Ralph Davis Akers
October 9, 2019
Ralph Davis Akers, age 82 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, October 9 th 2019 after complications from a stroke. He was a member and former Elder of Rocky Mount Christian Church and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Margie Fralin Akers; parents, Rice William Akers Sr. and Josie Brammer Akers; his siblings,...
Jeannie Ann Lankford
October 4, 2019
Jeannie Ann Lankford, age 59 of Ferrum passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Franklin County, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Lankford; and her Yorkie Companion of 14 years, Casey. Jeannie leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Ronnie D. Thompson and Betty S. Thompson; brothers, RD Thompson...
Casey Addison Sledd
October 4, 2019
Casey Addison Sledd, 32, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and close friend, passed away at his home unexpectedly October 4, 2019 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born May 26, 1987 in Roanoke, VA, the son of Kathy Z. (Sledd) Dixon, and Michael L. Sledd. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert E. Zimmerman, and Mary...
Helen Louise Mckay
October 2, 2019
Helen Louise McKay, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was born March 9, 1940 to the late Russell and Helen Floyd. She is survived by her husband, Ernest McKay; daughter, Laura Marie McKay; son, Christopher Scott McKay (Glenda); granddaughter, Christina Vernon; step-grandson, Ben; brother, Jim Floyd; along with several nieces and nephews....
Kenneth Joseph Terifay
October 1, 2019
Kenneth Joseph Terifay, 50, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, formerly of Westville, New Jersey, born August 21, 1969 in Milford, Connecticut, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Thomas Allen Terifay and Edwina Joan Terifay, his devoted Mother. He is also survived by his wife, Vicki, son, William, daughters,...
Donna W. Brown
September 30, 2019
Donna Winifred Brown, 81, passed away at Friendship South Nursing & Rehab on September 30 th , 2019. Donna was born on July 1 st , 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland to Lillian D. (Grebe) Myers and Donald K. Myers. She married Edward W. Brown Jr., a Marine Corps veteran, on December 27, 1958 and stayed with him...
Merritt Leroy Masker
September 30, 2019
Merritt Leroy Masker, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Monday, September 30, 2019. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Katie C. Lusk
September 29, 2019
Katie Custer Lusk, age 57 of Callaway VA passed away in her home on September 29, 2019 surrounded by family and friends who loved her. Katie is survived by her husband, Thomas N Lusk (Tom); daughter, Bobbie Jo Callahan; step-sons, Tommy (Samantha), Ryan (Caroline), and Brandon (Alyssa) Lusk; grandchildren, Ian, Zoey, Sophie, Ella, Charlotte and Angela; her...
Ruby Peters James
September 27, 2019
Ruby Peters James, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray M. James; brothers, Archie, Everett and Grady Peters; sisters, Sylvia Shively, Goldie Brogan, Gracie Scott and Jessie Young. She is survived by her sons, Ronald “Rack” (Lisa) and Wesley (Penny); two grandchildren, Josh James...
Willie Reed Dillon
September 27, 2019
Willie Reed Dillon, age 92 of Hardy, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was the retired owner of Dillon’s T.V. Repair. Willie was born on November 27, 1926 to the late Ben Reed and Clora Emma Dillon and was also preceded in death are his sisters, Myrtle Taylor and Elizabeth Harrison; brothers, MacArthur Dillon and Dalton Dillon....
Mark L. Thurston
September 26, 2019
Mark L. Thurston, age 52 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 26, 2019. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Wendell H. Davies
September 24, 2019
Wendell H. Davies, age 90 of Hardy died Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Judy Kessler Bowles
September 23, 2019
Judy Kessler Bowles, age 84 of Boones Mill died Monday, September 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lee Bowles, Jr. A memorial service will be held at Fairmont Baptist Church, Friday September 27, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Tom Nester officiating. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and...
Nancy Perdue Shively
September 22, 2019
Nancy Perdue Shively, age 85 of Ferrum died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jimmy) Herman Shively; her son, James (Jimbo) Herman Shively, Jr.; and her parents, Lewis Elliott and Evelyn Perdue. Nancy was a graduate of Hollins College. She was devoted to Franklin County and was active in...
Dulcina Maria Ruiz
September 16, 2019
Dulcina Maria Ruiz, age 96 of Rocky Mount and formerly of New York died Monday, September 16, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
David R. Manning
September 15, 2019
David (Sallie) R. Manning, age 76 of Boones Mill died peacefully at home Sunday, September 15, 2019. David was the baby boy of deceased Grover and Retha Manning; brothers, Carlton and Arnold Manning; sisters, Maxine Lee, JoAnn Poff, Becky Reinis. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty Spradling Manning; daughter, Angela Manning and friend Jim; brother,...
Mary Lee Hurt
September 13, 2019
Mary Lee Hurt, age 87 of Wirtz, Va. passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born September 23, 1931, a daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Elsie Lee Minnix Bousman. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Otha Stephen Hurt. Mary Lee was a lifetime member of Halesford Baptist Church....
Floyd Allen Wilcox
September 11, 2019
Floyd Allen Wilcox, age 95 of Franklin County died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Wilcox and mother, Mildred Allen Wilcox of Rochester, NY. He is survived by his wife, B. Wilcox; daughters, Wendy Wilcox Reed (Martin Erlandson) of Ingleside, IL, Gayle Wilcox Vicicondi of Ingleside, IL and son,...
James Leo Stuppy
September 10, 2019
James Leo Stuppy, age 80 of Moneta died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1938 in Lykens, Pa. to the late Ralph A. Stuppy and Anna Yentsch Stuppy. He was also preceded in death by a son, James L. Stuppy, Jr.; sister, Marie A. McNamara. James is survived by his wife, Patricia...
Ellen Jeanne Miller (Bass)
September 5, 2019
Ellen Jeanne Miller (Bass), born September 15, 1951, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 5, 2019 after a 17 month heroic battle with stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. She passed away peacefully at her lakeside home in Hardy, Virginia with family by her side. Ellen will be continually loved and remembered by...