Robert Elwood Blenis, 84 of Glade Hill passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Redwood United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
Ashleigh Jo Rutrough, infant daughter of Alex and Wendy Rutrough was born Tuesday, April 14, 2015 and passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her infant brother Teagan Lamar Rutrough, November 8, 2012. In addition to her parents, also surviving are grandparents, Chester and Barbara Bowman, Tony and Angela Rutrough; great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins....
On April 13, 2015 Lindsay Brooke Shepard of Fort Wayne, IN was called home by Jesus unexpectedly and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Lindsay was born in Roanoke, VA on December 18, 1984 and is survived by her parents, Gary & Monica A Shepard of Fort Wayne, IN, her brothers Chad and Parker Shepard of Fort...
Wanda Dethlefsen, 33, of Snow Creek died tragically at her home in LaGrange (NC) early Sunday morning. Dethlefsen leaves behind three children: Avie Gillispie, 13; Anna Cooke, 5; and Eathen Dethlefsen, 1. Also surviving are her parents, Michael J. and Nancy Bell Dethlefsen of Snow Creek; and siblings: James Dethlefsen, Jessica Dethlefsen Thompson (Tommy), Eric Dethlefsen and Anna Dethlefsen. Additionally,...
Frederick "Fred" Cline Wampler, age 94 of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015. Fred was born on November 20, 1920 to the late Luther and Mary Elizabeth Wampler from Wyers Cave, VA. He was predeceased by his wife; three sisters; and two brothers. Fred married Frances Brubaker on June 6, 1946 and...
Ceylon Gerald France, age 83 of Wirtz died Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Memorial services will be held in New York at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Ronald Wayne Young, 67, of Glade Hill, born December 28, 1947, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Ronnie was a kind hearted man that never met a stranger and his life was devoted to his family and his electrical company, Ronald W. Young Electrical. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morton and Charlotte Hudson Young. He is survived...
Richard Leonard Mailler, age 91 of Hardy passed away Sunday April 5, 2015. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
LCdr USN (Ret.) Donald Wayne Proffitt, Sr., 69 of Wirtz, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. "Big Daddy Prof" went peacefully home to heaven after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. His wife and children were by his side. Don was born on February 6, 1946 to the late Hugh and Lola Proffitt in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from...
Elvarine Ingram Simms, age 95 had a tranquil passing the morning of April 4th 2015 and joins her beloved husband, Harold Simms, who passed four years before her. They were married for 74 years. She devoted her life to her five children and exhibited unconditional love as only a mother can regardless of situations of adversity that arises in all...
Commander Frederick Donald Allard, Jr., USN (Ret.), age 59 of Glade Hill died Friday, April 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Donald Allard; and son, William John Robinson. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Susan Allard; sons, Michael Paul Robinson, Gary Joel Robinson; grandchildren, Justin William Robinson, Gavin Joel Robinson, Conner Edward Robinson; great-grandchild,...
Elizabeth Berger Altice, 88 of Glade Hill went to be with the Lord Friday, April 3, 2015. She was born June 11, 1926 a daughter of the late Samuel and Vergie Allman Berger. Also, preceded in death by her husband, Charles Douglas Altice. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Judy Haley, Ronnie Altice (Diane) and Ruben Altice (Mary...
Jay Thomas Perdue, infant son of Junior and Wendy Holland Perdue passed away April 3, 2015. Also, surviving are his brothers, Luke Junior Perdue and Dylan Ray Perdue. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
Jeremy D. Scott, age 35 of Rocky Mount, born August 18, 1979 passed away from his earthly body on Thursday, April 2, 2015. His journey to Heaven takes with him his great love of family and friends. Jeremy?s love for music is known by all. He was in numerous bands and played in lots of concerts. Jeremy graduated from Franklin...
Lillie Pearl Jacobs, 68 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Snyder. Surviving are her husband, Clyde Glenn Jacobs; mother, Beulah Robinson; son-in-law, David Snyder; two grandchildren, Brenton and Mariana; two sisters, Laura Mae and Brenda. Memorial services will be conducted during worship service at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Sunday,...
Clay Dudley Ingram went to be with Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Clay was born June 11, 1925 in Henry, Virginia to the late Bunyan and Annie Ingram. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, U.B. and Beverly Ingram; sisters, Ocie McGhee, and Louise Ramsey; brother-in-law, Edgar Holley. Clay is survived by his loving wife Bernell Stone...
Raymond Marshall Chitwood, Sr. of Rocky Mount was born February 10, 1942 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Marshall was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors and NASCAR. He was a long time employee of Roanoke Electric Steel and retired from MW Manufactures. Marshall was preceded in death by his...
Charles Edward Pritchard (Charlie), age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday March 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents J.C. and Agnes Pritchard. Surviving are his wife of 41 years Debra Singleton Pritchard (D.J.); son Charles Shane Pritchard, daughter, Kristin Leigh Pritchard "Blue"; mother-in-law, Jeanette Singleton Boles (Percy); brothers-in-law, Johnny Singleton, Mark Singleton (Lisa Funck); brothers...
John William Castle, Jr., age 87 of Moneta and former resident of Staten Island, NY died Thursday, March 26, 2015. He retired after 40 years of service with Chase Manhattan Bank. He was also a devout Catholic and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are his sister, Irene Gonigal; nephew, Brian Gonigal; and cousin, Stanley Yoncak. His family will receive friends 6-8 p.m....
After a lifetime of serving his God, Wilbur Cleo Hunley, age 87 of Rocky Mount went to Heaven to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ March 26, 2015. Born in 1927 in Vinton, Virginia, Cleo was the oldest of six boys born to Wilbur Lester and Onie Thurman Hunley. In 1948 he married Bessie Mae Ferguson, who preceded...