Gary Hampton Furrow
September 23, 2026
Gary Hampton Furrow passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. He was 75. He attended Franklin County High School. He loved the Drama Department and acted in many plays. He was active in student government. He obtained his bachelor’s degree and continued to learn all his life.
He enjoyed brewing the perfect cup of tea and working crossword puzzles, particularly the...
Ronald Eugene Matherly
October 21, 2026
Ronald Eugene Matherly, age 82 of Penhook passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Forrest Hill Christian Church, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. His family will recieve friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Gerald David Montgomery
October 19, 2026
Gerald David Montgomery, 86, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026. Born on November 3, 1939, Gerald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Velma Montgomery; his grandson, Nathan Montgomery; his granddaughter,...
Andrew Jovi Scott
October 18, 2026
Andrew Jovi Scott, age 38 of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Brenda Sue Steele
October 18, 2026
Brenda Sue Steele, age 78 of Glade Hill went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, October 18, 2026.
At a young age, Brenda discovered two things that would carry her through her whole life. God and singing. If you knew her, she told you about Jesus and sang you a song. Called to a life of service, Brenda spent her...
Homer David Thurman
October 18, 2026
Homer David Thurman, 82, of Franklin County, Virginia, was called home on October 18, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1944, on a tobacco farm in Franklin County, the youngest of nine children to Homer and Mary Thurman. There they learned to work hard and rely on each other. Even though he missed a lot of school due to...
Betty Carter Adkins
October 17, 2026
Betty Lee Carter Adkins, 90, of Ferrum, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Betty was born in Ferrum on December 5, 1935, to the late Ralph and Roxie Carter, and was raised there. Ferrum remained her home, and it was where she and her husband, C.L. Adkins, built their life together.
In addition...
Dr. Richard Andrew Bindewald, Jr.
October 16, 2026
Dr. Richard Andrew Bindewald, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, psychologist, minister, veteran, discipleship teacher, and friend, passed from this life on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 77.
Richard was born on August 24, 1949, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Richard Andrew Bindewald, Sr. and Jane Simpson Bindewald. The oldest of five children, he grew up alongside his...
George Cecil Young
October 15, 2026
George Cecil Young, age 94 of Ferrum, died peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born August 7, 1932 to the late G. Clarie Young and Elma Scott Young, he graduated from Ferrum High School in 1949 and then attended Ferrum Junior College graduating in 1951. Cecil served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 and was stationed in Japan. After...
Glenn Danny Blankenship
October 14, 2026
Glenn Danny Blankenship "Blankey”, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House. He was born November 22, 1950 and was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ester Blankenship; wife, Lois Blankenship; and two brothers, Perry and Rickey Blankenship.
Surviving are his daughters, Jennifer (Charlie) Williams of Moneta, Christy (Winkey, deceased)...
Nadine James Scott
October 14, 2026
Nadine James Scott, age 90 of Ferrum passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Endicott Hill Cemetery, 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Forrest Dunbar
October 13, 2026
Forrest Dunbar, 83, of Penhook, Virginia, passed away at his home on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his immediate family.
Born on Christmas Day in 1942 in Mineola, New York, Forrest was the son of Walter Dunbar and Margaret (Metz) Dunbar. He graduated from Hicksville High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force.
Following his military service,...
Sharon Marie Elston
October 9, 2026
Sharon Marie Elston, age 71 of Big Island, VA passed away Friday, October 9, 2026. She was born April 4, 1955 in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Oscar and Irene Lair Elston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Elston. Surviving are her extended family, Dan and June Burks, April Haddock,...
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 Johnson Dunlap
October 7, 2026
Geneva Johnson Dunlap, age 95 of Penhook died Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Geneva was born July 10, 1931 in Sumter, South Carolina, the second daughter to the late Elmira Viola Johnson.
Geneva was a strong, dedicated, witty loving person with a quiet spirit.
She met her husband, the late Willie G. Dunlap while they were still youngsters. Geneva and Willie were united...
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...