Mary Lee Quinn
October 18, 2012
Mary Lee Quinn, age 86 of Ferrum passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was a faithful member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of 33 years, Mike M. Quinn; brother, Basil Underwood; the brothers she raised like sons, Elmer Atkins, Denver Atkins and wife Virginia; her daughter-in-law, Sheila Taylor and husband Stewart;...
Ruby Wright Scott
October 18, 2012
Through these brief words we want to say thank you for being there From beginning to the present for all your love and care You often went without So we could have, you knew well what we were about A teacher, nurse and firm hand Guiding with compassion and able to understand Times haven’t always been good But you made...
Tommie Lee Smith
October 18, 2012
Tommie Lee Smith, age 85 of Glade Hill died Thursday, October 18, 2012. Tommie was born November 15, 1926 a son of the late Sam Tom and Ida Holland Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Ray Smith. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Paris Dillon Smith; children, Nancy (Barry) Hodges, Billy (Bonnie) Smith, Frankie...
Gene E. Thompson
October 13, 2012
Gene E. Thompson “Bud”, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was a loving husband, doting father and would do anything for his family. He spent his working career at Cooper Wood Products where he was a supervisor. He was a great fan of NASCAR and enjoyed the races and his favorite driver, Bill Elliott. Bud...
Robert Junior Huffman
October 11, 2012
Robert Junior Huffman, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 11, 2012. Surviving are his wife, Karen Huffman; brothers and sisters, Shirley and William Cooner, Linda and Alan Wainwright, Betty and Gary Guthrie, Larry and Nina Huffman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wayne Wiseman and Ruth Selfe, Steven and Debbie Wiseman, David and Karen Wiseman. Graveside services will be conducted from...
Virginia G. Nunley
October 11, 2012
Virginia G. Nunley, age 85 of Callaway died Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, John Lewis Nunley. Surviving are her brother-in-law, George Nunley; and special friends, Teddy and Suzanne Yopp. Special thanks to Franklin Healthcare Center for their care and concern. Graveside services will be conducted from Head of the River Cemetery,...
Herman Dewitt Altice
October 11, 2012
Herman Dewitt Altice, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at his home surround by his family. Mr. Altice was born on June 21, 1926 to the late James Edward Altice and Mary Katherine Altice. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Altice; brothers, Wilford Altice and Alvin Altice; and sister, Ocie Grogan....
Christy Collins Williams
October 10, 2012
Chris Williams, 85, of Callaway, Virginia went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. “Papa” Chris was born November 29, 1926, in Greenbay, Wisconsin, to Eugene and Florence Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jean Masko of Wisconsin. He served proudly...
Don Louis Brizendine
October 9, 2012
Don Louis Brizendine, 62 of Roanoke died Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
William K. Doss
October 9, 2012
Rev. William K. Doss (Bill) age 65 of Callaway went to his heavenly home Tuesday October 9, 2012. Bill pastored for 41 years, enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents Rufus Lewis and Ruby Holland Doss. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Lane F. Doss, his church family, Christian Fellowship Church,...
Nellie C. Holland
October 4, 2012
Nellie C. Holland, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was the last surviving child of Walter and Alma Clayton and was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Nellie was a member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and active in the Red Cross Bloodmobiles. She was also preceded in death by her...
Laimer C. Hedrick
September 28, 2012
Laimer C. Hedrick, age 90 of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Claudia Taylor Crook; husband, Clarence Hedrick; and brother, Tillman Crook. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Ann Hedrick, Donald and Brenda Hedrick; grandchildren, Dale and Wendy Hedrick, Tammy and...
Beatrice Akers
September 25, 2012
Beatrice Akers, age 96 of Boones Mill and formerly of Danville died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was born February 4, 1916 a daughter of the late Peter and Sally Belcher Akers and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Eleanor Bowling, Thelma Montgomery and Ruby Prillaman; and brothers, Weldon Akers and P.D. Akers, Jr. Surviving are her sister,...
Gazella Mae Clatts
September 23, 2012
Gazella Mae Clatts, age 83, of Penhook, VA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was a member of Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Louis Clatts and her daughter, Arlene Marie Clatts. Surviving are her children, Robert David and wife, Margaret Clatts, Brenda Maus, Diane Clatts, Mark Clatts, Karen and...
Donald Bruce Ferguson, Sr.
September 23, 2012
Donald Bruce Ferguson, Sr., age 75 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was born April 9, 1937 a son of the late Otis and Viola Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Ferguson; and nephew, Jeff Perdue. Surviving are his sons, Bruce Ferguson, Jr. (Diane) and Brad Ferguson; grandsons, Dusty and Niles (Lindsay)...
Tonya Leigh Walker
September 21, 2012
Tonya Leigh Walker, age 37 of Rocky Mount died Friday, September 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Troy Walker and Donald Hudson. Surviving are her parents, Danny and Debra Walker; daughter, Alley Deshazo; step-father, Ricky Matherly; three sisters, Dana Washburn, Nicole Walker and Penny Walker; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted from the...
Beverly Terry Law
September 20, 2012
Beverly Terry Law, age 73, a lifelong resident of Redwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Nathaniel Law and Thalia Preston Law; as well as his sister, Pat Renick. Survivors include his beloved daughter and husband, Rita and Dan Johnson of Rocky Mount; a precious granddaughter...
Paul Wesley Aker
September 17, 2012
Paul Wesley Aker, age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, September 17, 2012. He was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church, a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Emma Louise Aker; daughter, Patricia “Patty” Aker Hodges; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Aker; brothers, Galen, William and Carlton. Surviving are...
Howard Dalton Perdue
September 15, 2012
Howard Dalton Perdue, age 84 of Rocky Mount entered heaven on Saturday, September 15, 2012 to be reunited with his wife, Frances Perdue, who left his side on April 12, 2012. For 64 years they shared their hearts, not even death could keep them apart. Howard was the last surviving child of Lester Mark and Minnie Robertson Perdue. He confessed...
Shelia Furrow
September 15, 2012
Shelia Furrow, age 58 of Callaway received her victory and won her battle against cancer on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born August 24, 1954 to the late Glenard and Vergie Hunt. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Hunt, Vernon Hall; sisters, Patricia (Saford) Janney, Nancy Doss, Frances (Roger) Hunt; special niece/daughter, Annette Janney. Surviving...