James Edward Meador
February 25, 2012
James Edward Meador, age 85 of Wirtz went home on Saturday February 25, 2012 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on October 24, 1926 to the late James Elmer Meador and Fannie Ferguson Meador. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 63 years, Lois Shively Meador. He also leaves one son Joey Alan Meador, a...
Pauline Nichols Sloan
February 22, 2012
Pauline Nichols Sloan, age 76 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buck Sloan. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Mark Stout; son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Christina Sloan; two grandchildren, Tabitha and Jamie; three brothers, Fletcher Nichols, Paul Nichols, Harvey Nichols; two...
Willard M. Mcbride
February 21, 2012
Willard M. McBride, age 84 of Glade Hill, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He was reunited with his loving parents Bailey and Ludie McBride; brother, Paul David McBride; and granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Hubbard. Left to cherish his memories and celebrate his life is his dear wife and soul mate of 64 years, Ruby Blankenship...
Bill Wilder
February 21, 2012
Bill Wilder, age 71 of Roanoke died Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He retired from Lionberger Construction Company, operated A-1 Flea Market and enjoyed gardening and fixing things. Born in Lee County, Virginia a son of the late Claude and Hazel B. Wilder, he was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Harve and Johnny Wilder; four sisters, Georgia Stidham,...
Sue Ann Ferguson
February 19, 2012
Sue Ann Ferguson, age 62 of Roanoke passed away Sunday morning, February 19, 2012. She was born November 28, 1949 daughter of Elbert and Ruby Rocen Ferguson. She was a loving aunt and sister always there to lend an ear to ones thoughts and concerns. Surviving are her brother, Clifton Ferguson and friend, Betty Riggs of Charleston, SC; niece, Julie...
Dr. George Thomas Byrd
February 14, 2012
George Thomas Byrd, Ph.D., age 59 of Ferrum died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at home. Born April 26, 1952 in Chickasaw, Alabama, George moved to Warner Robins, Georgia with his family, where he starred in the classroom and on the field as a multisport athlete and holder of the GA state record in the 120 yd. hurdles. Born to the...
Rudolph Hamlet
February 12, 2012
Rudolph Hamlet, age 73 of Lynchburg died Sunday, February 12, 2012. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Elsa Frida Bell
February 11, 2012
Elsa Frida Bell, age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount - Smith Mountain Lake.
Hampton Preston
February 10, 2012
John Hampton (Hamp) Preston, 90, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. He was the youngest and last living child of Jasper and Cephronia Foster Preston. He is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Hamp was a founding member of the Redwood United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and participated in...
Doris Brooks Ferguson
February 9, 2012
Doris Brooks Ferguson 84, of Rocky Mount went home to be with The Lord Jesus on February 9, 2012. She was born in Franklin County on March 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Elder Joseph A. Brooks and Jimmie David Brooks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Eldridge Ferguson, six sisters...
Susie Jane Blankenship
February 8, 2012
Susie Jane Blankenship, age 76 formerly of Franklin County and Johnson City, Tennessee died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was born in Union Hall on October 2, 1935 and spent her childhood in Salem, Virginia. She attended Madison College in Harrisonburg and while in college she became a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She later attended graduate school...
Percy Kyrus Furrow
February 7, 2012
Percy Kyrus Furrow, age 69 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Percy was born on March 7, 1942 to the late Sherman Alvin Furrow and Eva Wimmer Furrow Guilliams. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Belvie Hall Furrow; and two brothers, Franklin “Bud”...
Guy E. Tabor, Jr.
February 5, 2012
Guy E. “Buddy” Tabor, Jr., age 63 of Juneau, Alaska and formerly of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 suffering from lung cancer. He was lovingly cared for by his wife, Jeanette; his son, Jessee; and his sister, Margaret; as well as a host of his Juneau friends, hospice workers and nurses, for which his family will always...
Betty Jane Steiner
February 5, 2012
Betty Jane Steiner, 58 of Ferrum went to be with the lord Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon l. Underwood; mother, Lottie V. Stone; brother, Vernon Underwood. Surviving are her husband, Oliver Leroy Steiner; three daughters, Jean M. Dillard (Lewis) of Martinsville, Jessie M. Ray and Taylor R. Steiner both of Rocky Mount;...
Christine Chitwood Hall
February 5, 2012
Christine Chitwood Hall, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Hall; parents, Jim Ed and Lethia Chitwood; brothers, James Edward, Jr. (Peanut) and Jesse Chitwood; sister, Lorene Nolen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie Altice, Buford Hall, Naomi and Phillip Prillaman. Surviving are her sons, Ronnie Hall and friend...
Winnie Sloan Milam
February 3, 2012
Winnie Sloan Milam, age 74 of Roanoke died Friday, February 3, 2012. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Geneva Elva Swanson Lumsden Dillon
February 3, 2012
Geneva Elva Swanson Lumsden Dillon, age 97, a native of Franklin County, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 3, 2012. She was a great mother and grandmother and loved everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Anna Hartman and Charles William Swanson; two husbands, Frank N. Lumsden and John Dillon;...
Gerald Ralph Poulsen
February 2, 2012
Washington D.C. Radio Personality Jerry Gray October, 9 1933 – February 2, 2012 Gerald Ralph Poulsen (Jerry Gray), 78 went home to be with the Lord Thursday due to complications from a heart transplant 22 years prior. Jerry was a life-long lover of bluegrass and traditional country music and shared his passion and his vast knowledge of this music with...
Joan Savee Kulp Woody
January 30, 2012
Joan Savee Kulp Woody, age 81 of Rocky Mount went to be home with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2012. She passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Rocky Mount, Virginia, with her daughter present. After graduating from Spotsylvania High School she learned how to fly and soloed in the late 1940’s at Springfield Airport in Alexandria,...
Lisa Caraway Ferguson
January 30, 2012
Lisa Caraway Ferguson, age 51 of Martinsville and formerly of Snow Creek passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. Surviving are her father, Donald B. Ferguson, Sr.; mother, Shirley G. Hammock; longtime companion, James Rowe; brothers and sister-in-law, Bruce and Diane Ferguson, Brad Ferguson; two nephews, Dusty and Niles Ferguson; niece, Lindsey Ferguson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of...