Viola G. Poindexter
July 6, 2016
Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter, age 92, of Rocky Mount went to her heavenly home on July 6, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Grady Sigmon and her second husband, James Poindexter, her parents, Jim and Sarah Smith, her step-son-in-law Paul Smith and step grandson, Scott Smith and...
Walter Lee Powell, Jr.
July 4, 2016
Walter Lee Powell, Jr. 93, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to dwell with the Lord in his heavenly home on Monday, July 04, 2016. He was preceded in death by two wives, Serena Hancock Powell and Juanita Prillaman Powell; a son, Michael Powell; and a daughter, Ethel Irene Powell; his mother and father, Walter and Ethel Mae Powell; four sisters,...
Nannie Verlene Dalton
July 2, 2016
Nannie Verlene Dalton, age 71 of Penhook died Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Emery Weatherford. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Wayne Dalton; daughter, Robin Lawrence Forry and special friend, Shane G. Forry; grandson, Chase Dawson Forry; sisters, Joan H. Easley and Carol W. Grosnell; brothers, Wayne Haley, Ben Haley and Eddie Weatherford;...
Annie Peters Montgomery
July 1, 2016
Annie Catherine Peters Montgomery, age 90 of Wirtz went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 1, 2016. She was a special homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel O. Montgomery; an infant daughter, Audrey Franklin Montgomery; her parents, Joel H. and Mary M. (Peters-Montgomery); father-in-law, John L. Montgomery; mother-in-law, Cora...
Henry Harvey Beckner
June 29, 2016
Henry Harvey Beckner, 93, of Boones Mill, VA died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born on March 22, 1923, in Callaway, VA. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Addie Melvie Shilling Beckner on January 1, 2013; his parents, David Claude and Laura Belle Yopp Beckner; his sisters, Daisy Beckner, Helen Hopkins, Florence Thacker, Ruth Merriman, Elaine...
Emily Mullins Jamison
June 28, 2016
Emily Mullins Jamison, age 42 of Henry passed away suddenly at home, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Kenneth Mullins; paternal grandparents, George Kenner and Geneva Mullins; maternal grandparents; J. Ryland and Eva Coleman, father-in-law Jim Jamison; brother-in-law, Lyle Kenneth Jamison. Emily graduated from Franklin County High School, Patrick Henry Community College and...
Paul Jones Hodges, Sr.
June 27, 2016
Paul Jones Hodges, Sr., age 89 of Snow Creek passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Lillie Cooper Hodges; son, Paul Jones Hodges, Jr.; two brothers; and one sister. Surviving are his brother, John Hodges; sisters, Juanita Foley and Roxie Williams; several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Donnie Hopkins....
Mack C. Martin
June 23, 2016
Mack Clellon Martin, 88, of Christiansburg, VA died Thursday, June 23, 2016, following a brief illness. He was originally from Endicott, Franklin County, Virginia, and was preceded death by his parents, Ervin and Blanch Martin; brother, Frank Martin; sister, Shelby Jean Vest, and her husband, Freddie Vest; and his grandson, Lee Yearout. Surviving are his sister, Shirley Ann Rutherford, six...
Louise Thompson
June 22, 2016
Louise Thompson of Rocky Mount passed away after a short battle with cancer. Louise taught for 35 years in Roanoke City Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Ada Thompson; sister, Eloise Bowman; brothers, Oliver Thompson, Jr. and Winfred Thompson (Betty Jean). Surviving are a special nephew and care giver, J.K. Bowman, Jr. (Doris); nephews,...
Alexandra Elizabeth Volles
June 21, 2016
Alexandra Elizabeth “Sandy” Volles, age 75 of Hardy passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She was born May 12, 1941 the daughter of the late Alexander and Agnes Blythe Dickie; and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Don, John and Ronald Dickie. Surviving are her husband, Fred Volles; children, Scott and Jill Volles, David and Stacy Volles, Eric...
Delirah Marlene Harper Poindexter
June 19, 2016
Delirah Marlene Harper Poindexter, age 60 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born October 17, 1955 a daughter of the late Wardell and Ruby Patterson Harper. She was also preceded in death by a son, Barry Poindexter; brother, Dwaine Harper; her grandparents and a very special friend, Martha Roope. Surviving are her husband, Harold Lee Poindexter;...
Roger Lee Jones
June 18, 2016
Roger Lee Jones, age 77 of Ferrum, Va. went to be with his Heavenly Father and all those who had gone before him on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and a true walker of the Christian life. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillie Mae Jones; son, Jeffrey...
Iris Cooper Robertson
June 17, 2016
Iris Cooper Robertson, 77, passed away on June 17, 2016. She was the widow of Samuel Randolph Robertson and the daughter of the late George Victor and Helen Jamison Cooper. She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Wilton Victor and Margaret McInturff Cooper. Iris is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Randolph and Deborah Holland...
Thomas Cabell Campbell
June 17, 2016
Thomas Cabell Campbell, age 78 of Penhook passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. “Mr. Tommy” was affectionately known as the mayor of Truevine. He was born January 10, 1938, the son of the late Fletcher Wade Campbell and Ada Craig Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Campbell. He attended Lynchburg College, was the owner of...
Neva Brooks Farris
June 15, 2016
Neva Brooks Farris, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Nena Brown Brooks; daughter, Anne Farris; and son-in-law, Donny Smawley. Surviving are her husband, Donnie L. Farris; daughters, Pamela Ferguson and Lindsay Smawley; grandchildren, Hailey and Bryce Ferguson, Peyton and Ethan Smawley; brothers, Clinton Brooks, Euell Brooks...
Ronald Lee Mclaughlin
June 13, 2016
Ronald Lee McLaughlin, age 79 of Penhook passed away Monday, June 13, 2016. He was born March 20, 1937, a son of the late Jesse Ellsworth and Glenna Lee Waldron McLaughlin and retired from the U. S. Postal Service after many years of service. Surviving are his wife, Janice McLaughlin; daughter, Pamela Stern (Lee); grandchildren, Adam Stern (Missy), Daniel and...
Joanne Wright Holland
June 13, 2016
JoAnne Wright Holland, age 79 of Rocky Mount was granted her wings Monday, June 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Hobert and Susie Winifred Wright. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Jones; and her brother, Jack Wright. Surviving are her husband, Eldridge Holland; daughter, Karen Guthrie; three grandchildren, Jake, Catherine and Ty Guthrie;...
William Edward Robertson
June 11, 2016
William Edward Robertson, 82, of Penhook passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Robertson, his parents Lewis and Cora H. Robertson, brother John Henry Robertson, sisters, Catherine R. Martin and Lucy R. Walker, son-in-law Lonnie Holley, and great-grandson Mason Holley. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Holley...
Annie Ethel Robertson
June 9, 2016
Annie Ethel Jones Robertson, age 84 of Rocky Mount has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 9, 2016. Ethel was born July 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Hubert B. Jones and Annie L. Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Tom W. Robertson; her sisters, Pauline Nichols...
Owen Henry "Buddy" Hodges
June 9, 2016
Owen Henry “Buddy” Hodges, age 56 of Rocky Mount, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday morning, June 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Walter Angle Hodges and nephew, David Hodges. He is survived by his significant other, Stephanie, his son, Ryan Hodges ; mother, Gladys Holt (Wayne); three sisters, Janice Hodges, Debra Hodges (Eddie) and...