Shelby Jean Nance
November 15, 2014
Shelby Jean Lawrence Nance passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was born January 18, 1939, a daughter of the late James (Jim) and Gladys Rigney Lawrence. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James (Bill) Lawrence (PFC); grandson, Bradley Siebler; sisters, Gladys Lawrence Walker and Patricia Ann Lawrence. Surviving are a son, Keith Edward Nance (Sheila); daughter,...
William James Novak
November 14, 2014
William James Novak, age 71 of Hardy, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. Funeral Mass, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
Darlene Annette Smith
November 14, 2014
Darlene Annette Smith, age 52 of Rocky Mount reunited with her parents, Levi Thomas and Helen Hodges Law, in heaven on Friday November 14, 2014. She leaves behind a husband, daughter, two grandchildren and many more loved ones who will miss her greatly. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Law Family Cemetery with...
Charles Louis Ross
November 12, 2014
Charles Louis Ross, Jr, 89, of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2014 at the James River Nursing and Convalescent Center in Newport News, Va., following an extended illness. He was born in Ferrum, Va. to the late Charles Louis, Sr and Katherine L. Smith on February 17, 1925. Charles graduated from...
Melvin George Newby
November 11, 2014
Melvin George Newby, age 80 of Wirtz passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014. Surviving are his sons, Dale C. Newby and Melvin Newby; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Franklin Memorial Park with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. His family will receive friends 5-7 pm...
Linda Bailey Greer
November 10, 2014
Linda Bailey Greer, age 57 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday November 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Mae Mullins, son, Scott Cook; sister, Shirley Mullins. Surviving are her husband, Clarence Greer, sons, Robert Shain Bailey, Randall Lee Bailey, step sons, Chris Greer, Kenneth Greer, nine grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters and several nieces and...
Herman Ambrose Hunt
November 7, 2014
Herman Ambrose Hunt, age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was a United States Army veteran having served in Korea. Mr. Hunt retired from Roanoke Electric Steel with 46 ½ years of service, was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church, loved NASCAR racing, bluegrass music...
Terry Carmon Bennett
November 7, 2014
Terry Carmon "Jay" Bennett, Jr., age 40 formerly of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Bennett; grandfather, Terry Nelson Bennett; and uncle, Richard Boone Bennett. Surviving are his wife, Ginny Bennett; mother, Mollie (Roger) Hodges; father, Carmon (Jennifer) Bennett; grandparents, Jack and Ruth Swicegood, Kathryn Bennett; aunts and uncles, Kaye...
Hubert C. Dowell
November 4, 2014
Hubert Carl Dowell, age 72 of Callaway passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Hubert worked 27 years at Erath Veneer and 16 years at Chrysler Automotive. He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Dean Wyatt. Surviving are his loving and wonderful wife of 35 years, Carolyn Dowell; children, Melinda and Tony Hall, David Ray Wyatt and special friend...
Helen Ferguson Dillon
November 4, 2014
Helen Katherleen Ferguson Dillon, age 92 of Wirtz, Va. went peacefully home on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She was born in Union Hall, Va. to the late Sandy J. Ferguson, Sr. and Bessie Zeigler Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by numerous brothers, sisters and grandchildren, Jeffrey Daniel Cook, Lisa Cook Daniels and Kenneth R. Cook. Surviving are her...
Donnie Wayne Meeks
November 1, 2014
Donnie Wayne Meeks, age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday November 1, 2014 at his residence. Donnie was preceded in death by his loving father and mother, James JR Meeks and Virginia O. Meeks and an uncle who was like a brother, Bob Overfelt. Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Donna M. Meeks, his only daughter, Kim...
John Henry Franklin
October 29, 2014
John H. Franklin, age 89 of Glade Hill went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was married to Gladys Perdue Franklin on August 16, 1946 at the Frist Baptist Church in Welch, West Virginia by the Rev. D.M. Dorsey. They loved traveling and were members of the Virginia Cardinal Motor Home Club. John was a member...
Eugene Edward Mcginness
October 28, 2014
Eugene Edward McGinness, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was a United States Army Veteran and was an employee with Prudential Insurance Company for 35 years. Surviving are his wife, Katie McGinness; three children, Deborah (Daniel) Myers, Janet McGinness, Robert McGinness; two granddaughters, Tracey and Jennifer Myers; two great-grandchildren, Serena and Tristan. Memorial services will...
D.M. Layman, Jr.
October 28, 2014
D.M. Layman, Jr., age 85 of Wirtz went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was the son of Dee Morton and Lydia (Peters) Layman and was born June 18, 1929. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church April 1942 to which he remained faithful. Surviving are...
James W. Zerby, Jr.
October 25, 2014
James W. Zerby, Jr., age 72 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, October 25, 2014. Memorial service will be at Blue Ridge Gospel Tabernacle, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Susan Haun
October 25, 2014
Susan Haun, age 57 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, October 25, 2014. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jean Stanley Montgomery
October 25, 2014
Jean Stanley Montgomery, 68, of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Jean was born on March 4, 1946 in California, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter (Doc) Stanley and Mary Madeline Perry; and grandparents, Bernard and Bert Stanley. She was raised by her grandmother. She is survived...
Carrington Holloway
October 24, 2014
Carrington Holloway, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Holloway; parents, John and Annie May Holloway; brothers and sister, John Henry Holloway, George Thomas Holloway, William Holloway and Elizabeth Holloway. Surviving are his children, Cindy Blackwell (Kenneth), James Michael Holloway (Vickie), Jeffrey Holloway (Martha), Anthony Holloway and...
William Benjamin Bowman
October 18, 2014
William Benjamin Bowman, of Wirtz, son of Henry and Sally (Peters) Bowman was born November 3, 1923 in Franklin County, Va. He peacefully departed this life at sunrise on the morning of October 18, 2014 at the age of 90 years, 11 months and 15 days. He died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law surrounded by loving family....
Michael Henry Guilliams
October 17, 2014
Michael Henry Guilliams, age 34 of Henry passed away Friday October 17, 2014. He attended Mill Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Erica Guilliams; children Cassidy, Kiley, Corryn, Michaela and Hope; mother and step-father Nancy and Jeff Henderson; his father Randy Guilliams; sisters Tia Wagner and Maranda Heisler; grandparents James and Myra Guilliams; several nieces. Graveside services will be...