Penelope S. "Pene" Tyree
January 27, 2026
Penelope S. “Pene” Tyree of Shelbyville, Tennessee, formerly of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon T. Tyree and Mabel Fralin Tyree; and her brother, Patrick T. Tyree. She is survived by sister-in-law, Shelley Ellison Tyree; and numerous cousins.
As a retired Franklin County...
Gary Lee Stoneman
February 20, 2026
Gary Lee Stoneman, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday evening, February 20, 2026. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Iris Frost Sink
February 19, 2026
Iris Frost Sink, age 88 of Wirtz passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born November 7, 1937 a daughter of the late Theodore Jack Frost and Buena Frost Scott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred N. Sink; brother, Arnold Lee Frost; and grandchildren, Melissa Sink and Alfred N. Sink III. Surviving are her children,...
Robbie Jordon Leffue
February 17, 2026
Robbie Jordon Leffue, age 66, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord, with family by her side, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was steady, loving, and unforgettable.
Robbie achieved so much throughout her life. After graduating from Cave Spring High School, she continued her education at Virginia Western, where she earned a degree in electronic engineering while also...
Homer Lee Griffith
February 17, 2026
Homer Lee Griffith, age 77 of Rocky Mount, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2026 surrounded by those who loved him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family.
He was born February 7, 1949, the son of the late Homer Thomas Griffith and Ora Blanche MountCastle....
Doris H. Young
February 17, 2026
Doris H. Young, age 95 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 17, 1930, daughter of the late Frank E. Harrison and Mary C. Harrison.
She was also predeceased by her son, Walter Wayne Jones; her brother, William Boyd Harrison; and her sister, Bernice H. Carr.
Doris is survived by her husband,...
Elizabeth "Ann" Lewis Edmundson
February 17, 2026
Elizabeth "Ann" Lewis Edmundson, age 94 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In accordance with her wishes there will be no visitation and interment will be private in High Street Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nora Hodges Hunt
February 15, 2026
Nora Hodges Hunt, age 81 of Penhook passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born January 11, 1945, a daughter of the late Newton Edward Hodges, Sr. and Sue Emma Johnson Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Newton Hodges, Jr. and Phillip Hodges; and nephew, Scott Hodges. Surviving are her two...
Kevin Lee Eubank
February 13, 2026
Kevin Lee Eubank, age 34 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born February 9, 1992 and was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Ray Eubank and mother, Marlene Kay Scott. Surviving are his son, Bentley Weston; step-father, David Scott; brother, Darin (Jessica) Eubank, half-brothers, Bradley Eubank, Joshua and Matthew Butz; step-sister, Crystal Knowles; nephew,...
Raymond "Ray" Ward
February 12, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Ward, age 51 of Moneta passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born July 1, 1974, a son of the late Raymond Sanders Sr. and Nancy Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Sanders. Surviving are his wife, Susan Ward; parents-in-law, Sarah and Bernie Ward. Ray had a big...
Lois Jones Franklin Brown
February 12, 2026
Lois Jones Franklin Brown, 88, of Glade Hill, was born August 31, 1937, in Sydnorsville and passed away peacefully at Fork Mountain Adult Home, Rocky Mount, Virginia on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alma Cannaday Jones, first husband, Carlton Dickerson Franklin, second husband, Harold Brown, 2 nephews and brother Wayne Jones....
Ellen Dorothy Hackett
February 11, 2026
Ellen Dorothy Hackett (nee Boerner), 91, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on July 19, 1934, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Ellen was a proud Green Bay Packers fan whose warmth and steady strength shaped every life she touched.
Ellen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met William (Bill) Hackett. They were married on May 8, 1954, beginning a marriage...
Majorie Agee Milam
February 10, 2026
Majorie Agee Milam was born April 5, 1929, in Danville, Virginia and died at her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia on February 10, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Stuart and Hattie Agee, her husband, Richard Thomas Milam, and a son in law, James F. Hannah.
Majorie graduated as valedictorian of both Schoolfield High School in 1946 and Averett College...
Mary Ann Honaker
February 9, 2026
Mary Ann Honaker-Deare, 31, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Glade Hill, Virginia. Born on December 30, 1993, in Blacksburg, Virginia, Mary brought joy and light into the world from the very beginning.
A graduate who embraced life with open arms and a radiant spirit, Mary was known for her infectious laughter and the way she could brighten any room...
Gary L. Shively
February 9, 2026
Gary L. Shively, age 67 of Ferrum died Monday, February 9, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1958 in Rocky Mount, VA the son of Coy T. and Altrude R. Shively.
Gary graduated from Franklin County High School in 1976. He was employed at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for over 40 years and was a...
William Avery "Bill" Kidwell, Jr.
February 8, 2026
Bill was born in Kentucky, the only son of Myrtle Arnold and William Avery Kidwell. He had three sisters: Betty Jean Kidwell (deceased), Barbara Kidwell Braun (deceased) and Linda Kidwell Aubrey (Bob).
Bill and Suzanne Forman were married on March 24, 1962. They had three children: William Forman, Timothy Dale (deceased) and Laura Kidwell Jones (Stuart). Also surviving are three grandsons:...
Geneva Powell Mason
February 8, 2026
Geneva Powell Mason, age 84 of Fork Mountain died Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bethel Mason; parents, Carl and Bessie Powell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Ila Mason; brothers and sister-in-law, Elbert and Jean Powell, Lowell Powell. Surviving are her daughter, Debra Mason-Schmidt (Mike); son, Tommy Mason (Tracy Miles); brothers, Norman Powell (Linda),...
Justin Lee Scott
February 5, 2026
Justin Lee Scott, 37, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice and Clifford Mullins; Beatrice and Calvin Scott; as well as a special uncle, Rusty Coffman.
He is survived by his loving parents, Gary and Kathy Scott; his cherished daughter, Sofia Scott, and her mother, Samantha Sandoz; his brother and sister-in-law, Chad...
Charles Douglas Poindexter
February 4, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Douglas Poindexter, 83, of Glade Hill, Virginia passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Smith Mountain Lake on February 4, 2026. A Franklin County native, Charlie was born to Katie Marie Ingram and Francis Schubert Poindexter in Roanoke on February 27, 1942.
The son of a farmer, sawmill operator, and small business owner, Charlie was a...
Irene Pardue Carter
February 3, 2026
Irene Pardue Carter, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home. She was born March 24, 1929 in Devotion, NC a daughter of the late Claude and Nannie Pardue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Carter; daughter, Vanessa Carter; brothers, John L. Pardue, Gilmer Pardue and wife Betty Jo, Harold Pardue...