Catherlene Hodges Holland
February 7, 2017
Catherlene Hodges Holland, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Holland; and parents, Filmore and Lou Hodges. Surviving are her children, Sandra Paulette Young (Jeff Hollandsworth), Patricia Gaye Holland (Jeff Oliver); sister-in-law, Dove Holland Woody; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora...
Leo Hamilton Scott
February 6, 2017
Leo Hamilton Scott, 84, of Ferrum passed away at his home February 6, 2017. Leo was born on July 5 th , 1932 on the campus of Ferrum Training Institute, now Ferrum College, where his father served as Farm Manager for many years. After graduating from Ferrum College in 1951, he worked at the Angle Silk Mill before founding...
Allen Herman Redd
February 4, 2017
Allen Herman Redd, 77 of Wirtz passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born August 31, 1939, son of the late Albion Cleusby and Minnie Walker Redd. He was preceded in death by wife Priscilla “Pat” Kern Redd; sister, Virginia Redd Strader; brothers, James , Amos , Frank and Wray Redd. Surviving are his sisters, Veloria Redd Moore,...
Barbara Rae Woodford Amos
February 3, 2017
Barbara Rae Woodford Amos, born March 27, 1938, was embraced in Jesus’ loving arms on Friday, February 3, 2017. It is a testament to her love of family that she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, their spouses, and family friends as she joined Thomas Giles Amos, her loving husband of 57 years at their heavenly home. Barbara...
Mary Jo Ferguson
February 2, 2017
Mary Jo Ferguson of Boones Mill VA passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. Mary Jo was born April 6, 1932, the daughter of the late John Hatcher Ferguson and Winifred Randolph Garst Ferguson, and the only sibling of her beloved brother John. Left to fondly remember her are brother, John H Ferguson and wife Sarah C Ferguson; nephews, J...
Joan Marie Smith
February 1, 2017
Joan Marie Smith, age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Trinity Mission where she had been a resident for the past few years. She was born November 3, 1942 in New York State, the daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie Morgan. She received her RN degree from State University if New York and...
Jeanette Gravely Peters
February 1, 2017
Jeannette Gravely Peters, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2017 at Magnolia Gardens, Southern Pines. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 4th at Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines and 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5th at Flora Funeral Home of Rocky Mount. A Celebration of Life service will be hosted by her children this upcoming spring/summer. Jeannette was born...
Mary Waid Hardt
January 31, 2017
Mary Waid Hardt, age 94 formerly of Boones Mill died Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born on January 26, 1923 a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Burroughs Waid. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Hardt, Jr. Surviving are her children, Charles J. Hardt III, Rachel Hardt, James Hardt; three grandchildren, Christina...
Gladys Brubaker Ashworth
January 31, 2017
Gladys Ashworth, age 95 of Rocky Mount departed her earthly home Tuesday, January 31, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Denton I. Ashworth; her parents, Robert and Grace Brubaker; her brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Myrtle Brubaker. She is survived by her loving son, Sidney D. Ashworth and wife Amelia L....
Ellen Hamblett Robertson
January 31, 2017
Ellen Hamblett Robertson, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Robertson; parents, Jennings and Hallie Hamblett; brothers and sisters, Alice Preston, Delores Glisson, Nancy Meador, Jayhugh, Everette, Dempsey, Clydell, and Euell Hamblett. Surviving are her son, Sanford Robertson (Velma); daughter, Debra Robertson Pardue; grandchildren, Carol Hatjes (George),...
Shirley Sloan Thompson
January 31, 2017
Shirley Sloan Thompson, age 81, of Rocky Mount departed this life on January 31, 2017 to be with her Savior and heavenly family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Minnie Sloan, her husband of 58 years, M. Winfred Thompson and grandson, Tony Furrow. Shirley is survived by her loving family, Patricia and Theo Furrow; Linda and...
Charles Lane Rogers
January 30, 2017
Charles Lane Rogers, age 80 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Monroe and Evelyn (Underwood) Rogers; and brother, William Robert (Bill) Rogers; father and mother-in-law, Fred T. and Nadine Bennett; and brother-in-law, Lynn Schenk....
Billie Livingsdon
January 30, 2017
Billie Livingsdon, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Monday, January 30, 2017. Graveside services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Ormond Beach, FL at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
James Russell Hancock
January 29, 2017
James Russell Hancock, age 89, late of Bradenton, FL formerly of New Lenox, IL passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Hancock (nee Gelsomino); son, Hugo Miller; and one grandson, James Miller. He is survived by his children, Vince (Carol) Miller, Dianna (Jim) Kubina, Russell Hancock, Ronnie (Cheri) Hancock, Robert...
Donald George Kummer
January 28, 2017
Donald George Kummer, age 70 of Bassett died Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was born May 23, 1946 a son of the late George and Muriel Kummer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Bagley Kummer; and step-daughter, Cindy DeBiase. Surviving are his daughters, Laura Bercik, Lisa Kummer, Holly Bashura; grandchildren, Jordan, Matthew and MacKenzie Bercik, Jacob...
Lewis Russell Burger
January 28, 2017
Lewis Russell Burger, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was born March 23, 1944 a son of the late Earl and Helen Burger. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Charlie and George Burger of Akron, OH; and granddaughter, Madison Paige Franklin. Surviving are his wife, Carlesa W. Burger; children, Lewis...
Mary Virginia Jamison Shepherd
January 25, 2017
Jesus called Mary Virginia Jamison Shepherd of Callaway home Wednesday night, January 25th, 2017. Mom was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Hoston Shepherd; her parents, Willie Cornelius and Mary Burris Price Jamison; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine Poff (Kermit), Lucille Prillaman (Wilson), Elizabeth Renick (Stafford); her brothers and sisters-in-law, William Jamison (Myrtle), and C.T. Jamison...
Yvonne Archinal
January 25, 2017
Yvonne Archinal, age 79 of Moneta died Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Dorothy Walker Jefferson
January 24, 2017
Dorothy Walker Jefferson, age 92, passed away January 24, 2017. She was born November 18, 1924, to the late Walter V. and Mary Lou Anderson Walker. She grew up in Pittsylvania County and graduated from the old Climax High School. She attended Madison College and National Business College, and later worked in the office of the Treasurer of Dan River...
Roy Turner Jones
January 23, 2017
Roy Turner Jones, age 91 of Rocky Mount died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 23, 2017. Roy was born on February 19, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude Turner Jones and Thomas Fine Jones; by the love of his life, his wife of 64 years, Kitty Jenkins Jones; sisters, Ida Law and Frances Reynolds;...