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...
Carolyn Jean Jefferson
May 31, 2017
Carolyn Jean Jefferson, 67 of Rocky Mount was born November 19, 1949 and departed this life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 and now resides in her Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Elvin and Alberta Virginia Jefferson. Surviving are her sisters, Karen Robertson (James) and Sharon Frommel (Carey); brother,...
Mary France Cannaday
May 29, 2017
Mary France Cannaday, 98, of Ferrum went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2017. Mary was a devoted wife and mother who loved providing for her family. Proverbs 31 speaks to the Godly woman that she was, “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness… Honor her for...
Martha Ann Naff
May 28, 2017
Martha Ann Peake Naff, 80, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Martha Peake; and husband, Euell Walker Naff, all of Rocky Mount, VA. She was a life-long member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church where she also served as a coordinator of the Church Prayer...
John Thomas Moody
May 27, 2017
John Thomas Moody of Rocky Mount went home to be with Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born October 1, 1942 in Beaverdam, VA and was preceded in death by by his parents, Lunsford and Alese Moody; daughters, Sheila Lynn Moody and Deborah Moody Bennett; a brother, Robert Peyton Moody. Surviving are his wife of over 50...
Charlotte Faye Meeks Gentry
May 27, 2017
Charlotte Faye Meeks Gentry age 73 of Franklin County went peacefully to the Lord surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Charles Gentry; mother, Mildred Hodges; grandmother, Onie Willie; several aunt, uncles and cousins. Charlotte was a loving wife, mother and Nana. She loved life to...
Nellie Irene Perdue Kirk
May 27, 2017
Nellie Irene Perdue Kirk, age 91 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday May 27, 2017. She was a long time resident of the Truvine Community, where she was well loved. She was a busy homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Kirk; three sisters; and one brother; her daughter and...
Carmella Ann Bastio
May 25, 2017
Carmella Ann Bastio, age 74 of Ferrum died Thursday, May 25, 2017. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Chapel. Her family will receive friends between 6-8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Danny Herman Altice
May 25, 2017
Danny Herman Altice, 63, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away Thursday, May 25, in comfort at home, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Vickie; dog Izzy; his two sons, John (wife Leigh and dog Chester) of Falls Church, VA, Jeffrey (wife Cheryl and daughter Lilia) of Beltsville, MD; in addition to many...
William Talmage Adkins
May 22, 2017
William Talmage Adkins, age 93 of Snow Creek went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann English Adkins; parents, Willie and Mattie Doyle Adkins; and brother, Raymond Adkins. Surviving are his children, Bonnie Belcher, Betty Hodges (David),...
William Amos Whitlow
May 22, 2017
William Amos Whitlow, age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and an employee of Old Dominion Truck Releasing. He loved sawmilling, woodworking and being busy always working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Dolly Whitlow; brother, James Whitlow; and sister,...
Larry Wade Reynolds
May 21, 2017
Larry (Chub) Wade Reynolds, age 73 of Penhook, passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 1, 1943, to the late Raymond and Erma Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his loving son, Brian W. Reynolds, sister, Irna Gale Wilson, father-in-law, James A. Parcell and mother-in-law,...
Arturo Diaz
May 20, 2017
Arturo Diaz, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, May 20, 2017. Surviving are his wife, Enriqueta Diaz; his children, Sonia Diaz (Walter Castillo), Arturo Diaz, Albert Diaz (Brittany), Anthony Diaz, Jose Pelaez (Olga Palaez); grandchildren, Symya Diaz, Kacey Diaz, Alexis Castillo, Andy Castillo, Alan Pelaez, Aldo Pelaez; brothers and sisters, Ruben, Leticia, Jacoba, Patricia, Josefina, Armando, Blanca. Funeral...
Helen Minnick
May 18, 2017
Helen Webber Minnick, 85, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 18, 2017 with her loving daughters by her side. Helen was born on March 27, 1932, in Roanoke, to the late Harry and Elizabeth Webber. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Don Minnick, her daughter Dona Minnick and her brother, Harry Webber,...
Barbara Martin Bowman
May 17, 2017
Barbara Jean Martin Bowman, 77, of Rocky Mount passed away, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mary Martin; her brother, Jack Martin; and sister, Eleanor Martin. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jack Bowman; her children, Suzanne and Tony Deibler, Stephen and...
Lois Evelyn Lindsay Brown
May 16, 2017
Lois Evelyn Lindsay Brown, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born in New Haven, CT to the Rev. Dr. M.E.N. Lindsay and Melcora Gruber Lindsay, deceased. Also predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Walter Chester Brown, Jr.; her twin sisters-in-law and spouses, Betty Lee Brown Shearer and John Shearer, Ann Bolling Brown Pace and...