Billie Elizabeth Cannaday
July 20, 2013
Billie Elizabeth Cannaday (Kirk), formerly Billie Dunaway, age 92 of Callaway, Virginia, died Saturday, July 20, 2013. Surviving are her daughter, Mary E. Richardson and her life-partner Rhonda of Callaway, Virginia; son, Larry J. Dunaway of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother, Robert L. Kirk of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 5 Grandsons, Todd B. Dunaway of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dustin T. Dunaway of Oklahoma City,...
Nancy Ellen Quinn
July 16, 2013
Nancy Ellen Quinn, age 62 of Ferrum died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Albert and Viola Boothe Quinn. Surviving are her siblings, Rachel Whitlock, June Richardson, Patsy Young, Noah (Jr.) Quinn and wife Sharon; special niece and caregiver, Cindy Shively; numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy was always jolly and enjoyed her family,...
Vivian E. Mattox
July 15, 2013
Vivian Estherline Mattox, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Hercile Smith; and grandparents, William and Mamie Holland. Surviving are her husband, Frankie Mattox; children, Anthony Holland, Dana (Dianna) Mattox, Cindy (James) Mackenhimer, Tammie (Vance) Legans, Holly Holland, Eric Hughes; grandchildren, Chandler Mackenhimer, Dasia Mattox, Brianna Holland, Mikayla Holland,...
Ricky D. Brown
July 15, 2013
Ricky D. Brown, age 56 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Brown; grandmother, Bessie Pauline Altice; and brothers, Dennis and David Brown. Surviving are his wife, Valrie Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Christy (Stephen) Floyd; granddaughters, Brooklyn and Kennedy Floyd; mother, Eula Mae Brown; brother, Tim (Missy) Brown; niece, Jessica...
William Grady Bollings
July 14, 2013
William Grady Bollings, age 77 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his home. Born on October 3, 1935 to the late Maston and Edna Robertson Bollings, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Basil Bollings. He served his country in the United States Army. Grady retired from Worley Ready...
Catherine Mae Davis
July 13, 2013
Catherine Mae Davis, 60 of Ferrum passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Services are private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
John L. Echternach, Sr.
July 11, 2013
John (Jack) Echternach, Sr. age 81 of Boones Mill died Thursday, July 11, 2013. He graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. Following this, he attended the University of Pennsylvania and received a Certificate in Physical Therapy. Dr. Echternach was commissioned as an officer in the United States Public Health Service...
Mary Emma Waldron Nichols
July 11, 2013
Mary Emma Waldron Nichols went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2013. Mary was born on April 18, 1921 in Callaway, where she lived for most of her 92 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Lewis, her siblings, Sam Waldron, Nat Waldron, Goodwin Waldron, Kate Mills, Trudy Norton, Lou...
Mary Nichols
July 11, 2013
Mary Nichols, age 92 of Callaway died Thursday, July 11, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted from Fairmont Baptist Church 3 p.m. Sunday. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Faith Fellowship Church (Route 220). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Wesley D. Rorrer
July 10, 2013
Wesley D. Rorrer of Rocky Mount was born on December 15, 1952 to Louise Rorrer Mabry and Raymond Taylor Rorrer. He died at his residence on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Wesley was an avid traditional machinist who enjoyed working with industries to design, machine, fabricate and troubleshoot production equipment. He was employed most recently at PlyGem in Rocky Mount and...
Michael Anthony Leger
July 10, 2013
Michael Anthony "Tony" Leger, 66, of Wirtz died at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He was born in Fitchburg, MA and was the oldest son of Marg Legere and the late Earl Legere. He is survived by his wife, Vernnese, and daughters Theresia Pizarro of Worcester, MA, Kizzy English of Fort Collins, CO, and Renee Leger of the...
Jeffrey Leonard Alley
July 9, 2013
Jeffrey Leonard Alley, age 51 of Ferrum was taken to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Jeffrey was the son of Naomi and the late Leonard Alley of Rocky Mount, Va. He was a man of all trades. There wasn?t much he couldn?t do. Food, gardening, and mostly being a father were the highlights of his life. Surviving...
Katie Morton Laury
July 7, 2013
Katie Morton Laury, 81 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. She was born on May 26, 1932, to the late Edna (Louie) Morton of Independence, VA. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James D. Laury. Katie retired from the Franklin County Health Department in Rocky Mount with 21 years of service. She also worked...
Katie M. Laury
July 7, 2013
Katie M. Laury, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, July 7, 2013. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jimmie Wayne Underwood
July 6, 2013
Jimmie Wayne Underwood, age 38 of 5873 Franklin Street, Ferrum, Virginia died at his home Saturday, July 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilbert Thomas and Mamie Lee Woods; and paternal grandparents, Elton Lawrence and Eliza Willie Underwood. Jimmie Wayne was born in Rocky Mount, Va. to his parents, Jimmie M. and Darlene Underwood of...
Frances Overfelt Keeney
July 5, 2013
Frances Overfelt Keeney, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 5, 2013. She was born January 3, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter Madison and Lizzie Angell Overfelt and was also preceded in death by four siblings. Frances was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church. She loved experiencing life which showed in her art, love of nature...
David Lem Hodges
July 4, 2013
David Lem (Raleigh) Hodges, 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Louise Hodges Woody and Willie Woody, Jr. Surviving are a very special cousin, Virginia Hodges and her family. Graveside service will be conducted at Hodges Family Cemetery (English Road) 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013...
Charles W. Turpin
July 1, 2013
Charles Welon Turpin, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed into glory Monday, July 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. His legacy of loved filled his life, his family and those around him. Charles was born to Charles Dickens and Pansy Brumbeloe Turpin on January 7, 1927. His spiritual growth began at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Danville, Va. where...
Samuel W. Weddle
June 30, 2013
Samuel W. Weddle, Sr., age 66 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 30, 2013. Sam was born November 11, 1946 a son of the late Howard and Irene Weddle. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Weddle. Sam was a gentle man with a big smile who loved his wife and family. He was a United States...