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...
Elsie Meador Turner
September 15, 2012
Miss Elsie Meador Turner, age 104, went to join her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2012. She was born on April 17, 1908 in the Burnt Chimney community of Franklin County. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ben and Delia M. Turner; sister, Reva Turner Holland; and brother, William Frederick Turner. “Miss Elsie”, as she was fondly known...
Pearl Lee Newby
September 14, 2012
Pearl Lee Newby, 91 of Wirtz passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. She was born December 13, 1920 a daughter of the late Heston and Myrtle Jones Sullivan. Surviving are her husband Melvin Newby; sons, Dale C. Newby and Melvin Newby; sister, Frances Bechus; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00...
James Robert Lynch
September 13, 2012
James Robert Lynch, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. He was born January 5, 1943 a son of the late Wilson Carper and Viola Mae Clark Lynch. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Sidney, David and Kenneth. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Maria V. Lynch and Mickey and Dale...
Edna Winifred Love
September 10, 2012
Edna Winifred Love, age 94 of Radford passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Red Oak Manor in Rocky Mount. She was the aunt of many nieces and nephews and second mother of Ramona. She was born February 15, 1918 daughter of the late Eldridge and Judie Love. Edna was born in Franklin County and moved to Martinsville where she...
Glenwood "Brownie" Brown
September 9, 2012
Glenwood “Brownie” Brown, age 69 of the Scruggs Community went to be with his Lord, surrounded by his family, Sunday, September 9, 2012. He was born September 7, 1943 a son of the late Grover F. and Nannie Pasley Brown. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Christine Cable and Shelby Witt; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold Arnett...
Derrick Wayne Huffman
September 9, 2012
Derrick Wayne Huffman, 32 of Callaway passed away Sunday, September 09, 2012. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
Edwin Traylor Robertson
September 5, 2012
Edwin Traylor Robertson, 91, of Rocky Mount died there early Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He was born on May 16, 1921, in Campbell County, Virginia, a son of the late Virgil Benjamin and Annie Virginia (Traylor) Robertson. Mr. Robertson attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute as a member of the class of 1943, but received his bachelor’s degree in December 1942, as...
Charlotte Ann Poston
September 3, 2012
Charlotte Ann Poston, age 57 of Roanoke died Monday, September 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Winnie Bell Sloan Milam. Surviving are her father, Eugene Milam; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Cindy Milam; niece, Megan Milam Hall; nephew, Jason Lee Milam. Graveside services will be conducted from Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery 3 p.m. Wednesday...
Jo Anne Perdue
September 1, 2012
Jo Anne Perdue, age 63 of Glade Hill went home on Saturday, September 1, 2012 after battling breast cancer. Jesus gathered her in his arms and told her the fight was over. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl B. Hogan; and sister, Linda Dalton. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Wendell J. Perdue; her children, Michelle...
Lena Mae Anderson
September 1, 2012
Lena Mae Young Anderson, age 91 of Rocky Mount was granted her angel wings on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Lena was born June 9, 1921. She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Kendall Shortt; and her loving husband of 49 years, Fred Allen Anderson. Surviving are her one son,...
Vera Rusgrove Okenquist
September 1, 2012
Vera Rusgrove Okenquist, age 93 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, September 1, 2012. She was born March 17, 1919 a daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Williams Rusgrove. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Okenquist; brother, Lloyd Rusgrove; and sister-in-law, Doris Baierwick. Surviving are her children, Lois Lord of Victoria, TX, Robert “Bob” Okenquist and...
Virginia Young Woods
August 28, 2012
Virginia Young Woods, age 82 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Nannie Kate Young and a sister, Louise Jordon. She was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren and loved serving in anyway as a faithful christian. Virginia had many talents including cooking, sewing, homemaking and caring...
Lewis Dallas Abshire
August 28, 2012
Lewis Dallas (Dal) Abshire, 94, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Alfreda Abshire; his brothers, Elbert, Gilbert and Jennings; his sisters, Delilah and Doris. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Sue A. and Randy Hill; his granddaughter, Shannon Neice; two grandsons, Keith Troutner and...
Maureen T. Nix
August 27, 2012
Maureen T. Nix, age 78 of Burnt Chimney and formerly of Smithtown, NY passed away Monday, August 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John (Jack) Nix, Jr.; son, John Nix III; and her parents, George and Violet Toy. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Leslie) Nix of Stanwood, WA, Kerry Nix of St. James,...
Gladys Bussey
August 26, 2012
Mary Gladys Young Bussey, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was born October 27, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Bussey, her parents Milton and Una Young and a brother Buford T. Young. Gladys was a faithful member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. She...