Nettie Sink

Nettie Sink

October 11, 2011

Nettie Fisher Sink, age 93 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday October 11, 2011. She was born January 3, 1918, a daughter of the late Joseph and Arbelia Kingery Fisher . She was also preceded in death by her husband Mack Sink; two brothers and five sisters. Surviving are her daughter, Donna Barnhart; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Rose Mary...

Giovanni Lyne Tanks

Giovanni Lyne Tanks

October 10, 2011

Giovanni Lyne Tanks, infant son of David L. Tanks and Amy N. Hodges of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday October 10, 2011. Also surviving are his sister Destiny Hodges; grandparents, Jeff Hagwood, Ardella Tanks, Barry Hodges and Bonnie Hodges. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Friday October 14, 2011 at Byrd View Cemetery with Rev. Vandell Muse and Rev....

Joseph Douglas Bedwell

Joseph Douglas Bedwell

October 10, 2011

Joseph Douglas (J.D.) Bedwell of Rocky Mount, born in Carroll County on December 25, 1939, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10. 2011, after a strong fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Garnett Bedwell, his mother Alma Bedwell and his brother, Earl Bedwell. He is survived by his wife of 53 years...

Benjamin Curtis Hunt

Benjamin Curtis Hunt

October 9, 2011

Benjamin Curtis Hunt, 78, of Rocky Mount, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Carrie Hunt. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jewell Cundiff Hunt; his daughter Sheila Copenhaver and her husband Vincent; one special granddaughter, Victoria Hunt Copenhaver all of...

Mabel Marie Light

Mabel Marie Light

October 6, 2011

Mabel Marie Light, 86, formerly of Rocky Mount, Virginia, presently residing in Woodstock, GA went Home to be with her Lord October 6, 2011. Mabel was married to Victor Light (deceased) 64 years. Mabel was the mother of six children, Don Light of Sarasota, Fla., Vicki Light of Los Angeles, Calif., James Light of Parrish, Fla., Teresa Crandall (deceased), of...

Dannie Hodges Smith

Dannie Hodges Smith

October 6, 2011

Dannie Hodges Smith, age 90 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011. She was born December 20, 1920 and was preceded in death by her parents, George and Addie Jones Hodges; her husband, Eugene; and son, Terry “Baby” Smith; three brothers; and six sisters. Left to cherish her memory is her children and their spouses, Calvin Eugene Smith,...

Opal Bowling Martin Thomas

Opal Bowling Martin Thomas

October 5, 2011

Opal Bowling Martin Thomas, age 92 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Martinsville, VA passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. She was born October 7, 1918 to the late Homer T. and Lala Spencer Bowling. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Thomas; brothers, Rick Bowling and wife Ivelet, Welvie “Webb” Bowling. She was retired from...

Leonard Mack Oakes

Leonard Mack Oakes

October 4, 2011

Leonard Mack Oakes, age 67 of Christiansburg died Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was born July 29, 1944 a son of the late Ruben and Myrtle Bennett Oakes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Milton Junior Oakes; and sister, Gladys O. Oakes. Leonard was a member of the Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470 Chapter 774 and a...

Charles Otis Sigmon

Charles Otis Sigmon

October 4, 2011

Charles Otis Sigmon, Sr., age 54 of Henry and formerly of Callaway went to be with his loved ones after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eldridge and Wilma Sigmon, and Minnie Martin; and father, Perry Otis Sigmon. Surviving are his son, Charles Otis Sigmon, Jr.; grandson, Tyler Sigmon; mother,...

Melissa Faye Goodman

Melissa Faye Goodman

October 3, 2011

Melissa Faye Goodman, age 38 of Rocky Mount died Monday, October 3, 2011 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her son, J.T. Hood; mother and step-father, Faye and George Gates; sister, Crystal Santiago; and longtime companion, Tommy Hood. Visitation will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Robert Michael Murin

Robert Michael Murin

October 3, 2011

Robert “Bob” Michael Murin, age 73 of Moneta died Monday, October 3, 2011 after suffering a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. He was born October 15, 1937 and was preceded in death by Jane Patricia Murin. Bob worked for 36 years at Kraft General Foods in White Plains, NY. He also worked at Moneta Farm Service following retirement. He loved to...

Linda Beckner Carr

Linda Beckner Carr

October 2, 2011

Linda was greeted by her deceased family; father, step-father, husband, sister, son and daughter-in-law on October 2, 2011. She heard her name called and happily answered. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Susie Matheny; sons, James and Billy (Carmen); four grandchildren; sister, Margaret(Calvin); brother, Ernest(Faye); and special friend, Dean. Special thanks to friends, Dianna, Cathy, Dean and Stan...

Calvin C. Jones

Calvin C. Jones

October 2, 2011

Calvin Curtis Jones, age 75 of Wirtz, died Sunday October 2, 2011. He was born September 11, 1936, a son of the late Clarence and Thettie Young Jones and was also preceded in death by his wife Joyce Robertson Jones; sisters and brothers, Mary Lynch, Ruby Robertson, Edith Goins, Grady Jones, Eural Jones and Alton Jones. Surviving are his daughter,...

Thomas Robert Love

Thomas Robert Love

October 2, 2011

Thomas Robert “Roadkill” Love, age 53 of Ferrum, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Surviving him are his two daughters, Kaya Love and Caitlin Love; his son, Zachariah Love; brothers, Jeff Love (Teresa), and Dana Love (Ellen); sister, Bonnie Reed (Arthur); his grandson, Atom Love; his parents Bob and Connie Love; several nieces, nephews, and his fiancé, Beverly Stangle....

Gordon Ray Tuck

Gordon Ray Tuck

October 2, 2011

Gordon Ray Tuck, age 66 of Gretna passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation, Rocky Mount/ Smith Mountain Lake.

Lewis Franklin Morris

Lewis Franklin Morris

September 28, 2011

Lewis Franklin Morris, age 62 of Snow Creek passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Royce F. Morris and brother, Gary E. Morris. He was a United States Army Veteran and the owner of Lewis Morris Logging but his favorite job was being "Papa" to his three precious grandchildren,...

Laura Elizabeth Foutz Meeks

Laura Elizabeth Foutz Meeks

September 28, 2011

Laura Elizabeth Foutz Meeks, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, September 28, 2011. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Bedford County, VA a daughter of the late Wordie J. and Teressa Wheeler Foutz. She is survived by her husband, William Edward Meeks; a son and daughter-in-law, H.L. and Teresa Nolen; a step-daughter and husband, Darnell and James...

William Leslie Perdue

William Leslie Perdue

September 23, 2011

William “Bill” Perdue, 75, of Bartley left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, VA after a long battle with Black Lung. Born November 24, 1935 he was the son of the late John Sydney Perdue and Alice Yates Perdue. He was a retired coalminer...

Steven Finkelstein

Steven Finkelstein

September 22, 2011

Steven Finkelstein, age 59 of Ferrum died Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was born December 14, 1951 in Bronx, New York to the late Samuel and Sylvia Finkelstein. Surviving are his two sons, Samuel P. Finkelstein and Travis J. Finkelstein; and two daughters, Angela Finkelstein and Briana Finkelstein. Steven touched the hearts of many with his truly caring nature and...

Eva Boyd Underwood

Eva Boyd Underwood

September 17, 2011

Eva B. Underwood, age 82 of Ferrum departed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2011 into her heavenly rest following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lala Boyd; brothers and sisters, Elve Boyd, Elsie Thompson, Zulamae Whorley, Cathrine (DeeDee) Shively, Alvin Boyd and Clifford Boyd; one son, Arnold Underwood; one grandson, Billy...