Barbara Wray Guilliams
June 24, 2019
Barbara Wray Guilliams, age 69 of Callaway died Monday, June 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Julia Wray; and brothers, Nelson and Aubrey Wray. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Fred Guilliams; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Mark Bollings; son, Danny Guilliams and fiancé, Sara; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and George Thomas...
Jesse Lee Robertson
June 24, 2019
Jesse Lee Robertson, born October 24, 1934, son of Willie and Ima B. Robertson, departed his earthly home on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy P. Robertson; and his sisters, Ernestine Lynch (Paul) and Tillie Dent (Pete). Jesse is survived by his brother, Reverend David Robertson (Maggie); and...
Sally Keller Martin
June 22, 2019
Sally Keller Martin, age 62 of Rocky Mount, received her sweet angel wings Saturday, June 22, 2019 after a brief illness. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Rodney J. Keller and Roxie Hetherington Keller; brothers, Larry and Claude Keller; and one sister, “Dee” Faye Angle. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Easley and Brad...
Audrey Belle Ferguson Rigney
June 19, 2019
Audrey Belle Ferguson Rigney, age 98 of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County died Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Ola Maxey Ferguson; brothers and sisters, John D. Ferguson, Gladys Holland, Juanita Bailey, James W. Ferguson, Willie Mae Butzler, Wallace Ferguson and Jewel Barbour. Surviving are her children, Shirley...
Wilmer Floyd Goad, Jr.
June 15, 2019
Wilmer Floyd Goad, Jr. departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Franklin County on May 13, 1953 to Mr. Floyd W. Goad and the late Iretha F. Goad. Preceding him in death were four brothers: Freddie Murray, James Goad, Kenneth Goad and Christopher Goad. He grew...
Bruce L. Bowman
June 14, 2019
Bruce L. Bowman, Sr., age 83 of Rocky Mount was born on July 29, 1935 and passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Bruce has gone to be with his true love, Ellen and his faithful dog, Buttons in heaven. Bruce and Ellen owned and operated Bowman's welding in Franklin County, Virginia for 39 years and was also a...
Brenda L. Tyree
June 14, 2019
Brenda L. Tyree, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born July 21, 1947 and was preceded in death by her father, Walter L. Tyree, mother, Christine Tyree; and granddaughter, Ashley Trail. Surviving are her sister, Rebecca McCall; sons, Todd Carter, Sterling Carter and friend, Kathy Riddleberger; special friend, Eddie Tuck; grandchildren, Bradley Carter,...
Dove Holland Woody
June 10, 2019
Dove Holland Woody, age 100 of Rocky Mount died Monday, June 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Woody; and parents, John Wood and Sallie Tyree Holland. Surviving are her nieces, Sandra Paulette Young (Jeff Hollandsworth) and Patricia Gaye Holland (Jeff Oliver); and her extended family at Fork Mountain Rest Home. Mrs. Woody retired...
Lula Hagy
June 5, 2019
Lula Hagy, age 70 of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born August 5, 1948 in a little town of Squire, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Wanda Hurley. She was married to William Hagy for 45 years, where she is survived by her daughter, Michelle Finney; and her three other daughters, Missy...
Tony Wythe Webb
June 4, 2019
Tony Wythe Webb, age 69 of Callaway, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Shirley Webb. Surviving are his wife, Lois of 37 years; daughters, Loretta (Harden) Crum, Lolisa Young; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may...
Naomi Hodges Alley
June 2, 2019
Naomi Hodges Alley, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Muncie and Virgie Hodges; husband, Leonard Alley; son, Jeffrey Leonard Alley. Naomi is survived by her sons, Greg (Lisa) Alley and Brian Alley; grandchildren, Roxie (David), Dwayne (Gina), Gavin, Alex (Brandon) and Alana; great-grandchildren, Keith and...
Nancy Pugh Hodges
June 1, 2019
Nancy Pugh Hodges, age 81 of Rocky Mount started her walk with Jesus into paradise surrounded by her family singing, praying and rejoicing reuniting with her husband, Allen Lee Hodges on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Vernie Pugh; brother and sisters, Dalton Pugh, Clara Talbert and Margie Altice; mother...
Marjorie Belle Walker Belcher
May 31, 2019
Marjorie Belle Walker Belcher, age 92 of Penhook, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Sago, VA on April 16, 1927 to George William Walker and Eliza Martin (Martie) Washburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Herbert Wilson Belcher, her husband of 53 years;...
James (Bobby) Robert Hammock, Sr.
May 30, 2019
James Robert (Bobby) Hammock, Sr. age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Bobby was born January 17, 1934 in Charlottesville, VA but has lived most of his life in Franklin County. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leffie Hammock and Evelyn Norvelle Hammock and a brother, L.H. Hammock. He is survived...
Maureen Hale Powers
May 29, 2019
Maureen Hale Powers “Me Maw”, age 89 of Hardy passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born December 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Edd and Elsie Morgan Hale; also preceded in death by her husband Garfield Powers; two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Janet Powers; grandson, J.J....
Bettie Ann Pugh
May 28, 2019
Bettie Ann Pugh, age 88 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakie L. and Gracie C. Pugh; step-mother, Ethel T. Pugh; two sisters, Julia Esther Pugh and Gladys P. Anderson; and nephew, Lee Bibbs. She is survived by her nephew, Lewis...
Anthony Todd Meeks
May 26, 2019
Anthony Todd Meeks, age 52 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Linda Hodges Midkiff
May 25, 2019
Linda Hodges Scott Midkiff, age 71 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born December 10, 1947.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Mike Odell Midkiff; her first husband, Emmet Lawrence Scott; parents, Lavy Leonard and Bessie...
V.T. "Slim" Crawford
May 23, 2019
V.T. “Slim” Crawford, age 77 of Moneta passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 following a short illness. He was born August 22, 1941 in Troutville, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mildred Crawford; and his faithful dog, “LC”. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jane; sister, Janet...
Frank Franklin Hackett
May 23, 2019
Frank Franklin Hackett was born March 29, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA. He died at home on May 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife Diana of nearly 45 years, his son, Jefferson, daughter Laura, and nephew Robert Pound. Frank registered for the U. S. Marine Corps just before his 18 th birthday. He found himself in Korea with...