Calvin C. Hudson
April 24, 2016
Calvin Cobbs Hudson of Rocky Mount passed away quietly at his home on April 24, 2016. He was born to Albert and Audrey Hudson on August 24, 1926. Mr. Hudson was a veteran of World War II, serving in Greenland with the Army Air Force. He epitomized the qualities of the Greatest Generation: honor, service, devotion and selflessness. Following his...
Dale Goodwin Nichols
April 23, 2016
Dale Goodwin Nichols, age 63 of Callaway passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mary Nichols; and son, Chad Nichols. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Marilyn Hodges Nichols; children, Michael Dale (Harley) and Torrie, Angela Taylor and Donnie, John Nichols; very special grandchildren, Elizabeth Hodges, Travis and Ethan Taylor,...
Sallie Fox
April 21, 2016
Sallie Fox, age 96 of Wirtz went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Fox; parents, J.L. and Tobitha Ellis; brothers and sisters, Ford, Paul and Jake Ellis, Ruth Smithers, and Thelma Robertson. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sue Amos; granddaughter, Cherie Hall and husband...
Martha Sink Custer
April 19, 2016
Martha Sink Custer, age 64 of Callaway died Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Martha was a legal secretary for her entire career. She was born September 12, 1951 a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Renick Sink; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Coy (16 months old). Surviving are her husband, James “Jimmy” Custer; son, Charles; two...
Anna Jean Crum Hudson Lawrence
April 15, 2016
Loving, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Mother, Anna Jean Crum Hudson Lawrence, age 75 of Roanoke passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Pheasant Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Roanoke, VA. She is predeceased by her parents, Luke and Lera Crum; and sister-in-law, Betty Crum. Anna is survived by her daughters, Denise Hudson Hurst, Kim Brown (David) and Sandi Churn...
Lawrence Thomas Baker Sr.
April 15, 2016
Lawrence T. Baker, Sr., age 74 of Henry had a grand reunion with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was the devoted husband of Janet A. Baker. They shared 53 years of marriage. Lawrence was born in Hammondsport, New York, on February 11, 1942. He married Janet A. Skillman on November 9, 1962. He and his wife...
Dorothy Layman
April 12, 2016
Dorothy Boone Layman, age 98 of Wirtz died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Surviving are seven children, Lowell and Miriam Layman, Lois and Marvin Bowman, Wayne and Wylenia Layman, David and Judy Layman, Owen and Dorothy Layman, Betty and Curtis Selby, Daniel and Teresa Layman; 28 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Virgil Charles Kidd
April 11, 2016
Virgil Kidd, age 85 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Charles Kidd. Virgil is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janie H. Kidd. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers consider American...
Rebecca Lynn Cabeen
April 10, 2016
Rebecca Cabeen, age 48 of Ferrum died Sunday, April 10, 2016. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Leona Hinkle Solon
April 10, 2016
Leona Hinkle Solon, age 84 of Boones Mill died Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born in West Virginia on June 2, 1931. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Sylvia Hinkle; husband, Thomas J. Solon; brothers, Woodrow Hinkle, Fred Hinkle, William Hinkle, one sister, Jane Hinkle and one grandson, Andrew...
Desiree Nicole Ilconich
April 9, 2016
Heaven gained another angel on Saturday, April 9, 2016 when Desiree Nicole Ilconich, age 26 of Penhook went to be with the Lord. Surviving are her parents, Joseph and Louise Ilconich; children, Caylen Jade Quinn, Anthony Quinn, and Joseph David Ilconich; siblings, Shannon Ilconich-Hicks (Greg), Joseph Ilconich III (Debra), Ivan Ilconich (Stacy); grandmother, Barbara Shope; grandfather, Joseph Ilconich, Sr.; many...
Mary Lee Rutrough
April 9, 2016
Mary Lee (Brunk-Heffley) Rutrough, age 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Leanna Brunk; her first husband, Paul Heffley; five grandchildren; brothers, John Brunk, Roscoe Brunk and Daniel Brunk. She is survived by her husband, Albert Rutrough; children, William (June)...
Martin F. Downey, Sr.
April 8, 2016
Martin Francis Downey, Sr., age 76 of Rocky Mount died Friday, April 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Downey. Surviving are his children, Martin Downey, Jr., Michael Downey, Kathleen Hurley and Kimberly Downey; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Warren Downey and Michael Downey. Services will be private. In memory of Martin please consider donations...
Carl "Mike" Bowles
April 8, 2016
Carl Michael (Mike) Bowles, age 60 of Rocky Mount died Friday, April 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Bowles Sr; sister, Laura Watson; and brother, Harry Neal Bowles Jr. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Bowles; wife, Denise Bowles; his children, Joey and Chris; grandchildren, Kaylee, Gavin, and CJ; sister, Jewel Beir; and several...
Pamela E. Webber
April 5, 2016
Pamela E. Webber, age 55 of Henry died Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jimmy Wayne Hall Sr.
April 5, 2016
Jimmy Wayne Hall Sr., age 66 of Ferrum died Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gracie; two brothers; JC and Mike. Surviving are his wife, Muffin; his father, Percy Hall; son Jimmy Hall II; daughter, Tammie Dalton (Darrell); step-daughter, Doreen Shively; sisters, MaryAnn, Joann Flecher (Paul); brothers, Ricky (Rosemary), Kerry (Reva), John (Sheila); grandchildren,...
William Irvin (Dick) Rush
April 2, 2016
William Irvin Rush, better known as Dick, made his final journey home on April 2, 2016, at age 80. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Arlene Hale Rush, his parents, William Earl Rush and Pauline Collins Rush, and two brothers, Jimmy Roger Rush and Richard Ray Rush. Surviving are his children, Linda Thompson and husband,...
Tambala Dale Barnes
March 31, 2016
Tambala “Tammy” Dale Barnes, age 57 of Callaway left this world peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016 after her courageous fight against cancer. Awaiting her arrival in Heaven with arms wide open are her mama, Edith Zimmerman; and her Pops, Robert Fizer. Many close friends will be awaiting her arrival including, Carol Scruggs with a Harley ready so she can...
Janet Louise Mcginness
March 29, 2016
Janet Louise McGinness, age 65 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Edward McGinness. Surviving are her mother, Katie McGinness; siblings, Deborah (Daniel) Myers, Robert (Linda) McGinness; two nieces, Tracey and Jennifer Myers; one grand-niece, Serena; two grand-nephews, William and Tristan; a close family friend, Carol Yates. Memorial services will...
Florence Hall
March 27, 2016
Florence Wanda Hall, 83, from Ocean View, Delaware, died at home after many years of chronic illnesses, on Sunday, March 27, 2016, Resurrection Day! She was born February 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Vernon C. Cobb and Mary J. (Rickards) Cobb, and was also preceded in death by four older siblings: Francis Cobb, Roland Cobb, George Cobb, and...