Miles Walter Markham
September 27, 2013
Miles Walter Markham, age 80 of Ferrum died Friday, September 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Markham; and his parents, Gilbert and Thalia Markham. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra Brannen of Georgia; sons, Doyle Markham of Henry, Terry Markham of Glade Hill, Robert Markham of Ferrum; James Markham of Ferrum; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers...
Dorothy Lee Mackenhimer
September 26, 2013
Dorothy Lee Mackenhimer, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilmore "Pete" and Frances Alice Tinsley; husband, Jay Hugh Mackenhimer; sister, Phyllis Marie Mackenhimer; nephews, Jerry Mackenhimer and Thomas H. Tinsley; niece, Tara Tinsley. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cynthia D. Mackenhimer, Lynchburg, Wendy R. Mackenhimer,...
Kate Eanes
September 25, 2013
Kate Eanes, age 67 of Rocky Mount went home to be with God and her mama, who she loved very much following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Addie and Owen Law; special uncle, Willie Smith; four brothers, Andy Law, Tommy Law, Everette (Peanut) Law and John Henry Law; two sisters, Laura Emma Law and...
Larry D. Keller
September 25, 2013
Larry D. Keller, age 75 of Fork Mountain went home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Keller; mother, Roxie Keller; wife, Betty Keller; brother, Claude E. Keller; and special cousin, Lester LaBrie. He is survived by three children, Lori Sowers and husband Lynwood, Leah Riddle and...
Rebecca Sue Hodges
September 24, 2013
Rebecca Johnson Hodges, 68 of Glade Hill passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. She was born October 5, 1944. Rebecca was a deaconess at Oak Grove Church of the Brethren where she was a long time member. She worked at Guyer- Roberts Manufacturing for 26 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was...
Agnes Piper Stanley
September 22, 2013
Agnes (Polly) Piper Stanley, age 88 of Ferrum, Virginia and Jekyll Island, Georgia, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22nd 2013, at Roanoke Carilion Hospital Roanoke, Virginia. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, active member of her community, and for her clever wit. She was born in Clarkston, Georgia, of the late Marvin O. and Lessie Bea Piper...
James Perry Brown
September 17, 2013
Perry Brown, age 73 of Glade Hill, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. He was born son of the late William Curtis and Sallie Kate Brown on September 2, 1940. Perry was 1 of 15 children including 5 sets of twins. He is survived by his wife, Margaret P. Brown of 47 years; daughter, Pamela B. Hodges; son-in-law, Sonny...
David Michael Leffue
September 17, 2013
David Michael Leffue, age 65, son of the late Clara Leffue Wray, George Thomas Leffue, and beloved step-father C. Ward Wray passed on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. He leaves behind his devoted wife of forty years, Karleen Hodges Leffue, and son, Justin David Leffue, the center of his universe. David is also survived by a loving brother, Glenwood A. Leffue...
Charlie Euell Dowdy
September 16, 2013
Charlie Euell Dowdy of Rocky Mount died Monday, September 16, 2013 at 73 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Prince Anna Dowdy; sisters, Grace D. Frommel and Eunice D. Hylton; and brothers, J.D. Dowdy and Rudolph Dowdy. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn P. Dowdy; daughters, Lisa D. Crosby (Greg) and Rochelle D. Callahan (Jeff);...
George Wesley Copenhaver
September 15, 2013
George Wesley Copenhaver, Sr. age 92 of Collinsville, Va. passed away Sunday September 15, 2013. He was born January 22, 1921 and was preceded in death by his parents Harry G. Copenhaver, Sr. and Carrie B. Copenhaver, wife Lonis R. Copenhaver, brother Harry G. Copenhaver, Jr. and sister, Alice C. Cultice. Surviving are his children, George W. Copenhaver, Jr. and...
