Floyd Lawrence Strelow
May 3, 2017
Floyd L. Strelow, 82, passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on February 9, 1935 in his grandparents’ home in Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Clyde and Mildred Strelow. On November 4, 1961, he was united in marriage with Joan B. Stelzner, with whom he spent a wonderful...
J. Willard Bowman
May 3, 2017
James Willard Bowman went to his heavenly home May 3, 2017. He was born January 30, 1930, the son of George L. and Mary Flora Bowman. Willard was the 5th generation to farm at Bowmont Dairy Farm begun in 1839. Willard was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Flora Thomas, Virgie McDannel, Geneva Urban; and brother, Bruce Bowman....
Jack M. Tuttle
May 1, 2017
Jack McLean Tuttle, age 87 of Rocky Mount died Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born December 19, 1929 in Germantown, NC and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter B. and Primmie May Holland Tuttle; three sisters, Pauline Morton, Page Dillon and Marie Lawrence; and extended family members, Sidney and Ida Holland, Peggy Morris (Bill), Barry Sarver,...
Eleanor Reid Easter
April 30, 2017
Eleanor Reid Easter, age 84 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her home with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles; son, E.B. (Scott Mallan); daughter, Kimberly; two grandchildren, John David and Laura. Also surviving are two nieces; three nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews....
Richard R. Bowles
April 29, 2017
Richard R. Bowles, age 94 of Ferrum died Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna May Bowles; parents, Ezra and Beatrice Wells Bowles; brother, James A. Bowles; and a great-grandchild, Quest R. Bowles. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis W. and Cecilia Bowles; grandchildren, Aaron Bowles (Crystal), Richard R Bowles II (Marie),...
Mildred Shively Scott
April 28, 2017
Mildred Shively Scott, age 98 of Henry died Friday, April 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell Scott; parents, Mark and Lula Shively; sisters, Geneva Hodges, Opal Thompson, Virginia Hodges; brothers, Millard, Kermit and Garvice Shively; and granddaughter, Sherry Young. Mrs. Scott was a member of Ferrum Faith Assembly of God Church and loved...
Wayne Martin
April 28, 2017
E. Wayne Martin, 69 of Boones Mill passed away at home on the morning of April 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Martin; parents, Ercell Martin and Tommie Martin; grandparents, Glen Enloe and Velma Enloe. Surviving are his children, Tracy Martin and Glen Martin; grandson, Datric Martin. Wayne served in the Navy and was...
Stephen Elton Rhymes
April 26, 2017
Stephen Elton Rhymes, age 62 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Stephen Elton Rhymes
April 26, 2017
Stephen Elton Rhymes 62, of Boones Mill passed away on April 26, 2017. Memorial services will be held at Boones Mill Church of the Brethren, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Joan Haley Easley
April 26, 2017
Joan Haley Easley, age 71 went to her heavenly home on April 26, 2017. She was a mother that loved unconditionally always putting her family first. She was a proud granny who loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She had a feisty but yet caring spirit. We will cherish these memories of her forever in our hearts. She...
Bob Davis
April 26, 2017
Robert “Bob” Albert Davis, age 68 of Union Hall, VA died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in a bicycle accident. Surviving are his wife, Sani Davis; children, Alixanne Davis and Ericson Davis; five grandchildren; parents, Albert and Blanche Davis of Chesterfield; sisters, Janet and Claire; and brother, Thomas. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorial donations be made to...
Clarence Chitwood Boone
April 25, 2017
Clarence Chitwood Boone of Rocky Mount, VA was born June 25, 1926. He departed this life for his heavenly home on April 25 th , 2017 at the age of 90 years, 10 months. He was born in Franklin County VA, the youngest son of the 14 children born to his parents, Henry E. and Alice Saloma Brubaker Boone....
James Taylor Broce, Sr.
April 25, 2017
James Taylor Broce, Sr., age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday April 25, 2017. He was born February 19, 1926 and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Broce; his father, Armand G. Broce and mother, Nona D. Broce; brothers, Albert A. Broce, George A. Broce and Norman E. Broce; sisters, Josephine B. Joiner, Clara K....
Ronald Wayne Rigney
April 24, 2017
Ronald Wayne Rigney, age 58 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was the Pastor of Victory Baptist church in Henry, Virginia for 20 plus years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Rigney and Catherine Cannaday. Those left behind to cherish his many memories are his three...
Anita Clarie Koch
April 22, 2017
Anita Claire Koch, 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born October 29, 1934 in Gaylordsville, CT, the 8 th of ten children of the late Newton & Ruby Hall Hills. As of 2014 she was also predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Surviving are her husband, Paul Koch; two sons, Paul Jr....
William Eldridge Holland
April 22, 2017
William Eldridge Holland, passed away April 22, 2017. He was the son of the late Thomas and Hettie Holland. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne Holland; and brothers, Charles and Lenny Holland. Surviving is his daughter, Karen Guthrie; three grandchildren, Jake, Catherine and Tyler Guthrie; brother, Gerald Holland; and son-in-law, Mike Guthrie. The family would like to...
Willie Martin Scott
April 22, 2017
Willie Martin Scott, age 93, took her final journey home to join her heavenly family, Saturday, April 22, 2017. Waiting to welcome her was her husband of 44 years, Thurman (Junior) Scott; daughter Carol Carter; Grandson Craig Handy; Parents Cam and Daisy Martin; brothers, Buford, Hoover, and Cam Jr. Martin; sisters, Clyde Thompson, Nola Fulcher, Lola Martin; and Lena...
Posey Lester "P.L." Lynch, Jr.
April 19, 2017
Wednesday April 19, 2017 Posey Lester “P.L.” Lynch, Jr. went home to be with his savior Jesus Christ. He was 88 years old and is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy Hall Lynch and his children Gail Abbott (John), Lester Lynch (Beth) and Brenda Taylor (John Mark, deceased.) He adored his grandchildren, Ryan Abbott, Conner Lynch,...
William N. Via
April 17, 2017
William N. Via, age 92 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born on September 21, 1924, in North Fork, West Virginia, moving to Franklin County as a child. Mr. Via proudly served his country in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II and served in the Air Force...
David Francis Doerrlamm
April 17, 2017
David Francis Doerrlamm, 65 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. Surviving are his wife Deborah Doerrlamm; son David A. Doerrlamm (Christina); granddaughter Hayley Doerrlamm; step-son Thomas Michelis. His family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.