Mary S. Hamilton
October 12, 2015
Mary Hasseltine Stone Hamilton, age 97 of Rocky Mount died Monday, October 12, 2015. She was born on October 28, 1917 to James and Bessie Hairston Stone in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary attended Dunbar High School where she graduated with honors. She later attended Miner Teacher's College where she graduated in 1939. After she graduated, she began to work for the...
Florence Webb Akers
October 12, 2015
Florence W. Akers of Callaway and Vinton, VA, was called by God to her heavenly home on October 12, 2015 at the age of 99 years. Florence joined her loving husband Otha and two sons Gary and Harry Lynn Akers. She was a loving and devoted housewife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed making egg custard pies to take to her...
Donald Gene Maddy
October 10, 2015
Donald Gene Maddy, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Shirley and Jesse Lynch. Donald was a devoted husband, father and church member his entire life. Donald worked at Cooper Wood Products all but a few years of his career with a purpose, as he would...
Bobbie Jo Wolsiefer
October 8, 2015
Bobbie Jo Wolsiefer, age 47 of Henry died Thursday, October 8, 2015. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Gladys Boyd Atkins
October 4, 2015
Gladys Boyd Atkins, age 93 of Ferrum passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Atkins, sons, Jimmy Atkins, Jesse Atkins and Joel Atkins. Surviving are her sons, Jerry and Susie Atkins of Ferrum, Justin Atkins of Ferrum, daughter-in-law, Brenda Atkins of Floyd, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be...
William R. Kingery, Sr.
October 3, 2015
William Kingery, Sr., age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 3, 2015. Born October 23, 1919, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Catherine Beckner Kingery, his daughter Karen Kingery (John) Saul, son Billy (Betty) Kingery, Jr., and one brother Walter (Diane) Kingery, Jr. He is also survived by three step children, Jimmy...
Perry Douglas Brown, Sr.
October 2, 2015
Perry Douglas Brown, Sr. age 88 of Glade Hill, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 2, 2015 with his family by his side at his home. He served in the Unites States Army for two years and was employed at MW Manufactures for over 50 years. He was born July 30, 1927, a son of the late Willie...
Peter Anthony Benosky
October 2, 2015
Peter Anthony Benosky, 79, of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. died on Friday, October 2, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on August 26, 1936 in Amsterdam, N.Y. Peter is survived by his wife Patricia, his sons Christopher and Adam and their spouses Teresa and Betsy, as well as two stepchildren Trish Petty and Michael Moran, and their spouses...
Katelyn Wall
October 1, 2015
Katelyn Wall came into this world on May 7. 2004. She was a member of White Oak Worship, where she participated in the Children's Choir and Stars Youth Program. She was homeschooled. She loved swimming, picking flowers, and going to pick grapes in the backyard, when they were in season. She really enjoyed eating hot spicy food and vegetables. She...
Alan Dale Short
September 30, 2015
Alan Dale Short, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Monty Gale Underwood
September 30, 2015
Monty Gale Underwood, age 64 of Ferrum died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Richard Emery Forbes
September 29, 2015
Richard Emery Forbes, age 70 of Marco Island, FL died Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Sarah Davis Bussey
September 27, 2015
Sarah Davis Bussey, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Byron A. and Vertie Altice Davis; and brother, Bryon Junior Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, James Henry (Shorty) Bussey; and son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Carol Bussey,...
Susie Ann Matheny
September 25, 2015
The Lord called Susie and she answered Friday, September 25, 2015. Her family was there to see her go home. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alton Beckner and James Matheny; parents, Tom and Lydia Sloan; daughters, Linda Carr and Diane Beckner; siblings, Ida Yopp, John, Harry and Will Sloan. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret Stump; son, Ernest...
Neal Hunt
September 25, 2015
John “Neal” Hunt, age 30 of Wirtz passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He is finally at peace, wrapped in the arms of our heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Gary W. Hunt; grandfathers, J.W. Hunt, William E. Neal; and grandmother, Lucille Hunt. Left to cherish his memories...
Jack Foster, Sr.
September 25, 2015
Jack Foster Sr., 70 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur C. Foster, his mother Elnora Foster Allen and sister Marie Watkins. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diana Crews Foster, his children; Jack Foster Jr. (Dawn) and Rebecca...
Wesley Matthews
September 20, 2015
Wesley Matthews, 81 of Penhook passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Martha Matthews; brothers, Merritt, Allen, Wade and Richard; sister, Emily Jefferson. Surviving are his wife, Ola Matthews; children, Patsy Harmon and Steve, Linda El Kadi and Ayoub, James Wesley Matthews and Patsy; grandchildren, Stephen and Michael Harmon, Danielle, Adrean...
Flossie Rigney
September 17, 2015
Flossie H. Rigney, 101 ½ years of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away September, 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orvid Haynes and Josephine Amos Haynes; her husband, Luther (Timmie) Rigney; son, David Wayne Rigney; sisters, Leware, Agnes, Alta; brothers, Daniel and Alley Haynes. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette (Glenn) Wimmer of Rocky Mount, Va.,...
William Benjamin Derzawiec
September 17, 2015
William Benjamin Derzawiec, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 17, 2015. A Mass of Resurrection will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center,...
James Mccoy Farris
September 16, 2015
James McCoy Farris, age 76 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born November 17, 1938 and was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Farris, Sr.; mother, Elsie Lee Altice; and grandson, Chad Evan English. Surviving are his wife, Annie Farris; daughters, Wanda English (Terry), Gloria Blankenship (Rocky); sons,...