William Russell Lane, Sr.

William Russell Lane, Sr.

April 12, 2012

William Russell Lane, Sr., age 88 years, died April 12, 2012 in Hardy, Virginia. Bill or Poppy as he was known to us died at his son’s home in hospice care after a recent illness. We have lost another member of the greatest generation and will all suffer as a result. William was born August 27, 1923 in Roxobel, N.C....

Frances M. Perdue

Frances M. Perdue

April 12, 2012

Frances M. Perdue, age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Howard D. Perdue; daughters and sons-in-law, Cris and Pat Brown of Brandon, Florida, James and Pam Hutchinson of Rocky Mount; grandsons and...

Doris Powell Nutter

Doris Powell Nutter

April 9, 2012

Doris Powell Nutter, age 91 of Rocky Mount died Monday, April 9, 2012. She was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps – Women’s Reserve. She was retired from the U.S. Government with 24 years service as an Accounting Clerk and Editorial Assistant. Doris was born October 17, 1920 a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Belle Frith...

Kenneth Leroy Flora

Kenneth Leroy Flora

April 9, 2012

Kenneth LeRoy Flora, age 83, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Monday April 9, 2012. He was born June 3, 1928 in Mexico, Indiana the son of the late Noah & Mary (Rockwell) Flora. He retired after 28 years from Hobart Brothers, Troy, Ohio. He is survived by 5 sons with companions; Darrell (Diane), Duane (Cheryl), Dale (Sharlene), David (Gail),...

Allen Dean Kirk

Allen Dean Kirk

April 9, 2012

Allen Dean Kirk, age 30 of Rocky Mount died Monday, April 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Frankie Turney; cousin, Beverly Jones; and grandfather, Lee Turney. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Kirk; daughters, Taylor Kirk and Hannah Kirk; parents, Richard and Valerie Kirk, Sandra Turney; brother, Chris Turney; grandparents, Richard A. Kirk, Vernice “Tot” Turney; special...

Candy Lynne Frazier

Candy Lynne Frazier

April 8, 2012

Candy Lynne Frazier, age 47 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her son, Corey Hartman and fiancé, Latsha Griffith; mother, Pamela Johnson; step-father, Van Johnson; sisters, Lisa Keatts (Timmy), Michelle Hudson, Jennifer Johnson; aunt, Bonnie Keeton (Al); uncles, Kenny Young, Wayne Frazier; and grandmother,...

Lyndon Baine Smith

Lyndon Baine Smith

April 5, 2012

Lyndon Baine (Glenn) Smith, age 46 of Callaway passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Joel Smith; and sister, Margie Guthrie. Surviving are his wife, Teresa Amos Smith; mother and step-father, Peggy Hodges and Gilbert Hodges; daughters, Lindsey Smith and Britney Amos; sons, Lyndon Shane Smith and wife Monica, Brian Smith, Michael Smith...

Charlie Noel Carter

Charlie Noel Carter

April 5, 2012

Charlie Noel Carter, age 76 of Callaway died Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Emmett Carter and Gladys Lena Gibson Carter; brothers and sisters, Doris Foster and husband Jimmie, Gerald Carter and wife Nora, Lolene Mitchell and husband Hix, Lois McGhee and husband Woodrow, Lane Carter and wife Thelma, Donald Carter, Nathaniel Carter;...

Shelby Lee Handy Green

Shelby Lee Handy Green

April 5, 2012

Shelby Lee Handy Green, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at home after a five year battle with endometrial cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Lottie Handy; brothers Donald Handy and Glenn Handy. Shelby was born on May 28, 1940 in Danville, VA. She spent her early years in Ferrum, VA and graduated...

Robert H. Williams

Robert H. Williams

April 4, 2012

Robert H. Williams, age 82 of Rocky Mount, Va. died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Bob was the third child and only son of Herman and Sadie Williams of Woodlawn, Va. Two older sisters, Jean Kirby and Jewell Summey, predeceased Bob. After high school graduation in Woodlawn, he went to Emory and Henry College, arriving there when he was but 15...

Lovella Belle Kinsey

Lovella Belle Kinsey

April 2, 2012

Lovella Belle Burgess Kinsey, began her very full and eventful life June 17, 1923 and departed this life April 2, 2012 to begin her heavenly reward. Her life on this earth was shared and spent caring for family, friends and all creatures great and small.” Vella” possessed many talents and hobbies such as cooking, sewing, ceramics, gardening and just enjoying...

Clarice Mabel Stanley

Clarice Mabel Stanley

April 1, 2012

On April 1, 2012 Clarice Mabel Stanley went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Earl Stanley. Mabel had one son Carroll Stanley and one daughter Patricia Ingle (Larry). She has 2 granddaughters, 3 grandsons and 9 great grandchildren. The family will accept friends and family 12:30 p.m. –...

Mary M. Bowman

Mary M. Bowman

March 30, 2012

Mary M. Bowman, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Friday, March 30, 2012. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Debra A. Varner

Debra A. Varner

March 26, 2012

Debra A Varner, age 52 of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia died in the early morning of March 26, 2012, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Lambeth and Troxler Funeral Home in Greensboro, NC from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 29,...

William Jay "Bill" Hodges, Sr.

William Jay "Bill" Hodges, Sr.

March 24, 2012

William Jay “Bill” Hodges, Sr., age 74 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie R. Hodges and Margaret Henry; son, William Jay Hodges II; and father-in-law, Henry Haywood Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Hodges; children, Stacy Hodges, Latonya Trotter; grandchildren, Lyric and C.J. Trotter; and brothers, Charlie T. Hodges...

Patricia Hutson Wray

Patricia Hutson Wray

March 23, 2012

Patricia “Paddie” Gale Hutson Wray, age 49 of Wirtz danced to her own song of life until March 23, 2012, when she continued her heart’s song in warmth of the Son of Heaven. Although Paddie lived at 6475 Burnt Chimney Rd Wirtz VA, she was never truly tied down. She followed the wind’s call around the world. She loved and...

Kenneth Eugene Bowman

Kenneth Eugene Bowman

March 22, 2012

Kenneth Eugene Bowman, son of William and Phebe Jamison Bowman was born October 11, 1944 in Franklin County, VA and passed away at his home near Quinter, KS at the age of 67. At the age of 16 he was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church to which he remained faithful until death. He dearly loved his church;...

James Claude Mabe

James Claude Mabe

March 21, 2012

James Claude Mabe, age 68 of Moneta died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Robert Mabe and Thelma Virginia Mabe; brother; Charles Mabe; and son-in-law, Donald Wayne Ball. He was born in Tazewell, Va. November 14, 1943. James graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Mechanical...

Clyde France Gearheart

Clyde France Gearheart

March 18, 2012

Clyde France Gearheart, age 100 of Ferrum died Sunday, March 18, 2012. Mrs. Gearheart was a long time member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.C. and Mary Lee France; her husband, Julian Gearheart; daughter, Mary Lois Atkins; and grandson, Brian Atkins. Surviving are her grandson, Dean (Teresa) Atkins; her son-in-law, Elmer...

Melva Webster Atkins

Melva Webster Atkins

March 17, 2012

Melva Webster Atkins, age 98 of Boones Mill died Saturday, March 17, 2012. She was a member of Bethlehem Church of Brethren where she taught Sunday School, Bible School and participated in many other activities. Melva was a master gardener and enjoyed quilting. She joined her immediate family in heaven including her husband Edward; son Jerry; brothers Herman, Forrest, Raymond...