Mark David Stanley
January 7, 2017
Mark David Stanley, age 56 of Callaway passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.H. and Erma T. Stanley; and his brother, Curtis Hooker Stanley. He is survived by his daughter, Jami Leigh Stanley; son, Mark Dylan Stanley; former wife, Sherri Custer; brothers, Jimmy (Juanita) Stanley, John (Brenda) Stanley; sister-in-law, Bonnie M. Stanley...
Beula A. Davis
January 6, 2017
Beula Belle Abshire Davis, 91, was welcomed to her heavenly home on January 6, 2017. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace. She passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her beloved husband, Byron Junior Davis in 1981. Beula was born in...
James William Alderman
January 5, 2017
James William “Jim” Alderman, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leonard and Lina White Alderman; and sister, Faye Dalton. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Jean Akers Alderman; daughter, Nancy Ward (Rich); grandchildren, Alex, Megan, Olivia Claire and Katherine; sister, Jeanne Robinson; brother, Roger Bernard (Becky);...
Gene Hodges, Sr.
January 2, 2017
Charles Gene Hodges, Sr. of Rocky Mount, went to his eternal home on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 85. Gene was born on October 17, 1931 to his late mother, Mary Dowdy. He was also preceded in death by his middle son, Barry Neil Hodges. He has been a member of the Rocky Mount Moose Lodge #1053...
Janie Perdue Dalton Shoemaker
January 1, 2017
Janie Perdue Dalton Shoemaker, 93, of Rocky Mount, went home to be with her Lord and her heavenly family on January 1, 2017. She was born May 20, 1923 in Franklin County VA, a daughter of Harvey and Ella Roxie Eames Perdue. Janie was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Debi Smigovsky Grim, on 12/8/2016, three weeks ago. She...
Michael Stephen Mason
January 1, 2017
Michael Stephen Mason, age 61 of Glade Hill passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Mason; and father, James Edward Mason. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Mason; daughter, Stefanie Mason Bernard; son, Michael Stephen Mason II; two brothers, David Mason (Deanna), Allen Mason; several grandchildren, Mikhayla Mason,...
Katie Lou Mccrickard Anderson
December 31, 2016
Katie Lou McCrickard Anderson, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born November 16, 1932, daughter of the late William Matthew McCrickard and Ida Hammock McCrickard. Katie is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard A. Anderson; and her children, Judy A. Arthur (Ronnie) and Tim...
Rebecca Ann Maddy
December 29, 2016
Rebecca Meeks Maddy, age 73 of Hardy, went to be with the Lord after a battle with Alzheimer’s on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Rebecca was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church and had retired from textile work where she worked in quality control for 48 years. Rebecca was a diligent and hard working person her entire life. She was...
Nancy Emmalyn Hamlin
December 26, 2016
Nancy Emmalyn Hamlin, aged 77 and formerly of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born August 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Katie Wills Angle and James Lewis Hamlin. She was also predeceased by her brother, Rodney Lewis Hamlin. Nancy graduated from Franklin County High School in 1957 and earned a Bachelor's...
Walter Lee Oakes
December 21, 2016
Walter Lee “Chuck” Oakes, lifetime Dairy Farmer of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 60. He was surrounded by his loving family with love, prayer and faith of God’s comfort. He fought a strong fight and kept his faith throughout, one day at a time. We cherish...
Rosa Lee Wells
December 21, 2016
Rosa Lee Clay Almond Wells, age 60 of Wirtz departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 to be with her family in heaven. She is survived by her husband, Paul; four children, Tonya Melson of FL, Jaime Almond of WVa; Jessica Dach of WI, Ryan Wells of Hurt; a very special sister and friend, Dorothy Boozier and husband Don;...
Phillip Skiles
December 21, 2016
Phillip Alvin Skiles, age 64 of Roanoke, born March 17, 1952 in Pratt, KS to Alvin and Mary (Bayer) Skiles, passed into eternity in the afternoon of December 21, 2016 at Rocky Mount Rehab, where he resided for 2 months. He answered the call of the Master and was baptized into the fellowship of the Old German Baptist Brethren on...
Ivadell Gardner Ross
December 19, 2016
Ivadell Gardner Ross, age 83 of Oak Level passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She passed away surrounded by friends and family at Sally K. Martin’s Faith Home. She was born on April 9, 1933 in Franklin County to the late Thomas Edwin Gardner and Virgie Woody Gardner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Doris L. Ramsey
December 18, 2016
Doris L. Ramsey, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jesse Ramsey; daughters, Phyllis Daibes (Mel), Cynthia Comito (Gregg); son, Stephen Ramsey (Anglia); granddaughter, Emily Ramsey; grandsons, Matthew, Gregory, and Ryan; one great-granddaughter, Summer Ramsey. Doris was employed by DuPont of Martinsville, AARP Health Services in Roanoke,...
Wanda Sink Clark
December 17, 2016
Wanda Sink Clark, 65, of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2016 after fighting a strong battle with cancer. She was born December 31, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maude Stanley Sink of Rocky Mount. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death...
Irene Castle Gonigal
December 16, 2016
Irene Gonigal, age 83 of Hardy and formerly of New Jersey died Friday, December 16, 2016 with her son by her side. She was born February 24, 1933 a daughter of the late John and Julia Castle and was also preceded in death by her husband, John Gonigal. Irene was a beloved mother and homemaker. Surviving are her son, Brian...
Donie Dillon Robertson
December 15, 2016
Donie Dillon Robertson, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, December 15, 2016. Donie was born October 31, 1938 a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ellis Dillon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Robertson; sisters, Gladys Williams, Lena Williams, Effie Altice, Mary Barbour, Nannie Stultz; and brothers, Harry, Landon and Ed Dillon. Surviving are...
Winston Leon Yopp
December 12, 2016
Winston Leon Yopp, age 64 of Glade Hill, Virginia left this world on Monday, December 12, 2016 to be with his Heavenly Father and his loved ones waiting on Heaven’s shore. Preceded him in death are his parents, Charles Noel and Okie Shorter Yopp; his brother, Malvin J. Yopp; and his sisters, Christie Belle Yopp, Alice Elizabeth Rodriguez, Geraldine Stegall,...
Linda Sue Shepherd
December 12, 2016
Linda Sue Shepherd, age 62 of Rocky Mount died Monday, December 12, 2016. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Richard Reid Menefee
December 11, 2016
Richard Reid Menefee, age 94 of Sun City Center, FL died Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born April 30, 1922 the youngest son of the late Lee Moton Menefee and Helen Garrett Menefee. He graduated from Rocky Mount High School and attended Ferrum College. He served his country proudly in the Navy during WWII and then spent his career...