Rose Mae Dickey
August 16, 2014
Rose Mae Dickey, age 77 formerly of Smith Mountain Lake passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Cody Dickey; children, Carita "Ms. Kitty" Ballou, Toni Ann Randolph, Debbielyn Clark (Dickey); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren including two special grandchildren, Nickholis Hammond and James Milton. Rose has a beauty salon in her home for many years. She...
John E. Stebbins, Jr.
August 14, 2014
John E. Stebbins, Jr., age 74 of Ferrum died Thursday, August 14, 2014. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Kelle Taylor Holy Elk Face
August 13, 2014
Kelle Taylor Holy Elk Face, 53 of Wirtz passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. She was born December 1, 1960 in Cherry Hill, NJ. She was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving 10 years and an employee of Allstate. Kelle was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Buck Taylor....
Eugene Wilson Akers
August 12, 2014
Eugene Wilson Akers, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Wolton Akers; mother, Louise S. Akers; nephew, Danny M. Brooks; sister-in-law, Judy L. Wood; nieces, Annette Wood and Christie Shively. Eugene is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Ethel L. Akers; sister,...
Jack Watson Blankenship
August 11, 2014
On Monday, August 11, 2014 Jack Watson Blankenship, age 86 of Penhook was called home to be with his heavenly father. He was born in Danville, VA on January 28, 1928 to the late Mary Henderson and Donald Earl Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Carlton and Dan Blankenship. He is survived by his loving...
Reba Flora Plunkett
August 10, 2014
Reba Flora Plunkett age 97, of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday August 10, 2014. Surviving are her husband Jairus (Jay) Plunkett; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and David Zimmerman; son, Jerry D. Plunkett; granddaughter, Carrie and Jonathan Gibson; great-grandson, Owen Gibson. Graveside memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 13, 2014 in Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren Cemetery...
Frances Lee Hall
August 10, 2014
Frances Lee Housman-Hall, 85 of Redwood passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. She lived a beautiful life in Redwood, a wonderful person who spent most of her life caring for her family. She was a blessing to all who crossed her path. Surviving are a daughter Kathy Moore; sister, Audrey Powell; six grandchildren, Randy Arrington (Paula), Sheila Grant (William), Annette...
Frances Estelle Sledd
August 9, 2014
Frances Estelle Austin Sledd, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Vennie Myrtle Austin; and four siblings, Clinton Austin, James Stafford Austin, Lois Irene Austin, Adelle Woody (Jim). Surviving are her husband, James "Jimmy" Sledd; son, Randy Robertson; daughter-in-law, Christy Robertson; daughter, Lora Sink and husband Brad;...
Ida Louise Mandley
August 8, 2014
Ida Louise Mandley age 59 of Bedford passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother and companion, she will live in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her son; A. Nathaniel Sink III. Surviving are her companion of 29 years, Alfred Nathaniel Sink, Jr., daughter, Ida Nicole Defibaugh (Harold, Jr.), grandchildren Samara Grace,...
B. Donald "Donnie" Beard
August 8, 2014
B. Donald "Donnie" Beard, age 66 of Glade Hill, passed away Friday August 8, 2014. Donnie was a former member of the Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F. & A.M. He never met a stranger, was a great conversationalist who loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and shooting. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Buford Beard, brother-in-law, Glenn Roberts, Jr.,...
Earnest Mitchell
August 1, 2014
Earnest "Dickey" Glenwood Mitchell, age 67 of Huddleston died Friday, August 1, 2014. He was born September 7, 1946 and was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Mitchell; mother, Lucille Dykes; and niece, Melody. Surviving are his wife of five years, Jackie Fowler Mitchell; five brothers, David Dykes (Elle) of Petersburg, Thomas Dykes (Linda) of Blair, Jeffrey Dykes (Pat)...
Joseph Glen Wyrick
July 31, 2014
Joseph Glen Wyrick, infant son of Howard Wyrick and Tina Meadows of Roanoke was born July 9, 2014 and died Thursday, July 31, 2014. His few short days here left a lasting impact forever on our hearts. We have a peace knowing "Little Man" is safe in the arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph...
Yolanda "Landy" Ciriano
July 27, 2014
Yolanda "Landy" Ciriano, 97, of Wirtz, Virginia, and formerly of Brooklyn New York and Sterling, Virginia, completed her life?s journey and passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home while surrounded by family on July 27th. Landy was born as the youngest of seven children of Joseph and Augusta Pancila on March 5, 1917. She was married in 1940...
Harold Richard Obenshain
July 26, 2014
Harold Richard Obenshain, age 72 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Carolyn Sue Holloway
July 25, 2014
Carolyn Sue Holloway, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Mary McKinney Treadway; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Annie Mae Holloway; brothers and sister, William Bailey, Rosie Lynch, Maynard Bailey, and Robert Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Carrington Holloway; children, Cindy Blackwell (Kenneth), James Michael Holloway (Vickie),...
Joel Kirby Atkins
July 22, 2014
Joel Kirby Atkins, age 48 of Endicott passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, James Atkins; and brothers, Jimmy Atkins and Jesse Atkins. Surviving are his son, Jeremy Keith Atkins; mother, Gladys Atkins; brothers, Jerry Atkins (Susie) and Justin Atkins; special friend, Kathy Hood Weaver. Funeral services will be conducted at Endicott Assembly...
Bobby Lynn Hatchett
July 22, 2014
Bobby Lynn Hatchett, age 72 of Snow Creek went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Linda M. Hatchett; parents, Benjamin and Venera Walker Hatchett; and brother, Buford "Tucker" Wright. Bobby made his living from the land with his family. Tobacco farming was his life...
Carrie D. Hall
July 19, 2014
Carrie Durham Hall, age 89 of Boones Mill came into this world on July 13, 1925 and left us on Saturday, July 19, 2014 to join her husband, Frank Hall; parents, Riley Durham and Naomi Carter Durham; siblings, Henry Durham, Jack Durham, Fred Durham, Johnny Durham, Lula Jennings; brother-in-law, Omer Jennings; sisters-in-law, Mae Durham, Tiny Boothe Durham; and nephews, Jerry...
Barbara Ann Doss
July 14, 2014
Barbara Ann Doss, age 76 of Rocky Mount left her earthly home for her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 14, 2014 at her residence. She retired from Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital after many years of service. Her home church was Evangelistic House of Prayer in Ferrum, Va. She was a loving mother, grandmother and...
George Thomas Holloway
July 13, 2014
George Thomas Holloway, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Holloway; parents, John and Annie Holloway; and brothers, John Henry Holloway and William "Willie" Holloway. Surviving are his sons, Leonard T. Holloway (Wanda), George "Sammy" Holloway; grandchildren, Noah T. Holloway, Makayla Holloway, Melonie Rose Holloway; brother, Carrington Holloway...