James Ernest Alger
September 10, 2013
Jim Alger passed away September 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his Mother Mabel Mitchell Alger, his father Ernest Alger, and grandson Michael Reid. Left to cherish his memory is daughter Janet Alger; sons David and wife Kelli and son Richard Alger; grandchildren, Logan, and Joshua Alger; granddaughter, Kellisha Hartman; great-grandson Jordan Hartman; brothers Jerry Alger and wife...
Joyce Mae Hughes
September 9, 2013
Joyce Mae Hughes, age 64 of Rocky Mount died Monday, September 9, 2013. She was born October 7, 1948 to Alex William Hughes and Sallie Ann Hughes of Franklin County. She was later joined in life by her brother, Morris Lee (Ronnie) Hughes and later on a son, Greg. She attended Lee M. Waid and later Virginia Western Community College...
Rudy Utt
September 9, 2013
Rudy Utt, 82, resident of Penhook and formerly of Collinsville passed away Monday, September 9, 2013. He is survived by four children, Phyllis Utt Schlueter and husband Randy, Eddie Utt, Roger Utt. Teresa Utt Prillaman and husband Marshall; grandchildren, Brandi Schlueter Lackey and husband Mitch, John Schlueter, Brittany Utt Beckett and husband Jonathon, Colby Utt and Tiffany Edwards; great-grandchildren, Reed...
Ruth Jarrett Foster
September 8, 2013
Ruth J. Foster, age 84 of Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville died Sunday September 8, 2013. She was born June 11, 1929 to Joseph Wheeler Jarrett and Nannie Alice Jarrett, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Earl G. Foster. Mrs. Foster attended Collinsville Church of the Brethren where she enjoyed singing...
Bobby Warren Turner
September 8, 2013
Bobby Warren Turner, 56 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Garland Louis Turner and Nannie Arline Hall Turner. Surviving are his daughter Sandra Young and husband JC; two grand-daughters, A?Raja Young and Jasmine Young; three sisters, Gloria (Johnny) Nolen, Faye (Tim) Ferguson and Joyce Turner; three brothers, Gary (Faye)...
Elizabeth Corn
September 7, 2013
Elizabeth H. Corn, beloved friend to many, an adored Mother, and a devoted and loving wife, passed on to her heavenly reward on September 7, 2013. Elizabeth was born on February 20, 1922 in Danville, VA. She and her husband moved to Rocky Mount in 1963 where she worked at Leggetts, The Melody Shop, and Ben Franklins. She later moved...
Donald Otey
September 5, 2013
Donald Gene Otey, (Big O) of Rocky Mount, Virginia went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 5, 2013 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father Kyle Otey, brother Duane Otey, mother and father-in-law Raymond and Erma Reynolds, left to cherish his memory are his wife and soul mate...
David Cusell Prillaman
September 3, 2013
David Cusell Prillaman, age 88 of Henry died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Fork Mountain Rest Home. He was born on November 11, 1924 in Henry a son of the late Fleming Watts Prillaman and Ruth Abigail Prillaman. David was also preceded in death five brothers, Blanford Prillaman, Ivis Prillaman, Leonard Prillaman, Amos Prillaman and Taylor Prillaman; and three sisters,...
Garvice Warren Shively
September 1, 2013
Garvice Warren Shively age 72 of Ferrum, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. Surviving are his daughter Dena Hodges and son-in-law Chris Hodges, granddaughter Meagan Hodges, grandson Jetta Hodges and former wife Marie Shively, four sisters Mildred Scott, Mary Sauer, Virginia Hodges and Estelle Thompson, several nieces and nephews. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Services and...
Ruth Wagner Nunley
August 28, 2013
Ruth Wagner Nunley, age 82 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Joe" Nunley; parents, Beverly and Bessie Wagner; brothers, Bill Wagner and Dennis Wagner. Surviving are two sons, Charles Nunley (Becky), Johnny Nunley (Allison); daughter, Joyce Weaver (Stafford) two sisters, Elizabeth Kaplinger, Bevoline Willis (Ronnie); brother, Clifton Wagner...