Erma Guilliams Custer
January 26, 2013
Erma Guilliams Custer 73, of Callaway, passed through the gates of heaven on January 26, 2013, having not awakened from complications from a brain aneurysm suffered on Dec. 23rd. She was born on March 28th, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, T.L.(John) Guilliams and Minnie Nichols Guilliams; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann Guilliams Webb and Henry...
Oscar Lee Mcmillan
January 25, 2013
Oscar Lee McMillan, age 87 of Henry passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born January 18, 1926 a son of the late William Hoyt and Agnes Evans McMillan in Goodwill, West Virginia. Oscar was a loving father, a member of Providence Baptist Church, Veteran of World War II serving in the Phillipines and a retired security officer from...
Melba Jo Anderson
January 25, 2013
Melba Jo Anderson of Smith Mountain Lake died Friday at age 77 at the Emeritus of Roanoke Memory Care Community after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Melba was born on August 13, 1935 to the late E.L. Rose and Willie Pearl Rose on an oil lease in Bastrop County, Texas during the depression. At age 7 the family moved...
Clifford S. Rakes
January 23, 2013
Clifford S. Rakes, age 72 of Ferrum died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Effie Nolen Rakes; infant son, Richard Benjamin Rakes; and brother, Marvin Rakes. Surviving are his wife, Linda Rakes; two daughters, Kelli Hash (Brandon), Amanda Cathcart (Chris); four grandchildren, Ethan and Tyler Hash, Aiden and Kaitlyn Cathcart; sisters, Naomi...
Virginia Fralin Hodges
January 23, 2013
Virginia joined her Lord on January 23, 2013. She was born in Union Hall, Virginia in Franklin County. She is survived by Lloyd Hodges, a loving husband of 59 years. They owned and operated Lloyd Hodges Garage together for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, William Gordon and Mabel Fralin; one brother, Clarence Fralin;...
Joan Elaine Walters
January 23, 2013
Joan E. Walters, 75, of Glade Hill, VA, formerly of Glendon Borough, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Carilion Hospital, Roanoke, VA. She was born January 19, 1938, in Glendon, she was a daughter of the late William and Mildred Merritt Leedom. She and her husband, Harry D. Walters, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2012.Joan...
Linda Hodges
January 22, 2013
Linda Gale Hodges, age 56 of Ferrum was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, and caring sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Linda enjoyed spending time with her dogs and cats, especially her good companions, “Bud-Lee” and “Gina”. She also loved going fishing, planting a garden...
Edith Janelle Sigmon
January 18, 2013
Edith Janelle McGhee Sigmon departed this life January 18, 2013. She was born March 30, 1926 in Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter E. and Alma Sink McGhee of Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia; and brothers, Horace, Curtis, Kyle, Lowell, Hampton and Frank McGhee; sisters, Lucille (Robert) Stowell, Lena (Dave) Ruff. Surviving are her...
Catherine Ann Wilson
January 17, 2013
Catherine Ann Wilson, 76 of Rocky Mount went home to be with her Lord Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was a member of Living Waters Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Wilson worked as a pediatric nurse and then became a full time wife and mother dedicated to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Catherine...
David Lee Bussey
January 17, 2013
David Lee Bussey, 69 of Ferrum passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was born on July 29, 1943, the son of the late Charlie Amos Bussey Jr. and Virginia Hylton Bussey. He is preceded in death by his brother Arthur (Artie) Lester Bussey. Surviving are his wife, Norene Nolen Bussey; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte Bussey Jordan and Tim...
Fred F. Knowles
January 16, 2013
Fred F. Knowles, 93 of Boones Mill, passed away January 16, 2013. He was born in Ferrum, Virginia on March 2, 1919, son of the late Robert and Roberta Knowles. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Elise Forman Knowles; six brothers, and five sisters. Mr. Knowles was an active member of the Red Valley United...
Dorothy S. Abney
January 13, 2013
Dorothy S. Abney, age 97 of Penhook died Sunday, January 13, 2013. Graveside services will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Carrie Evelyn Ferguson Powell
January 10, 2013
Carrie Evelyn Ferguson Powell, age 91 of Glade Hill went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas G. Powell; her parents, Abie and Belva Ferguson; sister, Blanche Onks; brothers, Abie Ferguson, Elwood Ferguson and Douglas Ferguson. Surviving are her daughter, Betty Powell Hunley (Tommy); son, Glenwood S. Powell...
Betty Preston Bower
January 10, 2013
Betty Preston Bower, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvah and Etta Preston; and her husband, Douglas Bower. Surviving are her children, Robin Hodges (Peco), Rona Bower, Mark Bower; grandchildren, Tiffany and Tyler; sister, Nat Hafenbridle (Lawrence); numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of Redwood United...
Larry Wayne Huffman
January 9, 2013
Larry Wayne Huffman, age 57 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born March 13, 1955 and was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Huffman; son, Derrick Huffman; brother, Robert “J.R.” Huffman. Surviving are his wife, Nina Jo Huffman; mother, Esther F. Huffman; son, Brian Huffman; sisters, Shirley and Butch Cooner, Linda and Allen Wainwright,...
Elisa Torpey
January 9, 2013
Elisa Torpey, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary McCormack. Surviving are her son, Daniel McCormack; daughter, Katherine McCormack; sister, Nancy Gentilquore; brother, John Torpey; special friend, Jimmy Hodges and family. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Dorothy E. Haley
January 9, 2013
Dorothy E. Haley, age 78 of Penhook died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Services will be private. The family requests memorial donations be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Joyce Marie Wermann
January 9, 2013
Joyce Marie Wermann, age 79 of Boones Mill, Va. Died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Mom’s last wish was to go home and she did. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Pearl DePue; brother, Kenneth DePue; and sister, Nancy Palus. Surviving are her brother, Bronson DePue; 11 children; 41 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. There will...
Mary E. Demm
January 9, 2013
Mary E. Demm, age 87 of Union Hall died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Lydia May Montgomery
January 7, 2013
Lydia May Denlinger Montgomery, age 85 of Wirtz died Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born September 22, 1927 a daughter of the late Roy and Ada Brubaker Denlinger. Surviving are her children, Mike (Marie) Montgomery of Glade Hill, Marti Montgomery of Greenville, OH, Lareda (Barry) Patterson of Rocky Mount, Wanita (Steve) Rutrough of Rocky Mount, Calvin (Pauline) Montgomery of...