Bobby Leon Beckner
August 18, 2020
Bobby Leon Beckner, age 61 of Ferrum, VA went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Leonard Beckner. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Beckner; his brother, Franklin "Frankie" Beckner; and his one and only son, Jesse Leon Beckner and his wife...
Shirley Wilson Thompson
August 17, 2020
Shirley Wilson Thompson, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Shively Thompson. He is survived by a son, Dale W. Thompson (Vicki); a daughter, Rhonda T. Kangas (Mark); two grandsons, Bryan D. Thompson (Jessica) and Garret C. Kangas. He has two great-grandchildren, Aayla...
Zelma Boyd
August 16, 2020
Zelma Boyd, age 76 of Ferrum passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born July 29, 1944 a daughter of the late Kyle and Gretrude Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Boyd; sisters, Mazel Shively and Bernice Shively. Surviving are her sons, Daniel Boyd (Mary), Stephen Boyd (Jalyn), Jason Boyd; daughter, Shea Martin...
Ruth Mills Webster
August 14, 2020
Ruth Mills Webster, age 85 of Boones Mill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born March 6, 1935. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Richard Lee Webster; daughter, Carolyn Webster Reed; and great- grandson Gabriel Webster. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Johnnie Richard Webster; daughter, Rosemary Webster Dolinger; grandsons, Richard Keith Webster...
Mary Ann Mullins
August 14, 2020
Mary Ann Mullins, age 77 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born January 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Truby and Mary Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Mullins and brother, James Luther Owens. Surviving are her children, Mark Mullins (Jeanette), and Paul Mullins...
Carol Hodges Whitaker
August 14, 2020
Carol Hodges Whitaker, age 67 of Rocky Mount, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Bentley T. Hodges; mother, Emma M. Hodges; and son, Shawn Whitaker. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Robert Whitaker; sons, Jonathan Angle (Heather) and Casey Whitaker (Cecillia); unofficially adopted daughter,...
Margie Hodges Pagans
August 13, 2020
Margie Hodges Pagans, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Clifton Pagans; daughter, Teresa Ann Pagans; parents, Vern and Ruby Hodges Campbell; sisters, Gladys Hodges and Debra Powell; brothers, Donald Wayne Hodges and Vern Junior Hodges and nephew, Ricky Nelson Hodges. Surviving are her son,...
Patricia Anne Wyatt
August 13, 2020
Patricia Anne Wyatt, age 67 of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Reynolds. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna K. Reynolds Howell; grandchildren, Brandon Howell, Emily Howell, Sean Howell, Kaydence Joplin, Joshua Joplin and...
Ralph Sherbert Manning, Jr.
August 11, 2020
Ralph S. Manning, Jr.,79 of Moneta, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He retired from Berglund Automotive. Ralph was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and a member of the choir. He also coached for Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; sister, Shirley Wimmer and parents, Ralph and...
Dorothy Weiss
August 10, 2020
Dorothy Weiss, age 98 of Ferrum, our Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend peacefully passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 in her sleep. Her final days were at home in the care of Carilion Clinic Hospice (Susan, Juliane, Jewel, Kelly, and Rick), and the family was blessed to be able to spend time with her during her last months....
Joy Frances Rakes Hale
August 9, 2020
Joy Frances Rakes Hale, age 78 of Martinsville died Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born May 16, 1942 in Endicott, VA to the late Samuel Rakes and Clemmie Boothe Rakes. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Rakes and S.M. Rakes; sisters, Hazel Shively and Mabel Hutcherson; and son-in-law, Roy Cockram. Surviving are her brother,...
Bobby Gene Mcghee
August 9, 2020
Bobby Gene McGhee, age 88 of Rocky Mount, Virginia entered the gates of heaven with a smile on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 7, 1932 at his family home in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Frank Otis and Wilda Susan McGhee. Bobby was well known in Franklin County as...
Martha Adams
August 8, 2020
Martha Adams, age 49 of Glade Hill passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Brian Adams; her children, Dennis (Stephanie) Adams, Meagan (A.J) Hoover and Briana (Andrew) Mays; grandchildren, Emilee Adams, Lilly Adams, Bracie Harris, Bristol Harris and Bradley Mays; future grandchild due in February; sisters, Tammy (Ronnie) Sluss, Kimberly (Willie) Arthur, Lisa...
Clayton Edward Gleason
August 3, 2020
Clayton Edward Gleason, age 75 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, August 3, 2020. He worked for the Town of Oxford Police Department, and retired in 1989 from Sears. Moving to Florida, he married his love Denise after which they moved to Rocky Mount in 2008. His hobby was...
James “Jimmy” Andrew Ramsey, Sr.
August 3, 2020
James Andrew “Jimmy” Ramsey, Sr., age 87 of Henry passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Mr. Ramsey was preceded in death by his wife, Avis Ramsey; son, James “Pedro” Ramsey. Jr.; parents, Stafford and Dorothy Ramsey; brothers, Franklin Ramsey and Herbert Ramsey; sister, Phyllis Hylton. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Cindy Ramsey; grandchildren, Jayson Ramsey, Ashleigh Ramsey,...
Larry Allen Morris
August 2, 2020
Larry Allen Morris, 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Patsy Morris; daughters, Jennifer Brubaker and Katie Morris; sister, Rosemary Morris; grandson, Cooper Riley Brubaker; special god-son, Evan Hall. Graveside services will be conducted at Franklin Memorial Park, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
William "Bill" R. Chrisman
July 31, 2020
William R. “Bill” Chrisman, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 31, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Randy David Matthews
July 30, 2020
Randy David Matthews, age 70 of Penhook, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He retired from Times Fiber in Chatham, VA with more than 35 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Allen and Martha Matherly Matthews; brothers, Merritt, Allen, Wesley, Wade and Richard, and sister, Emily Jefferson. Surviving are his sisters, Norma...
Dewey Stanley Smith, Sr.,
July 30, 2020
Dewey Stanley Smith, Sr., age 79 of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Cornelia Smith; brother, Erby L. Smith; sister, Rebecca Smith and a son, Michael A. Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret Smith; brother, Basil...
Donald Davies
July 28, 2020
Donald Davies, age 92 of Rocky Mount, Virginia went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Margie. He was a member of Franklin Heights Church. Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Francis. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Sullivan; three daughters, Janet Stanger and her husband Jim, Kathy Petonak and her husband...