Lewis Carlton Swanson
March 15, 2014
Lewis Carlton Swanson of Boones Mill, 85 years of age born on May 16, 1928 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014. He worked 40 plus years as a Banker retiring from SunTrust Bank. After his retirement he volunteered at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed gardening, yard work and working with his flowers in his...
Mona Lee Tibbs
March 13, 2014
Mona Lee Tibbs, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Mona was born on September 7, 1929. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Willis Tibbs. Left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Teresa; four grandchildren, April, Jeff, Angel, and Mac; two great-grandchildren, Madalyn and Mason. Graveside services...
Raymond Elwood Zeigler
March 12, 2014
Raymond Elwood Zeigler, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Zeigler; parents, Otha and Flossie Zeigler; son, Eddie Zeigler; and brothers, Roy and Doc Zeigler. Surviving are his son, Mickey and Kathy Zeigler; daughter, Shelia Harmon of Bassett; two grandchildren, Matthew Harmon and Melissa Smith; two great-grandchildren, Dustin...
Euell Jennnings Hamblett
March 9, 2014
Euell Jennings Hamblett, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was born in Franklin County on February 14, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie and Jennings Bryant Hamblett; brothers, Everette, Dempsey, and Clydell; sisters, Alice Preston and Delores Glisson. He is survived by his caring wife of 57 years, Olvis "Vene"...
Roy Eugene Lithgow
March 8, 2014
Roy Eugene (Gene) Lithgow, 81, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parent, Kenneth and Ruth Lithgow; a daughter, Sheri Lithgow; and his brother, Stanley Lithgow. Surviving are his loving wife, Jacqueline Brantley Lithgow; his brother, John Lithgow and wife, Betty; sons, Wayne Lithgow...
Roscoe Clifford Powell
March 7, 2014
Roscoe Clifford Powell, 83, of Rocky Mount, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was born in Franklin County on October 9, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wilson Powell and Julia Robertson Powell, his stepmother Nellie Harrison Powell, his uncle Carl Powell and aunt Bessie Powell (his second mom), his uncle...
Evelyn Estelle Pagans
March 5, 2014
Evelyn Estelle Swicegood Pagans, age 87 of Union Hall went to be with her Lord and love of her life on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Alfred; parents, Clarence and Thelma Swicegood; brothers and sisters, Leon, Joyce, Delores and Rowena. Surviving are her children, Pat Hamblett...
Velena Burgess Bennett
March 5, 2014
Velena Burgess Bennett, age 93 of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was a resident of Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living Facility. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Pheasant Ridge Assisted living Community and Southern Care Hospice. She was retired from Samuel Spiegel?s. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gordon...
Clyde Wilson Bowles
March 3, 2014
Clyde Wilson Bowles, 91, of Boones Mill went to his heavenly home Monday, March 3, 2014. He was born in Franklin County September 10, 1922. He was married to the late Dorothy J. Bowles and predeceased by his mother, Margaret K. Bowles; father, James E. Bowles; and brother, James H. Bowles. His passion was farming, raising cattle and horses. He...
Mack H. Waid
March 2, 2014
Mack Henry Waid, age 49 of Martinsville and formerly of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jane Waid. Surviving are his sister, Sarah Waid; nephew whom he loved dearly, Benjamin H. Waid; many aunts, uncles and cousins including an aunt who was like a second mother, Mildred Taylor....
Harold Douglas Laprade
March 2, 2014
Harold (Doug) LaPrade AKA Gabby January 30, 1946 ? March 2, 2014 Having faith in the promises of Almighty God Doug stepped into the Heavenly Kingdom on March 2nd 2014. The Lord Jesus and angels are rejoicing at his arrival home. Doug is also being greeted by his wife of 24 years, Sandra Jones LaPrade; father, Edgar LaPrade; in-laws, Casey...
Ingolf Halvorsen
February 24, 2014
Ingolf Halvorsen, age 92 of Boones Mill died Monday, February 24, 2014. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at Franklin Heights Baptist Church. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, P.O. Box 11525, Roanoke, VA 24022. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service &...
William Floyd Love
February 21, 2014
William Floyd Love, age 86, of Rocky Mount and Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday February 21, 2014. Mr. Love was born on March 22, 1927, in Sydnorsville, Virginia, and was a son of the late George Cabell and Mary Brown Love. Mr. Love was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in...
Robert Wayne Furrow, Sr.
February 21, 2014
Robert Wayne Furrow Sr., 66 of Smith Mountain Lake went to heaven while surrounded by his family on February 21st 2014. Robert was a loving dad, husband, granddaddy, and friend to all who knew him. Robert is survived by his devoted wife Barbara K. Furrow of 47 years, daughter Janet (JJ) Lester, granddaughter Ashley (Hot Dog) Lester, son and daughter-in-law...
William Otey Perdue
February 21, 2014
William Otey Perdue, age 92, of Union Hall passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt and Grace Perdue; brother, Ran; sister, Eva; in-laws, Zula, Johnnie and Ernest. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marie; two sons, Ronnie Perdue, Don Perdue (Donna); two daughters Sharon White...
Roy Rogers Hodges
February 20, 2014
Roy Rogers Hodges, 61 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Edith Hodges; and sister, Wanda Hodges. Roy was a proficient welder in Florida where he lived for 20 years. He was also a United States Coast Guard Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife,...
Gary Grant Guthrie
February 18, 2014
Gary Grant (Farmer) Guthrie, Sr., age 69 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born February 10, 1945 a son of the late Riley and Thelma Guthrie. Gary was a United States Army Veteran of Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, mechanics and working on trucks. Surviving are his loving wife...
Iris Mae Tyler
February 16, 2014
Iris Mae Jamison Tyler age 82 of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday February 16, 2014. Surviving are her son; Edward Lee "Eddie" Tyler and fiancé Susan Wade; grandsons, Jacob Tyler, Joshua Tyler, and Kayla Moore; great-grandson, Kaydyn Tyler; sister-in-law, Frances Tyler; cousins, Peggy Bowman, J.W. Hall, Don Hall; special friends, Jeff and Dana Moran. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00...
Kenneth Jackson Hodges
February 16, 2014
Kenneth Jackson Hodges, age 61 of Wirtz died Sunday, February 16, 2014. Surviving are his wife, Tammy Hodges; step-son, Ronnie D. Hodges; step-daughter, Andrea Hodges; sister and brother-in-law, Alee and Roger Harrison; grandchildren, Aleah Hodges, Mylah Hodges and Jesse Hodges; his beloved pets, PJ, Little Lady, Boots and his cat Snookum; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Memorial...
Gladys Boone Sink
February 15, 2014
Gladys Marie Altice Boone Sink, age 90 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. Gladys was a daughter of John Silas and Mary (Perdue) Altice, born March 18, 1923 in Franklin County, VA. She was married July 2, 1941 to John Chesley Boone also of Franklin County. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John,...