Stephen Jones
June 28, 2014
Stephen Ford Jones, 88, of Moneta, VA passed away peacefully on June 28, 2014 in his home. Ford leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 57 years, Louise Turner Jones and his three girls: Bonnie Collins (husband Michael), Lisa Poole (husband Jeffrey), and Stephanie Carlson (husband Samuel). He was dearly loved by his five grandchildren, who were...
James Walter Gregson
June 28, 2014
James Walter Gregson, 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born July 11, 1927 in Randolph County, NC, one of 12 children of the late Hubert and Hazel Gregson. Surviving are his wife Elvin Hopkins Gregson (whom he married in October of 1950); two sons and daughter-in-law, James Malcolm and Shirley Gregson, John Gregson; grandson,...
Edward Smith
June 25, 2014
Edward Smith, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Gail Irene Malishaucki
June 25, 2014
Gail Irene Malishaucki, age 74 of Glade Hill, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Gail was born in Tamaqua, PA on January 21, 1940 to the late Robert C. Endy and Irene E. Wertman. She graduated from Tamaqua High School with honors. While in high school she was active in the Tri-Hi-Y, Commercial Club,...
John Hilton Lester
June 25, 2014
John Hilton Lester, age 72 of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. John was born on August 12, 1941 in Raeford, North Carolina to Mac and Leanna Lester. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Logan Lester. John is survived by his wife,...
Margaret Buckles Robertson
June 20, 2014
After spending 84 years bringing joy and happiness to her family and friends, Margaret Buckles Robertson, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2014. She joined her beloved husband, Hairston (Robbie) Robertson. Together, they owned and operated ROBBIE'S COUNTRY CORNER for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents C. M. and Rausa Buckles, and her...
Julia Ann Bernard Walker
June 20, 2014
Julia Ann Bernard Walker, age 96 of 3173 Circle Creek Road, Penhook passed away at her home Friday, June 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Boone Walker; son, Bernard Walker; and sister, Estelle Lovell. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon "Budge" and Dorothy Walker of Penhook, Wilbur "Will" and Genia Walker of Stuart; daughter...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...