Diane Jamison Kingery
August 24, 2016
Diane Jamison Kingery, age 83 of Rocky Mount died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Euell Claude and Mrs. Ella Jamison; and her brother, E.C. Jamison Jr. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Walter P. Kingery; and daughters, Marsha Chitwood (Dewey), Rev. Charlotte Evans (Joseph), Leslieanne...
Stella Jean Worley Boone
August 20, 2016
Stella Jean Worley Boone, 87, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Blanche Worley, husband James Andrew Boone and sister Polly English. She is survived by her daughter, Leighann Boone of Richmond, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Dieter Merz of Mathews, VA; son and daughter- in-law,...
Rosalie Montgomery Lovelace
August 18, 2016
Rosalie Montgomery Lovelace, age 77 of Belmont NC and formerly of Boones Mill VA, passed away peacefully at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC after a brief illness on Thursday, August 18, 2016. A native of Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Albert and Dora Mason Montgomery. Rosalie grew up in the Virginia countryside where she...
David Abraham Peters Sr.
August 12, 2016
David Abraham Peters Sr. was born on October 10, 1927, to Joel and Maggie Peters at the family farm in Wirtz, VA. On November 15, 1947, he was united in marriage with Gracie Lenora Boothe. Their home was blessed with three sons and three daughters and they enjoyed 65 years together, until her passing on February 13, 2013. On September...
Norman Carson
August 9, 2016
Norman Carson, age 86 of Sydnorsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 surrounded by his family. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also served the communities of Ben Salem, PA and Galloway Township, NJ as a Police Officer until his retirement. He later moved to Virginia in 1987. Norman was preceded...
Carol Etta Palmieri
August 6, 2016
Carol Etta Orrell Palmieri, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was born December 27, 1937 in New York, New York, a daughter of the late Robert H. and Wilda G. Orrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Francis T. Palmieri. Surviving are her step-son Frank J. Palmieri and daughter-in-law Kathy J....
William D. Tucker
August 3, 2016
William “Bill” Denham Tucker, 77 of Smith Mountain Lake, Va, former resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 49 years, Fran Danysh, sons Denham, of Fredericksburg, Va., Kevin (Nora) of Riner, Va....
James Michael Hunt
August 2, 2016
James Michael Hunt, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ola Hunt and sister Mary Hunt of Rocky Mount. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Judith Hunt and niece, Nickie Comas of Buena Vista and several cousins. Mike was honorably discharged from the...
Mary Elizabeth Sheffield
August 2, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Muse Berger-Sheffield, age 90 of Martinsville passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was born October 10, 1925 in Snow Creek, Virginia a daughter of the late Phil and Hattie (Woody) Muse. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard H. Berger; second husband, Rev. Sam Sheffield; brothers, Robert, Coy, Lewis, and Ford Muse; sisters,...
Lillian Anderson Parcell
July 30, 2016
Lillian Anderson Parcell, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Kate Anderson; brothers, William, Tillie, Jessie, Roy and Bradie Anderson; sisters, Elsie Evans and Mildred Anderson; precious grandsons, Chris Finney and Jason Richards. Surviving are her loving husband, Bobby Parcell, daughters, Deloras Whitt (Tom), Debra Holmes (Bill);...
Sallie Bertha Clingenpeel
July 29, 2016
Sallie Bertha Clingenpeel passed away July 29, 2016 at the age of 91. Bert was a lifelong member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church. She retired after many years of service as Boones Mill School cafeteria manager. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anderson H. Clingenpeel; sons, Jerry, Jack & Floyd Clingenpeel; daughters-in-law, Mary and Judy Clingenpeel; grandson, B....
Lcdr James H. Wheaton, Usn,Ret.
July 29, 2016
LCDR James H. Wheaton, USN, Ret. age 88 of Penhook died Friday July 29, 2016 at his residence. Born March 31, 1928 in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late James Harold Wheaton and Betty Bell Wheaton. He retired from the U.S. Navy following 30 years active duty serving in Asia, Pacific Theater, European Theater, WWII and...
Margaret Brown Guy
July 23, 2016
Margaret Brown Guy, of Smith Mountain Lake, formally of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. After a five year long battle with reoccurring health challenges. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Mark Guy; her son, Calvin Spencer Griffin and wife, Valerie Griffin; daughter-in law, Sheila Faye Griffin; beloved niece, Sharon Hudson, her husband Emmett Hudson;...
Diane A. Law
July 22, 2016
Diane A. Law, age 64 of Glade Hill died Friday, July 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Virginia Aldridge. Surviving are her children; Melissa Law Johnson and Monica Miller; grandchildren; Dylan and Dianna Johnson, Sean Miller, Jr. and Emily Miller; great-nieces, Ainsley, Caroline and Lauren Kelley; nieces; Crystal McGhee and Dana Kelly; sister, Norma...
Joseph Karol Lublinski
July 20, 2016
Joseph Karol Lublinski, 88, of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 with his family by his side. He was a native of North Brunswick, NJ and West Palm Beach, FL. and had been a Moneta resident for seven years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lublinski of Moneta; his three children, Steven Lublinski of Pembroke Pines, FL., Kathy...
George Jackson Porter
July 20, 2016
George Jackson Porter, age 86 of Boones Mill, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Ramona, his sons; John A. Porter (Jackie), Stephen L. Porter (Lori) and daughter Ramona Porter Kern; grandchildren; Jacob A. Porter, Jennifer L. Porter, Kristina A. Guilliams (Jamie) and Abigail L. Porter; great-grandchildren Oscar Porter, Olivia Porter, Kayleigh Porter...
Jesse Noble Jones, Jr.
July 19, 2016
Jesse Noble Jones, Jr., age 80 of Boones Mill departed this life on July 19, 2016 ending his long- suffering battle with auto-immune encephalitis. He was born in Roanoke on November 30, 1935, to Jesse Noble, Sr. and Mary Harris Jones. He graduated from Wm. Byrd High School and received his BA from Bridgewater College. He was an Estimatics Team...
Wilma Jeanne Underwood
July 18, 2016
Wilma Jeanne Underwood, 91 years old, widow of Rev. James L. Underwood, II, passed away on July 18, 2016. She was a teacher, a pastor’s wife, a mother of eight, and an inspiration to all that knew her. Wilma Jeanne left the world better than she found it. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She is...
Martha Stilton Beeghly
July 17, 2016
Martha Stilton Beeghly, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 17, 2016. She was born in West Virginia on November 26, 1935. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman Lee Stilton; second husband; Marvin Beeghly; son, Wesley Stilton; daughter; Donna Sloan, brother William Spence; granddaughter Kimberly and two great-granddaughters. Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Swihart (Darren),...
Eddie Ross Spangler
July 15, 2016
Eddie Ross Spangler (Ed), age 78 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was born August 22, 1937 in Welch, West Virginia, son of the late B. Vance Spangler and Hazel S. Allman. After graduating from high school he joined the United States Air Force and later attended Bluefield College of West...