Ezra Lee Bowman
December 10, 2017
Ezra Lee Bowman, 84, of Rocky Mount, went to his eternal home on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was a wonderful father and family man. He was the son of the late Roy and Susie Bowman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Frances (Boone) Bowman; one sibling, Betty Jamison; one infant daughter, Gail Areda; another daughter,...
Keith Edward Nance
December 4, 2017
Keith Edward Nance, age 59 of Penhook passed away Monday, December 04, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Nance; mother Shelby Lawrence Nance; grandparents James and Gladys Lawrence; uncle, Richard Lawrence; cousins, Amy Lawrence, Ricky Lawrence and Ernie Adkins. Surviving to cherish his memory is his daughter and son-in-law Autumn and Clay Tucker; grandchildren Audrah...
Shirley Reugh Dahlin
December 4, 2017
Shirley Frances (Reugh) Dahlin passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017. Born and raised in Spokane, Washington, Shirley graduated from Lewis and Clark High school, class of 1949, and then went on to attend Washington State University where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. In her freshman year Shirley met the love of her life,...
Richard V. Hall
December 2, 2017
Richard V. Hall, 88, of Hardy, VA, departed for his heavenly home on Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was a life-long resident of Franklin County, VA and served his church, Halesford Baptist Church, as a Deacon for 20 years. Mr. Hall distinguished his life by all who knew him as a compassionate, caring and kind man who performed untold...
Eddie Townsend Iii
November 30, 2017
Cyrus Edward "Eddie" Townsend III, age 65 of Penhook died Thursday, November 30, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Honor Schulte
November 29, 2017
Honor Alberta Schulte went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 29, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1920, in Liverpool, England. Honor is preceded in death by her husband Richard L Schulte, 2 sons Richard and Michael Schulte, 1 grandson Nathan Schulte, 1 granddaughter Erin Sabin. She will be forever remembered by daughter in law Evette Schulte,...
Mary Harlow Griggs
November 28, 2017
Mary Harlow Griggs, age 69 of Rocky Mount transitioned to her paradise in Heaven with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Mary was a life time member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Mary also served several years as a volunteer for the Auxiliary at Franklin Memorial Hospital....
Sandra Atkins Martin
November 27, 2017
Sandra Atkins Martin, 67 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lucy and Joseph Atkins. Sandra is survived by her husband, Karl; son, Bryan Young (Tina); daughter, Kim Jones (Jeff); one sister, Jolene Riddle; six grandchildren, Zach, Ben, Gabe, Olivia, Sophia Jones and Emma...
Louise M. Pagans
November 27, 2017
Louise Mattox Pagans passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 27, 2017. Louise was born on April 15, 1926 in Jack's Mountain in Glade Hill, Virginia to the late Thomas S. and Kate Mattox. She was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Davis W. Pagans. Louise was a member of Glade...
Ella Sue Chitwood
November 26, 2017
Known to many as Granny, Ella Sue Wray Chitwood passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was the daughter of Posey and Annie Maude Wray. The family finds peace in knowing Sue is now with the Lord and enjoying a great family reunion with her beloved husband, Claude Herbert, family and friends. Granny was a...
William Robert Clark, Jr.
November 26, 2017
William Robert Clark, Jr. (Bobby), 71 of Glade Hill passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Clark, Sr. (Bill) and Leona Bailey Clark; and son, Robert Craig Clark. He is survived by his wife, Frances; sons, Forrest (Becky), and Jason; grandchildren, Caleigh and Arianna; brothers and sisters, Katherine, Russell, Marie,...
Ruby Bowles Wilder
November 25, 2017
Ruby Bowles Wilder age 77 of Roanoke passed away Saturday November 25, 2017. She was born in Franklin County October 30, 1940 to the late Odie and Mildred Gibson Bowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bill Wilder. Together they operated A-1 Flea Market. Surviving are her two sons, Les (Robin) Wilder, Richard...
Vaiden Bowman
November 24, 2017
Vaiden Bowman, 85, of Rocky Mount, Va., departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born on October 4, 1932, in Rocky Mount, Va., to Morie and Myrtle Bishop Bowman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Irene Skiles Bowman, his daughter, Rita Maurine, one great-grandson, Cephas Gabriel Bowman, two...
Franklin Louis Barberree
November 22, 2017
Franklin Louis Barberree, age 44 of Burnt Chimney passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Vernalle Barberree whom he dearly loved. Franklin is survived by his wife, Heather Barberree; his children, Annabell, Dylon, Ryan and Cole; father, Franklin Barberree; mother, Linda McCullum; daddy, Guy McCullum; grandparents,...
David John Gilleo
November 22, 2017
David John Gilleo, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount.
Ruby Helen Rea Wright
November 20, 2017
Ruby Helen Rea Wright, age 97 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. She was a member of Little Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry L. Wright; her husband, Paul L. Wright; parents, William and Amelia Rea. She is survived by a son, Daniel L. Wright of...
George Washington Nunley
November 15, 2017
George Washington Nunley, age 81 of Callaway, Va. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Fork Mountain Rest Home where he resided for the past 18 months. He enjoyed living at Fork Mountain Rest Home and being able to talk with residents and staff. The staff took excellent care of George and his needs and he was...
Paul Max Robertson, Sr.
November 14, 2017
Paul Max Robertson, Sr., age 88 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born April 3, 1929 a son of the late Samuel and Sarah Waid Robertson. Also preceding him in death are his son, Charles E. Robertson; brothers, J.B. and Sam Robertson; and sister, Gertrude R. Reid. Mr. Robertson was a graduate of Rocky Mount...
Bryant Keith Hodges
November 14, 2017
Bryant Keith Hodges “Mule”, age 53 of Providence, NC died Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born April 27, 1964 and was preceded in death by his two brothers, David Hodges and Jeffrey Hodges. Surviving are his parents, Roy and Gloria Hodges; two brothers, Jackie Hodges and wife Kim, Joey Hodges and wife Emma; numerous nieces and...
Robert Edward Patterson, Sr.
November 14, 2017
Robert Edward Patterson, Sr. “Eddy” age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born March 4, 1938, the son of the late Joseph Edward and Mary Annie Fralin Patterson and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Woody. Eddy dairy farmed for a number of years and was retired...