John Haddon Thomas, Sr.
March 28, 2018
John “Bud” Thomas, 79 of Glade Hill, VA passed away March 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Nolen Thomas; and his son, John Thomas Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Ronda Dudley Thomas; his daughter, Gwendolyn Hill (Charles) of Colfax, NC; his son, Bruce Thomas of Washington DC; his grandson, Chase...
Ethel Anderson
March 23, 2018
Mary Ethel Anderson, age 98 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Anderson was born on January 7, 1920 to the late Beverly Moses and Whealer Louisa Perdue Eames; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Haywood Anderson; daughter, Mary Louise; son, Noel; grandson, Billy Jay Hodges; son-in-law, William...
David Kenith Rosenbaum
March 21, 2018
David Kenith Rosenbaum, 76 of Wirtz, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. David was born May 30, 1941 in Cripple Creek, Wythe County, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Ethel Rosenbaum of Cripple Creek, VA; brothers, Harry Rosenbaum, James Rosenbaum, Alan Rosenbaum, Larry Rosenbaum; sister, Ruby Groseclose and brother, Dwight...
Edward Lee Smith
March 20, 2018
Edward Lee Smith, 76 of Glade Hill, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Surviving are his children, Eddie Smith (Vickie), Chris Smith (Roberta), Wayne Smith (Tina) and David Smith; grandchildren, Nicole, Wayne, Jr., Tyler, Jacob, Macy and Danielle; and brother, Daniel Smith (Reba). He was a loving father and grandfather who will be missed dearly....
Frank Irving Azarch
March 19, 2018
Frank Irving Azarch, age 68, entered into eternal peace at home, with his wife by his side, on March 19, 2018. Frank was born, January 19, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to Charles & Leah Azarch. Frank was a combat veteran from Vietnam and was honorably discharged in November 1968, after serving his country in the Army and...
Martha Jean Mccallister
March 18, 2018
Martha Jean McCallister, 85 of Penhook, VA passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, David McCallister; her dear sister, Lillian Grake; two sons, Stuart Williams, John McCallister; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Penhook United Methodist Church. Her...
Susan Lynn Davis
March 17, 2018
Susan Lynn Davis, age 53 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. Arangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Russell Paul Woods
March 13, 2018
Russell Paul Woods, age 78 of Callaway passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 with his family by his side. He was retired from Cooper Wood Products. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Russell was born October 24, 1939 a son of the late Charlie W. and Mattie Cooper Woods and was also preceded in death by a son,...
Denver Edward Peters
March 13, 2018
Pastor Denver Edward Peters, 77 of Rocky Mount went home to be with his heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He loved to work with his hands in carpentry and wood work and was formerly employed by Martin Processing and Guyer-Roberts before going into business for himself. He went into the ministry and pastored Love of Christ...
Jesse Thomas Hodges
March 13, 2018
On the evening of March 13, 2018 Thomas returned home to be with the Lord. Thomas was born on November 18, 1939 to Doris and Jesse Hodges. Thomas went by many names, Tommy, Jesse, Pops but most of all Rock as he was the rock and strength of the family. Pops enjoyed working with his hands building and was...
Robert Bruce Jarvis
March 10, 2018
Robert Bruce Jarvis, age 84 of Glade Hill died Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Regena G. Jarvis; mother and father, Worthy and Ali Jarvis. Surviving are his son, Bruce Jarvis and wife Betty; grandson, Bruce James Jarvis, Jr., and wife Ashlie; four great-grandchildren; several cousins; and special friend, Pat Croasmun...
John William Hall, Jr.
March 9, 2018
John “Jack” William Hall, Jr., 87, died of congestive heart failure at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, VA, on Friday, March 9, 2018. He was born July 28, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late John W. Hall, Sr. and Marjorie R. (Prader) Hall. Jack was raised in Ocean View, DE. He was also preceded...
Arthur Bruce Anderson
March 8, 2018
Arthur Bruce Anderson, age 72 of Callaway died Thursday, March 8, 2018. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Peter A. Heinaru
March 7, 2018
Peter A. Heinaru, age 66 of Port Townsend, WA died Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Peter was born and raised in Detroit, MI, and graduated from Michigan State University. He had a 40+ year career in public service and retired from the Corporation for National and Community Service where he was loved and well-respected. In private life, Peter was proud of...
Otis "Pete" Craddock
March 7, 2018
Otis Leon "Pete" Craddock, 82 years of age of Ferrum, returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Pete was a gentle, humble giant, well known for his Christian character and a faithful, charter member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Pete served in the United States Army and was well known for his auto body repair business....
David Samuel Flora
March 7, 2018
David Samuel Flora, age 88 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born November 3, 1929 a son of the late Charlie Ben and Mae Plunkett Flora he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wysor Divers Flora and son, Bruce Flora; sisters, Racheal Flora and Jean Angle; brother, Arthur Denton Flora. Surviving are sons,...
Billy Barstow Gentry
March 5, 2018
On March 5th, 2018 at the age of 69, Billy "Bill" Barstow Gentry exited this earth free from illness and pain. Born in Maryland and a native of Virginia, Bill enlisted into the United States Army and served 3 years with a tour in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the military, Bill spent most of his life serving the...
Floyd Nelson Bailey, Jr.
March 5, 2018
Floyd Nelson Bailey, Jr., 74, of Wirtz, Virginia died on March 5, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born February 23, 1944 in Roanoke, Virginia to Elvie and Floyd N. Bailey. Nelson graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1962. After he received an Associate Degree from Roanoke College, he went to work...
Cheryl Marlene Hodges
March 4, 2018
Cheryl Marlene Hodges, age 50 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma and friend. Cheryl loved gardening, working with her flowers, and had a love for birds. Surviving are her husband, Will Hodges, Jr; daughter and son-in-law, Dreama M. and Tim Thompson; son, Will Hodges, III; two grandchildren, Julian Williams...
Junior Monroe Bobbitt (Rescheduled)
February 27, 2018
Junior Monroe (Bubba) Bobbitt, age 77 of Hardy passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born July 3, 1940, a son of the late Harry and Ola Bobbitt. He was also preceded in death by his son, Theron Bobbitt; brothers, Clyde and Gilbert Bobbitt; and sister, Mary Louise Bobbitt. Surviving are a step-son, Kelley Dillenberger; sisters and brothers-in-law,...