Linda Sue Ponder
October 17, 2015
Linda Sue Ponder, age 61 of Christiansburg, Va. passed away in Franklin County, Saturday October 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Wayne Ponder, Sr. and two brothers, Stevie and Wesley Horton. She is survived by three children, eldest son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wayne Ponder, Jr., only daughter, Kasondra Rena Morse, youngest son,...
Pauline Cassell Long
October 16, 2015
Pauline Cassell Long, (Polly), 93, of Harrisonburg, a native of Franklin County, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2015 in Rocky Mount. Polly, the daughter of the late Roy B. and Grace Wells Cassell, was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Samuel Long of Harrisonburg. Polly, a graduate of Ferrum Junior College, went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree...
Anne Hilton Snead
October 15, 2015
Anne Hilton Snead, age 87 of Boones Mill died Thursday, October 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Andrew Davis “Dave” Snead; and her parents, Harry and Elsie Hilton. Surviving are her children, Judy and Bob Prettyman, Susan and Willie Mitchell, Paul and Donna Snead, Andrew and Denna Snead; grandchildren, Nathan, Sarah, Lynn, Michelle, Chelsea, Lauren,...
Juanita Williams Mason
October 12, 2015
Juanita Williams Mason, age 83 passed away October 12, 2015 at Fork Mountain Rest Home, Rocky Mount, Va. She was born October 14, 1931 to Nellard Hunt Williams and Lilley Greer Williams. She was preceded in death by brothers, Floyd Williams and Wayne Williams, sisters; Audrey Taylor and Rachel Stone. She was also preceded in death by her husband Buren...
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...