Wm. Bill Eder
June 17, 2015
Wm. Bill Eder, age 70 of Ferrum died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born June 7, 1945 in Cantonsville, MD, a son of the late Francis and Helen Eder and was also preceded in death by a brother, “Buck”. Bill was a United States Navy Veteran. He taught HVAC for 5 years at Maryland Technical Institute and worked at...
John Cooper Garrett, Jr.
June 15, 2015
John Cooper Garrett, 72, of Water’s Edge at Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Cooper Garrett, Sr. and Marion Silverthorne Garrett; and his sister, Sharon Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Jerroldine Garrett; his daughter, Charlene Salus, son-in-law, Tom, and two grandchildren, Ryan and Grace; his son,...
Irvin L. Craighead
June 14, 2015
Irvin “Hoppy” Craighead, age 75 of Rocky Mount died at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mae Craighead of Bent Mountain; and seven siblings. Surviving are his wife, Elaine “Cindy” Craighead of the home; four children, Jeff Craighead and wife Marjie, Frank Craighead and wife Olivia Thompson, Sherry Blythe...
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...