Zula Blankenship Perdue
August 7, 2012
Zula Blankenship Perdue, age 84 of Union Hall died Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Perdue; granddaughter, Jaclyn Howard; brothers, Laymon Blankenship, Claude Blankenship, H.A. Blankenship, Russell Blankenship; sisters, Clara Little, Thelma Bradford; parents, James and Missie Blankenship. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Howard; god-daughter,...
Ricky David Gray
August 7, 2012
Ricky David Gray, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was born October 8, 1953. Surviving are special friends, Larry and Patty Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Mason Deaver. Memorial services will be conducted at Tanyard Village 3 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2012 with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation...
Billy Cleveland Hurt
August 3, 2012
Billy Cleveland Hurt, Sr. age 82 of Boones Mill passed from this earthly life on Friday, August 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Thomas and Mary Long Hurt and his brother, Carl Thomas Hurt, Jr.. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty four years, Edith Marene Shealor Hurt; children, Michael Stephen Hurt (Mary),...
Nancy Dillon Stephens
August 2, 2012
Nancy Dillon Stephens, age 67 of Roanoke and formerly of Hardy, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was employed by South Roanoke Nursing Home for eleven years. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lottie Cundiff Dillon. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Hannabass and friend, Kevin Humphrey; grandchildren, Cody Hylton and Brandon Hannabass; sister and brother-in-law,...
Frances Taylor Hartman
July 31, 2012
Frances Taylor Hartman, age 53 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 after a courageous fight with the demon of cancer. Her faith served as a stalwart for her loving family that surrounded her during her passing. Fran is the third oldest child to Elinor Taylor Draper, and is...
Sa'Cari Lyn Tanks
July 30, 2012
Sa’Cari Lyn Tanks, infant son of David L. Tanks and Amy N. Hodges of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Byrd View Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount – Smith Mountain Lake.
Gwindolyn Board Phillips
July 30, 2012
Gwindolyn Board Phillips was born on June 13, 1919 as the first child of the late Onley S. and Essye Laprade Board and resided on the Roundview Farm home place in Glade Hill. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Board and wife Julia, George Board and wife Margaret, Tommy Board, Edgar Board and wife...
Juanita Jones Howell
July 30, 2012
Juanita Jones Howell, age 93 of Roanoke, Virginia died Monday, July 30, 2012. She was born December 24, 1918 in Callaway, VA daughter of the late Aldine and Pearl Jones. She lived in Danville, VA, Greensboro, NC, and Richmond, VA before moving to Roanoke, VA. She retired from Thalhimers Department Store in Greensboro, NC. She was preceded in death by...
Ramon Hunt Laprade
July 28, 2012
Ramon Hunt LaPrade of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was born May 12, 1932, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, the son of the late Claude F. LaPrade and Clyde H. LaPrade. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012, from 12:30-1:30 at Flora Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Virginia. A graveside service will follow visitation at 2:00 P.M....
Richard L. Naramore
July 28, 2012
Richard L Naramore, 75, of Wirtz, VA went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on July 28, 2012. There his daughter, Lynda Godlewski, welcomes him with open arms. He was born Aug. 28, 1937 in Glen Ridge, NJ to Beatrice and Roswell Naramore. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Norma of 55 years; son Rick...
Derek Miguel Garin-Aguirre
July 26, 2012
Derek Miguel Garin-Aguirre, age 8 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was a student at Rocky Mount Elementary School. Derek was a very happy child who loved his family. Surviving are his parents, Miguel Garin and Maria Aguirre; brothers, Ramon and Bryan; sisters, Miranda and Michelle; grandparents, Adela and Genaro, Rosa and Juan. A Mass of Resurrection...
Lois M. Geary
July 26, 2012
Lois M. Geary, age 90 of Henry died Thursday, July 26, 2012. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Monroe James Forbes
July 26, 2012
Monroe James Forbes, age 74 of Hardy died Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born December 25, 1937 a son of the late Harry and Rosa Forbes. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Forbes; and two brothers, Ronald and Donald. Surviving are his children, Jamie (Lisa) Forbes, Melinda (J.E.) Jamison; grandchildren, Ryan, Raven, Jordan, Bennett and...
Jack Shelton Corn
July 26, 2012
Jack Shelton Clinton Corn, beloved friend to many, an adored father, and a devoted and loving husband, passed on to his heavenly reward on July 26, 2012. Jack was born on May 11, 1920 in Gaston County, NC. He met his beautiful wife in Danville where he was employed at Kingoff’s Jewelry Store. He moved the family to Rocky Mount...
Robert Leon Hodges
July 23, 2012
Robert Leon “R.L.” Hodges, age 20 of Rocky Mount died Monday, July 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leon and Patsy Lawrence Hodges. Surviving are his grandfather, Randolph Lawrence; grandmother, Florence Hodges; god-mother and brothers, Venessa Rutrough, Brandon Rutrough, Taylor Hardy, Jamie Swartz II; several aunts, uncles and many special friends. Funeral services will...
Murphy Willard Shively
July 22, 2012
Murphy Willard Shively, age 91 of Ferrum passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jenny Scott Shively; and four sisters. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Helen Shively; step-daughter, Lovviner (Dub) Scott; granddaughter, Candace Scott (Jonathan) Friel; great-grandson, Henry Wyatt Friel; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted...
Cynthia Ann Rhodes
July 21, 2012
Cynthia Ann Rhodes, age 52 of Moneta died Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cristin Leigh Collins; and mother, Charlotte Catherine Collins. Surviving are her father, Robert Owen Rhodes (Jean); sister, Pamela Duke (Jeffery); nieces, Kinsey, Brandilene, Brittany, Katie and Nina; and many other family members and friends. She was a loving individual who...
James Radford Spencer
July 18, 2012
James Radford (Jimmie) Spencer, age 63 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Nannie Mize Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Linda Spencer; children, Cynthia Mitchell, James R. Spencer II, Jennifer Estudillo and Daniel Spencer; grandchildren, Joseph, Taylor, James and Lilianna; brother and sister; Donald Spencer, Brenda Aheron; aunt...
Nancy Carol Callaway
July 15, 2012
On July 15, 2012, Nancy Carol Callaway, of Rocky Mount, Va. went home to be with the Lord. She was born August 24, 1950 to Roy N. Preston and to the late Annie Bell Preston. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Callaway; two sons, Jeff (Sylvia) Callaway and Joey (Tina) Callaway of Rocky Mount; three daughters, Josephine A. Callaway...
Dallas Edwin Winter
July 15, 2012
On July 15, 2012, a most honorable, giving, kind-hearted man, Dallas Edwin Winter, of Rocky Mount, VA (formerly of Pierson, Ml and Howard City, Ml), passed from this life and into God’s grace, receiving his much-deserved reward in heaven. Dallas was born and raised in Grand Haven, Michigan, and during his childhood shared good times with his sisters, cousins and...