Barbara Martin France
March 5, 2026
Barbara Martin France, age 76 of Penhook died Thursday, March 5, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Paul E. Hicks
March 4, 2026
Paul E. Hicks, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Franklin Heights Church 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jeremiah Aken
March 4, 2026
Jeremiah Aken, age 50 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Leonard Shipman Martin, Jr.
March 4, 2026
Rev. Leonard Shipman Martin, Jr., age 92 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Joseph Prutzman
March 3, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joe Prutzman, age 70, of Henry, VA, on March 3, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Leukemia.
Born on December 24, 1955, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to John and Mary Prutzman, Joe lived life on his own terms. While Joe enjoyed having fun and was often the life of the party, he was forever...
Maynard Lee Prillaman
March 3, 2026
Maynard Lee Prillaman, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at the Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum, Mountain View Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center,...
Teresa Rhodes Lobmeyer
March 2, 2026
Teresa “Terry” Lobmeyer (Rhodes), a beloved wife, devoted daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, March 2, at the age of 61.
One of the most genuine people you could meet, Terry was known for her radiant smile, her unmistakable raspy voice — a testament to her strength after overcoming throat cancer earlier in life —...
Clara Ann Hambrick Dalton
March 2, 2026
Clara Ann Hambrick Dalton “Scooter”, age 75 of Penhook passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born November 25, 1950, daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Hambrick. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Charles Hambrick, Roy Hambrick and Joe Hambrick; and sister, Mary Young. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Lawrence Dalton; daughters,...
John Henry Mattox
March 1, 2026
Mr. John Henry Mattox, age 76 departed this life from his earthly home on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Born on May 26, 1949, he was the beloved son of the late Walter and Virginia Mattox. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Walter "Duke" Mattox; and his sister, Rachel Clark.
John received his early education in the public schools...
John Harvey Carmichael
March 1, 2026
John Harvey Carmichael, age 75 of Callaway passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born December 16, 1950, a son of the late Robert Stuart Carmichael and Mary Dargan Carmichael. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Carmichael; and aunt, Elizabeth McKenna. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Cynthia Gay Carmichael;...
Henry Charles Joranlien
February 28, 2026
Henry Charles Joranlien, age 74 of Hardy passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
William Scott Twitty
February 27, 2026
William Scott Twitty, age 78 of Staunton died Friday, February 27, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rita Robertson Layman
February 26, 2026
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”—Matthew, 25:21
Rita Robertson Layman, 62, went to her heavenly home on February 26, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida, surrounded by family and friends following a tragic accident while on vacation in St. Augustine, Florida on February 12, 2026. She was a faithful woman that clothed her family in God’s love and taught others by example...
Betty Moore Jefferson
February 25, 2026
Betty Moore Jefferson, age 91 of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Stanford Jefferson. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Lisa McNiel, Donna McCullough, and Steve Jefferson; grandchildren, Kati Wright, Josh Brumfield and Kim Hodges; several great-grandchildren; three...
Carolyn Holland Wainwright
February 24, 2026
After faithfully and bravely enduring a long illness, Carolyn Holland Wainwright, age 72, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Carolyn was born on June 28, 1953, to the late Walter H. Holland, Sr. and Ola Witcher Holland. Carolyn was a faithful member of Morningside Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia where she served on the Usher Board...
Stephanie Jones
February 23, 2026
Stephanie Jones, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rebecca R. Dyer
February 22, 2026
Rebecca Reuben Dyer, age 75 of Henry, VA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home from complications of Parkinsons disease.
She was born September 15, 1950, the daughter of the late Andrew Reuben Dyer and Lavinia Susan Carter Dyer in Richmond, VA. She attended Manchester High School in Midlothian, VA, where she made a lifelong friend in Connie...
Daryl Gordon Wuthrick
February 21, 2026
Daryl Gordon Wuthrick, age 82 of Boones Mill and formerly of Ohio died Saturday, February 21, 2026. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Rosemary June Saylor Noble
February 21, 2026
Rosemary June Saylor Noble, age 77 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Rose was born on June 20, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida to James and June Saylor.
After graduating from high school, Rose began a long and successful career with Prudential Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida which allowed her to travel...
Gary Lee Stoneman
February 20, 2026
Gary Stoneman, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, February 20, 2026. He will surely be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Born on April 20, 1950, in Pulaski, Virginia, Gary lived a life filled with deep devotion to the Lord, his family and friends. His family relocated to Rocky Mount when he was six...