Wallace Ralph Johnson
February 24, 2016
Wallace Ralph Johnson, 84, of Hardy, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, after a courageous battle with lung disease. He was born November 25, 1931 to the late George Cephas and Letha Ferguson Johnson and was preceded in death by his brother, Carlos Ray Johnson, of Roanoke. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1950 and then served his...
Dennis Graham Anderson
February 24, 2016
Dennis Graham Anderson, 92 of Union Hall passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Runk & Pratt Senior Living Center, Westlake. Dennis was born in Birmingham, England. He is survived by his loving wife Marion of 62 years; sons Mark Anderson (Kathy) of Union Hall, Philip Anderson (Jennifer) of Reidsville, NC; grandchildren Alyssia Anderson of Charlotte, NC, Colton Anderson of...
Lloyd Denton Flora
February 19, 2016
Lloyd Denton Flora went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2016. He was born on October 22, 1922 to Newton and Marjorie Flora. Lloyd spent 25 years working on the farm he loved. The second half of his working career was spent working with Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works turning raw steel into beams and girders that support...
Dorothy Burton
February 19, 2016
Dorothy Jean Burton, 68 of Fork Mountain passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. She was a member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren and a devoted christian. Surviving are her son, Jacob Davis; daughter, Isabella Bertelli; two grandchildren, Pietro and Charlotte; sister, Fran Dallison (Russ); brother, Kenneth W. Burton (Annette), his daughters, Amy and Lisa; special nephew, Aaron...
Jay Lee Hudson
February 16, 2016
Jay Lee Hudson, age 85 of Ferrum, VA, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, from injuries received in an accident two weeks ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie Wright Hudson; and five sisters, Dot, Frances, Jennie, Bonnie, and Juanita. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Hunt, and Rhonda Armentrout and her husband, Mike; and three granddaughters, Tiffany Armentrout...
Zelma Plybon Cundiff
February 16, 2016
Zelma Plybon Cundiff, age 94 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 with her children at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ransom and Annie Smith Plybon; her sisters, Elsie Robertson and Dossie Crouch; and her husband, Berkley Giles Cundiff. Zelma and Berkley owned and operated Cundiff Tractor and Equipment for...
Luke Quinn
February 13, 2016
Luke Quinn, age 90 of Ferrum died Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Margaret Quinn; wives, Estelle and Eula Ina Quinn; brothers and sisters, George, Joel, Ora, Lindberg, Tyler, Bertha, Mike, Oliver, Cora, Hattie and Albert; step-mother, Martha; and grandson, Kevin. Mr. Quinn was a United States Army Veteran of World War...
Gerald "Floottie" Lee Kendrick
February 13, 2016
Gerald Lee Kendrick “Floottie” joined his loved ones in heaven on February 13, 2016. He was born June 16, 1951 at his home place in Rocky Mount. He was the son of Rachel Handy and the late Gerald Lanier Kendrick. He leaves behind his wife and soul mate of 34 years Sandra Kendrick “Pinkie”, two daughters, Katie and Angie, two...
Jeanette Layman Wright
February 13, 2016
Jeanette Layman (Shorter) Wright passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 due to pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank B., Jr. and Mary Naff Layman; her daughter Andrea Jeanette Dodson; her sister, Sheri Layman Fecher (2009) and her brother, Ben Layman (2014). She is survived by her loving husband, Charles D. Wright, Sr.; her children, Ray Dodson and...
Billy Brent Harrison
February 12, 2016
Billy Brent Harrison, 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Rocky Mount on July 11, 1933. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Tyler and Lillie Myrtle Harrison; brothers, Horace, Cletis, Claude, Everett, and Vestel; sisters, Ann “Nannie Kate” Shields, Exie Dillon and Barbara Doss. Surviving is his...
Michael Wayne Floria
February 12, 2016
Michael Wayne (Young) Floria, age 64 of Vinton passed away Friday February 12, 2016. Mike was a true gift from God who was loved very much by his family, especially his heart family. Mike loved his music, dancing, dogs and his heart family but most of all he loved his Jesus. He was preceded in death by his birth mother,...
Ronald Lee Childress
February 8, 2016
Ronald Lee Childress, age 70 of Hardy, VA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was born in Springwood, VA and was preceded in death by his father, Oscar E. Childress; mother, Arlene “Peg” Johnson; brothers, Bill and Tommy Childress; step-father, James Johnson; and his wives, Barbara Childress and Vera Strobel Childress. He is survived by two sisters, Gracie...
Louise Jones Richardson
February 7, 2016
Louise Jones Richardson, age 86 of Callaway, passed away Sunday February 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Posey and Naomi Richards Jones; husband, Robert L. Richardson; sister, Evelyn Jones Underwood (J. Willard); niece, Sharon U. Craft; grandson, Kevin Lane Pendleton. Surviving are her daughters Jennifer Pendleton and husband Roger, Elaine Carter and husband David; grandchildren, Lisa...
Lc Taylor
February 7, 2016
LC Taylor of Brant, MI was born in Brant on April 26, 1921 and went home to the Lord on February 7, 2016 in Moneta, VA where he was staying with his son Rick and daughter-in-law Maria. LC was the son of Truman and Grace Taylor. Born in Brant, LC spent all of his life in the local area. He...
James Posey Hodges
February 7, 2016
James Posey Hodges, 84, died peacefully on February 7, 2016 at Carilion Clinic Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was fondly known as "Hezzie," "Junior," "Papa," and "Grandpa Hodges." Jimmy is survived by his son, Jeffrey Brian Hodges (Amanda) and daughter, Sabrina Hodges Tyndall (Ray); step-son, Alan Dale Hodges (Dawn); and his three wonderful granddaughters Jacqueline Tyndall Smith (Jordan), Victoria Gabrielle Tyndall,...
Mark A. Stout
February 4, 2016
Mark Allen Stout, 55 of Callaway passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 with complications of liver disease. He was born March 17, 1960 and was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Stout; and step-father; Roger Muse. Mark was a Truck Driver for Plygem, Eddie Conner and Lawrence Transportation. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Martha E. Stout;...
Charles Chuck Howarth
February 4, 2016
Charles (Chuck) Howarth, 76 of Wirtz formerly of New Jersey passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Surviving are his wife Louisa Howarth; three children; five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount- Smith Mountain Lake.
Julian B. Smith
February 4, 2016
Julian B. Smith (Jewell), age 80 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Betty Smith; brothers, Letcher, Lacy, Ruben, William, and Allison Smith; and sisters, Cora Hodges, Doris Perdue, Stella Hodges. Jewell retired from Bassett Furniture Co. and loved fishing, hunting, and his dogs. Surviving are numerous nieces and...
Michael Jay Elston
January 26, 2016
Michael Jay Elston, age 69 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. His family will receive friends 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at his residence. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Mildred Davis Jones
January 24, 2016
Mildred Elizabeth Davis Jones, age 85 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 24, 2016. Mildred was the daughter of the late Zed Ambrose Davis and Delta Morten McNeil Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Willie Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Gloria Davis. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter...