John Edward Wilson
February 20, 2013
John Edward Wilson, age 75 of Callaway died Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilson and Nola Cox. Surviving are his wife, Lynda Wilson; three daughters and sons-in-law, Destiny Chance and Thomas, Ann James and Rodney, Kerensa Northrop; grandchildren, Amanda Spangler, Junior James, Aaron Chance, Jessie James, Tabitha Northrop, Frank James, Brandon Chance,...
Karen Barker Swanson Yee
February 18, 2013
Karen Barker Swanson Yee, age 48 of Penhook died Monday, February 18, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Alice Lively and her husband, Bob Lively of Penhook, Va.; father, Samuel W. Swanson, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Ringgold, Va.; one brother, Stephen Swanson; sister-in-law, Stephanie Swanson; niece, Ashley; and nephew, Bryan all of Burlington, NC; and many aunts,...
Dr. Kim Bryan Yee
February 18, 2013
Dr. Kim Bryan Yee, age 56 of Penhook died Monday, February 18, 2013. Services will be held in Michigan at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Michael Adam Pruitt
February 18, 2013
Michael “Adam” Pruitt, 28 of Moneta passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Adam was born July 4, 1984, son of Michael Lynn and Faye Minnix Pruitt. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Iva Jean Pruitt; and a number of other family members and friends. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Bethlehem United...
Coy Lee Gibson, Sr.
February 17, 2013
Coy Lee Gibson, Sr. age 64 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday February 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Gibson, two brothers, Hoot and Kenny Gibson. Surviving are his wife of 42 years Debra Hodges Gibson, son Coy Gibson, Jr., daughters, Lisa (Scott) Robertson, Laurie (Tim) Wood, son; William (Julia) Gibson; brother, Chucky...
Ira Lee Culler
February 15, 2013
Ira Lee Culler, age 73 of Union Hall, departed this life Friday, February 15, 2013 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born September 11, 1939 to the late Ira Dewitt and Alvie Lee Cooper Culler. Ira Lee is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Robin Harrison Culler; son, Ira Lee Culler, Jr.; special step-son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and...
Gracie Boothe Peters
February 13, 2013
Gracie Boothe Peters, age 83 of Wirtz passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jahue Robert (Jadie) Boothe and Bessie Lee Peters Boothe; granddaughter, Ginger Ann Ronk; four brothers; and four sisters. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, David A. Peters; children, Sue Gipe (Donnie), Raymond Peters...
Diane Ruth Hale Taylor
February 13, 2013
Diane Ruth Hale Taylor, age 56 of Salem went to rest in the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born in Rocky Mount to the late Jack and Eula Hale on March 10, 1956. She obtained her nursing degree and was very active in her church. She loved and cherished her two grandchildren. Diane is...
Garland Wayne Chitwood
February 12, 2013
Garland Wayne Chitwood, age 71 of Bassett died Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He retired from E.I. DuPont and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Garland attended Oak Level Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Virginia Hicks Chitwood. Surviving are his wife, Dianne McCall Chitwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Lisa Chitwood,...
James Lee Taylor
February 11, 2013
James Lee Taylor (Jim) age 61 went to be with his Lord Monday, February 11, 2013 at his residence in Moneta, Virginia with his wife and a close friend by his side. He was born February 13, 1951 in Springfield Ohio, only son of the late James Leland and Cary Taylor. Jim lived in Columbus Ohio most of his adult...
Glenn Thomas Mccall
February 10, 2013
Glenn Thomas McCall, age 80 of Roanoke and formerly of Richmond, Va., died Sunday, February 10, 2013. He was born April 25, 1932 in Franklin County, Va. He was the son of John M. and Elsie Law McCall. He graduated from Rocky Mount High School, Rocky Mount, Virginia in 1950. After four years of Air Traffic Control in the Air...
Eva Marie Shealor
February 10, 2013
Eva Marie Shealor, age 91 of Bassett and formerly of Salem died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the home of her daughter. She was born March 29, 1921 a daughter of the late Taylor C. and Sallie M. Butler Moran. She was also preceded in death by her husband James E. Shealor; brother, Curtis Moran; two sisters, Frances Arthur and...
Kenneth Lee Barnett
February 5, 2013
Kenneth Lee Barnett, age 39 of Dallas, TX, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, February 5, 2013 after a short battle with cancer and is survived by his parents, Ova Lee and Nadine Barnett of Rocky Mount; sister, Teresa Helton and husband Dexter of Boones Mill; two step-nieces, Aeriel and Sierra Helton; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved Schnauzer,...
Hubert Daniel Hodges, Jr.
February 5, 2013
Hubert (Dan) Hodges, Jr., age 70 of Hardy, born August 19, 1942 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 with his wife and children by his side. Dan was an active member of Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church. Some of his interests included farming, music and loving his five grandchildren. He attended Franklin County High School...
Saford Lynn Hunt
February 3, 2013
Saford Lynn Hunt, 50, of Rocky Mount departed this world to join his family members in Heaven on February 3, 2013. He was born February 4, 1962. Saford was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Frances Hunt; wife, Lisa Hunt; daughter, Crystal Lynn Hunt; sisters, Brenda Hunt, Pansy Hunt, Linda Turner, Connie Hodges and Denise Hodges. Left to...
Cecil Lee Stone
February 3, 2013
Cecil Lee Stone, 74 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was born September 26, 1938, son of the late Columbus and Bettie Walker Stone. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman R. Stone and Donald Stone. Cecil graduated from Franklin County High School, Ferrum College, East Carolina and received his Master’s Degree at UVA....
Charles H. Young, Jr.
January 30, 2013
Charles H. Young, Jr., age 86 of Ferrum died Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Woods Young; daughter, Judy Thompson (Billy); granddaughter, Olivia Thompson (Frank Craighead); sisters, Jean Ruth, Margaret Cooper, Pearl Santrock, Betty Blankenship, Josephine Micolupo; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the...
Conrad Eli Coval
January 28, 2013
Conrad E. Coval, age 56 of Penhook died Monday, January 28, 2013. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Kenneth Wayne Witcher
January 27, 2013
Kenneth Wayne Witcher, age 62 of Rocky Mount departed this life Sunday, January 27, 2013. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, George Witcher and Ada Belle Witcher. He was united in marriage to Brenda A. Witcher July 17, 1982 to this union one son and one step-son. He leaves to morn the loss his wife, Brenda Witcher of...
Juanita Irene Ramsey Turner Sensabaugh
January 27, 2013
Juanita Irene Ramsey Turner Sensabaugh, 89 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2013 with her children by her side. A daughter of the late Doctor Muncey Ramsey, Sr. and Mattie Irene Draper Ramsey she was born February 13, l923 at Sydnorsville, VA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her five brothers,...