Jesse Linwood Owen
June 12, 2015
Jesse Linwood Owen, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away on Friday morning, June 12, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 22, 1955, in Buchanan, Va. He was proceeded in death by his father, Jesse Owen; sister, Betsy Helms; brother, Raymond Owen. He is survived by his mother, Ruby M. Owen of Buchanan; wife of...
Harold Avis
June 11, 2015
Harold Lewis “Pops” Avis, 84, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at home with his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Mildred Avis; his daughter, Ann Jessee and her husband, Terry Jessee; his daughter, Faye King; his daughter, Penny Wheeler and her husband, Kent Wheeler; his son, James Lewis Avis and...
Irene S. Larrabee
June 8, 2015
Irene S. Larrabee, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Monday, June 8, 2015 at her residence. She retired for E.I. DuPont. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Claudine Snead. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Jerry Larrabee, a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Lorie Larrabee, two grandsons, Travis and Tommy, a sister, Gladys Dunman and...
Chloe Rose Taylor
June 8, 2015
Chloe Rose Taylor, infant daughter of Jeremy and Megan Spencer Taylor died Monday, June 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John W. Spencer, great-grandparents, Clifton Taylor, Betty Taylor, Ann W. Spencer, Rudolph Spencer and Nelson Prillaman. Surviving in addition to her parents are her grandparents, Bobby C. Taylor, Connie Spencer (Michael Angle) Cheryl Taylor; great grandparents,...
James Reid Carter, Jr.
June 5, 2015
James Reid “Jim” Carter, Jr., age 81 of Moneta died Friday, June 5, 2015 at his home. He was born February 16, 1934 in McEwen, TN to the late James Reid Carter, Sr. and Mayzell Hutcheson Carter. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Alma Lou Bolling Carter; two children, Pamela Carter Wright (Bruce), Paul Andrew Carter (Donna); five grandchildren,...
Charles "Chip" Crawford, Jr.
June 4, 2015
Charles “Chip” Crawford, Jr. age 67 of Wirtz passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday June 4, 2015. He is survived by his son Chipper and daughter-in-law, Norma, his daughter Missy Truman and son-in-law Brad Truman, grandsons; Jimmy Sturgill and his wife, Becca, Garrett Sturgill, Tyler Truman and Zach Truman, also surviving are one granddaughter; Emmaleigh Crawford and one...
Helen Sue Pence
June 2, 2015
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Helen Sue Pence, 78, of Rocky Mount, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2015. She was born on December 11, 1936 to Robert and Maude Carver of Gordonsville, Virginia. Helen Sue was preceded in...
Susie Frances Bowman
May 31, 2015
Susie Frances (Boone) Bowman, 88, of Rocky Mount, Virginia went to her eternal home on Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was the daughter of the late I. C. and Maggie Boone. She was preceded in death by seven siblings, Ena Miller, Ruth Garber, Ruby Taylor, Robert Boone, Arthur Boone, Ezra Boone, and Lydia Rutrough; one infant daughter, Gail Areda; another...
Bobby W. Perdue
May 29, 2015
Bobby W. Perdue, age 68 of Rocky Mount died peacefully Friday morning May 29, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert, Harvey, Henry; sisters, Eva Marie and Sarah; a special niece, Melissa Tosh who he loved dearly; his parents, Joe and Mary Perdue who Bobby thanked God for giving him the best parents; also...
Ronald C. Newlin
May 29, 2015
Ronald C. Newlin, age 68 of Penhook died Friday, May 29, 2015. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Elmer Cecil Johnson, Jr.
May 25, 2015
Elmer Cecil Johnson, Jr., age 64 of Bedford died Monday, May 25, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend. He loved traveling, boating, fishing, the ocean and seafood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Cecil Johnson, Sr. and Oakey Ann Austin Johnson, brothers, Paul K....
Joseph Powers
May 22, 2015
Joseph F. Powers, age 72 of Union Hall died Friday, May 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Bridie Powers. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Powers; sons, Randall Damon and Patrick Powers; two grandsons; and sister, Sandra Collins. Mr. Powers attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Private services will be held in New York...
Nancy Stanley Haynes
May 19, 2015
Nancy Stanley Haynes, age 92 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born February 14, 1923, grew up in Ferrum, and lived almost 50 years in Snow Creek before moving to Rocky Mount in 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick H. (Buck) Haynes; parents, Ed and Maude Stanley; brother Joe Stanley. Surviving are...
Barbara Akers Sink Hale
May 18, 2015
Barbara Akers Sink Hale, age 74 of Garner, NC formerly of Callaway, VA, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray W. and Fannie Mary Akers and a sister, Lois. Surviving are her husband, Ellis Hale; daughter, Cynthia Tourville; sons, Wilbert L. Hale, Rodney W. Hale, Ellis W. Hale, Terry Hale and Jerry...
Barbara Akers Hale
May 18, 2015
Barbara Akers Sink Hale, age 74 of Garner, NC formerly of Callaway, VA, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray W. and Fannie Mary Akers and a sister, Lois. Surviving are her husband, Ellis Hale; daughter, Cynthia Tourville; sons, Wilbert L. Hale, Rodney W. Hale, Ellis W. Hale, Terry Hale and Jerry...
Gordon Bo Willis Jr.
May 15, 2015
Gordon C. Willis, Jr. (Bo), age 65 of Penhook died suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2015. He leaves his wife Cynthia Simms Willis and two children Peige Willis Rose (Harry) and Gordon C. Willis III (Sabrene`). He also leaves two stepsons, Patrick Gardner, Anthony Gardner (Tracey) and eight precious grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon C....
Paul Henry Wright
May 14, 2015
Paul Henry Wright, age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Alian Wright; sister, Betty Midkiff; and brothers, Ernest, Roy, J.B., and Reed Wright. Surviving are his brothers, Coy and Fred Wright; sisters, Jean Lovingood and Myrtle Midkiff; brothers-in-law, Troy Midkiff and Carl Lovingood; and many nieces...
Oney Clay Hurt
May 14, 2015
On Thursday, May 14, 2015 a special man went to be with the Lord. Oney Clay Hurt, age 63 of Glade Hill passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Louise Hurt; brother, Wesley Hurt; father-in-law, Grover Hall; and brother-in-law, Rodney Cundiff. Left to cherish...
Kevin Scott Smith
May 14, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015, Kevin "Scott" Smith, aka "Fudge" went home to be with the Lord and his cherished Daddy- his best friend. Deep down Scott had a soul that shined with love and determination that many of us often questioned because we didn't quite understand. During this most difficult time, we realize that it's not meant for us to...
Jeffrey Cale David
May 14, 2015
Cale David, age 45 of Penhook, passed away May 14, 2015. Cale leaves behind a loving wife, Jean Woods David; son, Justin Cale David (Bethany); daughter, Kayla Jean David and her friend Andrew Brooks; mother, Sylvia Speck David; brother, Tommy David (Shirley); sister, Sherry Jones, (Greg); in-laws, Maxie Woods (Ethel), James Woods, Kay Chitwood (Jeff); nieces and nephews, Jessica and...