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...
Dr. J. David Lortscher
November 3, 2018
Dr. J. David Lortscher September 19 th 1939-November 3 rd 2018
Dr. Dave of Moneta passed peacefully November 3 rd 2018, after a three week battle due to cardiac complications. It is fitting given Dave’s love and respect for Saint Hubert, that he chose the “Feast day of the Patron Saint of Hunters” to depart this...
Margaret Faye Harvey
November 1, 2018
Margaret Harvey, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnsie and Coleman Wells, Sr.; baby brother, Robert Wells; brothers, Michael and Maurice Wells; along with the family pet, Spazz. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Harvey Mattox (Calvin); son, Donnie Harvey, Jr. (Carolyn);...
Dr. William L. Smith
October 31, 2018
Dr. William L. Smith, (77) of Wirtz, Virginia, died the 31 st of October, 2018.
Dr. Smith was the son of the late William Garland Smith and Mary Eyler Smith of Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith graduated from E. C. Glass HS, received a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from...
Cheryl Adkins
October 31, 2018
Cheryl Marie Hatchett Adkins, 52 of Penhook went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Linda Hatchett. She is survived by her son, Ben Adkins (Kassie); sister, Cindy George; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and great- nieces and nephew. She was a loving mother...
James "Jim" Stanley Gue
October 31, 2018
James (Jim) Stanley Gue, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away on October 31, 2018. Mr. Gue was born in Mt Airy, Maryland on July 27, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard Miles and Anne Lettierre Gue; his 3 brothers, George, Clyde, and Willard Gue; and his in-laws, Reverend Ennis Howard and Eletha Green Coale....
Frances Patterson Nix
October 27, 2018
Frances Patterson Nix, age 83 of Rocky Mount, VA, died on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edward Patterson and Mary Ann Fralin Patterson; sister, Mary Ann Woody; and brother, Robert “Eddy” Patterson. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, E. Thomas Nix; her son, Patrick T. Nix;...
Fannie Beckner Jamison
October 26, 2018
Fannie Elsie (Beckner) Jamison, age 95 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her home in the loving care of her family. She was born February 26, 1923. Surviving are her husband of 75 years, Joel H. Jamison; children, William and Irene, Mary Jane, David and Mabel, Robert and Louise, Joann and Dean Wrightsman, Alice Metzger...
Beverly Ann Simmons
October 25, 2018
Beverly Ann Simmons, age 63 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 25, 2018. Surviving are her sisters, Rochelle Simmons and Debra Kay Simmons; nephew, Patrick Simmons; special friend, Raymond Mattox; one niece; two great-nieces. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.