Calvin Eugene Smith
August 6, 2015
Calvin Eugene Smith, age 73 of Rocky Mount dealt his last deck of cards on August 6th, 2015. Calvin loved reminiscing about the good old days from driving his '67 Chevy Truck "Klad" up a tree to making Franklin County's finest. Papa or Pops as he was fondly called was rarely seen without his beloved bibbed overalls and a Coca-Cola...
Ernest Coy Parks
August 5, 2015
Ernest Coy “Pops” Parks, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda Parks. Surviving are three sons, Michael Parks and wife Teresa of Rocky Mount, Jack Parks and wife Rhonda of Ferrum, Kevin Parks and Becky of Ferrum; one daughter, Michele Hairston and husband, Marvin of Ferrum; two grandsons,...
Lois H. English
August 4, 2015
Lois Hutcherson English, 91, of Rocky Mount, passed away at home August 4, 2015. She is survived by daughters Catherine A. English, LouAlice (Jerry) Weddle, and Betty (Billy) Kingery; seven grandchildren: Ros (Catherine) Kingery, Jim (Suzanne) Dillon, Lettitia (Steve) Furrow, Jerryann Weddle, Ann-English (Russell) Weaver, Marcie (Justin) Altice, and Julie (Ed) Lavado. Ten great-grandchildren: Will Kingery, Ethan Furrow, Grayson Altice,...
Mabel Hutcherson
August 4, 2015
Mabel Inease Rakes Moran Hutcherson, 79, of Glade Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Rakes; mother, Clemmie Booth Rakes; brothers, Frank Rakes and Samuel Rakes (SM); and granddaughter, Amy Weaver Camp. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Ophus Aron Hutcherson JR;...
Lolene Hodges Corron
July 31, 2015
Lolene Hodges Corron, age 84 of Moneta died Friday, July 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgie and Cynthia Hodges; brothers and sister, Evelyn Hubbard, Elwood Hodges, Edger Hodges and Calvin Hodges; several nieces and nephews. Surviving are her husband, D. Ray Corron; son and daughter-in-law, David Alan Corron (Leslie); grandchildren, Hanna and Haley Corron; sister-in-law,...
Jewell Moore
July 31, 2015
Jewell Moore, age 96 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 31, 2015. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Wilson Leonard Hodges
July 30, 2015
Wilson Leonard Hodges, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born February 8, 1938 and was preceded in death by his parents, Buren and Mary Hodges; and brother, Curtis Hodges. Surviving are his wife, Susie Hodges; four sons, Gary Hodges (Connie), Greg Hodges (Mary), Stacey Hodges and wife Tammatha, Chris Hodges and wife Dena; daughter,...
Donna Sloan
July 29, 2015
Donna Lee Sloan, 55 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Stilton and a brother, Wesley Stilton. Surviving are her loving husband of 14 years, Roger Sloan; mother, Martha Beeghly; daughter, Melissa Beckner; sons, Darell L. Wade and Conrad L. Wade; grandson, Robert Lee Hall; sisters, Michelle Bradly (Gene),...
Leona B. Clark
July 28, 2015
Leona Bailey Clark, age 91 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She was born September 25, 1923 and was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Clark, Sr. Surviving are her children and spouses, Bobby Clark (Frances), Katherine Lamkin, Russell Clark, Pete Clark (Connie), Marie Knoblock, Wanda McMillian (Allen), Teresia Beaty (Alan),...
Kaitlynne Midkiff
July 28, 2015
Kaitlynne Avery Midkiff, age 14 months, daughter of Calvin and Mikayla Midkiff of Ferrum died Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Jimmy Dale Atkins. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Alexis Taylynne Midkiff; grandparents, Shelia and William Grant, Calvin Midkiff, Patricia and Jerry Lawson, Gary Richards and Loretta Russ,...
Etta Snead
July 26, 2015
Etter (Etta) Emma Nichols Snead, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Her presence would light up any room she entered, and after a long battle with cancer, she is now healed. She was born on May 20, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurmond and Victoria Nichols; brothers Wilton Nichols...
Paul Rakes
July 26, 2015
Paul Rakes, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Rakes; parents, Edward and Elizabeth Rakes; brother, Zella Rakes; and sister, Gladys Hankins. Surviving are his children, Curtis (Betty) Rakes, Diane (Keith) Harless, Joe (Amy) Rakes, Joann (Vincent) Callaway; grandchildren, Jennifer Mammolenti, Jeff Rakes, Danielle Irvin, Josh Rakes, Justin...
Virginia Skiles Bowman
July 20, 2015
Virginia Irene Skiles Bowman, age 83 of Rocky Mount departed this life on Monday, July 20, 2015. She was born January 5, 1932 in Pendleton, Indiana to John A. Skiles and Keturah I. Kinsley Skiles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Rita Maurine; three brothers, Roy, Marion and David; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy and...
Ruth Ann Farmer
July 18, 2015
Ruth Ann Farmer, 61 of Danville, VA formerly of Brooklyn, New York went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born November 24, 1953, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Ruth Linbergh Quinlan. Ruth Ann was employed by French Bank in New York for many years. She leaves to cherish her memory her...
Paul B. Holland
July 17, 2015
Paul B. Holland, age 92 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Sally Holland; and sister, Era Southall. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Catherlene Hodges Holland; children, Sandra Paulette Young (Jeff Hollandsworth), Patricia Gaye Holland (Jeff Oliver); sister, Dove Holland Woody; caregivers, Betty Hubbard and Carilion Hospice...
Mary Ruth Sigmon
July 9, 2015
Mary Ruth Brown Sigmon, 78 of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church and retired from DuPont after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Wayne Sigmon; parents William Curtis and Sallie Kate Brown; brothers and sisters J.C., Ruben,...
Bertia Elvira Bowles
July 8, 2015
Bertia Elvira Bowles, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son Thomas Lee Bowles. Surviving are her husband of 52 years Richard Lee Bowles, daughter, Tammy Elaine Wilburn, son, Terry Lee Bowles, two grandsons, Brett David Smith, and Benjamin Thomas Wilburn, granddaughter, Samantha Bowles, great-granddaughter, Avery Aaron Smith, four...
George Wayne Young
July 3, 2015
George "Wayne" Young, age 90 of Rocky Mount, VA, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 3, 2015. Wayne departed this life at Franklin Healthcare, Rocky Mount, VA. He was a member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church. Wayne was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Fannie Jane Young; his parents; Jessie and...
Agnes Hall Hodges
June 29, 2015
Heaven gained another Angel Monday, June 29 2015. Agnes EVaughn Hall Hodges, 77, of Wirtz lost her three year battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle Saunders Hall and Wilbur Coleman Hall; and her sister, Judy Faye Sailor. She is survived by her four children, Mark (Belinda) Hodges of Rocky Mount, Kenneth Hodges of...
Douglas James Moats
June 29, 2015
Douglas James Moats, age 44 of Rocky Mount died Monday, June 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Moats; and brother, Eddie. Surviving are his wife, Teresa P. Moats; children, Shawn Douglas Moats, Abigail Lindsey Moats; sister, Elizabeth F. Hamm; aunt and uncle, Dorlores and Louis Figueroa; cousin, Jorge Figueroa; nieces, Kayla, Beth, and...