Opal Bowling Martin Thomas
October 5, 2011
Opal Bowling Martin Thomas, age 92 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Martinsville, VA passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. She was born October 7, 1918 to the late Homer T. and Lala Spencer Bowling. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Thomas; brothers, Rick Bowling and wife Ivelet, Welvie “Webb” Bowling. She was retired from...
Leonard Mack Oakes
October 4, 2011
Leonard Mack Oakes, age 67 of Christiansburg died Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was born July 29, 1944 a son of the late Ruben and Myrtle Bennett Oakes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Milton Junior Oakes; and sister, Gladys O. Oakes. Leonard was a member of the Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470 Chapter 774 and a...
Charles Otis Sigmon
October 4, 2011
Charles Otis Sigmon, Sr., age 54 of Henry and formerly of Callaway went to be with his loved ones after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eldridge and Wilma Sigmon, and Minnie Martin; and father, Perry Otis Sigmon. Surviving are his son, Charles Otis Sigmon, Jr.; grandson, Tyler Sigmon; mother,...
Melissa Faye Goodman
October 3, 2011
Melissa Faye Goodman, age 38 of Rocky Mount died Monday, October 3, 2011 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her son, J.T. Hood; mother and step-father, Faye and George Gates; sister, Crystal Santiago; and longtime companion, Tommy Hood. Visitation will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Robert Michael Murin
October 3, 2011
Robert “Bob” Michael Murin, age 73 of Moneta died Monday, October 3, 2011 after suffering a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. He was born October 15, 1937 and was preceded in death by Jane Patricia Murin. Bob worked for 36 years at Kraft General Foods in White Plains, NY. He also worked at Moneta Farm Service following retirement. He loved to...
Linda Beckner Carr
October 2, 2011
Linda was greeted by her deceased family; father, step-father, husband, sister, son and daughter-in-law on October 2, 2011. She heard her name called and happily answered. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Susie Matheny; sons, James and Billy (Carmen); four grandchildren; sister, Margaret(Calvin); brother, Ernest(Faye); and special friend, Dean. Special thanks to friends, Dianna, Cathy, Dean and Stan...
Calvin C. Jones
October 2, 2011
Calvin Curtis Jones, age 75 of Wirtz, died Sunday October 2, 2011. He was born September 11, 1936, a son of the late Clarence and Thettie Young Jones and was also preceded in death by his wife Joyce Robertson Jones; sisters and brothers, Mary Lynch, Ruby Robertson, Edith Goins, Grady Jones, Eural Jones and Alton Jones. Surviving are his daughter,...
Thomas Robert Love
October 2, 2011
Thomas Robert “Roadkill” Love, age 53 of Ferrum, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Surviving him are his two daughters, Kaya Love and Caitlin Love; his son, Zachariah Love; brothers, Jeff Love (Teresa), and Dana Love (Ellen); sister, Bonnie Reed (Arthur); his grandson, Atom Love; his parents Bob and Connie Love; several nieces, nephews, and his fiancé, Beverly Stangle....
Gordon Ray Tuck
October 2, 2011
Gordon Ray Tuck, age 66 of Gretna passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
Lewis Franklin Morris
September 28, 2011
Lewis Franklin Morris, age 62 of Snow Creek passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Royce F. Morris and brother, Gary E. Morris. He was a United States Army Veteran and the owner of Lewis Morris Logging but his favorite job was being "Papa" to his three precious grandchildren,...
Laura Elizabeth Foutz Meeks
September 28, 2011
Laura Elizabeth Foutz Meeks, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 28, 2011. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Bedford County, VA a daughter of the late Wordie J. and Teressa Wheeler Foutz. She is survived by her husband, William Edward Meeks; a son and daughter-in-law, H.L. and Teresa Nolen; a step-daughter and husband, Darnell and James...
William Leslie Perdue
September 23, 2011
William “Bill” Perdue, 75, of Bartley left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, VA after a long battle with Black Lung. Born November 24, 1935 he was the son of the late John Sydney Perdue and Alice Yates Perdue. He was a retired coalminer...
Steven Finkelstein
September 22, 2011
Steven Finkelstein, age 59 of Ferrum died Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born December 14, 1951 in Bronx, New York to the late Samuel and Sylvia Finkelstein. Surviving are his two sons, Samuel P. Finkelstein and Travis J. Finkelstein; and two daughters, Angela Finkelstein and Briana Finkelstein. Steven touched the hearts of many with his truly caring nature and...
Eva Boyd Underwood
September 17, 2011
Eva B. Underwood, age 82 of Ferrum departed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2011 into her heavenly rest following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lala Boyd; brothers and sisters, Elve Boyd, Elsie Thompson, Zulamae Whorley, Cathrine (DeeDee) Shively, Alvin Boyd and Clifford Boyd; one son, Arnold Underwood; one grandson, Billy...
Joyce Ramsey-Goad
September 15, 2011
Joyce Ann Ramsey-Goad, age 57 of Rocky Mount died peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 15, 2011. She had valiantly battled numerous incurable diseases and was chronically ill for years. She was preceded in death by her father, Stuart Wayne Ramsey; and her husband, Ernest Lee Goad. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Turner Ramsey; sister, Donna Bowers...
Geraldine Yopp Tosh Stegall
September 10, 2011
Geraldine Yopp Tosh Stegall, age 68 of Penhook passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. She was a daughter of the late Charles Noel and Okie Louemma Yopp, also preceding her in death were her husband William Ralph Stegall; son, Ricky Lee Tosh; brother and sisters, Emma Sue Toney, Alice Rodriquez, Malvin Yopp, Christie Bell Yopp. Surviving are her son, Alvin...
Charles Wayne Craven
September 8, 2011
Joining the many family members who went before him, Charles Wayne "Chuck" Craven, age 67 of Glade Hill left this earth to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Chuck was retired from Schlinder Elevator Company as an elevator mechanic for many years. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Sue Craven; daughter,...
Garnett Geraldine Guthrie
September 8, 2011
Garnett G. Guthrie, age 82 of 211 Cassell Drive, Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Ida Young Shoemaker; her husband, Ernest (Buck) Guthrie; sister, Gladys Hodges; brothers, Frank and Billy Shoemaker; son-in-law, Terry L. Smith. Surviving are her children, Betty (Richard) Hodges, Peggy...
Margie Dalton Hambrick
September 7, 2011
Margie Dalton Hambrick, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mamie Hudson Dalton. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Tom Hambrick; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Sandra Hambrick, Donnie and Twyla Hambrick; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Norm Allen; grandchildren and spouses, Kristi and Shawn...
Robert William Reed, Jr.
September 6, 2011
Robert William “Bob” Reed, Jr., age 59 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Bob was a veteran serving his country well with the United States Air Force and was a supervisor with Trinity Packaging in Rocky Mount. He enjoyed playing musical instruments and was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his...