Grover Thomas Burgess, Sr.
December 31, 2012
Grover Thomas Burgess, Sr., age 84 of Boones Mill died Monday, December 31, 2012 at home from a long term illness. Grover is survived by his wife, Janie Burgess; their three children, Grover Thomas (Tommy) Burgess, Jr. and friend Linda, Wanda Spence and husband Doyal, Dawn Lloyd and husband Andy; his grandchildren, Christina Farr of Scotland, Deidra Nininger of Boones...
Sara Ann Guilliams
December 30, 2012
Sara Ann Young Guilliams, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her much beloved husband, Jackie Brown Guilliams; father and mother, William Lauren Young and Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey Young; and brother, James Bernard Young. She worked as a beautician for 52 years and loved that work, as much as her...
Thomas Giles Amos
December 30, 2012
Thomas Giles Amos, 82 of Scruggs, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2012. He was born December 17, 1930 and was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Eliza Amos, brother, Wayne, sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Walter Brown and brother-in-law, Bill Clarke. Thomas is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Woodford...
Donald Wayne Law
December 29, 2012
Donald Wayne Law, age 61 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Dora Law; father, Levi Thomas Law; and brother, Roger Lee Law. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Gunnels; sisters, Violet Haynes, Beatrice Inglese (George), Annette Smith (Allen); son, Eric Law; daughter, Renee Law; five grandchildren, Ja’Naya...
Storm Davis
December 27, 2012
Cherokee Storm Davis “Stormy”, age 14 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was a 7th grade student at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. She loved her dogs, animals and always being with her family. Surviving are her parents, Matthew and Julie Davis; brother, Jason; grandparents, Ellis Davis, Barbara and Harry Harrison; several aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins;...
Robert Thomas Evers
December 27, 2012
Robert Thomas Evers, age 41 of Ferrum died Thursday, December 27, 2012. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Calvin Franklin Hodges
December 24, 2012
Calvin Franklin Hodges, age 79 of Glade Hill passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Mr. Hodges was a member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren and had a career with 20 years of service in the United States Army and retired with rank of Sergeant First Class. He was born January 26, 1933 a son of the late...
Mary Jane Simmons
December 22, 2012
Mary Jane Simmons, age 67 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry W. Simmons; brother, Thomas Ferguson; and sisters, Dorothy Blankenship and Betty Myers. Surviving are her children, Ora Ann F. Hodges and husband Jeffrey, Patricia Gail Ferguson Jaimes, Travis Lee Simmons; grandchildren, Jeffrey C. Hodges “J.C.”, Dusty W. Hodges,...
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...