Donald Thomas Beeghly
November 9, 2026
Donald Thomas Beeghly, age 86 of Ferrum passed away, Monday, November 9, 2026. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date, to be announced. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Susan Elaine Miller
November 7, 2026
Susan Elaine Miller, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, November 7, 2026. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Benjamin Franklin Duncan
November 7, 2026
Benjamin Franklin Duncan of Spring Hill, FL passed peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2026, at the age of 86.
Ben lived a full and active life, finding great joy in spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. He especially loved golfing, fishing, and hunting. Even in his final years, Ben continued to golf regularly, and on the day...
Larry "LD" David Ellis
November 7, 2026
Larry David "LD" Ellis, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on November 7, 2026. Born on March 17, 1942, in Montgomery County, Virginia, he was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and "Poppa."
DAD/Poppa was never one to sit still. A man of many talents, he was an avid gardener, landscaper, plumber, mechanic, and antiques collector. He was happiest tinkering...
Toby Brontz O'Neal
November 6, 2026
Toby Brontz O’Neal, 80, of Redwood, Virginia, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 12, 1946, in Vancleave, Mississippi, the son of the late William O’Neal and Sabra Kates O’Neal.
Upon graduating from Vancleave High School in 1965, Toby enlisted in the United States Army,...
Dotsie Brown Motley
November 6, 2026
DOTSIE JAYNE BROWN MOTLEY, age 84, of Rocky Mount ascended to Heaven on Friday, November 6, 2026. There she arrived with her Lord and Savior, JESUS CHRIST. In addition, Dotsie was reunited with her high school sweetheart and husband of 58+ years, Lawrence Wayne Motley as well as a long list of family and friends.
Dotsie was born on Friday, October...
Gage Chisom
November 4, 2026
Nicholas “Gage” Chisom, age 34 of Hardy, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1992.
Above all else, Gage was a devoted husband and a proud girl dad. Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Amber N. Chisom; and his two precious daughters, Averie N. Chisom and Alivia G. Chisom, who...
David Carnell Cook
November 4, 2026
David Carnell Cook, age 65 of Penhook died Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at home. He was born May 17, 1961 a son of the late David and Ellen Cook. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Willis Brooks and Kent Cook. Surviving are his daughter, Sheryl Witcher; granddaughter, Orianna Witcher; grandson, Braylen Witcher; great-grandchildren, Kross Guadarrama and Ariella...
Kimberly Yvonne Williams
November 2, 2026
Kimberly Yvonne Williams, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, November 2, 2026. She was born November 5, 1962, the daughter of Wilson Williams and Barbara DeHart Williams. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Rhonda (Larry) Manning; nephews, Cole and Morgan Manning; great-nephew, Aiden Manning; special friends for over 40 years, Trish (Daryl) Gaither,...
Gary William Horton
November 2, 2026
Gary William Horton, also known as “Poppy,” 87, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and love of his family.
Gary was a hardworking man who retired from American Furniture of Martinsville, where he worked as a field repair technician for many years. He had a love for working with his hands, especially...
Glenn Carlton Thomas
November 2, 2026
Glenn Carlton Thomas, age 94, of Boones Mill VA, passed peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026. A life-long resident of Franklin County VA, Glenn graduated from Boones Mill High School in 1949 and married his beloved Pearl on November 7, 1952.
After working for Virginia Department of Transportation for two years followed by two years at Norfolk & Western Railroad, Glenn...
Walter Lee Eames, Sr.
October 30, 2026
Walter Lee Eames, Sr., age 94 passed into eternity Friday, October 30, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County, Virginia having worked for the Telephone company for 42 years. He was a founding member of the Franklin County Rescue Squad and an honored lifetime member.
Lee taught Sunday School at Furnace Creek Baptist Church for many years and served...
Bruce Anthony Layman
October 29, 2026
The evening of October 29, 2026 upended the world we had been accustomed to. Our beloved husband, father, son, brother and grandfather, Bruce Anthony Layman was called by God to his eternal home as the result of a blown steer tire on the box truck he so enjoyed driving.
Born to Wayne & Wylenia Bowman Layman on October 18, 1966, his...
Glenwood "Glen" Bryant Webster
October 22, 2026
Glenwood “Glen” Bryant Webster, age 95, of Boones Mill, took the Lord's Hand and was led Home Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was born July 25, 1931, the third child of Rufus Cary Webster and Fannie Holt Webster. Glen exemplified a life of service. A lifelong member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, he served in many capacities and varied...
Ronald Eugene Matherly
October 21, 2026
Ronald Eugene Matherly of Penhook, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born to the late Roy and Kate Matherly, Ronald was one of ten children. He built a house on the land where he grew up. He loved reminiscing about his childhood and often shared stories of growing up in a large...
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, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, left us physically on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Andrew, known to friends as Roo, was the embodiment of light, love, and kindness. A permanent, contagious smile remained on his face. Andrew was a helper- he sought out those who were struggling, made a genuine connection, and supported them in any way he could....
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...