Katelyn Wall
October 1, 2015
Katelyn Wall came into this world on May 7. 2004. She was a member of White Oak Worship, where she participated in the Children's Choir and Stars Youth Program. She was homeschooled. She loved swimming, picking flowers, and going to pick grapes in the backyard, when they were in season. She really enjoyed eating hot spicy food and vegetables. She...
Alan Dale Short
September 30, 2015
Alan Dale Short, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Monty Gale Underwood
September 30, 2015
Monty Gale Underwood, age 64 of Ferrum died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Richard Emery Forbes
September 29, 2015
Richard Emery Forbes, age 70 of Marco Island, FL died Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Sarah Davis Bussey
September 27, 2015
Sarah Davis Bussey, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Byron A. and Vertie Altice Davis; and brother, Bryon Junior Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, James Henry (Shorty) Bussey; and son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Carol Bussey,...
Susie Ann Matheny
September 25, 2015
The Lord called Susie and she answered Friday, September 25, 2015. Her family was there to see her go home. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alton Beckner and James Matheny; parents, Tom and Lydia Sloan; daughters, Linda Carr and Diane Beckner; siblings, Ida Yopp, John, Harry and Will Sloan. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret Stump; son, Ernest...
Neal Hunt
September 25, 2015
John “Neal” Hunt, age 30 of Wirtz passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He is finally at peace, wrapped in the arms of our heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Gary W. Hunt; grandfathers, J.W. Hunt, William E. Neal; and grandmother, Lucille Hunt. Left to cherish his memories...
Jack Foster, Sr.
September 25, 2015
Jack Foster Sr., 70 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur C. Foster, his mother Elnora Foster Allen and sister Marie Watkins. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diana Crews Foster, his children; Jack Foster Jr. (Dawn) and Rebecca...
Wesley Matthews
September 20, 2015
Wesley Matthews, 81 of Penhook passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Martha Matthews; brothers, Merritt, Allen, Wade and Richard; sister, Emily Jefferson. Surviving are his wife, Ola Matthews; children, Patsy Harmon and Steve, Linda El Kadi and Ayoub, James Wesley Matthews and Patsy; grandchildren, Stephen and Michael Harmon, Danielle, Adrean...
Flossie Rigney
September 17, 2015
Flossie H. Rigney, 101 ½ years of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away September, 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orvid Haynes and Josephine Amos Haynes; her husband, Luther (Timmie) Rigney; son, David Wayne Rigney; sisters, Leware, Agnes, Alta; brothers, Daniel and Alley Haynes. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette (Glenn) Wimmer of Rocky Mount, Va.,...
William Benjamin Derzawiec
September 17, 2015
William Benjamin Derzawiec, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 17, 2015. A Mass of Resurrection will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center,...
James Mccoy Farris
September 16, 2015
James McCoy Farris, age 76 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born November 17, 1938 and was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Farris, Sr.; mother, Elsie Lee Altice; and grandson, Chad Evan English. Surviving are his wife, Annie Farris; daughters, Wanda English (Terry), Gloria Blankenship (Rocky); sons,...
Paula Lou Voorhees Alexander
September 16, 2015
Paula Lou Voorhees Alexander, 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at her home in Moneta, Va. She was born on June 11, 1948, and was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Norma Voorhees of Grove City, Pa. Throughout her life, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member of Bethlehem United...
Elsie H. Hodges
September 15, 2015
Elsie H. Hodges, 90 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ben Hodges; son, Jerry Cleo Hodges; her parents, John and Julie Hodges; grandchild, Timmy Cleo Hodges. Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, James Hodges; daughters, Brenda...
Lottie Beatrice Wright Ware
September 14, 2015
Lottie Beatrice Wright Ware, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Monday, September 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ware; parents, Isaac and Sarah Guthrie Wright; daughter, Sarah Jones; sisters, Hortense Nyce, Clydie Guilliams, Mildred Biegar; and brothers, George, Norman, and Cecil Wright. Surviving are her children, George Ware, Dian Ware (Terry), Clayton Ware (Donna); five...
George Hayward Mattox
September 13, 2015
George Hayward Mattox, 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. He was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force (1947-1950) then served in the Army Reserves (1954-1957). He was born December 13, 1928, a son of the late Otha Wade and Mary Jane Mattox. Also, he was preceded in death by his sons, Tony and Mark...
Glenva Roy Hodges
September 12, 2015
Glenva Roy Hodges, age 64 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lola Hodges; grandchild, Christian Reed Hensley; former wife, Debra Gillenwater; brother, William Hodges; sisters, Dorothy Dillon and Barbara Arrington; brothers-in-law, Coy Gibson and Glenwood Arrington. Surviving are his daughter, Shannon Hensley (Charles); grandchildren, Charles Rakes, Taylor, Summer...
Dianne Booth Mccall Chitwood
September 10, 2015
Dianne Booth McCall Chitwood, age 72 of Oak Level, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1943 in Franklin County and was preceded in death by her husband, Garland W. Chitwood, mother, Elsie McCall, father, John McCall, sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Reg Amos, Ercelle and Merritt Davidson, brothers, Glenn McCall, Doug McCall,...
Martha Ann Bryant Tyree
September 9, 2015
Martha Ann Bryant Tyree, age 84 of Henry died Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry David Bryant; her mother, Estelle Shumate Bryant; her husband, Claude King Tyree; her daughter, Donna Faye Tyree; and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Gay Williamson Tyree. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, David Shumate Bryant, Hugh Douglas Bryant,...
Donald Edward Smith
September 8, 2015
Donald Edward Smith, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Patricia C. Smith; father, Ed Smith; mother and step-father, Maude and Taze Hill. Surviving are his daughters, Terry Smith and Sherry Smith; brothers and sisters, Ricky Hill (Pam), Gene Hill, JoAnne Rodda; several nieces, nephews, and...