Marily Ann Forte
December 21, 2012
Marily Ann (Wilcox) Forte, of Penhook, Virginia passed away Friday, December 21, 2012. She was 85. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late George and Emily Wilcox. Marily met her husband of 54 years, the late Willie (Bill) Forte in Florida. They lived in Texas, New Jersey, and Tennessee before finally moving to Wall Township, New...
Evelyn M. Ehlers
December 19, 2012
Evelyn Marie Johnson Ehlers, age 93 of Roanoke and formerly of Nebraska died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born in 1919 in Otoe, Nebraska, and grew up in Weeping Water, Nebraska, where she was Cass County beauty queen in high school. Her mother’s family was from Denmark and her father, Mogens Johnson, emigrated from Denmark as...
Elizabeth Hodges Overstreet
December 17, 2012
Elizabeth Hodges Overstreet, age 90 of Rocky Mount died Monday, December 17, 2012. She was born July 7, 1922 and was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Jefferson and Lucy Ida Chitwood Hodges; husband, Everett “Bob” Overstreet; brothers and sisters, William Hodges, Eunice Altis, Rachel Via, Edgar Hodges, Clyde Hodges, and John Lee Hodges. Surviving are brothers and sisters,...
S. Basil Underwood
December 15, 2012
S. Basil Underwood, age 89, of Ferrum, departed from this life on Saturday, December 15, 2012 into his heavenly rest following a long illness. Basil was a United States Army World War II veteran and he served his community well. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Annie Thompson Underwood; his loving wife, Eva Boyd Underwood;...
John Benjamin Flora
December 13, 2012
John Benjamin (J.B.) Flora, 92, of Roanoke, departed this life Thursday, December 13, 2012. Formerly of Boones Mill, he was a member of Antioch Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Rose Minnix Flora; his brothers, Melvin and Buford Flora; and his sisters, Bethel Ash and Geraldine Saul. He is survived by his...
David Lynn Brown
December 13, 2012
David Lynn Brown age 51 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday December 13, 2012. David was born October 29, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Brown and brother, Dennis Brown. Surviving are his mother Eula Mae Brown; wife, Lisa Brown; sons, Anthony Brown, Donald Brown and Jacob Brown, grandchildren; Tyler Brown, Olivia Brown; brothers, Ricky Brown...
Virgina Frances Jones Nichols
December 13, 2012
Virginia Frances Jones Nichols, 86, of Moneta, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. She was retired from Fred Whittaker Company and was a member of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Cleve and Gay Spangler Jones; her husband, Howard Nichols; two sons, Jerry A. Nichols and Barry Nichols; one brother and...
Thomas David Young
December 11, 2012
Thomas David Young, age 61 of Ferrum died Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Germany. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, James L. and Grace F. Young. Surviving are his children Alicia Dudley and husband Donovan; Thomas James Young; grandchildren, Jackson Dudley and Karlie Young; two brothers, Steve Young and Joe...
Charles Johnson
December 11, 2012
Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson, of Redwood, born May 5th, left his earthly body on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Many loved him and will miss him. He joined many family and friends who passed before him. Chuck was: a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a multi-talented musician, hunter, water-skiing enthusiast, athlete, but most importantly,...he was a treasured husband, beloved father,...
Darlene E. Dolinger
December 10, 2012
Darlene Edith Dolinger, age 61 of Hardy passed away Monday, December 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Doni and two brothers and two sisters. She is a cancer survivor of seven years and had an associate degree in culinary arts. Surviving are her mother, Ruth Stroud Doni; sister, Bonnie Rosenberger; her companion of 22 years,...
Donald W. Hedrick
December 8, 2012
Donald Wayne Hedrick, age 63 of Ferrum went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at his home on his mountain. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Laimer Crook Hedrick; uncle, Tillman Crook; and grandmother, Claudia Crook. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Brenda Waid Hedrick; children, Penny and Roger...
Pete Aheron
December 8, 2012
After 72 years of hard work and complete dedication to his family, Zelphia “Pete” Aheron I, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 8th. A father and grandfather like none other. He was a friend to everyone, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Spencer Aheron. He was also survived...
Jerry W. Young, Jr.
December 7, 2012
Jerry W. Young, Jr., 56, of North Scituate, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Laurel A. (Taylor) Young. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of Jerry W. Young, Sr. of Elizabeth City, NC and the late Sammy J. (Wallace) Young. He was a...
Harriet L. Wilt
December 7, 2012
Harriet Linger Wilt, 96, of Hardy, Virginia, and formerly of Arlington, died Friday, December 7, 2012 in Moneta Virginia. She was born in Washington, D.C., July 23, 1916, the daughter of the late Charles Linger and Grace Mason Linger, and wife of the late Ernest D. Wilt. She is survived by two sons, David Wilt and wife, Catherine, of Roanoke,...
Galen B. Flora
December 6, 2012
Galen B. Flora, age 92 of Boones Mill died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born February 1, 1920, a son of the late Jesse David Flora and Hattie Barnhart Flora. He was also preceded in death by his wife Rada Flora; his beloved daughter, Mary Clingenpeel and her husband, Floyd Clingenpeel; brother, David Bentley...
Opal Ramsey
December 3, 2012
Opal Moore Smith Ramsey, age 90 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. She was born on November 22, 1922, in Endicott, Virginia, the daughter of the late Hobart and Ethel Thompson Moore. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husbands, Florentine Smith and Harold Ramsey; and by her son, Edward J....
Nina M. Browning
December 2, 2012
Nina M. Browning, age 88 of Callaway passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Adolphus Browning, parents, Lee and Lydia Hanna, brothers, James, Ed and Curt Hanna, sisters, Cora Lee Hanna, Beth Gore, Leona Monroe and twin sister Nana Ray. Surviving are sons, Doug (Gina) Browning, Hardy, Robert K. Browning,...
Geraldine Guilliams Sink
November 29, 2012
Geraldine Guilliams Sink, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born October 12, 1933 a daughter of the late John and Stella Marie Guilliams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Pete” Sink; her two infant sons; and infant grandson. She was an active member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church and was...
William Edward Wilhelm
November 27, 2012
William Edward (Bill) Wilhelm, age 73 of Ferrum, Va., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Bill served in the Navy three years aboard the USS Hornet. He retired in 1997 from Stroh’s Brewery after 28 years of service. Bill is survived by his wife of 30 years, Georgie Shepherd Wilhelm, Ferrum, VA; two sons,...
Norma Jean Akers
November 26, 2012
Norma Jean Akers, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 26, 2012. She was born December 23, 1936 a daughter of the late Otha Wade and Mary Jane Mattox. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Akers; and brothers, John Wesley Mattox, Edward H. (Lum) Mattox, James Dallas Mattox, Leroy Mattox. Surviving are her husband, Donnie...