Gerald "Floottie" Lee Kendrick
February 13, 2016
Gerald Lee Kendrick “Floottie” joined his loved ones in heaven on February 13, 2016. He was born June 16, 1951 at his home place in Rocky Mount. He was the son of Rachel Handy and the late Gerald Lanier Kendrick. He leaves behind his wife and soul mate of 34 years Sandra Kendrick “Pinkie”, two daughters, Katie and Angie, two...
Jeanette Layman Wright
February 13, 2016
Jeanette Layman (Shorter) Wright passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 due to pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank B., Jr. and Mary Naff Layman; her daughter Andrea Jeanette Dodson; her sister, Sheri Layman Fecher (2009) and her brother, Ben Layman (2014). She is survived by her loving husband, Charles D. Wright, Sr.; her children, Ray Dodson and...
Billy Brent Harrison
February 12, 2016
Billy Brent Harrison, 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Rocky Mount on July 11, 1933. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Tyler and Lillie Myrtle Harrison; brothers, Horace, Cletis, Claude, Everett, and Vestel; sisters, Ann “Nannie Kate” Shields, Exie Dillon and Barbara Doss. Surviving is his...
Michael Wayne Floria
February 12, 2016
Michael Wayne (Young) Floria, age 64 of Vinton passed away Friday February 12, 2016. Mike was a true gift from God who was loved very much by his family, especially his heart family. Mike loved his music, dancing, dogs and his heart family but most of all he loved his Jesus. He was preceded in death by his birth mother,...
Ronald Lee Childress
February 8, 2016
Ronald Lee Childress, age 70 of Hardy, VA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was born in Springwood, VA and was preceded in death by his father, Oscar E. Childress; mother, Arlene “Peg” Johnson; brothers, Bill and Tommy Childress; step-father, James Johnson; and his wives, Barbara Childress and Vera Strobel Childress. He is survived by two sisters, Gracie...
Louise Jones Richardson
February 7, 2016
Louise Jones Richardson, age 86 of Callaway, passed away Sunday February 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Posey and Naomi Richards Jones; husband, Robert L. Richardson; sister, Evelyn Jones Underwood (J. Willard); niece, Sharon U. Craft; grandson, Kevin Lane Pendleton. Surviving are her daughters Jennifer Pendleton and husband Roger, Elaine Carter and husband David; grandchildren, Lisa...
Lc Taylor
February 7, 2016
LC Taylor of Brant, MI was born in Brant on April 26, 1921 and went home to the Lord on February 7, 2016 in Moneta, VA where he was staying with his son Rick and daughter-in-law Maria. LC was the son of Truman and Grace Taylor. Born in Brant, LC spent all of his life in the local area. He...
James Posey Hodges
February 7, 2016
James Posey Hodges, 84, died peacefully on February 7, 2016 at Carilion Clinic Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was fondly known as "Hezzie," "Junior," "Papa," and "Grandpa Hodges." Jimmy is survived by his son, Jeffrey Brian Hodges (Amanda) and daughter, Sabrina Hodges Tyndall (Ray); step-son, Alan Dale Hodges (Dawn); and his three wonderful granddaughters Jacqueline Tyndall Smith (Jordan), Victoria Gabrielle Tyndall,...
Mark A. Stout
February 4, 2016
Mark Allen Stout, 55 of Callaway passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 with complications of liver disease. He was born March 17, 1960 and was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Stout; and step-father; Roger Muse. Mark was a Truck Driver for Plygem, Eddie Conner and Lawrence Transportation. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Martha E. Stout;...
Charles Chuck Howarth
February 4, 2016
Charles (Chuck) Howarth, 76 of Wirtz formerly of New Jersey passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Surviving are his wife Louisa Howarth; three children; five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount- Smith Mountain Lake.
Julian B. Smith
February 4, 2016
Julian B. Smith (Jewell), age 80 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Betty Smith; brothers, Letcher, Lacy, Ruben, William, and Allison Smith; and sisters, Cora Hodges, Doris Perdue, Stella Hodges. Jewell retired from Bassett Furniture Co. and loved fishing, hunting, and his dogs. Surviving are numerous nieces and...
Michael Jay Elston
January 26, 2016
Michael Jay Elston, age 69 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. His family will receive friends 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at his residence. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Mildred Davis Jones
January 24, 2016
Mildred Elizabeth Davis Jones, age 85 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 24, 2016. Mildred was the daughter of the late Zed Ambrose Davis and Delta Morten McNeil Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Willie Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Gloria Davis. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter...
Andrew Malon Galyean
January 23, 2016
Andrew Malon Galyean, age 80 of Henry died Saturday, January 23, 2016. Graveside services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Blanche Cooper Willis
January 23, 2016
Blanche Cooper Willis, age 95 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Lester Willis; her parents, George and Emma Walker Cooper; three sisters and three brothers; and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Blair Willis. Surviving are her two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Willis, Harold and Shelby Willis, all of Ferrum; one granddaughter,...
Henry Ward English
January 20, 2016
Henry Ward English (Ward), age 77 of Hardy, VA. passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Ward was predeceased by his parents, Alford Henry and Frances Powell English; wife and love of his life, Katherine C. English; son, Kevin L. English; daughter-in-law, Wanda (Bonnie) English; special pet, Leroy. Ward is survived by his son, Henry W. English (Tammi); daughter, Kimberly...
Wayne Howard Grimes
January 20, 2016
Wayne Howard Grimes, 75, of Moneta, VA, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lorene Grimes of Lake of the Woods, VA. Surviving to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 33 years, Anne Sickinger Grimes, a sister, Harriet Olsen (John), and his blended family - sons Brad Grimes...
Carl Posner
January 18, 2016
Carl Posner, age 94 of Hardy and formerly of Spring Valley, NY died Monday, January 18, 2016. He was a United States Veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his wife, Irene. Surviving are special friends, Patti and John Hickman of Hardy; one niece and one nephew. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at...
Sandra Lee Jones
January 18, 2016
Sandra Lee Jones, age 69 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount died Monday, January 18, 2016 following a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. and Nancy Wingfield Jones. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Mary Jones; sister, Betty (B.J.) Jones; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including devoted friends,...
Aubrey Cecil Wray
January 14, 2016
Aubrey Cecil Wray, age 67, of Glade Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Aubrey was born on June 29, 1948 in Franklin County. Aubrey served during the Vietnam Era as a United States Marine. He worked for Martin Processing and Boles Asphalt Maintenance before starting Virginia Paving Co., Inc. with his brother-in-law,...