Basil Gladstone Boitnott

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

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

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

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;...

Thomas Gary Heath

Thomas Gary Heath

June 9, 2014

Thomas Gary Heath, age 57 of Henry passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Winger; and father, Charles Heath. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Helen Heath; sons, John Heath of Calgary, Canada, Richard Cuarto of Chapel Hill, NC and Edward Penny of Henry, VA; one grandchild, Owen Penny...

Robert Russell Walter

Robert Russell Walter

June 9, 2014

Robert Russell Walter, age 75, died on Monday, June 9, at his beloved home in Boones Mill, VA. He was born on May 11, 1939, the only child of Russell William and Sara Salome Brown Walter. Bob grew up on the Fort Meade Army Base in Maryland, where his father worked as a civilian engineer. He received his BA degree...

Alice Ramsey Ross

Alice Ramsey Ross

June 7, 2014

Our beloved mother, Alice Ramsey Ross, peacefully went to Heaven on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was 93 years old and was a resident of Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, NC. Born February 12, 1921, Alice was reared in a large family in the small town of Sydnorsville, VA. She attended Franklin County High School and was valedictorian of her graduating...

Gordon Hodges

Gordon Hodges

June 5, 2014

William Gordon Hodges, age 85, born March 3, 1929 of Rocky Mount, Va. God had his arms open calling another angel home while being surrounded by his loved ones at his home on June 5, 2014. Gordon was in pulp wood business for many years, then he started his well drilling business Gordon Hodges and Son Well Drilling. He was...

Lloyd William Key, Jr.

Lloyd William Key, Jr.

June 4, 2014

Lloyd W. Key, Jr., age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Lloyd W. Key, Sr. and Lura M. Key. He was the beloved husband of forty-five years to wife, Brenda Key; wonderful father to son, William L. Key and wife, Elizabeth Key and loving grandfather to Olivia...

Troy Alvin Foley

Troy Alvin Foley

June 4, 2014

Troy Alvin Foley, age 60 born November 23, 1953 of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with the Lord leaving behind many loved ones on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Foley. Surviving are his father, Alvin Foley; wife, Sharon Foley; son, Scott and Katrina Foley; daughters, Lorrie Cole, Melissa and Brad Anderson,...

Barbara Dillon Hunley

Barbara Dillon Hunley

June 3, 2014

Barbara Dillon Hunley, age 79 of Rocky Mount departed a happy life on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Milton Hunley; parents, B. Albert Dillon and Elva Perdue Dillon; a sister, Laverne Dillon; brother, A. Wayne Dillon; brother-in-law, Otis Hunley; and sister-in-law, Bessie Hunley. Surviving are two sons, Dennis Milton Hunley and wife...

Barry Wood Lovelace

Barry Wood Lovelace

May 31, 2014

Barry Wood Lovelace of Boones Mill, Virginia, beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather passed away May 31, 2014 at Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born January 24, 1938 in Martinsville, Va. to the late Erma Wood and James Beverly Lovelace. Barry was a graduate of Martinsville High School and Lynchburg College where he received his Bachelor of Arts in...

Priscilla Gale France

Priscilla Gale France

May 31, 2014

Gale France age 70 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born October 11, 1943 a daughter of the late Herman and Mary Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband Calvin France; brother Charles Robertson. Gale retired from MW Manufacturers and a member of New Life Baptist Tabernacle. She is...

Paul Jennings Wells

Paul Jennings Wells

May 29, 2014

Paul Jennings Wells, Sr., age 81 of Wirtz died Thursday, May 29, 2014. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Gracie Blanche Cundiff

Gracie Blanche Cundiff

May 25, 2014

Gracie Blanche Cundiff, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Gracie was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Cundiff "Pumphouse"; and sons, Frank Hall and Terry Wayne Cundiff. Surviving are her children, Betty Meeks and Teddy, Darlene Guilliams and Van, Michael Cundiff and Tina, Ann Weaver, Lisa Ramsey and Danny, Ila Sue Ramey and Billy,...

Molly Panasuk

Molly Panasuk

May 24, 2014

Molly Panasuk, age 96 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Lackawanna, NY died Saturday, May 24, 2014. Services will be held in Lackawanna, New York. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Ricky Lynn Moore

Ricky Lynn Moore

May 23, 2014

Ricky "Ric" Lynn Moore, age 60 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was a wonderful and beloved son, brother, husband and father. Ric is survived by his wife, Goldie Moore; step-daughters, Jessica Collins and son-in-law, Ricky Collins, Jennifer Tornow and son-in-law, David Tornow; sister, Dawn Brooks. He is also survived by...

Bevoline Flora Evans

Bevoline Flora Evans

May 22, 2014

Bevoline Flora Evans, age 95, formerly of Boones Mill, a resident of Spokane, WA passed peacefully on May 22, 2014. She was the daughter of Wilbur Lee and Pearl May Blackwell Flora of Boones Mill, VA and the wife of Bruce A. Evans, MD who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Ermer...

Gene Elisha Moyer

Gene Elisha Moyer

May 20, 2014

Gene Elisha Moyer, age 71 of Rocky Mount, entered his heavenly home Tuesday, May 20, 2014, after a brief illness and battle with Alzheimer?s. He worked at Fieldcrest Cannon in Fieldale, VA for over 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the Rocky Mount Volunteer Rescue Squad as well as a dedicated member at Fairview Church of the Brethren...

Annie Louise Johnson

Annie Louise Johnson

May 19, 2014

Annie Louise Johnson, age 89 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. She was born May 29, 1924 in Rock Hill, SC the daughter of John B. and Irene Law who preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Rex L. Johnson; and daughter, Charlotte Mendieth and husband, Jamie of Clayton, NC. She was just...