Marguerite Meadows Whitmer
October 7, 2026
Marguerite Meadows Whitmer, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Marguerite was the beloved wife of Beverly Ivan Whitmer, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose greatest joy was her family.
She is survived by her husband, Beverly Ivan Whitmer; her sons, Beverly I. Whitmer, Jr....
Geneva J. Dunlap
October 7, 2026
Geneva J. Dunlap, age 95 of Penhook died Wednesday, October 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rocky Mount Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 11:00 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Michelle Antoinette Butler
October 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Momma
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Michelle Antoinette Jones Butler, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the age of 65.
Momma was more than a mother. She was our best friend, our safe place, our strength and...
Warren Wayne Cable
October 6, 2026
Warren Wayne Cable, age 56 of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born June 12, 1970 to the late Richard Lee Cable and Diane Wierzbinski Mason. Surviving are numerous family members and friends. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Samuel Ray Vaughan
October 5, 2026
On Monday, October 5, 2026, while surrounded by family, Samuel Ray Vaughan peacefully stepped into heaven and the presence of his Savior and received the ultimate reward for a long life of service.
Samuel Ray Vaughan was born on Monday, June 11, 1934, and was, according to the doctors, too weak to survive. They told his parents, Guy and Anna Vaughan,...
Dayton Nathanul Perdue
October 5, 2026
Dayton Nathanul Perdue, age 74 of Moneta passed away Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1952, the son of the late John Joseph Perdue and Mary Elizabeth Hatfield Perdue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey Jean Arrington Perdue; brothers, Harvey, Bobby, Hubert and Henry Clay; sisters, Sara...
William N. "Bill" Alexander II
October 3, 2026
William N. "Bill" Alexander II, age 82, of Rocky Mount died on October 3, 2026 following a valiant battle with Lewey Body Dementia. He was predeceased by his parents, William A. and Elizabeth Bennett Alexander; and his sister, Ann Lee Cook and her husband, Roderick Cook. Bill was born on October 2, 1944 and often recounted his early memories growing...
Milton L. Craighead
October 3, 2026
Milton Lamont Craighead, age 53 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Martinsville Health and Rehab. He was born February 5, 1973 in Rocky Mount, VA to the late James Walton and Dora Jane Craghead. Milton graduated from Franklin County High School Class of 1991. Following graduation he worked many jobs, his last employer was Kroger Warehouse. Milton...
Rex Brown Burrus
October 3, 2026
Rex Brown Burrus, 71, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away with his family by his side on October 3rd, 2026. Born and raised in Franklin County, Rex graduated from Franklin County School and earned a baccalaureate degree from Radford University.
Rex started his career at Liggett & Meyers selling Redman Tobacco. From there he went on to work for Clark Brothers...
Coty Brian Tiller
October 2, 2026
Coty Brian Tiller, age 31 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born July 10, 1995 to the late Randell and Anna Tiller. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randell Tiller, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Amanda L. Tiller; sister, Vanessa and Shannon; brother, Gordon; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Bradley Childress; grandson, James...
Morris Lee Hughes
October 1, 2026
Morris Lee “Ronnie” Hughes, age 76 of Martinsville passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. He was born in Franklin County, VA to the late Alex William and Sallie Ann Hughes.
He attended Franklin County Schools before moving to Martinsville. It was here he secured a job building homes for Nationwide where he stayed...
Barbara Ann Jones
October 1, 2026
Barbara Ann Jones, age 73 of Ferrum, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 1, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Stafford and Esther Sink of Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Barbara spent many years caring for others. She worked in hospitals and nursing homes before later becoming an in-home caregiver for the elderly. Caring for others was a...
Ronnie Dexter Thompson, Sr.
September 27, 2026
Ronnie Dexter Thompson, Sr., age 84 of Ferrum died Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born October 26, 1941 a son of the late Willard and Elsie Boyd Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jeannie Lankford; brothers, Frank and Earl Thompson; and sister, Doris Thompson. Surviving are his wife, Betty Thompson; children, Teresa Burton (Randy), Ronnie...
Robert L. "Potts" Betterton, Jr.
September 27, 2026
Potts was born September 12, 1950 to Robert L. Betterton Sr. and Adele K. Betterton, and passed on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long, courageous battle with heart disease.
Potts was preceded in death by his father, Robert Sr. and mother, Adelle. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lynette...
Joyce Fuller
September 25, 2026
Joyce Ashwell Fuller, age 91 of Glade Hill passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born April 16, 1935 and was the only child of Hallie and Ped Ashwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Fuller; and son, Bob Fuller.
Left to cherish her memories are her family, Billy and Debbie Fuller; her precious grandchildren, Cole Fuller,...
C. Lester Shively
September 25, 2026
Lester Shively, 96, passed away September 25, 2026, at Runk and Pratt senior living facility. He was born January 23, 1930 in Franklin County, the son of Hershel and Zonnie (Snead) Shively. He was also preceded in death by his dear wife Doris Ann (Boone) Shively, sister and brother-in-law Lois and James Meador and brother-in-law Andrew Cundiff and many brothers...
David Frederick Driver
September 24, 2026
David Frederick Driver, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born November 28, 1953, a son of the late Frederick and Anna Driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bob Gillespie. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Hester Sue Guilliams Driver; siblings, Annette and Rudy Taylor,...
Gary Hampton Furrow
September 23, 2026
Gary Hampton Furrow, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Judy Guthrie Conner
September 23, 2026
Judy Guthrie Conner, age 77 passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her home in Callaway, VA. She was born June 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Joe and Sarah Guthrie of the Naff Community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Nellie King, Peggy Carter, Doris Sprouse and Lorraine Jackson; brothers, Stuart...
Michael Anthony "Tony" Hall
September 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael Anthony “Tony” Hall
Michael Anthony “Tony” Hall, 60, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and went to be with our Lord.
Tony was born on September 3, 1966, and grew up in Franklin County. He later made his home in Boones Mill, Virginia.
Tony was the son of Bonnie Walston and husband Mike,...