George Cleatis Rigney
July 13, 2014
George Cleatis Rigney, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born January 30, 1937 a son of the late Sam and Lillie Hodges Rigney. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy "Buster" Rigney, Charles Wayne Rigney, Arthur "Peanut" Rigney; sister, Virginia Foley; nephew, Troy Foley; niece, Sandra Rigney. Mr. Rigney retired from...
Nelle Quinn Richards
July 10, 2014
Nelle Quinn Richards, 91, died on July 10th. She was born in Piney River, Virginia, daughter of Stringfellow Quinn and Virginia Carter Quinn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Lewis G. Richards, Jr., her brother, Frank S. Quinn, and her sister Nancy Quinn Huffman. She was a graduate of Randolph Macon Women?s College and...
Sharen Denise West
July 7, 2014
SHAREN DENISE DILLON WEST August 16, 1960 - July 7, 2014 Sharen has made her final journey to join her Heavenly Father. She leaves behind her husband of 34 years, David Lee West; two sons, Michael (Christy), Robert (Stephanie); daughter, Kristen Altice (Brandon); three grandchildren, Nolan and Logan West, Jason and soon to be Jacob Altice; her mother and father,...
Lottie Belle Jamison
July 7, 2014
Lottie Belle Flora Jamison, 94, of Callaway, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home. She was born January 4, 1920 to the late Clarence and Maggie Mae Flora. Lottie was a dedicated wife and loving mother, grandmother and great -grandmother. She assisted her husband in the founding and development of C.T. Jamison...
Hattie Jones Laprade
July 6, 2014
Hattie "Tattee" Etter Jones LaPrade, age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. She was the last child of Woodson and Dulcie Turner Jones. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Surviving are her children, Roger Foley (Ruth), Doug Foley (Terri), Tracy Foley; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Samantha, Melinda, Ray, Harley, Hayden, Hannah, Tessa and Amy;...
Clyde Ray Miller
July 5, 2014
Clyde "TC" Miller, Born August 21, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN passed away Saturday July 5th, 2014 after a long battle with Cancer. He is survived by his life partner, Donna Stansbury and his parents Mary and Ray Miller. He is also survived by his sister Sweety and husband Mike, sister Alana and husband Mike, brother Chris, mother in law Mickey...
William Alfred Perdue
July 3, 2014
William Alfred "Al" Perdue age 86 of Glade Hill, passed away July 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Ruby Perdue, brothers; Roy Lee and Jim Perdue, sister; Gladys Franklin and special niece; Tammy Seamon. Surviving are his wife; Ramona G. Perdue, children; William A. Perdue, Jr. "Buzz" and daughter Kathy Showker and husband Jerry...
Phillip Lewis Powell
July 1, 2014
Phillip Lewis Powell, age 66 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Adelaide Emily Mchale
June 30, 2014
Adelaide Emily McHale, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday June 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward McHale and brother, Bob Schnackenberg. Private graveside service at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Stephen Jones
June 28, 2014
Stephen Ford Jones, 88, of Moneta, VA passed away peacefully on June 28, 2014 in his home. Ford leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 57 years, Louise Turner Jones and his three girls: Bonnie Collins (husband Michael), Lisa Poole (husband Jeffrey), and Stephanie Carlson (husband Samuel). He was dearly loved by his five grandchildren, who were...
James Walter Gregson
June 28, 2014
James Walter Gregson, 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born July 11, 1927 in Randolph County, NC, one of 12 children of the late Hubert and Hazel Gregson. Surviving are his wife Elvin Hopkins Gregson (whom he married in October of 1950); two sons and daughter-in-law, James Malcolm and Shirley Gregson, John Gregson; grandson,...
Edward Smith
June 25, 2014
Edward Smith, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Gail Irene Malishaucki
June 25, 2014
Gail Irene Malishaucki, age 74 of Glade Hill, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Gail was born in Tamaqua, PA on January 21, 1940 to the late Robert C. Endy and Irene E. Wertman. She graduated from Tamaqua High School with honors. While in high school she was active in the Tri-Hi-Y, Commercial Club,...
John Hilton Lester
June 25, 2014
John Hilton Lester, age 72 of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. John was born on August 12, 1941 in Raeford, North Carolina to Mac and Leanna Lester. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Logan Lester. John is survived by his wife,...
Margaret Buckles Robertson
June 20, 2014
After spending 84 years bringing joy and happiness to her family and friends, Margaret Buckles Robertson, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2014. She joined her beloved husband, Hairston (Robbie) Robertson. Together, they owned and operated ROBBIE'S COUNTRY CORNER for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents C. M. and Rausa Buckles, and her...
Julia Ann Bernard Walker
June 20, 2014
Julia Ann Bernard Walker, age 96 of 3173 Circle Creek Road, Penhook passed away at her home Friday, June 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Boone Walker; son, Bernard Walker; and sister, Estelle Lovell. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon "Budge" and Dorothy Walker of Penhook, Wilbur "Will" and Genia Walker of Stuart; daughter...
Basil Gladstone Boitnott
June 19, 2014
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Basil Gladstone Boitnott, 77, of Boones Mill, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with dementia. Basil grew up in Boones Mill, attended Franklin County schools, bought the family farm when he was...
Amy Yung Lawrence
June 13, 2014
Amy Yung Lawrence, age 33 of Penhook died Friday, June 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Lee Lawrence. Surviving are her daughter, Ava Nicole Dillon; parents, Lloyd Lee and Frances Rigney Lawrence; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Amy attended Patrick Henry Community College and Virginia Western Community College. She was also a member of Boones...
Joyce Ann Sigmon
June 11, 2014
Joyce Ann Sigmon, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born December 30, 1943 a daughter of the late Abe and Ruby Shockley. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lorine Custer (Roy), Lovennia Jones (Burt); brother, Raymond Shockley. Joyce loved going on vacation with Judy and John. She also retired from...
William John Syminink
June 10, 2014
William John Syminink, Sr. age 87 of Penhook died Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Surviving are his wife, Ann of the home; children, Dorothy Prickett (Jay Barry), William Syminink (Kathy), Agnes Forte (Wade); grandchildren, Alyssa Peterson (Steve), Wade Forte (Lindsi), Sonia Prickett, Jennifer Forte, Jessica Prickett (George DeFeo), Cheryl Reynolds (Jack), Amanda Negron and Luis Negron; great-grandchildren, Riley Negron, Luis Negron;...