Clyde Rigney
May 3, 2016
Clyde Rigney, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born September 26, 1929 a son of the late Sam and Lillie Hodges Rigney. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy “Buster” Rigney, Charles Wayne Rigney, Arthur “Peanut” Rigney, George Cleatis Rigney; sister, Virginia Foley; nephew, Troy Foley; and niece, Sandra Rigney. Surviving...
English Anderson Skidmore
May 2, 2016
English Anderson Skidmore, a retired GM employee died Monday, May 2, 2016. Mr. Skidmore was born in Frenchburg, KY on January 27, 1921. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and Syrian Temple. He was discharged for the U.S. Air force Regional Medical Center as a...
Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr.
May 1, 2016
Maymon Wesley Furrow, Sr., age 81, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Maymon was a devoted husband, father, and “Papa Maymon,” who was a hard worker and took pride in his daily accomplishments. Maymon proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army, and throughout his life he always spoke fondly of the people...
Linda Frances Poindexter
May 1, 2016
Linda Frances Poindexter, age 66 of Glade Hill passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born May 11, 1949 a daughter of the late Boyd and Myrtle Holland. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Fred; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Wes Hudson; son, Christopher Poindexter and girlfriend Fatima; granddaughters, Abby, Daisy, Aly...
William Denis Harrington
April 29, 2016
William D. Harrington (Bill), 73 of Glade Hill passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. He was born January 5, 1943, a son of the late William Thomas and Anna Anthony Harrington. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Michalski. Bill was a graduate from Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, NY, retired from the American Red Cross,...
Nancy Hamblett Meador
April 27, 2016
Nancy Hamblett Meador, age 77 formerly of Wirtz, Va. died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Mechanicsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nyle Lawson Meador and her parents, Jennings Bryant and Hallie Ferguson Hamblett. Surviving are her son Nyle K. Meador, grandson, Matthew Raymond and Heather Lynn Meador, granddaughter, Hallie Marie Meador, great-granddaughter, Brianna Madison Meador, expected great-granddaughter,...
Clyde George Pruitt
April 26, 2016
Clyde George Pruitt, age 80 of Hardy passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born May 11, 1935 a son of the late Robert and Esie Reynolds Pruitt and was also preceded in death by his son, Jesse Roy Pruitt; brothers, James, Giles and Robert; sisters, Gracie Pruitt and Eva Gray. He leaves behind...
Calvin C. Hudson
April 24, 2016
Calvin Cobbs Hudson of Rocky Mount passed away quietly at his home on April 24, 2016. He was born to Albert and Audrey Hudson on August 24, 1926. Mr. Hudson was a veteran of World War II, serving in Greenland with the Army Air Force. He epitomized the qualities of the Greatest Generation: honor, service, devotion and selflessness. Following his...
Dale Goodwin Nichols
April 23, 2016
Dale Goodwin Nichols, age 63 of Callaway passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mary Nichols; and son, Chad Nichols. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Marilyn Hodges Nichols; children, Michael Dale (Harley) and Torrie, Angela Taylor and Donnie, John Nichols; very special grandchildren, Elizabeth Hodges, Travis and Ethan Taylor,...
Sallie Fox
April 21, 2016
Sallie Fox, age 96 of Wirtz went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Fox; parents, J.L. and Tobitha Ellis; brothers and sisters, Ford, Paul and Jake Ellis, Ruth Smithers, and Thelma Robertson. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sue Amos; granddaughter, Cherie Hall and husband...
Martha Sink Custer
April 19, 2016
Martha Sink Custer, age 64 of Callaway died Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Martha was a legal secretary for her entire career. She was born September 12, 1951 a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Renick Sink; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Coy (16 months old). Surviving are her husband, James “Jimmy” Custer; son, Charles; two...
Anna Jean Crum Hudson Lawrence
April 15, 2016
Loving, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Mother, Anna Jean Crum Hudson Lawrence, age 75 of Roanoke passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Pheasant Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Roanoke, VA. She is predeceased by her parents, Luke and Lera Crum; and sister-in-law, Betty Crum. Anna is survived by her daughters, Denise Hudson Hurst, Kim Brown (David) and Sandi Churn...
Lawrence Thomas Baker Sr.
April 15, 2016
Lawrence T. Baker, Sr., age 74 of Henry had a grand reunion with his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was the devoted husband of Janet A. Baker. They shared 53 years of marriage. Lawrence was born in Hammondsport, New York, on February 11, 1942. He married Janet A. Skillman on November 9, 1962. He and his wife...
Dorothy Layman
April 12, 2016
Dorothy Boone Layman, age 98 of Wirtz died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Surviving are seven children, Lowell and Miriam Layman, Lois and Marvin Bowman, Wayne and Wylenia Layman, David and Judy Layman, Owen and Dorothy Layman, Betty and Curtis Selby, Daniel and Teresa Layman; 28 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Virgil Charles Kidd
April 11, 2016
Virgil Kidd, age 85 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Charles Kidd. Virgil is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janie H. Kidd. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers consider American...
Rebecca Lynn Cabeen
April 10, 2016
Rebecca Cabeen, age 48 of Ferrum died Sunday, April 10, 2016. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Leona Hinkle Solon
April 10, 2016
Leona Hinkle Solon, age 84 of Boones Mill died Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born in West Virginia on June 2, 1931. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Sylvia Hinkle; husband, Thomas J. Solon; brothers, Woodrow Hinkle, Fred Hinkle, William Hinkle, one sister, Jane Hinkle and one grandson, Andrew...
Desiree Nicole Ilconich
April 9, 2016
Heaven gained another angel on Saturday, April 9, 2016 when Desiree Nicole Ilconich, age 26 of Penhook went to be with the Lord. Surviving are her parents, Joseph and Louise Ilconich; children, Caylen Jade Quinn, Anthony Quinn, and Joseph David Ilconich; siblings, Shannon Ilconich-Hicks (Greg), Joseph Ilconich III (Debra), Ivan Ilconich (Stacy); grandmother, Barbara Shope; grandfather, Joseph Ilconich, Sr.; many...
Mary Lee Rutrough
April 9, 2016
Mary Lee (Brunk-Heffley) Rutrough, age 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Leanna Brunk; her first husband, Paul Heffley; five grandchildren; brothers, John Brunk, Roscoe Brunk and Daniel Brunk. She is survived by her husband, Albert Rutrough; children, William (June)...
Martin F. Downey, Sr.
April 8, 2016
Martin Francis Downey, Sr., age 76 of Rocky Mount died Friday, April 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Downey. Surviving are his children, Martin Downey, Jr., Michael Downey, Kathleen Hurley and Kimberly Downey; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Warren Downey and Michael Downey. Services will be private. In memory of Martin please consider donations...