Mildred Ann Mitchell Dillon
November 24, 2018
Mildred Ann Mitchell Dillon, age 92 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 24, 2018.She was born in Franklin County, VA on February 26, 1926 and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William Herbert Dillon; her parents, Robert Lindsey Mitchell, Sr. and Virginia Belle Draper Mitchell; brothers, Robert Lindsey...
Rabon Alton Bussey
November 23, 2018
Our beloved Rabon (Tink) Bussey, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. Rabon was born in Rocky Mount, VA to the late John William Bussey and Elizabeth Saul Bussey; in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Cornelius (Jack) Bussey, James (Jake) Bussey, Walter (Herbert) Bussey, Bunion...
Floyd Allen Bolling
November 22, 2018
Floyd Allen Bolling, age 88 of Scruggs Community of Franklin County received his Eternal reward November 22, 2018 at his home. He was born July 18, 1930, a son of the late William Bill and Charmie Wright Bolling. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Billy, Gordon and Dorothy Mae; a grandson Zac. Floyd was...
Ruth H. Joyce
November 20, 2018
Ruth H. Joyce passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Ruth was a kind and gracious lady who was admired and loved by everyone. Born November 9, 1926 to Clarence William and Mamie Turner Hurt, she grew up in the Henry community where her parents operated C. W. Hurt Grocery and she attended school. Upon finishing...
Jesse Edward Overstreet
November 20, 2018
Jesse Edward Overstreet, age 83 of Callaway died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Rocky Mount Health and Rehab. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Faye Overstreet; sisters, Virginia O. Gillispie, Elenor O. Jacobs; brothers, Orville C. “Mike” Overstreet, Bobby Ray Overstreet; and half-brother, William P. Nelson. Mr. Overstreet graduated from Montvale High School class of 1955....
Peggy Kirk Allman
November 19, 2018
Peggy Kirk Allman, age 85 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Edna Law Kirk and Alton Kirk; her sister, Sandra Kirk Hobbs; and her "Mama Annie". She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Johnny Allman; sisters, Iris K. Betterton (Larry) and Phyllis...
Teresa Perdue Shelton
November 19, 2018
Teresa Perdue Shelton, age 54 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 19, 2018. Surviving are her sons, Jesse and Cody Shelton; mother, Linda Perdue Yopp; great-uncle, Frank Hall; former husband, Greg Shelton; and very special friend, Pat Hodges. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Blanton Wayne Cooper
November 19, 2018
Blanton Wayne Cooper, of Bossier City, LA and formerly of Rocky Mount, VA died Monday, November 19, 2018. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in Faith Chapel at First Bossier, Bossier City, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association. Announcement courtesy of Flora Funeral...
Dorothy Tench Simon
November 19, 2018
Dorothy Tench Simon, age 82 of Penhook, died Monday, November 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Simon Jr.; and her brother, Edmond Tench. Surviving are her son, Michael Simon III; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Weng Simon of New Jersey; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Jeannine Simon of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Judy Tench...
Charles Randolph Brown, Sr.
November 17, 2018
Charles Randolph Brown, Sr. age 89 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born March 28, 1929 a son of the late Stafford Brown and Florence Tedder Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 68...
Alvan Macauley Aron
November 14, 2018
Alvan Macauley Aron, of Union Hall, Virginia, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 86. Alvan was born to parents, George Washington Aron and Bertha Compton Aron on February 19, 1932 in Danville, Virginia. After attending George Washington High School, he attended Hampden-Sydney College. He then served in the Army...
James Thomas Hogan
November 13, 2018
James T. (Jimmy) Hogan, 81, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Jimmy was born August 23, 1937 to the late Killis B. and Ada M. Hogan of Gretna. He was retired after 51+ years of service as a truck driver. He was a dedicated, faithful and loyal...
Calvin Walter Willard
November 13, 2018
Calvin Walter Willard of Moneta, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, surrounded by family. Calvin was born July 30, 1938, in Franklin County, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Nance Willard, with whom he shared over 40 wonderful years; his mother and father, Virginia Robertson Willard and Walter L. Willard; and one stepgrandson,...
Rebecca Anne Myers Mccall
November 13, 2018
Becky McCall of Hardy, VA, left this world on November 13, 2018. She was born August 28, 1955 in Radford, VA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Myers, and is survived by her husband, soul mate and best friend Johnny McCall, father Tommy Myers of Christiansburg, brother Dan Myers (Bonnie) also of Christiansburg, brother...
Renee Lori Wike
November 12, 2018
Renee Lori Wike, age 56 of Martinsville and formerly of California, died peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johna and Betty Wike. Surviving are her sisters, Gina Wike, Kimberly Merriman (Mike), and Betsy Mason (Darrell); nieces and nephews, Michael, Maria, Ethan, and Marybeth; great-nephew, Rafael; and special friends from California, Karen,...
Alice W. Stoneman
November 12, 2018
Alice Waller Stoneman, age 91 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 12, 2018. She was born February 17, 1927 to the late Waldo “Jack” and Alma W. Waller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Stoneman; son, Michael L. Stoneman; grandson, Ken Stoneman; and one brother, Frank M. Waller. Surviving are her...
Lawrence Eugene Gnann
November 11, 2018
Lawrence Eugene Gnann, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, November 11, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Pamela Guilliams Messenger
November 8, 2018
Pamela Guilliams Messenger, age 62 of Callaway, went to her heavenly home on November 8, 2018. She was born December 19, 1955 and was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Lawrence (Pete) Guilliams; grandparents, Roy and Altha Guilliams and Luther and Lula Fisher; and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Alan Messenger; mother, Betty...
Greta Julia (Thornton) Mcpherson
November 6, 2018
Greta Julia (Thornton) McPherson, age 84 of Callaway, went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Robert B. McPherson and her parents, Okey and Nellie Thornton and four brothers and a sister. A woman of contagious faith, grace and dignity, who served the Lord...
Robert "Bob" Kirkpatrick
November 4, 2018
Robert J. Kirkpatrick, age 58 of Wirtz passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was a loving husband, father and provider. Robert is survived by his wife, Lucy; mother, Doris (Jim) Greaves; son, Matt; daughter, Emily; stepdaughter, Candi Ahlbrandt; five grandchildren; loving brother, Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on...