Ewell Daniel Dillon
June 16, 2017
Ewell Daniel Dillon, age 98 of Wirtz, VA. went peacefully home on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Helen Ferguson Dillon; his parents, Swanson Dillon and Vicie Dillon; granddaughter, Lisa Daniels; grandsons, Jeff Cook, and Kenneth Cook; sister, Audrey Glass; brother, Phadgett Dillon. Daniel was a World...
Richard A. Anderson
June 16, 2017
Richard Alfred Anderson, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born July 27, 1928, a son of the late James and Mattie Hodges Anderson of Rocky Mount. Richard is survived by his children, Judy A. Arthur and Tim Anderson (Robin); as well as the...
Benjamin Donald Preston
June 16, 2017
Benjamin “Donald” Preston, 79, of Glade Hill, VA went home to be with his heavenly father June 16, 2017. Donald and his bride, Ruth Pauline McBride Preston, were happily married on December 2, 1960 and were together for 56 years. Donald graduated from Franklin County High School in 1956. After graduation he worked on his grandfather’s farm 1956 –...
Walter P. Kingery, Jr.
June 15, 2017
Walter P. Kingery, Jr., age 85, of Rocky Mount died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Diane Jamison Kingery, his parents, Walter P. and Mary Hudson Kingery, Sr., brothers William Kingery, Sr . (Catherine), Charles Kingery (Naomi), sisters Adeline Moore (Chester), Emma Renick (Bill), and Mildred...
Mildred Alice Gravely Chase
June 15, 2017
Mildred Alice Gravely Chase, age 88 yrs., of Glade Hill passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Aubrey “Buddy” Hodges. She is survived by her husband, William Stuart “Bill” Chase; her children, Jean Wright (Mike), Debra Perdue (Mike), Barbara Mills (Tony), Glenn Hodges (Beth), Richard Hodges (Lisa); step children,...
Joyce Joann Waldron
June 14, 2017
Joyce Joann Waldron, of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Waldron; brother, Buell Hammock. Surviving are her children, Andy (Lissa) Taylor, Noell (Sandra) Taylor, Jimmy (Gertie) Taylor, Eric (Fred) Taylor- Rodriguez, Colleen Shanley, Lorie Hurt, Patricia Waldron; sisters Edna Cannaday, Carol Bowman, Elsie...
Karen Lynne Turner
June 14, 2017
Karen Lynne Turner, age 56 of Callaway, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by grandparents Dennis and Mary Johnson, John and Kate Turner. Karen was an employee of Uttermost and was a member of Rocky Mount Christian Church. She also volunteered at The Harvester where she made many friends....
Mary Mildred Avis
June 14, 2017
Mary Mildred Avis, 77, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was preceded in passing by her husband of 56 years, Harold Lewis Avis. She is survived by her four children; her daughter, Ann Jessee and her husband, Terry Jessee; her daughter, Faye King; her daughter, Penny Wheeler...
Frankie Mattox
June 13, 2017
Frankie Mattox, age 71, of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Mattox. Surviving are his mother and father Della and Robert Arrington, his children, Anthony Holland, Dana (Diana) Mattox, Cindy (James) Mackenhimer, Tammie (Vance) Legans, Holly Mattox (Todd) Evans, Eric Hughes, Fred...
Alex Adkins
June 13, 2017
Alex (Elick) Adkins, age 61 of Rocky Mount went home after battling cancer on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise; father, Eugene; sisters, Myrtle, Geneva and Lillian. Surviving are his sister, Annette and (brother, Wade Adkins) of the home. He also leaves behind his friend, Snowball the cat; sister, Pauline (Rick) Nickelston;...
Mary Magdalene Wright Hodges
June 13, 2017
Mary (Magdalene) Wright Hodges, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Heaven gained another angel. Magdalene was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Mazie Wright; brothers, Carl and Raymond; two sons, Ronnie Wayne Hodges, Sr. and Neal Hodges. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Hodges (Donna), Lisa Hodges Young (Bryan); 16...
Darren P. Devigili
June 13, 2017
Darren P. Devigili, age 55 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Debbie Doerrlamm
June 9, 2017
The world lost another incredible person Friday, June 9th 2017. Debbie was a one of a kind Wife of the late Davey Doerrlamm, Mother (Thomas, David (Christina), Brother (David) Sister in-law (Denise) Grandmother (Hayley) as well as a great friend to so many. Her heart was so big and her desire to help others was so strong...
Reuben George Penantel, Jr.
June 8, 2017
Reuben Penantel, Jr., age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Toni Lynn Pappas Hall
June 6, 2017
Toni Lynn Pappas Hall, age 55 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Her family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Saturday at 409 Valley Fields Lane, Radford, Va. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Juanita Rosalie Layton
June 5, 2017
Juanita Rosalie Layton, 67 of Boones Mill passed away Monday, June 05, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Agnes Campbell Sensabaugh. Surviving are her husband Hubert W. Layton; son Norman Reid Oliver III; grandson Norman Reid Oliver, IV; a number of brother, sisters; a host of friends. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral...
Larry R. Hall
June 4, 2017
Larry R. Hall, age 69 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 4, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Myrtle Young Burgess
June 3, 2017
Myrtle Young Burgess, 94, of Boones Mill was born February 28, 1923 and passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett L. Burgess; daughter, Geralene A. Burgess; parents Milton and Una Young; sisters, Gladys Y. Bussey, Hazel Y. Burgess, Ruth Y. Austin; brother, Buford T. Young; brothers-in-law, Paul Bussey, Raymond Burgess; nephew,...
James Ronnie Scott
June 1, 2017
James Ronnie Scott, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home. A native of Ferrum, Va., he was born on July 11, 1937 to the late Louvader Bowling Scott and James Ervin Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Meda S. Turner (Darrell); and one...
Gerald Eugene Perry
June 1, 2017
Gerald E. Perry, 78, of Hilton Head Isl, SC and Smith Mtn. Lake, VA passed away June 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine; as well as, Jeff and Linda Perry, David and Julie Perry, Jim and Missy Perry, Renea and Andrew Miller; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Edward. A Celebration of Gerald's...