Bradley Rufus Carroll
October 25, 2017
Bradley Rufus Carroll, 56 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Carroll and stepfather, Wayne Jacobs. Brad is survived by his children, Bradley Carroll, Toni Carroll (James), and Brandon Carroll (Jasmine); one grandson, Jaylen Napier; mother, Delores Jacobs; two brothers, Christopher Carroll (Jean), and...
Okey Wayne Bowman
October 20, 2017
Okey Wayne Bowman, 79, of Callaway, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in his home. He was born November 7, 1937. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Mohler) Bowman, sons, Dwight and Vanessa of Callaway, Clayton and Marla, of Westphalia, KS, Clifford and Debra, of Callaway and Marcus of Callaway, eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, brothers, Elwood and Catherine,...
Donald Edward Scott, Jr.
October 19, 2017
Donald Edward Scott, Jr. (Eddie) passed peacefully on October 19, 2017. Eddie was born November 15, 1960 in Franklin County to Donald Edward Scott, Sr. and the late Mildred Chitwood Scott. Eddie is survived by his children, Casey Scott Hylton and Donald Edward Scott III (Trey); his grandchildren, Aiden Riley Scott Hylton and Emma Lynn Gabrielle Hylton;...
Morris Gilmore Stephenson
October 19, 2017
Morris Gilmore Stephenson, age 81 of Ferrum passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 He is preceded in death by Hazel Elizabeth, his loving wife of 29 years, and his parents, Clarence and Frances Stephenson of Marion, VA, step-grandsons Andrew Huff and Phillip Peters. Surviving are his sister, Sandra Archer of Peoria, AZ, and brother Stafford (Tess) Stephenson of High...
Brenda Alfreda O’Neal
October 18, 2017
Brenda Alfreda O’Neal was one of five children born on June 5, 1964, to Barbara Jean Tanks. She made a peaceful farewell from her beautiful life on October 18, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.
Brenda was married to Kenneth Witcher prior to his passing, and later remarried Randy O’Neal on August 6, 2016. Together,...
Billi Jo Naylor-Eder
October 14, 2017
Billi Jo Naylor-Eder, age 39 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her dad, Bill Eder, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Naylor, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. F.X. Eder, Harry Brooks. Surviving are her mother, Willie Brooks Eder; her biological father, Alan J. and Brenda Naylor; brother and sisters, Alan H....
Thomas A. Wilkerson
October 13, 2017
Thomas A. Wilkerson, age 55 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 13, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Margaret Smith Buford
October 13, 2017
Margaret Smith Buford lived a full and rewarding life. She was a person who never met a stranger. She died near eventide in her garden on October 13, 2017 at the ripe age of 85. She was born on November 12, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to P.W. and Mae Smith. She grew up in Atlanta attending the North Avenue...
James A Scott
October 12, 2017
James A. Scott, age 74 of Bassett passed away at home on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was self-employed in construction; he loved hunting, camping, fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mildred Shively Scott; and his beloved pet, Taco. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Regina;...
George "Clinton" Smith
October 10, 2017
George “Clinton” Smith, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dannie Hodges Smith; brothers, Calvin, Terry and Ricky Smith. He is survived by his children, Dina Davis, Jody Smith (Hiedi) and Steven Smith (Carrie); grandchildren, Tabitha and Cody Davis, Tyler and Ethan Smith, Anna...
Ozell Young Ayers
October 10, 2017
Ozell Young Ayers, age 70 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Ferrum and member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church. She served as the Resident’s Representative at Rocky Mount Rehab Center where she resided in recent years. She was a foster mother to 14 children and she also cared for her twin...
Mary “Louise” Hammock
October 6, 2017
Mary “Louise” Hammock, 84, went to her home in Heaven Friday, October 6, 2017. She was a member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren and a very special “Lil Uise” to Madysen and Macey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hammock; son, Donnie Hammock; and granddaughter, Renee Craiger. Those left to cherish...
Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith
October 5, 2017
Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith of Rocky Mount, aged 81, left this life on October 5, 2017 at her home. Born September 2, 1936, in Roanoke, she was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Bula Ray Stump Pearn. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edrington Beckwith, Jr. Other survivors include son Steven Beckwith and his wife Kim Orr, of Osprey,...
Thomas Russell Makinson, Jr.
October 5, 2017
Thomas Russell Makinson, Jr., age 86 of Ferrum died Thursday, October 5, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jessie D. Hairfield
October 5, 2017
Jessie Winifred David Hairfield (Kink), 78 years old of Ferrum, VA passed away Thursday, October 05, 2017. She was born January 19, 1939 in Union Hall, VA. She was the daughter of the late Lester Thomas and Ethel Lena Ellis David. She retired from MW Windows with many years of service. Also was preceded in death by husband, Posey...
Ethleen S. Hall
October 4, 2017
Ethleen Hall 87, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy B, Hall; parents, Joefonza Smith and Bertha Rigney Smith; daughter-in-law, Toni Hall; sisters, Myrtle Law, Lizzie Robertson, Sallie Mays; brothers, Eugene Smith, Henry Smith (Nob); sister-in-law, Dannie H. Smith. She is survived by her son,...
Ronald Lee Burroughs
October 3, 2017
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, our Lord has called Ron home. He was born November 29, 1949 in Roanoke, VA and was the son of William (Bill) and Alice Burroughs. He graduated from William Fleming High School in 1968, and then he joined the United States Army from 1969 - 1972. He was stationed with the...
Charles David Easter
October 3, 2017
Charles passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 with family by his side. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly; son E.B. (Scott Mallan); two grandchildren John David and Laura. Also surviving are his sister, Ann Robinson; two nephews; five great nieces and nephews and one great, grandniece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Esse (Nicholson)...
Lax Winfred Mitchell
October 3, 2017
Lax Winfred Mitchell, age 93 of Glade Hill, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. His wife of 68 years, Sunie Wood Mitchell, preceded him in death by 18 days. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jarvey, Sr. and Gladys Mitchell; sister, Joy Wiseman; and brothers, Jarvey, Alfred, Earl. Surviving are...
Lucille Bass Holsclaw
October 1, 2017
Lucille Bass Holsclaw, age 95 of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Annie Bass; siblings, two sisters and one brother; her husband, Marshall Holsclaw; her son, George Holsclaw II; and a son-in-law, James Bateman of Deltaville, Va. She is survived by her daughter, Pattie Bateman; and...