Annie Mae Farris
January 1, 2016
Annie Mae Farris, age 79 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Friday, January 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James McCoy Farris; grandson, Chad Evan English; parents, George and Eliza Mills; sisters, Zane Nichols and Doris Nichols. Annie was born October 29, 1936. Left to cherish her memory are her children, James “Edward”...
Carmel Holcomb Powell
December 31, 2015
Thursday, December 31, 2015, Carmel Holcomb Powell, age 81 years devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this life. A faithful member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church family, Carmel was preceded in death by her parents M. Kermit and Lucy A. Holcomb and brothers John M. Holcomb and Glennis E. Holcomb. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband...
Melvin Robert Graves
December 31, 2015
Melvin “Mel/Bob” Robert Graves, 74, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away, Thursday, December 31, 2015 unexpectedly. Mel was a former resident of Franklin, TN for 10 years and longtime resident of Bedford, and Hudson N.H. He was the loving husband of Marie-Claire Graves for 53 years. Born on May 24, 1941, in Marlborough, MA. He was the son of late Nellie...
Richard Duane Sorter
December 31, 2015
Richard Duane Sorter, age 69 of Moneta was called from his earthly home to his eternal home on Thursday December 31, 2015 after a lengthy stay at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin A. Sorter and Eva Borg Sorter; brother, Michael V. Sorter, sister Kathryn K. Sorter and son-in-law, Christopher D. Beach. Left...
Clarence Ross Chitwood
December 27, 2015
Clarence Ross Chitwood, age 60 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Wiliene Ruth Chitwood and father, Euell Ray Chitwood. Clarence was born September 11, 1955 and was a school bus driver for the public school system. He is survived by his mother, Minnie Ann...
Zemula Moorefield Pickeral
December 25, 2015
Zemula Moorefield Pickeral, 80, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Filmore and Elsie Moorefield. Surviving are her loving husband of 60 years, Billy Giles Pickeral; her son and daughter in law, Gary and Pam Pickeral; her daughter, Lisa Pickeral Chitwood; her grandchildren, Kristen, Lauren (Matt); Kara...
Rucian Russell Obenshain
December 23, 2015
Rucian R. Obenshain, Jr., age 91 of Wirtz, VA peacefully died at home from congestive heart failure on December 23, 2015. He was a member of Crafts United Methodist Church in Glade Hill, VA. Born and raised in Botetourt County, he was a World War II veteran, serving for over four years in the Navy. Mr. Obenshain was employed as...
Ancelmo Maldonado
December 23, 2015
Ancelmo "Chemo" Maldonado, of Roanoke whose life was tragically taken on Wednesday December 23, 2015 at the young age of only 44. He was a son, brother, friend and father. He came to this country with a dream to buy his own land one day in Mexico. His dedication and hard working spirit allowed this to come true. He then...
Oscar Lenford Hodges
December 22, 2015
Oscar Lenford Hodges, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Doctor Peter and Sallie Hunt Hodges; brothers, Raymond, George, James and Edgar; sister, Clarice; granddaughter, Jaquetta Young Walker. He was retired from Stanley Furniture with 34 years of service and a United States Navy Veteran of World...
Carolyn Sue Reed
December 20, 2015
Carolyn Webster Reed, age 47 of Roanoke, VA went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Lee Webster; and great-nephew, Gabriel Cash Webster. Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Michael Reed. She is also survived by her loving parents, Johnny Richard and Ruth Mills Webster of Boones...
Frances Elizabeth Trail
December 19, 2015
Frances Elizabeth Trail, age 68 of Ferrum passed away Saturday December 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband James Luther Trail. Surviving are her children, Darrell, (Jenny) Dixon, Melissa Trail, Mike (Teresa) Trail, Charles Trail, grandchildren, Brandie Dixon, Miranda Young, Dustin Mullins, Tiffany Mullins, Brooklyn Dixon, James Trail, Zayne Trail, Micah Underwood and Jasper Underwood; great-grandchildren, Shawnna,...
Martha Jane Roope
December 19, 2015
Martha Austin Roope age 79, of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace A. Roope, daughter, Deborah Harden, parents, John C. and Carlie Austin, three brothers Berkley, Joseph and Everett Austin, three sisters, Oakey Johnson, Joyce Hale and Virginia Roope, two special great- nieces, Vicki Hale Long and Denise...
Kathleen Greer Truman
December 17, 2015
Kathleen Greer Truman, age 86, of Hardy went to be with the Lord Thurday, December 17, 2015. She was the owner of Greer’s Grocery and also an employee of Kenrose Manufacturing. Kathleen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Truman. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Greer; and brother, Gilbert Greer. Surviving...
Leona Emmalene Columbo
December 15, 2015
Leona Emmalene Columbo, age 87, of Union Hall, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2015. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Oswald, West Virginia. "Emmy" was a hardworking, stay at home mother and prided herself in maintaining her home, both inside and out. Having a "green thumb" was reflected in both her large vegetable...
Alfred Hall
December 15, 2015
Alfred Hall, age 64 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born January 12, 1951 and was preceded in death by his father, Junior Hall; brother, Billy Hall; sisters, Mary Bell Peters and Rachel Hall; and sister-in-law, Betty Caldwell Lynch. He is survived by his wife, Judy Caldwell Hall; daughter, Stacy Hall; grandsons, Ben Hall, Blake Frith,...
Gary Wayne Dudley
December 13, 2015
Gary Wayne Dudley, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was a son of the late Walter Bennett Dudley and Alpha Morris Dudley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Dudley, Jr.; his daughter, Anne Tyree Dudley Russell; and a sister, Alta Dudley Bayne. Gary was a long time Dairy and...
Percy Douglas Boles
December 12, 2015
Percy Douglas Boles, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away at Golden Living Center, Clifton Forge. Born on May 21, 1931, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Luther Grey Boles and Margie Brown Boles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Rector Boles; two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife,...
Daniel Elbert Allen Sr.
December 10, 2015
Daniel Elbert Allen, Sr., age 84 of Ferrum, Virginia went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Lizzie Nolen Allen & Ferd Allen; sisters, Cassie Gillespie & Pauline Radford; and brother, Buford Allen. Dan was born in the Endicott section of Franklin County, Virginia and served in the Army...
Stella Mae Martin
December 9, 2015
Stella Mae Martin, 91, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was born on January 30, 1924 to the late James and Mattie Adams in Troutdale, Virginia. She was preceded in death by 10 siblings; her husband, Everett Martin; two sons, Rev. Billy Martin and Jackie Martin; and one grandson, SPC Shane Hodges. She was a beloved...
Atticus Nathaniel Robertson
December 6, 2015
Atticus Nathaniel Robertson, 6 months old, of Berkley Springs, West Virginia passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. He was born June 5, 2015, a son of Bradley and Lesley Robertson. Also, surviving are his brother, Lucius Robertson; grandparents, Sandy Pagans and Tony, Scott Robertson and Lisa, Paul and Barbara Waters. Memorial service will be conducted at Redeeming Life Church, 4:00...