William Henry Laprade, Sr.
August 24, 2019
William Henry “Red” Laprade, Sr., age 85 of Penhook died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Page and Lillie Laprade; daughter, Karen Laprade; brother, Page Lewis Laprade; and sister, Sammie Edith Laprade. Surviving are his wife, Jewell Oakes Laprade; daughter, Teresa Bernard (Sammy); son, William H. Laprade, Jr. (Marlene); grandchildren,...
Lois Altice Thompson
August 24, 2019
Lois Altice Thompson, age 85 of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Thompson; infant son, Phillip Wayne Thompson; parents, Noid and Emma Altice; brothers, Raymond and George Altice; and sister Dexie Altice. Lois was a loving wife and exceptional mother. She would do anything for her children. She was...
Reese Oneil Wiggington
August 22, 2019
Reese Oneil Wiggington, age 36 of Patrick County, passed away on August 22, 2019. He is the son of the late Clint Hardy of Fieldale. He is survived by his mother, Sheree Prillaman Major of Henry; two brothers, Wesley Ray Tilley, Davy Scott Tilley and “brother” Danny Setliff; sister, April Star Galyean; his daughter, Sylvia Ann Wiggington...
Manny Anthony Bastio
August 20, 2019
Manny Anthony Bastio, age 79 of Ferrum died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Bastio; wife, Carmella Bastio. He is survived by his son, Anthony and wife Rebecca; two grandchildren, Breanna and AJ; and good friend, Billy Robertson. He was a good friend and mentor to so...
Rosemary Ann Strickler
August 19, 2019
Rosemary Ann Strickler (Ellison), age 82 of Rocky Mount, left this world on Monday, August 19, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Linda Ellison of Leiston (Saxmundham, County of East Suffolk), England and her loving husband of 38 years, William Eugene “Gene” Strickler of Rocky Mount. Rosemary...
Joyce Conner Laprade
August 19, 2019
Joyce Conner LaPrade, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Monday, August 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnie Daniel Conner; mother, Kitty Rorrer Hollandsworth; sister, Emma C. Belton; and brother, Kenneth B. Hollandsworth. Surviving are her husband, Hurmand LaPrade; three daughters, Kitty Teresa Handy, Gwendolyn Handy Chermak (John), Stacy Handy Luckey (Michael); step-daughter, Tammy L....
Margaret Mae Deshesky
August 19, 2019
Margaret Mae DeShesky, age 89 of Union Hall died Monday, August 19, 2019. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Lewis Carroll Altice, Jr.
August 18, 2019
Lewis Carroll Altice, Jr., age 78 of Glade Hill died Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born on August 23, 1940 and was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Carroll Altice, Sr.; mother, Dortharine Altice Altice; and great-grandson, Thomas Alexander Berg. He is survived by one son, Rickey Lee Altice and wife Bonnie; one daughter, Linda Dale Hodges;...
Timothy Ray Muterspaugh Ii
August 16, 2019
Timothy Ray Muterspaugh II, age 28 of Rocky Mount was born on February 12, 1991 and went home with the Lord Friday, August 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley and George Muterspaugh; nephew, Jaxon; and aunt, Lisa Muterspaugh. Surviving are his parents, Timothy and Tonya Muterspaugh; sisters, Stephanie (Jason) Huntley, Teesha (Donald) Mott, Tami...
Ruby Jamison Brubaker
August 15, 2019
Ruby Brubaker, age 93 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 15, 2019 while at home with her family. She was born to Parker and Helen Jamison on January 30, 1926. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Galen B. Brubaker; and her precious children, Gay B. Jamison...
Shirley Anne Vanwagner
August 13, 2019
Shirley Anne VanWagner, 74 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born October 16, 1944, a daughter of the late James H. and Sara Chadwich White. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Chris Webb; three grandchildren, Savannah, Alex and Sophia. Services are private.
Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center,...
Jean Young Mattox
August 13, 2019
Jean Young Mattox, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was a member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren. She loved her flowers, gardening, spending time with family and never met a stranger. Preceding her in death are her husband, George Hayward Mattox; parents, Harry and Blanche Young; sons, Mark and Tony...
Mary Hodges
August 10, 2019
Mary Hodges, age 70, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on August 10 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, James and Nellie Austin, and her granddaughter Kirsten Reed. Surviving family are her beloved husband, Dale Hodges, her son and his wife, Robert and Cindy Whitlow, her daughter and her husband, June and...
Guy C. English
August 7, 2019
Guy C. English, age 93 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born December 31, 1925 a son of the late William and Ella English. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Blandine Byrd English. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Tommy and Ruth Bousman, Byron and Gloria Perdue, Ray and Linda...
Willie Marvin Robertson
August 7, 2019
Willie Marvin Robertson, age 73 of Orange Park, FL died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Rocky Mount, VA. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Nelson B. Saunders
August 6, 2019
Nelson B. Saunders, age 94 of Bedford died Tuesday, August 6, 2019. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and D-Day. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Bedford Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Salley officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Bedford Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral...
Samuel S. Cook
August 6, 2019
Samuel S. Cook, 75, of Rocky Mount, beloved husband, brother, father, and educator went to be with the Lord on August 6. Born in Snow Creek Virginia on November 13, 1943, Sam was literally larger than life. At 6’10” he was probably asked “how tall are you,” more than a million times. His favorite answer of “5’ 22”” revealed...
George "Mac" Macarthur Dillon
August 5, 2019
George MacArthur (Mac) Dillon, age 77 of Glade Hill died Monday, August 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Clora Dillon; brother, Dalton Dillon; sisters, Myrtle Taylor, Liz Harrison; special granddaughter, Erika Stanley. Surviving are his caretaker, Helen Dillon; children, Michael Dillon, Regina Haskins (John); step-children, Kimberly Shipman, Kirby Shipman (Laurie), Tammy Peters, Dana...
Irene Sigmon
July 31, 2019
Doris Irene Sigmon, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Boyd Hall; mother, Edna Hall; husband, Walter Sigmon; brothers, Guy, Gene, Jerry Shane and Allen; and sisters, Veda Furr and Margaret Westcott. Surviving are her children, Kathy Forbes (Mike), Tony Sigmon (girlfriend, Cindy), Debbie Young (Leonard), and Mark...
Billy Wayne Eames
July 30, 2019
Billy Wayne Eames, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Wayne Eames. Mr. Eames retired from the Telephone Company after 36 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Merle Brown Eames; children, Emily Hunt, Timothy Eames; two granddaughters, Christy Robinson, Alicia Wood; eight great-grandchildren, Tavis, Jarule, Chloie,...