Frances Jones Reynolds
May 20, 2011
Frances Elizabeth Jones Reynolds, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2011. She was born at the family farm in Sydnorsville, Virginia on April 24, 1918, the daughter of Thomas Fine and Mattie Maude Jones. She grew up on the farm with her seven siblings and graduated from Rocky Mount High School. She attended Chestnut...
Eva Hodges Robertson
May 19, 2011
Eva Hodges Robertson, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, May 19, 2011. She was born November 2, 1924 a daughter of the late Doc and Docie Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Odell Law; and brothers, Billy, Ben, Nelson, Noel, Roscoe Hodges. Surviving are her husband, Edmond C. Robertson; children, Kenneth and Dianne Robertson, Peggy...
Tommy Ray Clayton, Sr.
May 18, 2011
Tommy Ray Clayton, Sr., age 73 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his home. He was born December 31, 1937 a son of the late William and Ruby Semones Clayton. He was also preceded in death by his four sisters, Alice, Margie, Jean, and Rosie; and three brothers, Sammy, James, and Albert Lee. Tommy graduated from Big...
Nealie Young Harris
May 16, 2011
Nealie Young Harris, age 90, passed away at her residence in Rocky Mount, Virginia on Monday, May 16, 2011. Nealie was born in Henry, Virginia on December 15, 1920 to Giles and Nealie Young. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Maureen, in 1967 and former husband, Garland, in 1977. Nealie attended the Virginia School for the Deaf...
Claude Buford "C.B." Nolen
May 14, 2011
Claude Buford “C.B.” Nolen, Jr., age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born on July 22, 1933 a son of the late Claude Buford Nolen, Sr. and Naomi Angel Nolen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter Nolen of Ferrum. C.B. was a graduate of Ferrum High School, Ferrum College,...
Rebecca Bussey Renick
May 14, 2011
Mary Rebecca Bussey Renick, 84 of 2331 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount Virginia 24151 went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior to sing with the Angels on Saturday, May 14, 2011. She was surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born June 10, 1926 in Franklin County. She was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church...
Jeffrey Douglas Perdue
May 13, 2011
Jeffrey Douglas Perdue, age 43 of Snow Creek lost his battle with depression on Friday, May 13, 2011. He was born September 4, 1967 a son of Douglas and Janet Ferguson Perdue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Evelyn Perdue, Otis and Viola Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother and...
Lula Naff Ayers
May 10, 2011
Lula Alma Naff Ayers, age 92, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, quietly slipped away to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Lula was born on July 26, 1918 in Bent Mountain, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Albert and Alma C. Naff; her husbands, Jesse Bowman Webster, Quincy Bowman Montgomery, and Samuel Ayers....
Martha E. Bures
May 10, 2011
Martha E. Bures, age 90 of Moneta died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Oakwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lesley Bures; her parents, James and Edith Gore; her sister, Eleanor Strickler; her brother and sister-in-law, James and Janet Gore; and brother, Donald Gore. She is survived by a brother...
Noel Clyde Foster
May 8, 2011
“His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord” –Matthew 25:21 On May 8, 2011, the Lord called Noel Clyde Foster home after 98 years of faithful service. He was born June 26,...
James Washburn Brown
May 8, 2011
James Washburn Brown age 80, of Union Hall died Sunday, May 8, 2011. He retired from Fieldcrest Cannon Mills in Fieldale and attended Mt. Olivet Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Etta Brooks Brown, brother Russell Brown, sister Ruth Cundiff. Surviving are his wife Virginia Graham Brown, sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Glenn...
Spurgeon Victor Boitnott
May 7, 2011
Spurgeon “Spud” Victor Boitnott, 91 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, May 07, 2011. He was born September 12, 1919 a son of the late John Robert and Nancy Catherine Stover Boitnott. Mr. Boitnott was an United States Army veteran of WWII, serving in the 92nd Evacuation Unit. He was a lifelong member of Valley View Wesleyan Church where he...
Robert Edward "Ed" Shively
May 6, 2011
Robert Edward “Ed” Shively, Sr., 76, passed away early Friday morning at his home in Roanoke. He was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on June 12, 1934 to James Otis Shively and Katherine Blankenship Shively. He was preceded in death by one sister, Anne Shively Webb, and her husband T. Russell Webb. Surviving are his devoted wife of 51 years,...
Mary Hairfield Kent
May 5, 2011
Mary Hairfield Kent, age 93 of Glade Hill passed away peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2011. She was born October 18, 1917 in Pittsylvania County a daughter of the late Joseph and Elberta Hairfield. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, socializing with friends, bridge and the Washington Redskins. She was a member of the Auxiliary of Carilion Franklin Memorial...
Brian Stacy Austin
May 2, 2011
Brian Stacy Austin, age 40 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011. Surviving are his parents, Buren and Ruth Austin; brother, Greg Austin; nephew, Christopher Austin; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be conducted from Fairview Church of the Brethren 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Jeff Wray and Rev. Robert...
Frank Wilford Meeks
May 2, 2011
Frank Wilford Meeks, our beloved dad and brother, 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, May 2, 2011. He was born December 31, 1934 a son of the late Frank Fred and Beulah Robertson Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a charter member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church, a veteran of the US Army and retired from Lane Company after many years...
Douglas Gerald Pigg
April 30, 2011
Douglas Gerald Pigg, age 60 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. He was an employee of Southern Heritage Homes and was a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Edgar and Georgia Webb Pigg. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Jeanette Pigg, sisters Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson of Bassett, Va. and Linda Paul of Poquoson,...
Frederic Paul Bajerski
April 27, 2011
Frederic Paul Bajerski Frederic Paul Bajerski age 65, of Rocky Mount died Wednesday April 27, 2011. Survivors include his wife Rretta Greer Bajerski. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11:00 a.m. Saturday with Father Mark White officiating. Interment will follow in the Greer Family Cemetery.Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Jacob D. Willard
April 25, 2011
Jacob D. Willard, age 83 of Roanoke passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. Jacob was preceded in death by the love of his life, Glenna (Fennie) R. Willard; his parents, Rufus and Verter B. Willard; brother, Walter L. Willard; sisters, Pearl W. Bernard, Viola W. Stanley, Arnie W. West and Dora W. Holland. Jacob is survived by his sisters, Zelda...
Benjamin Edgar "Eddie" Morris
April 24, 2011
B. Edgar “Eddie” Morris, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was a talented mechanic and was a retired trucker having worked for Hennis and Spector Redball. Eddie was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eleanor English Morris. Surviving are...