Marcie Hall Altice
January 11, 2016
Marcie Hall Altice, age 53 of Rocky Mount died Monday, January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Helen Hall; brother, Larry Hall; and father-in-law, Fred Altice. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Sammy Altice; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jr (Virginia) Hall, Ronnie (Janice) Hall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicky (Ronnie) Young, Deborah Hall, Tracie (Tim)...
Donald "Peco" Terry Hodges
January 10, 2016
Donald “Peco” Terry Hodges, age 62 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ruth Hodges; brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Rosemary Hodges; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Doug and Betty Bower. Surviving are his wife, Robin B. Hodges; his dog, Buddy; sister, Yvonne Dye; brother-in-law, Mark Bower and wife Barbara; sister-in-law,...
Mary Elizabeth Dalton
January 9, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Dalton, age 86 of Rocky Mount, passed on to her heavenly family January 9, 2016 with her daughters by her side. She was born a daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Neville and was also preceded in death by her husbands, John Horsley and Walter Dalton, a daughter Kitty Angell, sons David Lee Horsley, Wayne Horsley and...
Irene Mattie Beckner
January 8, 2016
Irene M. Beckner, 59 of Wirtz, peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2016 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Elizabeth Jamison; and one brother Cephas Jamison. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Byron Beckner; three children, Curtis and Marcie Beckner of Quinter, KS, Daryl Beckner of Wirtz, Sandra and Jordan Rogers...
Myrtle Lucille Neice
January 7, 2016
Myrtle Lucille Neice, age 88 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 07, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Neice, Sr.; and her son, Paul Neice, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Richard Neice (Kathy), Roger Neice (Barbara), Eddie Neice, Mike Neice, Andy Neice, Gladys...
Albert Lane Boyd
January 7, 2016
Albert Lane Boyd, age 89 of Ferrum departed this life on Thursday, January 07, 2016. He was the only child of the late, George Cleveland Boyd and Myrtle Boyd Thomas. Lane is survived by his wife Diamond Bowling Boyd whom he married on December 7, 1944. They had many happy years together. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Herbert...
Nannie Geneva Boone
January 6, 2016
Nannie Geneva (Law) Boone, age 87 of Rocky Mount left this world to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents John Willie and Sallie Law; husband, Thomas; son, Kenny; daughter-in-law, Gwen; four brothers, Alfred, Buren, Charlie, and Frank; nine brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Geneva is survived by her children, Elaine Garrett,...
James E. Hodges
January 6, 2016
James E. (Thumb-Cathead) Hodges, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Elsie Hodges; and brother, Jerry Cleo Hodges. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, John and Michelle Hodges; grandson, Michael Hodges; step-grandchildren, Jamie Chambers and Andrew Chambers; sisters, Brenda Arrington, Marie Hodges, Mary Jo Hodges (Terry); several nieces...
Jimmy Lee Furrow
January 4, 2016
Jimmy Lee Furrow, 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born January 25, 1946 and preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and father, Murray. Surviving are his mother, Thelma; children, Tena Cundiff and son-in-law Mike, Tracie Ayers and son-in-law Tim, Darrell Manning and fiancé Tammi, and J.L. Furrow and daughter-in-law Mary; grandchildren, Scott, Michael...
Annie Mae Farris
January 1, 2016
Annie Mae Farris, age 79 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Friday, January 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James McCoy Farris; grandson, Chad Evan English; parents, George and Eliza Mills; sisters, Zane Nichols and Doris Nichols. Annie was born October 29, 1936. Left to cherish her memory are her children, James “Edward”...
Carmel Holcomb Powell
December 31, 2015
Thursday, December 31, 2015, Carmel Holcomb Powell, age 81 years devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this life. A faithful member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church family, Carmel was preceded in death by her parents M. Kermit and Lucy A. Holcomb and brothers John M. Holcomb and Glennis E. Holcomb. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband...
Melvin Robert Graves
December 31, 2015
Melvin “Mel/Bob” Robert Graves, 74, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away, Thursday, December 31, 2015 unexpectedly. Mel was a former resident of Franklin, TN for 10 years and longtime resident of Bedford, and Hudson N.H. He was the loving husband of Marie-Claire Graves for 53 years. Born on May 24, 1941, in Marlborough, MA. He was the son of late Nellie...
Richard Duane Sorter
December 31, 2015
Richard Duane Sorter, age 69 of Moneta was called from his earthly home to his eternal home on Thursday December 31, 2015 after a lengthy stay at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin A. Sorter and Eva Borg Sorter; brother, Michael V. Sorter, sister Kathryn K. Sorter and son-in-law, Christopher D. Beach. Left...
Clarence Ross Chitwood
December 27, 2015
Clarence Ross Chitwood, age 60 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Wiliene Ruth Chitwood and father, Euell Ray Chitwood. Clarence was born September 11, 1955 and was a school bus driver for the public school system. He is survived by his mother, Minnie Ann...
Zemula Moorefield Pickeral
December 25, 2015
Zemula Moorefield Pickeral, 80, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Filmore and Elsie Moorefield. Surviving are her loving husband of 60 years, Billy Giles Pickeral; her son and daughter in law, Gary and Pam Pickeral; her daughter, Lisa Pickeral Chitwood; her grandchildren, Kristen, Lauren (Matt); Kara...
Rucian Russell Obenshain
December 23, 2015
Rucian R. Obenshain, Jr., age 91 of Wirtz, VA peacefully died at home from congestive heart failure on December 23, 2015. He was a member of Crafts United Methodist Church in Glade Hill, VA. Born and raised in Botetourt County, he was a World War II veteran, serving for over four years in the Navy. Mr. Obenshain was employed as...
Ancelmo Maldonado
December 23, 2015
Ancelmo "Chemo" Maldonado, of Roanoke whose life was tragically taken on Wednesday December 23, 2015 at the young age of only 44. He was a son, brother, friend and father. He came to this country with a dream to buy his own land one day in Mexico. His dedication and hard working spirit allowed this to come true. He then...
Oscar Lenford Hodges
December 22, 2015
Oscar Lenford Hodges, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Doctor Peter and Sallie Hunt Hodges; brothers, Raymond, George, James and Edgar; sister, Clarice; granddaughter, Jaquetta Young Walker. He was retired from Stanley Furniture with 34 years of service and a United States Navy Veteran of World...
Carolyn Sue Reed
December 20, 2015
Carolyn Webster Reed, age 47 of Roanoke, VA went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Lee Webster; and great-nephew, Gabriel Cash Webster. Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Michael Reed. She is also survived by her loving parents, Johnny Richard and Ruth Mills Webster of Boones...
Frances Elizabeth Trail
December 19, 2015
Frances Elizabeth Trail, age 68 of Ferrum passed away Saturday December 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband James Luther Trail. Surviving are her children, Darrell, (Jenny) Dixon, Melissa Trail, Mike (Teresa) Trail, Charles Trail, grandchildren, Brandie Dixon, Miranda Young, Dustin Mullins, Tiffany Mullins, Brooklyn Dixon, James Trail, Zayne Trail, Micah Underwood and Jasper Underwood; great-grandchildren, Shawnna,...