Alfred Nathaniel Sink Iii
April 22, 2014
The heavens above received another angel when Alfred Nathanial Sink III, age 26 of Bedford passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He had a heart of gold, and was strong willed, high spirited, fun loving and making a difference in the lives of his family and friends. He lived his life to the fullest until his battle with cancer took...
George Debruhl
April 22, 2014
George DeBruhl departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 22 at his home on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years and his 5 children. George was born March 3, 1930 in Asheville, NC, the 6th of 9 children of Arthur and Janie DeBruhl. He...
James Robert Nichols
April 21, 2014
James Robert Nichols, age 86 of Glade Hill died Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1927 to Robert L. and Rosie Whitlow Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant siblings; and his brother, Silas Nichols and sister-in-law, Ruth Nichols; and an infant great-granddaughter, Rebekah Lawrence. He is survived by his daughter and...
Shane Michael Nichols
April 21, 2014
Shane Michael Nichols, age 7 of Wirtz passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was a student at Burnt Chimney Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Franklin Nichols. Surviving are his parents, Jamie Everett and Michael Nichols; brother, Ian Everett; twin sister, Haley Nichols; grandparents, Joann Everett, Todd Everett, Gladys Nichols; and many, many loving great-grandparents,...
Darius A. Mcbride
April 21, 2014
Darius A. McBride, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born March 25, 1943 a son of the late O. Page and Edith W. McBride. Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Carolyn T. McBride; sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan (Randy) and Stephanie McBride, Wes and Melissa McBride; grandchildren, Alexus McBride, Chandler McBride and Olivia...
Benny Jerald Young
April 18, 2014
Benny Jerald Young, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday April 18, 2014. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.
Waymon Morgan Wilson
April 18, 2014
Waymon Morgan Wilson, 80 years of age of Rocky Mount went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Kay, of 52 years on April 18, 2014. He was born in Ohio and served two years in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and 20 years in the Air Force with 18 months spent in Vietnam, retiring as a...
Catherine Frances Robertson Martin
April 17, 2014
Catherine Frances Robertson Martin, age 89 of Penhook died Thursday, April 17, 2014. She was born May 27, 1924 a daughter of the late John Lewis and Cora Hatchett Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Martin; brother, John Robertson; sister, Lucy Walker; and five great-grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Gale (Wayne) Haskins, Pattsy Stilson, Jane...
Regena G. Jarvis
April 15, 2014
Regena G. Jarvis, age 79 of Glade Hill died Tuesday, April 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Henry Edgar and Johnnie Farren; and sister, Mary Ruth Fernold. Surviving are her husband, Robert B. Jarvis; son, Bruce Jarvis and wife Betty; grandson, Bruce James Jarvis, Jr., and wife Ashlie; four great-grandchildren; and cousins, Kenneth Judy,...
Leslie Gene Hummon
April 11, 2014
Leslie Gene Hummon, age 76 of Moneta died Friday, April 11, 2014. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount - Smith Mountain Lake.
Helen Cooper Thomason
April 11, 2014
Helen Cooper Thomason, 82 of Rocky Mount, Va. went home to her Lord on April 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Thomason, her parents, four brothers and one sister. Helen is survived by a daughter Debbie Finnegan, and son and daughter-in-law Ricky and Susan Thomason; three special grandsons Sean Finnegan, Ryan Thomason and wife...
George Patrick Urias
April 9, 2014
George Patrick Urias, 85, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away on April 9, 2014, of complications from ALS with his wife Gloria by his side. George was born in Bakersfield, California on July 21, 1928. He graduated from Garfield High School located in East Los Angeles and then enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He was stationed at Eglin...
Robert T. Hatchett
April 9, 2014
Robert Tate Hatchett, age 86 of Penhook died Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He was born March 22, 1928 a son of the late Henry and Mattie Palmer Hatchett. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Giles and Talmadge Hatchett; and sister, Emmaleen Scott. Surviving are his loving wife of 64 years, Marie C. Hatchett; children, Robert Michael Hatchett...
Gladys Loraine Franklin
April 5, 2014
GLADYS PERDUE FRANKLIN, 88, OF GLADE HILL WENT TO HER HEAVENLY HOME ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2014. SHE WAS MARRIED TO JOHN FRANKLIN ON AUGUST 16, 1946, AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA BY THE REV. D. M. DORSEY. THEY MOVED TO ANNANDALE, VA WHERE SHE WAS SECRETARY FOR THE CHIEF OF THE CORP OF ENGINEERS. SHE...
Pete Wilson Sledd
April 5, 2014
Pete Wilson Sledd, age 84 of Callaway left his beloved family and farmland, Saturday, April 5, 2014. He went to join his father, E.W. Sledd, mother, Mary Hale Sledd, step-mother, Dolly Hale Sledd. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, Lloyd, Harry, Junior, and infant sister Joyce Elaine. Surviving is his faithful and loving wife of 60...
Robert Elmer Orris
April 4, 2014
Robert "Bob" Elmer Orris, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. He was born March 12, 1932 a son of the late James Orris and Edna Mathy. Bob retired from Dupont with 28 years of service and served in the United States Navy. He was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church where he served as...
Benjamin Paul Wray
April 3, 2014
Benjamin Paul Wray, Sr., age 81 of Ferrum passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was born May 22, 1932 a son of the late John Willie Wray and Annie B. Amos Wray. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Annie Wray; three brothers, John T. Wray, Clyde V. Wray and Willie H. Wray. Surviving are a...
James Junior Meeks
April 2, 2014
James Junior Meeks, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born November 12, 1928, a son of the late Lewis and Gladys Meeks. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia Meeks. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Donna Meeks; granddaughter, Kim Palmer; great-grandchildren, Ashley Brubaker, Jamey...
Harold T. Barber
April 1, 2014
Harold T. Barber, age 97 of Penhook, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara. Surviving are seven children; 16 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren and a dear friend, Mary. Services will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Franklin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2118, Rocky Mount, Va....
Ralph Stephen Adriance
March 31, 2014
When Jesus comes Ralph will join Heaven?s army, a prince for God. Ralph Adriance, age 79 of Rocky Mount Va., died Monday, March 31, 2014. He was born April 19 1934 in Albany, New York. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Sharon Adriance; daughter, Linda Adriance; 3 grandchildren, Aaron Howell age 18, Jasmine Howell age 16, Arielle Harn age...