Jesse Keith Shively, Jr.
August 5, 2017
Jesse Keith Shively, Jr. (Keith), 48, of Ferrum, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of August 5th, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 26, 1968. Surviving are his parents, Brenda and Jesse Shively, Sr. of Ferrum, One sister and brother in law, Tonya Shively DeLong and H. Douglas DeLong of Moneta, one nephew, Garrison...
Edward William Langbein
August 5, 2017
Edward William Langbein, 78, of Moneta, Virginia, was called to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 5th, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Edward was born November 20, 1938 in Lakewood, NJ to Erich Bruno and Marie Freida (Munzer) Langbein. As a teenager he joined the Jackson NJ Volunteer Fire Department, where he served for many...
Kathryn Elaine Kinsey
August 2, 2017
Kathryn Elaine Kinsey, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Born May 17, 1946 in Sarasota, Florida, she was the daughter of Wellington “Wimpy” and May Stevens. She was a Sarasota resident until 2005 when she moved to Franklin County Virginia in order to be closer to her sons. Her loving and caring qualities made her...
Joe "J.H." Henry Meeks, Jr.
August 1, 2017
Joe Henry “J.H.” Meeks, Jr., age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 after a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born June 12, 1932 to Joe Henry Meeks, Sr. and Ebbie Robertson Meeks. He was an avid hunter of coon, deer and rabbit. He loved his hounds, beagles and special dogglet, Coco. J.H. worked at...
Marie Perdue
July 30, 2017
Marie Pagans Perdue, age 91, of Union Hall, passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 30, 2017, with family by her side. She was born May 24, 1926. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years Otey Perdue, and is now eternally reunited with him. Marie was also preceded in death by her parents,...
Joann Broughman
July 28, 2017
JoAnn Powell Broughman, age 74 of Martinsville, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. JoAnn was born in Penhook, Virginia on January 4, 1943 to Phillip and Frances Powell. She was retired from National Homes. JoAnn is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Garth Harris, Phyllis and Jeff Roark; one son and daughter-in-law, Venton and Christina Davis;...
Teresa A. Burrows
July 26, 2017
Teresa A. Burrows, age 56 of Henry died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was born August 26, 1960 in Franklin County and was preceded in death by her parents, George B. and Renell Motley; and her husband, Gregg Burrows. Surviving are her son, J.B. Lovell (Jessi) of Henry; brothers, Nathan Motley (Brenda) of Rocky Mount, Curtis Motley (Susan) of...
Lowell Wincel Jones
July 26, 2017
Lowell Wincel Jones, age 82 of 296 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was born in Redwood on July 19, 1935 son of the late Lucian Herbert Jones and Ruth Perdue Jones. He retired from Lane Furniture after a career of more than 30 years. A member...
Timothy Lee Dunman
July 26, 2017
Timothy Lee Dunman age 56, of Roanoke (formerly of Franklin County), passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount.
Nadene Scruggs Truman
July 25, 2017
Nadene Scruggs Truman, age 83 of Wirtz, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was retired from Franklin County Public Schools after 30 years as a teacher’s assistant, where she adored working with the children and her co-workers. Her life was God, Family, and home where she loved cooking, canning and helping her husband Sherman on...
Jimmy Leon Taylor
July 25, 2017
Jimmy Leon Taylor, 53, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 25, 2017 while surrounded by those he loved so much. The two most important things in his life were the Lord and his family. His smile was infectious and he never met a stranger. He was known for giving advice and kind...
Stephanie Byrd Young
July 25, 2017
Stephanie Byrd Young, age 52, passed away at her home in Ferrum, July 25, 2017 after a 2 ½ year battle with breast cancer. She was born May 24, 1965 in Martinsville, Virginia. She was the only child of Herman Ralph Byrd and Betty Carter Adkins. She was an active member of Evangelistic House of Prayer in Ferrum where...
Billie L. Webster
July 20, 2017
Billie Louise Webster age 94, of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Jesse Will Webster for 73 years. She is survived by her husband, Jesse; son, Donald; granddaughter, Mary; and a great grandson, Johnathan Hunt; brothers, Virgil and Ronald Spencer; and a sister, Elizabeth Raby. She was preceded in...
Fred R. Buckner
July 20, 2017
AMHI Fred R. Buckner, US Navy (Ret.) went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2017. He was born on October 6, 1937 in Gretna, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byard and Buena Buckner; brothers, Jack, Kenneth and Benny Buckner; and one sister, Linda Mountcastle. Fred was a distinguished and decorated veteran who...
Sonia Lynn Underwood
July 18, 2017
Sonia Lynn Underwood, age 59 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family. Sonia is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, David A. Underwood; daughter, Taria (William) Morris; son, Andrew (Suzanne) Underwood; special grand babies, Haley and Hunter; baby brother, Junior (Susan) Sisk; grandmother, Virginia Agee; stepfather,...
Margaret W. Williams
July 17, 2017
Margaret Annie Elizabeth Wilkins Williams, age 97 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 17, 2017. Services will be held in Rehobeth, MD at a later date. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Betty Lynch Maddy
July 16, 2017
Betty Lynch Maddy, age 70 of Rocky Mount died peacefully and went home to her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Betty was born August 20, 1946 a daughter of Taylor and Gladys Lynch of Rocky Mount, VA. She is the widow of the late Donald Maddy whom loved her dearly all of the 46...
Leslie Michele Sink
July 13, 2017
Leslie Michele Sink, 41 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Leslie was a loving mother, grandparent, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her mother, Kathy (Tony) Bernard; children, BJ (Kati), Cody (Frances), Mikaela; brother, John (Kendra); sister, Patricia Rebecca (Robert); along with a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,...
Arthur Alexander Wilson, Jr.
July 12, 2017
Arthur Alexander Wilson, Jr. 78 of Penhook, VA passed away on July, 12, 2017. Arthur was a talented furniture designer where he traveled the world for over 40 years. He also served in the United States Airforce. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley Dillon Wilson; children, Lisa Wilson Mayfield and Steven Keith Wilson; grandson,...
Hazel Via Hale
July 9, 2017
Hazel Marie Via Hale, age 84 of Henry, slipped quietly from this life into the waiting arms of Jesus on July 9, 2017 after a two year long struggle with cancer. Hazel will be long remembered for her love of family, community involvement, collection of historical clippings, thousands of pictures that captured the essence of every important event of...