Marie Abshire
November 2, 2025
Marie Saul Abshire, 100 years old, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA. She was a member of the Boones Mill Church of the Brethren, where she served as Deacon for many years and was also a member of the Ladies’ Quilting Group. Mrs. Abshire was preceded in death by her parents,...
Junior J. Hodges
November 1, 2025
Junior J. Hodges, age 94 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Estelle Shively Thompson
October 31, 2025
Estelle Shively Thompson, age 94, of Ferrum, VA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Lula Shively. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Buford, and sisters, Mildred Scott, Mary Sauers, Geneva Hodges, Virginia Hodges and Opal Thompson; brothers, Millard, Kermit...
Evelyn McGhee Dunman
October 31, 2025
Evelyn McGhee Dunman, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 31, 2025. Funeral services will be conduceted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Roberta Ann Hughes
October 29, 2025
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Roberta Ann Belcher Hughes, 70, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, peacefully transitioned from this life.
Roberta was born on December 24, 1954, in Bassett, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alease Roberta Reid Belcher and Henry Lee Belcher; her siblings Charles Belcher, Henry Belcher Jr., Bernard Belcher, Mae Frances Wedlow, and Nancy Henderson; and...
Deborah Guilliams Webster
October 28, 2025
Deborah Webster, age 68, of Callaway, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 15, 1957, Deborah was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and a friend to just about everyone who ever crossed her path. For many years, she worked in the Franklin County Public School system as...
Diane Smith Hodges
October 28, 2025
Diane S. Hodges, age 66 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donnie Hodges; her daughter, Kimberly Anderson (Jeff Whitlow); grandchildren, John Hodges (Abby), Freddy Anderson (Brandi), James Anderson (Savannah); great-grandchildren, Karsin Hodges, Rivey Cooper, Gabby Hodges, Presley Trent, Parker Anderson (soon to be); sister-in-law, Joyce Willie; along with...
Annie Lee Gibson
October 25, 2025
Annie Lee Gibson, age 82 of Roanoke passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. Surviving are her loving husband, Edgar Gibson, Jr.; and her grandson, Colton Wray. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Pamela Wragg Chase Hain
October 24, 2025
Pamela Wragg Chase Hain was born September 14, 1936 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC to Lt. Colonel Richard Chase and Judith Dubose Wragg Chase. She passed away at age 89 on October 24th at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living Community, Hardy. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Dr. (PhD) Richard Conant Chase (Eva Marie) of Tewsbury,...
John Beavers Jr.
October 23, 2025
John Williams Beavers, Jr. age 82 of Martinsville passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was born May 6, 1943, the son of late John Beavers, Sr. and Hazel Winsette Beavers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Chin Beavers. Surviving are his wife, Naomi Wood Beavers; children, John William Beavers III, Brian Keith...
Charles Shane Pritchard
October 15, 2025
Shane, a beloved son, cherished brother, and devoted friend, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and joined his father, Charles Edward Pritchard.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated mother, Debra "DJ" Pritchard, and his supportive and loving sister, Kristin "Blue" Pritchard (Tom). Shane’s memory will be treasured by his special uncle,...
Linda May Wimmer
October 14, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, an angel that walked this earth went to her heavenly home.
Linda May Wimmer is leaving behind a husband that “loved her more than she would ever know,” Eddie Wimmer. She is also leaving the best son, C.J. Minnix that she could have ever asked for and his...
Ruth P. Preston
October 13, 2025
Ruth P. Preston, age 90 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Donald Preston. A graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
James Lynwood Handy
October 13, 2025
James Lynwood Handy, 85, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday morning, October 13, 2025.
Born on September 1, 1940, Lynwood was the son of the late James Andrew Handy and Hattie Via Handy. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Randolph “Randy” Handy and William Joseph “Bill” Handy, and...
Norma Faye Angel
October 12, 2025
Norma Faye Angel was born to Robert and Bernadine Stephens in Dale, Indiana on June 11, 1947. Faye’s early life consisted of chores around the family farm, school, and helping care for her two brothers Bobby and Larry, and two sisters Judy and Linda, as she was the oldest child. During her formative years she developed a love of...
James "Jim" Dakota Tolliver
October 11, 2025
James "Jim" Dakota Tolliver, age 78 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, transitioned on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1947 to the late Reginald and Josephine Tolliver.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Patterson Tolliver; his parents; one brother, Robert Lewis Tolliver; two sisters, Mary Kidd and...
Peggy Mullins Via
October 10, 2025
Peggy Mullins Via, age 89 of Rocky Mount, Virginia went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 10, 2025. A beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, Peggy graced everyone she met with kindness, compassion, and her signature sense of humor. She had a special gift for lighting up any room, and to know Peggy was truly...
Edna Mae Robertson
October 10, 2025
Edna Mae Robertson, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. No services are planned. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Mary Lou Robertson
October 10, 2025
Mary Lou Robertson, age 89 of Roanoke passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. As a loving mother, grandmother and respected real estate agent, she leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion, strength and integrity that will forever be cherished by her family and community.
Born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on December 17, 1935, Mary Lou was...
Ocie Lowe Mayhew
October 7, 2025
Ocie Lowe Mayhew, age 81 of Moneta, VA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on October 7, 2025.
Ocie was born in Iaeger, WV as the thirteenth out of fourteen children in a loving, unified family. As a coal miner’s daughter, she grew up on a family farm in a...