Vincent Bateman
March 29, 2014
Vincent Bateman, age 87 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was born December 12, 1926 a son of the late Samuel Oakley and Eva Scearce Bateman. He was also preceded in death by his son, Vincent Harold Bateman; brothers, Samuel Bateman and Robert Bateman. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Gardner Bateman; daughter and son-in-law,...
Doris M. Nichols
March 24, 2014
Doris M. Nichols, age 84 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Monday, March 24, 2014 to join her loving husband, Marvin Nichols of 51 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Eliza Mills; sister, Ida Nichols and husband Tracie Nichols; brothers-in-law, Charlie Hardy, Buford Webster, Robert Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Robert Trail, James Smith....
John Lewis Young
March 24, 2014
John Lewis Young, age 57 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Nancy Nichols Young. Surviving are his wife, Tina Young; sons, Matthew, Anthony, Joshua; several grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Young; and sisters, Susan Young, Becky Callahan, Judy Brown. Graveside services will be conducted from the Young-Hale Family Cemetery...
Bobby Lee Tatum
March 22, 2014
Bobby Lee Tatum of Wirtz, Va. passed away Saturday March 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father Dewey, his mother and step-father Mary Tatum Weatherford and Dudley, his sister Lois Glass and a special brother-in-law Bobbie Slayton. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley; his son, Lynn Tatum (Brenda); his daughter, Wanda Cundiff...
William Paul Davis
March 21, 2014
William Paul Davis, age 79 of Ferrum passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2014. Paul was preceded in death by his father, William Clarence Davis and mother, Elsie Spencer Davis. Surviving are his three daughters, Pam Thompson (Terry), Patsy Matthews (Beans), Paula Harmon (Randy); grandson, Bryan Thompson (Jessica); granddaughter, Kaitlyn Matthews; two great-grandchildren, Aayla Thompson and Cullen Thompson;...
Annie Rigney Kirk
March 20, 2014
Annie Rigney Kirk, age 99 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was the widow of Price Kirk; and daughter of the late Henry L. & Ethel Davidson Rigney. Surviving are one daughter & son-in-law, Sheila & Dennis Keatts; grandson, Brandon Keatts; granddaughter & her husband, Jessica & James Hunt; great-grandsons, Tristan & Lucas Hunt. At the...
Frances R. Rapecis
March 19, 2014
Frances Elizabeth Rapecis, age 92 joined her beloved husband and daughter, Nancy, in eternal rest after passing away at her home in Ferrum, VA on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Her cherished daughter, Claudia, was by her side. Frances was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Delia and Lawrence Rogerson on June 9, 1921. She was united in marriage to...
Augusta P. Dudley
March 19, 2014
Augusta Susan Powell Dudley, age 94, went to be with her Lord on March 19, 2014. She was a wonderful, feisty woman who always kept things interesting. She loved to sing, grow flowers and sew, but she was most happy when she had visitors and her family spending time with her at her home. She also loved to go to...
Norma Jean Cecil
March 18, 2014
Norma Jean Cecil went to be reunited with her beloved husband Charles Douglas Cecil Sr. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She was born May 6, 1934, daughter of the late Thomas Selkirk and Stella Selkirk Bennett. She is also preceded in death by a son; David Patrick Cecil; brother Bobby (Doris) Selkirk; sister, Violet (Otis) Irvin; sister-in-law, Louise (Larry) Frost...
Lewis Carlton Swanson
March 15, 2014
Lewis Carlton Swanson of Boones Mill, 85 years of age born on May 16, 1928 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014. He worked 40 plus years as a Banker retiring from SunTrust Bank. After his retirement he volunteered at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed gardening, yard work and working with his flowers in his...
Mona Lee Tibbs
March 13, 2014
Mona Lee Tibbs, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Mona was born on September 7, 1929. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Willis Tibbs. Left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Teresa; four grandchildren, April, Jeff, Angel, and Mac; two great-grandchildren, Madalyn and Mason. Graveside services...
Raymond Elwood Zeigler
March 12, 2014
Raymond Elwood Zeigler, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Zeigler; parents, Otha and Flossie Zeigler; son, Eddie Zeigler; and brothers, Roy and Doc Zeigler. Surviving are his son, Mickey and Kathy Zeigler; daughter, Shelia Harmon of Bassett; two grandchildren, Matthew Harmon and Melissa Smith; two great-grandchildren, Dustin...
Euell Jennnings Hamblett
March 9, 2014
Euell Jennings Hamblett, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was born in Franklin County on February 14, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie and Jennings Bryant Hamblett; brothers, Everette, Dempsey, and Clydell; sisters, Alice Preston and Delores Glisson. He is survived by his caring wife of 57 years, Olvis "Vene"...
Roy Eugene Lithgow
March 8, 2014
Roy Eugene (Gene) Lithgow, 81, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parent, Kenneth and Ruth Lithgow; a daughter, Sheri Lithgow; and his brother, Stanley Lithgow. Surviving are his loving wife, Jacqueline Brantley Lithgow; his brother, John Lithgow and wife, Betty; sons, Wayne Lithgow...
Roscoe Clifford Powell
March 7, 2014
Roscoe Clifford Powell, 83, of Rocky Mount, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was born in Franklin County on October 9, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wilson Powell and Julia Robertson Powell, his stepmother Nellie Harrison Powell, his uncle Carl Powell and aunt Bessie Powell (his second mom), his uncle...
Evelyn Estelle Pagans
March 5, 2014
Evelyn Estelle Swicegood Pagans, age 87 of Union Hall went to be with her Lord and love of her life on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Alfred; parents, Clarence and Thelma Swicegood; brothers and sisters, Leon, Joyce, Delores and Rowena. Surviving are her children, Pat Hamblett...
Velena Burgess Bennett
March 5, 2014
Velena Burgess Bennett, age 93 of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was a resident of Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living Facility. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Pheasant Ridge Assisted living Community and Southern Care Hospice. She was retired from Samuel Spiegel?s. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gordon...
Clyde Wilson Bowles
March 3, 2014
Clyde Wilson Bowles, 91, of Boones Mill went to his heavenly home Monday, March 3, 2014. He was born in Franklin County September 10, 1922. He was married to the late Dorothy J. Bowles and predeceased by his mother, Margaret K. Bowles; father, James E. Bowles; and brother, James H. Bowles. His passion was farming, raising cattle and horses. He...
Mack H. Waid
March 2, 2014
Mack Henry Waid, age 49 of Martinsville and formerly of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jane Waid. Surviving are his sister, Sarah Waid; nephew whom he loved dearly, Benjamin H. Waid; many aunts, uncles and cousins including an aunt who was like a second mother, Mildred Taylor....
Harold Douglas Laprade
March 2, 2014
Harold (Doug) LaPrade AKA Gabby January 30, 1946 ? March 2, 2014 Having faith in the promises of Almighty God Doug stepped into the Heavenly Kingdom on March 2nd 2014. The Lord Jesus and angels are rejoicing at his arrival home. Doug is also being greeted by his wife of 24 years, Sandra Jones LaPrade; father, Edgar LaPrade; in-laws, Casey...