Christy Collins Williams
October 10, 2012
Chris Williams, 85, of Callaway, Virginia went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. “Papa” Chris was born November 29, 1926, in Greenbay, Wisconsin, to Eugene and Florence Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jean Masko of Wisconsin. He served proudly...
Don Louis Brizendine
October 9, 2012
Don Louis Brizendine, 62 of Roanoke died Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.
William K. Doss
October 9, 2012
Rev. William K. Doss (Bill) age 65 of Callaway went to his heavenly home Tuesday October 9, 2012. Bill pastored for 41 years, enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents Rufus Lewis and Ruby Holland Doss. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Lane F. Doss, his church family, Christian Fellowship Church,...
Nellie C. Holland
October 4, 2012
Nellie C. Holland, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was the last surviving child of Walter and Alma Clayton and was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Nellie was a member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and active in the Red Cross Bloodmobiles. She was also preceded in death by her...
Laimer C. Hedrick
September 28, 2012
Laimer C. Hedrick, age 90 of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Claudia Taylor Crook; husband, Clarence Hedrick; and brother, Tillman Crook. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Ann Hedrick, Donald and Brenda Hedrick; grandchildren, Dale and Wendy Hedrick, Tammy and...
Beatrice Akers
September 25, 2012
Beatrice Akers, age 96 of Boones Mill and formerly of Danville died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was born February 4, 1916 a daughter of the late Peter and Sally Belcher Akers and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Eleanor Bowling, Thelma Montgomery and Ruby Prillaman; and brothers, Weldon Akers and P.D. Akers, Jr. Surviving are her sister,...
Gazella Mae Clatts
September 23, 2012
Gazella Mae Clatts, age 83, of Penhook, VA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was a member of Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Louis Clatts and her daughter, Arlene Marie Clatts. Surviving are her children, Robert David and wife, Margaret Clatts, Brenda Maus, Diane Clatts, Mark Clatts, Karen and...
Donald Bruce Ferguson, Sr.
September 23, 2012
Donald Bruce Ferguson, Sr., age 75 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was born April 9, 1937 a son of the late Otis and Viola Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Ferguson; and nephew, Jeff Perdue. Surviving are his sons, Bruce Ferguson, Jr. (Diane) and Brad Ferguson; grandsons, Dusty and Niles (Lindsay)...
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...