Addie Basham Dillon
January 8, 2019
Addie Basham Dillon, age 87 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved and served her family and God. She was a long time member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church where she loved her Sunday School class and choir. She is preceded...
Clifton Gordon Hammock
January 8, 2019
Clifton Gordon Hammock, age 93 of Rocky Mount passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Gordon was born November 18, 1925 to the late Arthur and Daisy Hammock. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Dianne Hammock. Gordon is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Bertha (Hall) Hammock; daughter, Lois (Raymond) Spradlin;...
Ann Easter Robinson
January 6, 2019
Ann Easter Robinson, born in Ferrum, VA on 10/1/1928 to Ernest and Essie Easter, passed away 1/5/2019. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charlie Easter and wife Eleanor; and husbands, Edward Ross, Sr. and Howard Robinson. She leaves behind her most devoted companion and love - Ed O'Brien; sons, Lee Ross, spouse Patricia, David Ross, spouse...
Judy Divers Smith
January 6, 2019
Judy Divers Smith, age 70 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Lee Divers and Mary Divers Davis; husband, Terry Iven “Baby” Smith; brothers, Glenn, Wilford and Larry Divers; sisters, Susie Dickerson, Mary Lee Wilson and Norma Jean Greenway. She...
Billie Jean Nichols
January 3, 2019
Billie Jean Nichols, age 90 of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She was retired from Occanneechi Packing House. Preceding her in death was her sister, Elizabeth. Surviving are her children, Paul Nichols, Jerry Nichols, Jane Burket, and David Nichols; grandchildren, Brandon, Daniel, Lora, Kevin, Kelly, Billy, Jr., Michael, and Daniel Scott Burket; great-grandchildren, Darren, Bradon,...
Irene Mccall Finney
January 1, 2019
Irene McCall Finney, age 95 of Penhook passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Ward Finney; son, Thomas S. Finney. Irene is survived by her children and spouses, Marion F. Ellis (Harold), Carolyn F. France (Posey), Mark Finney (Donna A.); daughter-in-law, Gail R. Finney. Irene was so proud...
Ray Jarrells
January 1, 2019
Ray Jarrells, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Jarrells; mother, Maudie Jarrells Allen; three brothers; two sisters; along with a special nephew, Wayne Jarrells. Ray is survived by his wife, Mildred Pauline Jarrells; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa...
John Paul Moore
December 30, 2018
John "Johnny" Paul Moore, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. He is survived by his children, John William Moore, Paula Jean Moore, Kevin Ray Moore and Tracy Lynn Moore; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Donna Ileen Dillon
December 29, 2018
Donna Ileen Dillon, age 68 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord and rid herself of the terrible disease of dementia on Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buren and Ernestine Perdue; brother, Wayne Perdue; and her nephew, Danny Sloan, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, Arnold Dillon, Jr. and...
Virginia Lois Atkins
December 25, 2018
Virginia Lois Atkins, 81 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Denver Atkins; children, Stacy Atkins and Dawn Treaster; grandchildren, Teri Rakes, Brandon Atkins, Cody Pagans, Trever Pagans, Ben Gillis, and T.J. Gillis; great-grandchildren, Ethan Young, Madison Rakes and Maddi Gillis; sister and brothers, Marie Ingram, Tommy Lee Gusler...
Emily Patterson Mccraw
December 25, 2018
Emily Patterson McCraw, 85 of Rocky Mount, VA died Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edward and Mary Fralin Patterson; husband, William McCraw; sisters, Mary Ann Woody and Frances Nix; brother, Robert “Eddy” Patterson. She is survived by a sister, Evelyn Dowdy; sister-in-law, Linda Patterson; and brother-in-law, Thomas Nix; also surviving are...
Christine Ramsey
December 22, 2018
Christine Ramsey, 96, of Rocky Mount, who was born February 28, 1922 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, James Henry and Bertha Handy Corns of Stuart, Va.; husband, Neville Ramsey; all her eleven siblings, Bessie, Elsie, Zana, Zula, Clata, Velma, Dorothy, Curvie, Moir,...
Daniel John Krupp
December 22, 2018
Daniel John Krupp, 85, of Moneta, Virginia died on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Runk & Pratt. He was born August 13, 1933 in Monticello, New York, son of the late Leonard and Emma Krupp. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Pam Krupp; two daughters, Lori Krupp Suon and husband Dave (Chad, Kyle & Rylee); Melissa...
John Willie Muse, Sr.
December 19, 2018
John Willie Muse, Sr., age 95 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at the Pigg River Community Center. Interment will follow in Truevine Baptist Church Cemetery. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jerry Lee Sink
December 17, 2018
Jerry Lee Sink, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Miles Sink. He is survived by his mother, Josephine P. Sink; wife, Catherine Gina Sink; two sons, Randy Lee Sink (special friend, Christine) and Aubrey Daniel “Danny” Sink (Pam); grandson, Alex Daniel Sink...
Edith Green Sowder
December 16, 2018
Edith Green Sowder, age 83 of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on December 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Hampton Green and Hattie Wimmer Green. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Harvey (Bill) Sowder; children, Mary Lee Sowder and William Harvey (Bubby) Sowder Jr., both of Rocky Mount; sister,...
Karen Faye Laprade
December 15, 2018
Karen Faye Laprade, age 54 of Penhook passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. She is survived by her parents, William Sr., and Jewell Laprade; brother, William H. Laprade Jr., (Marlene); sister, Teresa Bernard (Sammy); nephews, Josh Hale (Tracy) and Seth Bernard; great-nephews, Mason and Maclin; special friend and companion, Todd Grindstaff; special friends, Brondwyn Sheffield and Tammy Moushegian; god-daughter,...
Horace Navy Gardner
December 13, 2018
Horace Navy Gardner, age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. He was the son of the late Thomas E. and Virgie W. Gardner; also preceding him in death were his brothers, Herbert, Woody and Carroll; sisters, Virginia, Callie, Evelyn, Ivadell and Polly. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Pearl;...
Betty June Perdue
December 12, 2018
Betty June Hall Perdue, age 83 of Glade Hill passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born May 15, 1935 and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Darrell” Perdue; sister, Evelyn Arrington; parents, Posie and Isabelle Hall; father and mother-in-law, Walter James and Vivian Perdue. She is survived by her two children, Darrell Wayne “Tadpole”...
Horace Wood Littlejohn
December 10, 2018
Horace Wood Littlejohn, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Monday, December 10, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.