Timothy Lee Worrell

Timothy Lee Worrell

January 18, 2012

Timothy Lee Worrell, age 53 of Glade Hill passed away at his home Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse L. Worrell and Glenna Light. Mr. Worrell is survived by his step-mother, Edna Worrell; son, Brian Worrell of Glade Hill; daughter, Jessica Martin of Salem; granddaughters, Mariah and Sydney Worrell; grandson, Casey Martin brothers,...

Lillian D. Edwards

Lillian D. Edwards

January 17, 2012

Lillian D. Edwards, age 103 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Drucilla Via Edwards and Thomas Abraham Edwards; and by five brothers and five sisters. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Mountain View Memorial Park 11 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2012...

Benjamin Clay Hauser

Benjamin Clay Hauser

January 16, 2012

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin C. Hauser (USARMY, Ret.), 72, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. Born in 1939, Ben attended William Fleming High School in Roanoke, VA, and later graduated with a business degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. Ben married his wife of forty-seven years, and went on to establish a distinguished career as a US Army officer,...

James Leslie Blankenship

James Leslie Blankenship

January 16, 2012

James Leslie (Les) Blankenship, age 85 of Wirtz, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 16, 2012. Les was born in Narrows, Virginia, January 31, 1926. He was preceded in death by Betty Caulfield Blankenship his wife of 54 years. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Fourth Division from 1944-47 serving his country in Iwo Jima,...

Madeline Brown

Madeline Brown

January 16, 2012

Lois “Madeline” Chitwood Brown, age 81 of Salem passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Richfield Retirement Community. Born in 1930 Madeline was the seventh of eleven children born to the late William H. and Alice Hubbard Chitwood of Redwood in Franklin County. Family members who passed on before her include her dear daughter, Judy B. McKee, brothers W. Coleman...

Valerie Brooks

Valerie Brooks

January 14, 2012

Valerie Ryan Brooks, 60, daughter of the late, Francis X. and Virginia D. Ryan, and long-time resident of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Brooks (formerly of Franklin County); two sons, Aaron and Ryan Brooks, three grandchildren and her brother, Keith Ryan. A memorial...

Franklin Roosevelt Nichols

Franklin Roosevelt Nichols

January 12, 2012

Franklin Roosevelt Nichols, age 71 of Callaway went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Nichols and Ethel Hodges Nichols; and brothers, Jesse and Gene Nichols. Franklin enjoyed the outdoors including hunting whitetail deer and catching rattlesnakes. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Green Nichols and together they celebrated their...

Harry William Weiss, Sr.

Harry William Weiss, Sr.

January 7, 2012

Harry William Weiss, Sr., age 89 of Ferrum died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy and was preceded in death by his parents, Isabelle and Fredrick Weiss; sister, Margaret O’linick; and daughter, Patricia Sisson. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy...

Elise F. Knowles

Elise F. Knowles

January 7, 2012

Elise F. Knowles, age 86 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday evening January 7, 2012. She was born in Roanoke, Va. December 27, 1925, daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Forman, Sr.. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John and William Forman. Mrs. Knowles was an active member of the Red Valley United Methodist Church. She...

Joyce P. Finney

Joyce P. Finney

January 5, 2012

Joyce Finney, age 90 of Penhook, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was the only child of the late Albert Pearson and Ida Pearson Luce. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Clifford Luce and her husband, Edsel W. Finney. Joyce was a member of Snow Creek Christian Church and the...

Joseph Lawrence Prillaman

Joseph Lawrence Prillaman

January 4, 2012

Joseph Lawrence Prillaman, age 80 of Callaway passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He was born July 17, 1931 a son of the late Fred and Ember Mae Sue Prillaman. A retired dairy farmer, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Joe Prillaman, Mary Ann and Steve Miller, David (Crockett) Prillaman, Martha and Dale Abbott, Matthew and Terri...

Kermit O. Toler

Kermit O. Toler

January 3, 2012

Kermit O. Toler, age 94 a lifelong resident of Franklin County died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gladys Brown Toler; and one great-grandchild, Travis Toler. Surviving are his two sons, Buddie and wife Marie Toler,...

Andrew E. Richard

Andrew E. Richard

January 1, 2012

Andrew E. Richard, age 77 of Glade Hill died Sunday, January 1, 2012. His family will recieve friends 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Jennifer Anne Church

Jennifer Anne Church

January 1, 2012

Jennifer Anne Church, 48, of Smith Mountain Lake, died January 1, 2012 She is survived by her husband, Dr. Mark Church; son and daughter in law, Adam and Abbey (Vandevander) Church; daughter and son in law, Sydney Church and Daniel Stenger; her father and step mother, Rev. Richard and Barbara Huggins of Lakeland, FL; brother and sister in law, David...

James Lester Underwood Iii

James Lester Underwood Iii

January 1, 2012

James Lester Underwood III, age 62 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, January 1, 2012. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Thursday from Flora Funeral Chapel. His family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Warren Irvin Wright

Warren Irvin Wright

December 30, 2011

Warren Irvin Wright of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on December 30, 2011 after a lengthy illness and complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes. He was born June 17, 1931 and was preceded in death by his parents, Bluford W. Wright, Sr. and Della Cooper Wright; and sisters, Marie Hudson and Louise Richardson. Warren is survived by his forever...

Christie Lee Wood Shively

Christie Lee Wood Shively

December 29, 2011

Christie Lee Wood Shively, age 42 of Boones Mill, VA., died on Wednesday, December 29, 2011. She was born May 19, 1969, a daughter of Donnie Wood and the late Judy L. Wood. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy L. Wood and her sister, Annette Wood. Christie was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. She graduated...

Bessie Lee Ferguson Powell

Bessie Lee Ferguson Powell

December 28, 2011

Bessie Lee Ferguson Powell, age 93 of Ferrum died Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She was born February 15, 1918 a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.N. (Nat) Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Cassell Powell; son, Lowell T. Powell; son-in-law, Bethel T. Mason; special niece, Joyce Powell McCall; sisters, Zora and Beulah Ferguson;...

Raymond Lee Gilbert, Jr.

Raymond Lee Gilbert, Jr.

December 27, 2011

Raymond Lee Gilbert, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Sallie Willie Jones

Sallie Willie Jones

December 26, 2011

Sallie Willie Jones age 91, of Moneta passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom Ezra and Elvira Brown Byrd and her husband Ernest Ray Jones, son-in-law Glenn Mattox, sister; Carrie Authur, brothers; Clay Byrd, Orie Byrd, Homer Byrd and Everett Byrd. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law; Eldean Mattox, Peggy and Jerry...