Michael Anthony Leger

Michael Anthony Leger

July 10, 2013

Michael Anthony "Tony" Leger, 66, of Wirtz died at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He was born in Fitchburg, MA and was the oldest son of Marg Legere and the late Earl Legere. He is survived by his wife, Vernnese, and daughters Theresia Pizarro of Worcester, MA, Kizzy English of Fort Collins, CO, and Renee Leger of the...

Jeffrey Leonard Alley

Jeffrey Leonard Alley

July 9, 2013

Jeffrey Leonard Alley, age 51 of Ferrum was taken to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Jeffrey was the son of Naomi and the late Leonard Alley of Rocky Mount, Va. He was a man of all trades. There wasn?t much he couldn?t do. Food, gardening, and mostly being a father were the highlights of his life. Surviving...

Katie Morton Laury

Katie Morton Laury

July 7, 2013

Katie Morton Laury, 81 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. She was born on May 26, 1932, to the late Edna (Louie) Morton of Independence, VA. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James D. Laury. Katie retired from the Franklin County Health Department in Rocky Mount with 21 years of service. She also worked...

Katie M. Laury

Katie M. Laury

July 7, 2013

Katie M. Laury, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 7, 2013. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Jimmie Wayne Underwood

Jimmie Wayne Underwood

July 6, 2013

Jimmie Wayne Underwood, age 38 of 5873 Franklin Street, Ferrum, Virginia died at his home Saturday, July 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilbert Thomas and Mamie Lee Woods; and paternal grandparents, Elton Lawrence and Eliza Willie Underwood. Jimmie Wayne was born in Rocky Mount, Va. to his parents, Jimmie M. and Darlene Underwood of...

Frances Overfelt Keeney

Frances Overfelt Keeney

July 5, 2013

Frances Overfelt Keeney, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 5, 2013. She was born January 3, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter Madison and Lizzie Angell Overfelt and was also preceded in death by four siblings. Frances was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church. She loved experiencing life which showed in her art, love of nature...

David Lem Hodges

David Lem Hodges

July 4, 2013

David Lem (Raleigh) Hodges, 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Louise Hodges Woody and Willie Woody, Jr. Surviving are a very special cousin, Virginia Hodges and her family. Graveside service will be conducted at Hodges Family Cemetery (English Road) 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013...

Charles W. Turpin

Charles W. Turpin

July 1, 2013

Charles Welon Turpin, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed into glory Monday, July 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. His legacy of loved filled his life, his family and those around him. Charles was born to Charles Dickens and Pansy Brumbeloe Turpin on January 7, 1927. His spiritual growth began at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Danville, Va. where...

Samuel W. Weddle

Samuel W. Weddle

June 30, 2013

Samuel W. Weddle, Sr., age 66 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 30, 2013. Sam was born November 11, 1946 a son of the late Howard and Irene Weddle. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Weddle. Sam was a gentle man with a big smile who loved his wife and family. He was a United States...

Curtis Scott

Curtis Scott

June 29, 2013

Howard Curtis Scott, age 76, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. Curtis, a life-long Christian man, was a charter member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, member of various committees and deacon. He was a member of the National Guard, Future Farmers of America and the Christian Heritage Academy Board. Curtis...

Ruth Perdue Wray

Ruth Perdue Wray

June 26, 2013

Ruth Perdue Wray, 94, of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the Campbell Rest Home in Bedford, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents James Ballard Perdue and Nannie Kate Morris Perdue; husband, Howard L. Wray, Sr.; son-in-law, R. Lee Millirons, Jr.; two sisters, Ethel Perdue Odgen and Catherine Perdue Bennett; six brothers, Andrew Perdue, Robert...

Teddy F. Crawford

Teddy F. Crawford

June 24, 2013

Teddy F. Crawford, age 71 of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013. He was born on October 24, 1941 to Niniva Crawford and Martha Miles Gibson Crawford. His sister, Kathleen G. McMillion; and brothers, Charlie Crawford, Curtis Crawford and Jesse Turner Crawford, Sr. predeceased him. Survivors include sisters, Mary G. Cline and her husband Jack L. Cline,...

Thomas Alfred Hartley

Thomas Alfred Hartley

June 24, 2013

Thomas Alfred Hartley, age 93 of Rocky Mount, departed his earthly life on Monday, June 24, 2013 and joined his wife, Irene Johnson Hartley, who preceded him in death. Mr. Hartley is survived by his sister, Dorothy Townsend, of Linville, NC, his son, Richard Hartley and daughter-in-law Rebecca Stormer, and two granddaughters, Amanda Stormer Hartley and Hillary Stormer Hartley. Mr....

Joseph Emory Austin

Joseph Emory Austin

June 23, 2013

Joseph Emory "Shag" Austin, 68 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his home. He was born September 19, 1944 the son of the late Raymond and Blanche Rutrough Austin. Joseph retired from VDOT and dairy farming and enjoyed auto racing. Surviving are his children Shanon Bailey and boyfriend Bill Osbourne, Aaron Austin, Robert Austin and wife...

Smokey Joe Hodges

Smokey Joe Hodges

June 21, 2013

Smokey Joe Hodges, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cliffton and Ruby Hodges; and brother, Reggie Hodges. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Hodges; children, Joseph (Laura) Hodges, Tracy (Bobby) Daniel; grandchildren, Kelsey and Savanna Moore, Jodie and Stormie Hodges; brothers and sisters, Frankie (Cynthia) Hodges, Rocky Hodges, Dana...

Helen Anderson

Helen Anderson

June 20, 2013

Helen Erma Anderson, age 53 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, June 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron, Sr. and Opal Johnson Overstreet; and sisters, Edna Mae Overstreet and Barbara Ellen. Surviving are her husband of 16 years, Jessie Anderson; children, Neil (Penny) Anderson and Brad (Melissa) Anderson; grandchildren, David, Danielle, Dakota, Arianna and Cheyenne Anderson;...

Ronald Gene Holland

Ronald Gene Holland

June 19, 2013

Ronald Gene Holland, age 64 of Moneta died Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Ronald Gene Holland

Ronald Gene Holland

June 19, 2013

Ronald Gene Holland, age 64 of Moneta passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount.

Marvin W. Wright Jr.

Marvin W. Wright Jr.

June 18, 2013

Marvin Walter Withrow Wright, Jr., age 51 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin "Shorty" Wright, Sr.; brother, Terry Wayne Wright. Surviving are his wife, Donna Jean Wright; sons, Marvin Walter Withrow Wright, III and Ryan Dudley; grandson, Tanner Jordan Dudley; mother, Betty Wright Tucker; two brothers; three sisters; numerous...

Marvin W. Wright, Jr.

Marvin W. Wright, Jr.

June 18, 2013

Marvin W. Wright, Jr., age 51 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.