Bill Braxton Payne
August 22, 2011
Bill Braxton Payne of Callaway formerly of Lynchburg, Va. died August 22, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bill retired from Leggett of Tanglewood and enjoyed his friends, hunting and fishing and Franklin County. Bill was known for loving to make people laugh and spreading joy to those he was around. He was a Mason...
Jack Milton Walker
August 22, 2011
Jack M. Walker, age 83 of Glade Hill died Monday, August 22, 2011. He was born March 9, 1928 a son of the late Johnny Milton and Geneva Adkins Walker. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Sherman, Daniel, Harden, and Lynwood; sisters, Lona Doss, Blanche Doss, Rachel Jefferson, Ester Dillon and Matilda Amos. Jack enjoyed his appliance...
Maynard Woodrow Boitnott
August 20, 2011
Maynard Woodrow Boitnott, age 83 of Boones Mill died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Franklin Healthcare Center. He was born February 9, 1928 son of the late Woodie and Lelia Boitnott. Surviving are his sisters, Mary Perdue, Alice Angell, Ada Lee Fralin (Wilburn), Helen Poff (Tommy), Irene Rhudy; brothers, James Boitnott (Annie), Eldridge Boitnott; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral...
Fannie Jane Harrison
August 20, 2011
Fannie Jane Harrison, age 85 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Sydnorsville passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Harrison; three sisters, Elsie Franklin, Lou Ella Franklin and Corine Marshall; and two brothers, Jack and Frank Young. Surviving are her two sons and daughter-in-law, Elmer H. Harrison,...
Lorine S. Custer
August 20, 2011
Lorine S. Custer, age 77 of Callaway died Saturday, August 20, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Her pride and joy was her family and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Custer; her infant son; parents, Abb and Ruby Shockley; twin sister, Louvenia Jones; and brother, Raymond Shockley. Left to...
Peggy Ann Washburn Lynch
August 20, 2011
Peggy Washburn Lynch, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, August 20, 2011. She was born July 22, 1928 a daughter of the late John and Annie Gravely Washburn. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin P. McGhee; son, Deward McGhee; daughter, Mary Jo McGhee Parker. Surviving are her husband, Guy Lynch; sons and daughters-in-law, Seward...
Gail I. Deforest
August 19, 2011
Gail DeForest of Moneta, Va. was born on November 23, 1948 in Pottsdam, New York. Gail was married to her loving and devoted husband Richard for 40 years. Gail has five children, Sheila and her husband John, Tracy and her husband Scott, Cindy, Ryan and his wife Denise, Richie and his wife Angie. Gail has ten grandchildren, JR, Jerome, Samantha,...
Elsie C. Wray
August 18, 2011
Elsie C. Wray (Granny), age 81 of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away at her home on Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was a faithful and devoted member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren. She was the daughter of Amos and Ethel Carter whom are deceased. Also preceding her in death are her beloved husband, John (Tom) Wray; her...
Wendy Gail Pate-Sifuentes
August 18, 2011
Wendy Gail Pate-Sifuentes, age 42 of Boones Mill died Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, John Pate; and mother, Joyce Hale. Surviving are her husband, Francisco Sifuentes; children, Laura Pate, Joshua Pate, Levi Sifuentes; sister, Tammy Pate; step-father, Larry Hale; grandson, Eric Sifuentes; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Wendy was a member of...
Elizabeth Ann Lovell Holley
August 18, 2011
Elizabeth “Ann” Lovell Holley, 67, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, James R. Holley; and parents, Tommy and Nervie Lovell. Ann leaves to cherish her memory three children and their spouses, Rebecca Dillon and husband, Arnold, Joseph Holley and wife, Janet, and...
Christine Webster Wagner
August 17, 2011
Christine Webster Wagner, age 95 former resident of Franklin County went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Born August 11, 1916 to parents, Martha Susan Lynch and Warren Franklin Webster, she delighted in life’s simple blessings. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Dupey M. Wagner, who held pastorates in the Holston Conference...
Irene S. Scott
August 17, 2011
Irene S. Scott, 92 of Wirtz died Wednesday, August l7, 2011. She was born April 11, l9l9 a daughter of the late James H. and Lydia S. Sink. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank H. Scott, Sr.; brothers, Ezra and James Sink; sisters, Dorothy Scott and Pauline Foster. Mrs. Scott was retired from E. I. DuPont....
Marie Ann Tatum
August 16, 2011
Marie Ann Ferguson Tatum Marie Ann Ferguson Tatum age 67 of Henry, Va. passed away Tuesday August 16, 2011. Marie was born July 26, 1944 in Martinsville, Va. She was a graduate of Stoneville High School class of 1962. She was a homemaker and mother who fought a courageous battle with cancer. Marie was preceded in death by her mother...
Elsie Jamison Lavelle
August 13, 2011
Elsie Jamison Lavelle, 88, of Hardy died Saturday, August 13, 2011. Elsie was retired from Roanoke County Public Schools as a nursing instructor, and was a longtime member of Red Valley United Methodist Church. She was born May 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Owen and Cora Dowdy Jamison. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alton...
Vernell Hall Perdue
August 12, 2011
Vernell Hall Perdue, age 82 of Rocky Mount left to be with her Savior on Friday, August 12, 2011 surrounded by her children and loved ones. All that knew her well knew she was a special lady with a lot of character. She loved to tell a joke and have a good laugh. She loved working with flowers, cooking and...
Laura Cooper Blair
August 12, 2011
Laura Cooper Blair, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Blair. Laura was a long time employee of Leggett’s Department Store in Rocky Mount. She is survived by two grateful daughters and son-in-law, Linda B. and Bobby Brugh, Betty C. Blair; three grandsons, seven great-grandchildren; one...
Shelby M. Vest
August 12, 2011
Shelby Jean Martin Vest, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2011 with her two sons and special friends by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Vest; mother, Blanch A. Martin; father, Irvin M. Martin; and one brother, Frank M. Martin. She was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church...
Katherine Ann Thierry
August 11, 2011
Katherine Ann Prillaman Thierry, age 68 of Boones Mill died Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was retired from Carilion Health System after many years service. She was born April 3, 1943 a daughter of the late Roy Alton and Annie Webb Prillaman. Surviving are her husband, Jackson Thierry; son, Brian Lee Thierry; daughter, Aimee Sue Thierry; precious grandson, Dylan Valo...
Allen Franklin Harrison
August 10, 2011
Allen Franklin Harrison, age 73 of Glade Hill went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Newbern Harrison. Surviving are his mother, Elsie Mae Harrison; son, Rex Allen Harrison; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Nicole Hunt and Delmus; three grandsons, Larry Allen and Tyler Mays Harrison, Matthew Caleb...
Charles Andrew Huff
August 9, 2011
Charles Andrew Huff, age 27 of Ferrum died Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Surviving are his parents, Red and Debra Huff; son, Logan Andrew Huff; sister, Jennifer (Patrick) Holland; grandparents, Hazel and Morris Stephenson, Mary Huff, Hugh and Glenda Peters; aunts, uncles, cousins, three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted from Central Grace Church 11 a.m. Thursday with...