Charlie Noel Carter
April 5, 2012
Charlie Noel Carter, age 76 of Callaway died Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Emmett Carter and Gladys Lena Gibson Carter; brothers and sisters, Doris Foster and husband Jimmie, Gerald Carter and wife Nora, Lolene Mitchell and husband Hix, Lois McGhee and husband Woodrow, Lane Carter and wife Thelma, Donald Carter, Nathaniel Carter;...
Shelby Lee Handy Green
April 5, 2012
Shelby Lee Handy Green, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at home after a five year battle with endometrial cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Lottie Handy; brothers Donald Handy and Glenn Handy. Shelby was born on May 28, 1940 in Danville, VA. She spent her early years in Ferrum, VA and graduated...
Robert H. Williams
April 4, 2012
Robert H. Williams, age 82 of Rocky Mount, Va. died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Bob was the third child and only son of Herman and Sadie Williams of Woodlawn, Va. Two older sisters, Jean Kirby and Jewell Summey, predeceased Bob. After high school graduation in Woodlawn, he went to Emory and Henry College, arriving there when he was but 15...
Lovella Belle Kinsey
April 2, 2012
Lovella Belle Burgess Kinsey, began her very full and eventful life June 17, 1923 and departed this life April 2, 2012 to begin her heavenly reward. Her life on this earth was shared and spent caring for family, friends and all creatures great and small.” Vella” possessed many talents and hobbies such as cooking, sewing, ceramics, gardening and just enjoying...
Clarice Mabel Stanley
April 1, 2012
On April 1, 2012 Clarice Mabel Stanley went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Earl Stanley. Mabel had one son Carroll Stanley and one daughter Patricia Ingle (Larry). She has 2 granddaughters, 3 grandsons and 9 great grandchildren. The family will accept friends and family 12:30 p.m. –...
Mary M. Bowman
March 30, 2012
Mary M. Bowman, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Friday, March 30, 2012. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Debra A. Varner
March 26, 2012
Debra A Varner, age 52 of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia died in the early morning of March 26, 2012, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Lambeth and Troxler Funeral Home in Greensboro, NC from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 29,...
William Jay "Bill" Hodges, Sr.
March 24, 2012
William Jay “Bill” Hodges, Sr., age 74 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie R. Hodges and Margaret Henry; son, William Jay Hodges II; and father-in-law, Henry Haywood Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Hodges; children, Stacy Hodges, Latonya Trotter; grandchildren, Lyric and C.J. Trotter; and brothers, Charlie T. Hodges...
Patricia Hutson Wray
March 23, 2012
Patricia “Paddie” Gale Hutson Wray, age 49 of Wirtz danced to her own song of life until March 23, 2012, when she continued her heart’s song in warmth of the Son of Heaven. Although Paddie lived at 6475 Burnt Chimney Rd Wirtz VA, she was never truly tied down. She followed the wind’s call around the world. She loved and...
Kenneth Eugene Bowman
March 22, 2012
Kenneth Eugene Bowman, son of William and Phebe Jamison Bowman was born October 11, 1944 in Franklin County, VA and passed away at his home near Quinter, KS at the age of 67. At the age of 16 he was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church to which he remained faithful until death. He dearly loved his church;...
James Claude Mabe
March 21, 2012
James Claude Mabe, age 68 of Moneta died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Robert Mabe and Thelma Virginia Mabe; brother; Charles Mabe; and son-in-law, Donald Wayne Ball. He was born in Tazewell, Va. November 14, 1943. James graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Mechanical...
Clyde France Gearheart
March 18, 2012
Clyde France Gearheart, age 100 of Ferrum died Sunday, March 18, 2012. Mrs. Gearheart was a long time member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.C. and Mary Lee France; her husband, Julian Gearheart; daughter, Mary Lois Atkins; and grandson, Brian Atkins. Surviving are her grandson, Dean (Teresa) Atkins; her son-in-law, Elmer...
Melva Webster Atkins
March 17, 2012
Melva Webster Atkins, age 98 of Boones Mill died Saturday, March 17, 2012. She was a member of Bethlehem Church of Brethren where she taught Sunday School, Bible School and participated in many other activities. Melva was a master gardener and enjoyed quilting. She joined her immediate family in heaven including her husband Edward; son Jerry; brothers Herman, Forrest, Raymond...
Caryll Ann Renick
March 16, 2012
Caryll Ann Renick, age 79 of Callaway, VA passed away at her home on Friday, March 16, 2012. She was born on December 7, 1932 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She was predeceased by husbands, Patrick Joseph Cox of Buffalo, NY and Charles “Duck” Renick of Callaway; and son, Kevin Cox. She is survived by three sons, Brian, Shaun and Barry;...
Ellen M. Bowman
March 12, 2012
Ellen M. Bowman, age 74 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 12, 2012 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born January 15, 1938 in Bradford, PA a daughter of the late Wallace Archibald Sives and Gladys Mae Vanluvander. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Bruce L. Bowman, Sr.; children, Garry LaFranco and wife Terry, Barbie Board...
Joann Conner Hartman
March 10, 2012
JoAnn Conner Hartman, age 65 of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012. She worked at Tultex for 34 years and retired from Home Shopping Network. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Cora Conner; brothers, Dennis and Lester Conner. She is survived by her life long husband of 49 years, Larry Hartman of Boones Mill;...
Nadine B. Hodges
March 9, 2012
Nadine B. Hodges, age 73 of Ferrum died Friday, March 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winn and Nannie Beckner. Nadine retired from Bassett Walker and was a paper carrier for the Roanoke Times. Surviving are her husband, William (Lovie) Hodges; children, Debora and Stan Wells of Tennessee, Ronnie Hodges, Sharon and Gary Hodges, Sue Wimmer,...
Bertha Brown
March 8, 2012
Bertha Brown (nee Budash), age 78 of Baltimore, Maryland died Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur W. Brown, and devoted stepmother of Alan Brown. She is also survived by loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service &...
John Franklin Fralin
March 7, 2012
John Franklin Fralin, age 75 of Union Hall passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Fralin; mother, Mary P. Fralin; sister, Betty F. Brooks; brother, Jerry M. Fralin; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Fralin. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Fralin of 51 years; one son, Frankie Fralin and...
Coy Charlie Janney, Sr.
March 3, 2012
Coy Charlie Janney, Sr., 87 of Boones Mill, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Peggy Thornhill Janney; and his parents, Walter Roy Janney and Grace Neighbors Janney. He is survived by his sons, Coy C. Janney, Jr. (Ellen), Ronnie Lee Janney (Sarah); daughter, Linda Marie Janney; grandchildren,...