Ruby May Johnson Ferguson
June 1, 2012
Ruby May Johnson Ferguson, 94, of Rocky Mount passed away quietly on Friday June 1, 2012. She was born in the Brushy Hill area of Redwood, on September 27, 1917. Ruby was a member of Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church for over 47 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George And Annie Johnson, her husband, Abie Lee...
Nannie Jamison Austin
May 28, 2012
Nannie Jamison Austin, age 86 of Ferrum died Monday, May 28, 2012. She was born June 9, 1925 a daughter of the late Henry Jacob and Ida Rutrough Jamison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Austin; brothers, Emory and Loyd Jamison; brothers-in-law, Levi Bowman and John Brunk; sisters-in-law, Betty Jamison and Frances Jamison; in-laws, Raymond and...
Vangie Lee Ellis Cooper
May 22, 2012
Vangie Lee Ellis Cooper, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in the Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born March 9, 1932 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Hubert Ellis and Annie Belle Morgan Ellis. Vangie graduated from Rocky Mount High School, class of 1950. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for Bald Knob...
Frances Hudson Brooks
May 21, 2012
Frances Hudson Brooks at 92 is now dancing with joy in the presence of her Lord! Even from her early childhood in rural Franklin County, her family celebrated through music and dance. With family and friends coming together, their ‘music making’ was both a balm for the sorrows of the day and a shout of joy for a life lived...
Elmer "Bud" Walker
May 21, 2012
Elmer (Bud) Walker, age 81 of Rocky Mount entered into eternal rest after a short battle with cancer on Monday, May 21, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Meador Walker; and five brothers. He is survived by his twin sister, Elva W. Cundiff; nieces, Jean, Lisa and Brenda; nephews, Donnie, Freddie, Rodney, Mike, Robert and Leonard;...
Tommy Alexander Barnhart
May 21, 2012
Tommy A. Barnhart, age 67 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at his home. Surviving are his son, Matt Barnhart; life companion, Donna Barnhart; granddaughters, Peyton and Chloe Barnhart; sisters, Ann Minnix (Ronald), Judy Bowles, Marie Lotts (Buddy); other extended family, Harold Morris, Virginia Comby, Dot Morris, Norman Morris, Jeanette Biffon, and June Morris; several nieces and...
Virginia Dare Bishop
May 21, 2012
Virginia Dare Bishop, 57 of Moneta passed away Monday, May 21, 2012. Virginia was born October 24, 1954 in Patch Fork West Virginia, a daughter of the late Curtis and Violet Greene Bishop. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Bishop; sister, Debbie Bishop Paxton; brothers-in-law, Sherman Goines and Mike Minor. Surviving are six sisters, Alice Bishop,...
Gloria Dee Maynard
May 20, 2012
Gloria Maynard left this world on Sunday morning. In her lifetime, she has touched the hearts of many people, especially during her battle with cancer. Born in Williamson, West Virginia, she and her husband Larry moved to Smith Mountain Lake in the 1980's. She is survived by Larry and three step children, and many friends. Over the years, she has...
William H. Dudley
May 19, 2012
William H. Dudley “Bud” age 84 of Glade Hill died Saturday May 19, 2012. He was born March 1, 1928 a son of the late William and Elsie Allman Dudley. Surviving are one brother; Clark Dudley, a sister, Mary Wood and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday May 22, 2012 in the family cemetery...
Elna Carter Young
May 19, 2012
Elna Carter Young age 72, of Ferrum passed away Saturday May 19, 2012 at Friendship Health Care Center, Roanoke. She was preceded in the death by her husband Leonard Carlton Young, Sr. Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law Leonard C. Young, Jr. (Debbie), Chris Young (Ruby), Richard “Spike” Young (Suzette), Eddie Young (Vicky) and Robert Young (Tanya), seven grandchildren Jeremy,...
Ruby Hodges Weaver
May 16, 2012
Ruby Irene Hodges Weaver age 93, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday May 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Willie Daniel “W.D.” Weaver, a beloved daughter; Mary Lou Weaver Fralin, her grandson; Silas Daniel “Danny” Fralin, her great-granddaughter; Amy Weaver and an infant son. Ruby worked at the Angle Silk Mill in Rocky...
Howard Lee Fisher, Sr.
May 16, 2012
Howard Lee (Slick) Fisher, Sr. age 81 of Callaway passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He was born October 3, 1930, a son of the late Luther Milton and Lula Prillaman Fisher. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Masters in Dairy Science, an avid Tech fan and the last original member of “The Board”. Slick enjoyed hunting...
Thomas Linville Price
May 15, 2012
Thomas Linville Price age 80, of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday May 15, 2012. He was born August 15, 1931, a son of Carrie Trent Price and the late Blake Price. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margret Norton Price and a sister Linda Wright. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War, he was...
John William Jenkins
May 13, 2012
John William Jenkins, 94 of Hardy passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a retired carpenter and wood worker. The last surviving member of eight children, he was born April 1, 1918 a son of the late John William Harvey and Lydia Thurman Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by his...
Curtis Cornelius Brubaker
May 12, 2012
Curtis Cornelius Brubaker, age 84 of Boones Mill died Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born April 22, 1928 a son of the late Cornelius (Neil) and Dorothy Wiley Brubaker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wilkinson Brubaker; and son-in-law, William “Bill” Lowrance. Surviving are his daughters, Carolyn Lowrance of Hopewell, VA, Pam (Tom) Breeding of...
Ivan Grey Nester
May 12, 2012
Ivan Grey Nester, age 72 of Ferrum, departed this life on Saturday, May 12, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Hillsville, VA on December 23, 1939, to the late Jerry and Mabel Nester. He was a loving and faithful husband, son, father and grandpa and a dear friend to many. In addition to his parents,...
Otis Edmond Tench
May 12, 2012
Otis “Edmond” Tench, age 70 of Penhook died Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Nora Tench. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Judy Tench; three sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Kathy Tench, Kevin and Margaret Tench, Brian Tench (Brenda); four grandchildren, Jessica Shively (Frankie), Amy Hedges, Wayne Tench, Christy Marlowe, Ashley...
Pearl Turner Dyer
May 5, 2012
Pearl Turner Dyer age 76, of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday May 5, 2012. She was born March 2, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Betty Turner. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Long Branch Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Edwin Dyer;...
Ocie Smith Sloan Richards
May 2, 2012
Ocie Smith Sloan Richards, 102, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2012, with her loving family by her side. She was born in a log house, built by her father, near the Dry Hill community of Franklin County on August 12, 1909. Ocie was preceded in death by her parents, James Willis Smith and...
Leatrice Barbour
April 29, 2012
Leatrice Barbour, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, April 29, 2012. Surviving are her husband, Melvin Barbour; son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Vickie Barbour; granddaughter, Jennifer Angell; great-grandson, Jared Seth Thomas; sisters, Elizabeth Maxey, Dorothy Smith, Ruby McBride; and brother, Allen McBride. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center,...