Essie Doss
May 12, 2016
Flossie Essie Altice Doss, 92 of Rocky Mount, went on her last journey, May 12, 2016 to be with her heavenly Father. She was born in Rocky Mount, January 7, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Abraham Altice and Dora Etta Wray Altice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wray Doss, who passed...
David Gordon Atkins
May 12, 2016
David Gordon Atkins, age 75 of Wirtz passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife Ruby Atkins of Wirtz; sons Andrew, Joseph and Jim Atkins, and his daughters Julie Atkins and Patricia Johnson. He is also survived by James, Dennis, Randall, Mark, Dominic and Jeff Wada, and by Patricia McBride; his siblings Lynwood Atkins and his...
Louis James Suffel
May 12, 2016
Louis James Suffel, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born May 28, 1930 in Fairfax County, Va. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Shirley Hall Suffel; son, Michael Suffel and wife Martha; grandsons, Phillip Suffel, Chris and wife Shellie Suffel; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brandon and Joslyn Suffel; and sister-in-law, Marian Ingram and husband Wayne....
Norma Jean Byrd
May 12, 2016
Norma Jean Byrd, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, May 12, 2016. A private graveside service will be held at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Billy Donald Young
May 11, 2016
Billy Donald Young, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Blanche Young; sister, Polly Conner; and brother, Douglas Young. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Young; children, Donna Young Austin and boyfriend, Doug Jones, Connie M. Young and boyfriend, Mike Hall “Smiley”, Lonnie Young (Amanda); grandchildren, Travis Lee...
Lucy Lee Pagans
May 10, 2016
Lucy Lee Pagans, 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Surviving are her husband Glen Pagans; sons Nicky Pagans (Pam), Jason Pagans (Brenda); brothers Warren, Jeffery and Robert Smith; sister Rita Hodges (Floyd); granddaughter Harlea Chitwood; a number of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family. She was a dearly loved wife and mother and will be...
Howard Monroe Hodges, Sr.
May 9, 2016
Howard Monroe Hodges, Sr. age 86 of Rocky Mount was born February 5, 1930 and went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hodges; parents, Mattie and Abraham Hodges; grandson, Craig Clark; and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by four children, Frances Clark (Bobby), Wanda Perdue...
Lillian Goins Frith
May 8, 2016
Lillian Goins Frith, of Rocky Mount died peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Brookdale Roanoke after a long illness. Lillian was born at Bramwell WV, the third child of Arthur and Pearl Allen Goins. She grew up in a busy household with six siblings. As a teenager she met and married Jack Frith, the love of her life, and...
Thomas Spencer Kirkham
May 7, 2016
Thomas Spencer Kirkham, Jr., age 65 of Penhook passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas S. and Leona Kirkham. Surviving are his wife, Michelle Glappa; children, Thomas S. Kirkham III and his wife Michelle, Brent C. Folke, and Nicole K. Hochschild and her fiancé, Jennifer; grandchildren, T. Spencer Kirkham...
Marvin Dell Mines
May 7, 2016
Marvin Dell Mines, age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2016 with his loving companion of 10 years Patti Henson of Clearwater, Florida where they lived until they returned to Virginia in 2014. Dell was born in Roanoke, VA on August 27, 1956 and moved to Clearwater, FL in 1981. He now joins...
Hayden Michael Williams
May 5, 2016
Hayden Michael Williams, infant son of Brandon Williams and Kelsie Martin died Thursday, May 5, 2016. Graveside services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Julie Mulligan Watts
May 5, 2016
Julie Mulligan Watts, of Boones Mill, VA died Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Mulligan. Julie was an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, retired from Carilion Clinic after a career in Oncology Nursing, Parish Nursing and Hospice. Julie especially enjoyed her 10 years as a Parish Nurse with Trinity Ecumenical Parish and Resurrection...
Shirley H. Woody
May 5, 2016
Shirley H. Woody, age 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was born November 2, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe B. Woody; her daughter, Donna Sink; daughter-in-law, Donna Rigney. She also preceded in death by her parents, Albert Lester and Cora Evelyn Houston; brothers, Gordon, Willie, Adron, Bill, Bob, and Kenneth;...
Clyde Rigney
May 3, 2016
Clyde Rigney, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born September 26, 1929 a son of the late Sam and Lillie Hodges Rigney. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy “Buster” Rigney, Charles Wayne Rigney, Arthur “Peanut” Rigney, George Cleatis Rigney; sister, Virginia Foley; nephew, Troy Foley; and niece, Sandra Rigney. Surviving...
English Anderson Skidmore
May 2, 2016
English Anderson Skidmore, a retired GM employee died Monday, May 2, 2016. Mr. Skidmore was born in Frenchburg, KY on January 27, 1921. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and Syrian Temple. He was discharged for the U.S. Air force Regional Medical Center as a...
Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr.
May 1, 2016
Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr., age 81, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Maymon was a devoted husband, father, and “Papa Maymon,” who was a hard worker and took pride in his daily accomplishments. Maymon proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army, and throughout his life he always spoke fondly of the people...
Linda Frances Poindexter
May 1, 2016
Linda Frances Poindexter, age 66 of Glade Hill passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born May 11, 1949 a daughter of the late Boyd and Myrtle Holland. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Fred; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Wes Hudson; son, Christopher Poindexter and girlfriend Fatima; granddaughters, Abby, Daisy, Aly...
William Denis Harrington
April 29, 2016
William D. Harrington (Bill), 73 of Glade Hill passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. He was born January 5, 1943, a son of the late William Thomas and Anna Anthony Harrington. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Michalski. Bill was a graduate from Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, NY, retired from the American Red Cross,...
Nancy Hamblett Meador
April 27, 2016
Nancy Hamblett Meador, age 77 formerly of Wirtz, Va. died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Mechanicsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nyle Lawson Meador and her parents, Jennings Bryant and Hallie Ferguson Hamblett. Surviving are her son Nyle K. Meador, grandson, Matthew Raymond and Heather Lynn Meador, granddaughter, Hallie Marie Meador, great-granddaughter, Brianna Madison Meador, expected great-granddaughter,...
Clyde George Pruitt
April 26, 2016
Clyde George Pruitt, age 80 of Hardy passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born May 11, 1935 a son of the late Robert and Esie Reynolds Pruitt and was also preceded in death by his son, Jesse Roy Pruitt; brothers, James, Giles and Robert; sisters, Gracie Pruitt and Eva Gray. He leaves behind...