Wilson Henry Kinsey

Wilson Henry Kinsey

November 21, 2011

Wilson Henry Kinsey, age 79 of Boones Mill died Monday, November 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents John Tazewell & Olivia Mae (Overfelt) Kinsey; brothers, Paul Ervin Kinsey, John Tazewell (J.T.) Kinsey, Jr., Wallace Overfelt Kinsey, Charles Douglas Kinsey; sisters, Ruby Jewell Wray, Betty Jo Fisher, Georgianna Kathryn (Ann) Scarborough; and brother-in-law, Dalton E. Swanson. Surviving...

Jerry Daniel Hodges

Jerry Daniel Hodges

November 20, 2011

Jerry Daniel Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. Memorial services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Lilly Juanita Powers

Lilly Juanita Powers

November 19, 2011

Lilly Juanita Powers, age 84 of Ferrum died Saturday, November 19, 2011. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Robin Diane Proffitt

Robin Diane Proffitt

November 18, 2011

Robin Diane Proffitt, age 48 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Graveside services from Mountain View Memorial Park 2 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.

Leona Faye Wright

Leona Faye Wright

November 15, 2011

Leona Faye Wright, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was born September 1, 1931 a daughter of the late William and Blanche Thornhill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wright; two sisters, Janet Wright and Betty Shively; and one brother, Douglas Thornhill. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Deborah...

Mildred Wingfield Turner Ramsey

Mildred Wingfield Turner Ramsey

November 12, 2011

Mildred Wingfield Turner Ramsey, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed from this life on Saturday, November 12, 2011 to rejoin her beloved late husband of 57 years, Stuart Ramsey, and her youngest daughter, Joyce Ramsey-Goad. She is survived by her oldest daughter, Donna Bowers and husband Les, Roanoke; two special grandsons, Les Bowers and wife Carleen, Durham, NC and Brad...

Hettie Kelly Hodges

Hettie Kelly Hodges

November 10, 2011

Hettie Kelly Hodges, age 96 of Rocky Mount died suddenly while riding home from the grocery store with her daughter on Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was born June 1, 1915 and was preceded in death by her parents, Elucian J. and Myrtle Robertson Kelley; her husband, Buford Dent Hodges; brothers, Jim, John, Ted, Tommy, Eldren and Norton Kelly; her...

Donald B. Osborne, Sr.

Donald B. Osborne, Sr.

November 9, 2011

Donald Buster Osborne, Sr., age 79 of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., Moneta, Virginia and formerly of Vansant, Virginia and Orrville, Wooster, Killbuck and Millersburg, OH passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Trinity Mission of Rocky Mount with his wife at his bedside. He was born in Drill, Virginia on May 29, 1932. He was preceded in death by his...

Mark Wayne Bowman

Mark Wayne Bowman

November 9, 2011

Mark Wayne Bowman, age 67 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011. He was a retired dairy farmer and enjoyed working in his wood shop and cutting meat at J&P Meat Processing. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl Bowman, Sr. and Frances Brubaker Bowman Wolf; step-father, Ernest Wolf; grandson, Reuben Bowman; great-grandson, Edward...

Merle B. Perdue

Merle B. Perdue

November 9, 2011

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 God’s heavenly angels called our dear mom, grandma, great grandma, aunt, sister-in-law, friend Merle B. Perdue, age 83 of Rocky Mount to her eternal resting place where she will meet with the love of her life, our dad, Ray A. Perdue for their journey together. Merle is preceded in death by the following family members,...

Dalton Roosevelt Forbes

Dalton Roosevelt Forbes

November 8, 2011

Dalton Roosevelt Forbes, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Jones Forbes. Dalton was retired from Lane Furniture Company. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Robertson Forbes; sisters-in-law, Louise Hammock and Betty Jean Young; brother-in-law, Aubrey Robertson. Memorial services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2...

Judy Law Wood

Judy Law Wood

November 5, 2011

Judy Law Wood, 67, formerly of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her residence in Roanoke. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School and Hollywood Beauty School. Judy was a hairdresser with her sisters at Hair Fashions in Rocky Mount for several years after which she and her husband moved to Roswell, GA for 20...

Bettina Divers Bratton

Bettina Divers Bratton

November 4, 2011

Bettina Divers Bratton, age 63 formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Bratton; father, James Roy Divers. Surviving are her mother, Bettina Divers; brother, Art (Tiny) Divers; children, James (Rachael) Butler, Jennifer (Tom) Bratton Fox; six grandchildren, three great-grandsons. A Life Celebration service will be held on Wednesday,...

Jack H. Bumgardner, Sr.

Jack H. Bumgardner, Sr.

November 4, 2011

Jack H. Bumgardner, Sr., age 94 of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 4, 2011 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Bumgardner; his parents; and two brothers. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and John King of Virginia Beach; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Jack H., Jr. and Barbara Bumgardner of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren...

Henry Leonard Beckner

Henry Leonard Beckner

November 4, 2011

Henry Leonard Beckner “Pop”, age 79 of Ferrum passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Stella Harris Beckner; brother, Raymond Beckner; sisters, Mavis Laprade, Alice McGuire and Judy Young; half sister, Doris; and half brother, Charles. Leonard was a United States...

Clarence Dewayne Toney

Clarence Dewayne Toney

October 29, 2011

Clarence Dewayne Toney, age 59 of Roanoke and formerly of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at his home following a courageous battle with his illness. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Robert and Bertha Lewis Toney; brothers, Carlton Toney and John E. Toney. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Judy Stout...

Lawton Kelly Bradley

Lawton Kelly Bradley

October 28, 2011

Lawton Kelly Bradley, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born January 17, 1936. He was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. He had received caring support at the Virginia Veterans Care Center for the last three years. He was a graduate of Troy State University, an Air Force Veteran of 21 years,...

Warren Boone

Warren Boone

October 25, 2011

Warren Boone, 88, of Rocky Mount, died October 25. He was predeceased by his parents Otha W. and Lottie Boone, sister Peggy and brother Leon. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mavis Flora Boone, daughter Sheila Rose and husband David of Newport News, son Blair W. Boone and wife Kathy of Buffalo, New York, granddaughter Ashley White...

William Frederick Turner

William Frederick Turner

October 24, 2011

William Frederick Turner, age 93 of Wirtz died Monday, October 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben T. and Delia Meador Turner; and sister, Reva Holland. Surviving are his loving wife of 71 years, Ruth Pugh Turner; three children, Diane T. Whitlow, Nancy T. Brown (Jim), Benjamin T. Turner (Maureen); grandchildren, Wanda C. Whitlow, Malinda T....

Robert Owen Hutcherson

Robert Owen Hutcherson

October 23, 2011

Robert Owen “Rabbit” Hutcherson, age 59 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruth Bennett Hutcherson. Robert was a carpenter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking, motocross bikes, hunting, fishing, four wheelers, golf and helping others. He was a member of the 4-H and FFA. Surviving are his...