tyumen, Russia
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Nikita Aaron Williams, who left this world far too soon.
Nikita lived life unapologetically on his own terms. He had a free spirit, a...
Hester Sue Johnson
July 6, 2026
Hester Sue Johnson, age 72 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Sue was born on October 23, 1953, to the late James "Hughie" Johnson and Nobie Robertson Johnson. After graduating from Franklin County High School and Patrick Henry Community College, she worked at the Franklin County Sheriff's Department where she retired in 2016.
Along with her...
Roger Raymond Pendleton
July 6, 2026
Roger Raymond Pendleton, age 79 of Ferrum passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
He was born on August 26, 1946 to the late Raymond and Edna Pendleton. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kevin Pendleton; and siblings, Veva, Curtis, Francine, Jackie, and Philip.
Roger is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jennifer Richardson Pendleton; children, Lisa Forbes...
Janie Carter Belcher
July 5, 2026
Janie Carter Belcher, age 78 of Eden, North Carolina, peacefully went to sleep at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, and awakened in glory, safely in the arms of her Lord and Savior.
Janie was born in Ferrum, Virginia, to the late Ralph and Roxie Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jacob Lee Atkinson
July 3, 2026
Jacob Lee Atkinson, age 62 of Hardy, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Jacob was born in South Dakota on September 30, 1963, to Curtis and Virginia Atkinson. Jacob graduated from Franklin County High School then chose to serve in the United States Navy. Jacob served through Desert Storm with several combat deployments. For this service, he was awarded the...
Delmas "Del" Linwood Smith
July 1, 2026
Delmas L. Smith ("Del"), age 79, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1947, in Lexington, Virginia.
Del graduated from Jefferson High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1991. In 2010, he retired from the Virginia Employment Commission and settled in Franklin County, Virginia.
He was...
Gerald Edward "Ed" Drane
June 30, 2026
Gerald Edward Drane, 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Center following a long illness. Born in Jackson, MS, as the fifth of eight children. Gerald had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an aircraft mechanic. He is survived by two brothers, Bill and Becker;...
Emma Shelburne Perdue Parcell
June 29, 2026
Born in Rocky Mount, VA, on May 18th, 1945, Emma Shelburne Perdue Parcell passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at the age of 81. She was a woman who loved the hills of southwest Virginia, whether it be by bike, foot, or boat. As a teacher, a friend, a mother, and a grandmother she touched so many people’s lives. In...
Carolyn "Penny" Thurman Graveley
June 28, 2026
Carolyn (Penny) Thurman Graveley, age 79 formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born May 15, 1947, a daughter of Bentley H. Thurman and Annie Hudson Thurman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Graveley; her parents; and her siblings, Anne Thurman Leggett and Paul H. Thurman. Surviving are her brother, Joe Henry...
Monroe Wesley Housman
June 28, 2026
Monroe Wesley Housman, age 87 of Ferrum died Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was born December 27, 1938 a son of the late Clyde Wesley and Olyer Young Housman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lolene Peters Housman; sister, Helen Housman Pagans (Ervin); brother, Walter Madison Housman; sisters-in-law, Corina Wagoner and Vieva Dickerson; and...