James T. Mcghee
December 29, 2013
James Tilmond McGhee, age 57 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack T. McGhee (Whitey); and sister, Delilah Sue McGhee. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann McGhee; two sons, Timothy Adam and Jackie McGhee; mother, Ellen McGhee; brother, Jeff and Sharon McGhee; sister, Penny and Eddie Altice; special friends, W.D....
Vivian Ingram Perdue Mcghee
December 29, 2013
Vivian Ingram Perdue McGhee, age 83, of Glade Hill, Va. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus. She has joined beloved family in heaven. Vivian was the eldest daughter of the late Frances Jeanette Ingram and Hunter Brown Ingram, Sr. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert G. Perdue; and second...
Susie E. Dent
December 28, 2013
Susie E. Dent, 92 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry, Sr. and Susie Baldwin Elliott; husband, James Warren Dent; son, Roy Thomas Dent; granddaughter, Phyllis Dent; two brothers and one sister. Surviving are her children, Jimmy Dent and wife Betty, Gary Dent and wife Carolyn, Dougie Dent and...
Janie Sue Butterworth
December 27, 2013
Janie Sue Butterworth, age 59 of Boones Mill died Friday, December 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Butterworth; mother, Mary Lucy Mullins. Surviving are her father, Donald Mullins; son, Jay Kenneth; sister, Nancy Witt (Buddy). Graveside service from the Mullins Family Cemetery 2 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
James William Burgess
December 27, 2013
James William Burgess, age 78 of Callaway died Friday, December 27, 2013. He was born December 17, 1935 a son of the late Luster and Lillie Showalter Burgess and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell and Grover; and sisters, Lovella Kinsey and Lorraine Burgess. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Burgess; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Burgess; sons, James...
Marcella Ingram
December 27, 2013
Marcella Ingram, age 88 of Ferrum passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 in High Point, NC. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church where she loved teaching Sunday School for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Ingram was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Ingram; brother, John Dickerson; sister, Pearl...
Walter Buford Dillon
December 26, 2013
Walter Buford Dillon, born March 27, 1931 passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. He was the eldest child of the late Walter Hardy Dillon and Josie Robertson Dillon, and was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Mary Lawless Brooks and father-in-law Thomas B. Brooks, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gloria Brooks Dillon; two sons Walter...
James Stevens Lawless
December 24, 2013
On December 24, 2013 James Stevens Lawless "Jim" (82), also known as "DeeDee", said farewell to his earthly home in Boones Mill, Virginia and stepped into his eternal heavenly home. Jim was born in Welch, West Virginia to Jesse Peter Lawless and Hattie Frances (Dodson) Lawless. He grew up in West Virginia, where he met the love of his life...
Martha Elsie Hodges Young
December 23, 2013
Martha Elsie Hodges Young of Rocky Mount, born March 10, 1935, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin (Blackie) O. Hodges. She is survived by her mother, Madeline J. Hodges; sons, Thomas M. Young (Sharon) and Daniel O. Young of Rocky Mount; daughter, Karen (Pinky) Young-Tyree (Andy) of...
Darrell Gene Johnston
December 21, 2013
CAPT. Darrell Gene Johnston, USMC (Ret.), age 76 of Rocky Mount and Moneta passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2013. Special thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care and attention. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Elpida Karavatakis
December 20, 2013
Elpida Karavatakis, age 86 of Union Hall died Friday, December 20, 2013. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Colton Boyd
December 18, 2013
Colton Boyd, infant son of Wesley Boyd and Stephanie Thompson died Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Mary B. Tyree
December 17, 2013
Mary Frances Bennett Tyree, age 93 of Glade Hill, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Mary Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Grace Holland Bennett; brother, Fred Bennett; husband, Victor Kermit Tyree Sr.; and son, Victor Kermit Tyree Jr. Mary Frances is survived by her granddaughter, Denise Tyree Prillaman (Leon); great-granddaughter, Alexandria Tyree Prillaman; many...
James Louis Perdue
December 17, 2013
James Louis (Pete) Perdue, age 90 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Lera Young Perdue; parents, Wade H. Perdue and Myrtle Showalter Perdue; his brothers, Clinton W. Perdue, Alvin G. Perdue. Surviving are his daughters, Kathy Perdue Watts, Marilyn Perdue Merle and husband Ronald; granddaughter, Stephanie B. Lane and...
Larry Lee Loschert
December 16, 2013
Larry Lee Loschert, age 71 of Moneta died Monday, December 16, 2013 as he lived, peacefully in Christ's arms surrounded by the love of family and friends. He touched many throughout his life and would want to be remembered by those relationships. He is survived by his wife, Annette, and his loving family son, Matthew and Kristen Loschert; and granddaughters,...
Phyllis Anne Hughes
December 16, 2013
Phyllis Anne Hughes, age 84 of Roanoke has gone to heaven to celebrate Christ?s Birthday. Her faith was strong and she knew heaven was calling her home. Surviving are her two children, Cliff and Lynne; one granddaughter, Hannah who was her pride and joy; brother, Richard Hill whose bond will never be broken; and many nieces and nephews that she...
Sherwood Hunt
December 15, 2013
The world lost a very great man. Sherwood Lawrence Hunt, age 87 of Rocky Mount departed this life on Sunday, December 15, 2013. He died, as he lived, with extraordinary dignity. His two sons, Bobby and Mike, and his niece, Carolyn Furrow, were at his side. He was born on October 3, 1926. He was preceded in death by his...
Hillard Chester Shively, Sr.
December 14, 2013
Hillard Chester Shively, Sr. age 87 passed away Saturday December 14, 2013. Born March 9, 1926 he enjoyed coon hunting, farming, ex-boot legging and loved working with heavy equipment. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Shively and Ethel Boyd Shively; his children Roger Lee Shively, Patricia Ann Sink, brother and sisters; Euri, Frankie, Chloe; grandchild, Billie Jo...
Joyce Faye Young
December 11, 2013
Joyce Hodges Young, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Joyce was born December 14, 1940 a daughter of the late Posie and Easter Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Renee Young; brothers, Nelson and Billy. Surviving are her husband, G.A. Young; son, Ronald; brothers and sisters, Macie Hodges, Posie L. Hodges,...
Ruby Bowles
December 10, 2013
Ruby Gregory Haislip Bowles, age 101 of Rocky Mount went to her heavenly home Tuesday, December 10, 2013. She was born on December 10, 1912 and was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Haislip; second husband, Lewis Franklin Bowles; parents, George and Ola Grace Gregory; sisters, Myrtle Motley, Eva Brooks, Callie Kirk, Hazel Allen, Georgie Hartberger; brothers, Clifton...