Buford J. Hall
January 20, 2017
Buford Junior Hall, age 80 passed away Friday January 20, 2017. He was born July 22, 1936, a son of the Harry M. and Myrtle Lynch Hall. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Al Hall; sister, Nancy Dillon. Surviving are his son, Jeff Hall; grandchildren Rachel Hall, Mackenzie Hall; brother, Dewey Hall (Lorene); sister, Joyce Jones (Kenneth);...
Dennis Roy Johnson, Jr.
January 19, 2017
Dennis Roy Johnson, Jr., age 50 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 19, 2017. Surviving are his mother, Susan Tinsley (Sonny); father, Dennis Johnson (Betty); brother, Lee Johnson (Christy); step-brothers, Steve Smith (Carrie) and Jody Smith (Hiedi), Derek Tinsley; step-sisters, Dina Davis, Tiffanie Wiscombe; girlfriend, Jessica Plowden; nieces and nephews, Nick, Taylor, and Kelly Johnson, Tabitha and Cody Davis, Tyler...
Allen Jackson Holley
January 18, 2017
Allen Jackson Holley, 91, of Rocky Mount passed away January 18, 2017. He was born on December 16, 1925 near Ferrum, Virginia to the late Elisha and Lillie Emberson Holley. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, James R. and Ann L. Holley. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Audrey Young...
Helen Hunter Cottle
January 16, 2017
Helen Hunter Cottle age 99 of Rocky Mount died Monday, January 16, 2017. Private graveside services will be held. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Harry Alfred (Al) Hall
January 13, 2017
Harry Alfred (Al) Hall, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2016, spending his final hours surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters. Al was born to Harry and Myrtle Hall on May 15, 1934 in Rocky Mount, VA, the oldest of five children. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1953. After moving to...
Dorothy Sink Riddle
January 11, 2017
Dorothy Sink Riddle, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by first husband, Peter Oscar Sink; and second husband, Paul Riddle. Dorothy was Manager of the Quick Kitchen for many years and attended Rocky Mount Church of God. Surviving are her children, Sherwood Robertson, P.O. Sink, Jr., Sharon Pagans; grandchildren, Russell Robertson,...
Riley Wayne Furrow
January 11, 2017
Riley Wayne Furrow, age 69 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Chittum Furrow; his parents, Cecil and Ardella Furrow; and his brother, James Furrow. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Furrow; three brothers, Theo Furrow (Pat), Ricky Furrow (Rhonda), Ronnie...
Shirley Lawson Powell
January 10, 2017
Shirley Lawson Powell, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale H. Powell; son, Anthony Dale Powell; parents, Oscar and Noel Lawson; daughter-in-law, Tracey Powell; and sister, Betty Lawson Gregory. Surviving are her sons, Jeff Powell and wife Carrie, Brad Powell; grandchildren, Kathleen Blair Powell, John Austin Powell, Anne...
Donna Jean Brown
January 10, 2017
Donna Jean Brown, age 68 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard (Sonny) Brown; parents, James and Willie Altizer. Surviving are her son, Jamie Brown; daughter, Tambra Lynne Downs and husband Randal; grandchildren, Cody James Downs, Caitlin Danielle Downs, Mallory Lauren Brown; and sisters, Sharon Huffman, Linda Dull, Janice Loving....
Bobby Wayne Anderson
January 10, 2017
Bobby Wayne Anderson, age 60 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Bradie Anderson; and sister-in-law, Dale Anderson. Surviving are his mother, Clara Anderson; brother, Bradie Joe Anderson; sisters, Beatrice Smith and husband Milton, and Cathryn Anderson and friend James; niece, Jamie Peters and husband Steve; and nephew, Bradley Smith; great-niece,...
Jeanette Reynolds Adkins
January 8, 2017
Lois Jeanette Reynolds Adkins, age 78 of Glade Hill went to her Heavenly home Sunday, January 8, 2017. Although an angel on earth to all that knew her, the Lord has called His servant home. Met with rejoicing angels that preceded in death are her loving husband of almost 57 years, Clyde Adkins, Jr.; her parents, Gordon B. and Annie...
Jerre C. Lumsden
January 8, 2017
Jerre Lumsden, age 78 of Glade Hill passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born in Franklin County in 1938. During 2016, Jerre had a number of health challenges, but was able to maintain his sense of humor every day. At the time of his death, he was a patient at Rocky Mount Rehab & Healthcare Center. Jerre was...
Vida Mae Arnold
January 8, 2017
Vida Mae Arnold, age 102 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, January 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Arnold. Surviving are her children, Faye, Melvin, Jerry and James; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Day Cemetery in Pea Patch, Va. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation...
Roger Lee Cook, Jr.
January 7, 2017
Roger Lee Cook, Jr., age 35, of Wirtz, died Saturday, January 7, 2017. Lee was born October 18, 1981, a son of Roger and June Bobbitt Cook. He is also survived by his daughter, Victoria Lynn Cook; wife, Christi Bates Cook; brother, Bobby Cook; sisters, Donna Cassaday (James), Leslie Cook (Steve); numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends....
Mark David Stanley
January 7, 2017
Mark David Stanley, age 56 of Callaway passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.H. and Erma T. Stanley; and his brother, Curtis Hooker Stanley. He is survived by his daughter, Jami Leigh Stanley; son, Mark Dylan Stanley; former wife, Sherri Custer; brothers, Jimmy (Juanita) Stanley, John (Brenda) Stanley; sister-in-law, Bonnie M. Stanley...
Beula A. Davis
January 6, 2017
Beula Belle Abshire Davis, 91, was welcomed to her heavenly home on January 6, 2017. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace. She passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her beloved husband, Byron Junior Davis in 1981. Beula was born in...
James William Alderman
January 5, 2017
James William “Jim” Alderman, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leonard and Lina White Alderman; and sister, Faye Dalton. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Jean Akers Alderman; daughter, Nancy Ward (Rich); grandchildren, Alex, Megan, Olivia Claire and Katherine; sister, Jeanne Robinson; brother, Roger Bernard (Becky);...
Gene Hodges, Sr.
January 2, 2017
Charles Gene Hodges, Sr. of Rocky Mount, went to his eternal home on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 85. Gene was born on October 17, 1931 to his late mother, Mary Dowdy. He was also preceded in death by his middle son, Barry Neil Hodges. He has been a member of the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge #1053...
Janie Perdue Dalton Shoemaker
January 1, 2017
Janie Perdue Dalton Shoemaker, 93, of Rocky Mount, went home to be with her Lord and her heavenly family on January 1, 2017. She was born May 20, 1923 in Franklin County VA, a daughter of Harvey and Ella Roxie Eames Perdue. Janie was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Debi Smigovsky Grim, on 12/8/2016, three weeks ago. She...
Michael Stephen Mason
January 1, 2017
Michael Stephen Mason, age 61 of Glade Hill passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Mason; and father, James Edward Mason. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Mason; daughter, Stefanie Mason Bernard; son, Michael Stephen Mason II; two brothers, David Mason (Deanna), Allen Mason; several grandchildren, Mikhayla Mason,...