T.E. Reynolds
August 12, 2012
Thomas Edwin “Mike” Reynolds, age 99 of Bedford, Va. died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1913 a son of the late Thomas H. and Jessie McAnally Reynolds. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marguerite Ramsey Reynolds who died in 1998; grandson, Michael D. Reynolds; and brother, Hobson Reynolds. Mike...
Muriel Bennett
August 9, 2012
Muriel Bennett, age 74 of Boones Mill died Thursday, August 9, 2012. She was retired from Crawford and Company Insurance Adjusters after 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Bennett. Surviving are her daughter, Michelle Elliott; sons and daughter-in-law, Lynwood Dodd, Kendall and Marty Dodd; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother, Evelyn L. Crews; and...
Ronald Willie Ham
August 9, 2012
On a peaceful Thursday evening of August 9, 2012, our Bud was called Heavenward into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus. Ronald W. “Bud” Ham was seventy eight years old. He was born on May 13, 1934 in Lansing, North Carolina to Orrin and Hazel Ham as the fourth of six children. He later hailed from Roanoke,...
John Adams Cooper, Sr.
August 9, 2012
John A. Cooper, Sr., age 85 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, August 9, 2012. He was born December 7, 1926 in Roanoke, Virginia a son of the late Willard and Helen Cooper. He was also preceded in death by sibling, Janet Rose Cooper; and step-son, Joe Daniel Joyce. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Ann Greenwood Cooper; and son,...
Roger Lee Morris, Sr.
August 8, 2012
Roger Lee Morris, Sr., age 69 of Snow Creek passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012. He retired from excavating and paving work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Fannie Belle Robertson Morris. Surviving are his children, Roger Lee Morris, Jr. (Wendy), Rebecca Hodges (Cliff), Tammy Morris; grandchildren, Weslee, Travis, Elizabeth, Ashley, Mary Grace and Jessica; brothers,...
Joyce Haden Brittain
August 8, 2012
Joyce Haden Brittain, 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday August 8, 2012. She was born June 27, 1932, a daughter of the late James and Theogacia Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Brittian; a sister, Frances Herviety. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Mary Wood; a special friend, Gracie Williams; caregivers, Ron...
Connie Frances Hodges
August 8, 2012
Connie Frances Hodges, age 42 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Wednesday night, August 8, 2012. She was born April 16, 1970 and was preceded in death by her father and mother; and four sisters. Surviving are her husband, William Junior Hodges; two daughters, Ashley Hodges and Christy Hodges; five brothers and two sisters, Jerry, Jody, Saford,...
Zula Blankenship Perdue
August 7, 2012
Zula Blankenship Perdue, age 84 of Union Hall died Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Perdue; granddaughter, Jaclyn Howard; brothers, Laymon Blankenship, Claude Blankenship, H.A. Blankenship, Russell Blankenship; sisters, Clara Little, Thelma Bradford; parents, James and Missie Blankenship. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Howard; god-daughter,...
Ricky David Gray
August 7, 2012
Ricky David Gray, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was born October 8, 1953. Surviving are special friends, Larry and Patty Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Mason Deaver. Memorial services will be conducted at Tanyard Village 3 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2012 with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation...
Billy Cleveland Hurt
August 3, 2012
Billy Cleveland Hurt, Sr. age 82 of Boones Mill passed from this earthly life on Friday, August 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Thomas and Mary Long Hurt and his brother, Carl Thomas Hurt, Jr.. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty four years, Edith Marene Shealor Hurt; children, Michael Stephen Hurt (Mary),...
Nancy Dillon Stephens
August 2, 2012
Nancy Dillon Stephens, age 67 of Roanoke and formerly of Hardy, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was employed by South Roanoke Nursing Home for eleven years. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lottie Cundiff Dillon. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Hannabass and friend, Kevin Humphrey; grandchildren, Cody Hylton and Brandon Hannabass; sister and brother-in-law,...
Frances Taylor Hartman
July 31, 2012
Frances Taylor Hartman, age 53 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 after a courageous fight with the demon of cancer. Her faith served as a stalwart for her loving family that surrounded her during her passing. Fran is the third oldest child to Elinor Taylor Draper, and is...
Sa'Cari Lyn Tanks
July 30, 2012
Sa’Cari Lyn Tanks, infant son of David L. Tanks and Amy N. Hodges of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Byrd View Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount – Smith Mountain Lake.
Gwindolyn Board Phillips
July 30, 2012
Gwindolyn Board Phillips was born on June 13, 1919 as the first child of the late Onley S. and Essye Laprade Board and resided on the Roundview Farm home place in Glade Hill. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Board and wife Julia, George Board and wife Margaret, Tommy Board, Edgar Board and wife...
Juanita Jones Howell
July 30, 2012
Juanita Jones Howell, age 93 of Roanoke, Virginia died Monday, July 30, 2012. She was born December 24, 1918 in Callaway, VA daughter of the late Aldine and Pearl Jones. She lived in Danville, VA, Greensboro, NC, and Richmond, VA before moving to Roanoke, VA. She retired from Thalhimers Department Store in Greensboro, NC. She was preceded in death by...
Ramon Hunt Laprade
July 28, 2012
Ramon Hunt LaPrade of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was born May 12, 1932, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, the son of the late Claude F. LaPrade and Clyde H. LaPrade. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012, from 12:30-1:30 at Flora Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Virginia. A graveside service will follow visitation at 2:00 P.M....
Richard L. Naramore
July 28, 2012
Richard L Naramore, 75, of Wirtz, VA went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on July 28, 2012. There his daughter, Lynda Godlewski, welcomes him with open arms. He was born Aug. 28, 1937 in Glen Ridge, NJ to Beatrice and Roswell Naramore. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Norma of 55 years; son Rick...
Derek Miguel Garin-Aguirre
July 26, 2012
Derek Miguel Garin-Aguirre, age 8 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was a student at Rocky Mount Elementary School. Derek was a very happy child who loved his family. Surviving are his parents, Miguel Garin and Maria Aguirre; brothers, Ramon and Bryan; sisters, Miranda and Michelle; grandparents, Adela and Genaro, Rosa and Juan. A Mass of Resurrection...
Lois M. Geary
July 26, 2012
Lois M. Geary, age 90 of Henry died Thursday, July 26, 2012. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Monroe James Forbes
July 26, 2012
Monroe James Forbes, age 74 of Hardy died Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born December 25, 1937 a son of the late Harry and Rosa Forbes. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Forbes; and two brothers, Ronald and Donald. Surviving are his children, Jamie (Lisa) Forbes, Melinda (J.E.) Jamison; grandchildren, Ryan, Raven, Jordan, Bennett and...