Opal Boone Wray
July 1, 2011
Opal Susan Booth Boone Wray, youngest child of Joel and Nannie Booth, was born on September 15, 1924, in Peterstown, WV. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 1, 2011, at the age of 86. She was married on April 5, 1944, to Daniel Jacob Boone, who preceded her in death on February...
Cornelius Edwards "Neecie" Bullock, Sr.
June 30, 2011
Cornelius Edwards “Neecie” Bullock, of Glade Hill, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on June 30th . He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra Sharpe Bullock, two sons, Robert McMillan “Mac” Bullock and Cornelius Edwards “Chip” Bullock, Jr. and five grandchildren, Cory, Sydney, Paige, Connor, and Mackenzie. Neecie moved to Glade Hill from...
Frances Powell Hutchinson
June 29, 2011
Frances Powell Hutchinson, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia a daughter of the late Benjamin Tazewell, Sr. and Minnie Jefferson Powell. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, C. Thomas Powell and Ben T. Powell, Jr., both of Roanoke; and sisters, Ruby Catherine Woolwine of Roanoke...
Ida Virginia Turner
June 28, 2011
Ida Prillaman Turner, age 99 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Mrs. Turner was born January 7, 1912 a daughter of the late Daniel and Virginia Prillaman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Turner; brothers, Jesse, Dan and Grady; sisters, Nannie Young, Averett Thomas and Mildred Renick; and step son-in-law, Wayne Kellam. Surviving...
Otis Wayne Guilliams
June 26, 2011
Otis Wayne Guilliams, age 76 of Ferrum passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1934 to the late Amos and Lillian Guilliams. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Guilliams. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Dean Guilliams; sons, Eddie and...
James Alton Robertson
June 22, 2011
James Alton Robertson, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 22, 2011. He was born July 4, 1929 in Rocky Mount. It is said that the measure of a man is not who he was, but what he was. In his life James was a good son, brother, cousin, soldier, husband, father, grandfather, Christian and friend. He measures among...
Bessie Hodge
June 21, 2011
Bessie Hodge of Boones Mill died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Deloris Kathleen Wilson
June 20, 2011
Deloris Kathleen Wilson, 56, of Ferrum passed away Monday June 20, 2011. Surviving are her daughters, Virgie Wilson and Michelle Smith; five grandchildren and six sisters. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation services, Rocky Mount.
Garland Lee Nichols
June 19, 2011
Garland Lee Nichols, age 66 of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at his home. He loved and enjoyed his family and his home. He also enjoyed playing tetris with a cigar in his sunroom. Garland had 20 years of service with Electrolux and 20 years with Universal Housing, Fleetwood Homes. He was preceded in death by his...
Leroy Nelson Hansen, Sr.
June 17, 2011
Lee Hansen, Sr., age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. Mr. Hansen retired from Loomis-Fargo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wally and Norma Hansen. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; son, Lee Hansen, Jr. and wife Leslie; daughter, Laurie Wile and husband Jack; grandson, Daniel Carson; and sister, Barbara Fontaine. Funeral services will be...
Mary Naff Layman
June 17, 2011
Mary Naff Layman, of Rocky Mount died Friday, June 17, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Rev. John A. Naff and Rosa Flora Naff. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Cline Naff, Wesley W. Naff, Sr. and his wife Ethel, Elmer D. Naff; and her sister Eunice N. Myers and her husband Abner H. Myers. She...
Annie Garnett Cuff
June 16, 2011
Annie Garnett Jones Cuff was born April 15, 1919 in Franklin County Virginia to the late Will and Jennie Waid Jones. Annie was the second oldest of 7 children and was predeceased by 3 siblings with 3 siblings still living, all 80 years old and older. “Mama”, as she was affectionately called by her children, lived a blessed 92 years....
Roy Oliver Custer
June 13, 2011
Roy Oliver Custer, age 79 of Callaway died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born November 27, 1931 a son of the late Willie Watt and Essie Bowles Custer. He was a retired carpenter and loved playing bluegrass music and attending fiddlers conventions. Roy also loved his wife and family very much. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Lorine...
Charles Pearson Ghaul, Jr.
June 10, 2011
Charles Pearson Ghaul Jr., age 69, of Boones Mill Va. passed away Friday June 10, 2011 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Charles was born July 24, 1941 in Mount Holly, N.J. He enjoyed collecting older model trucks, going to car shows, camping and vacationing in his RV motor home. He retired from Cherry Hill Township, N.J. after 25 years of service...
Brenda Sue Cox
June 8, 2011
Brenda Sue Cox, age 62 of Moneta passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Crawford. Surviving are her three children, Debbie, Paul and William; four brothers, Thomas Shouse and wife MaryAnn, Michael Crawford and wife Lisa, Jerry Schaffer and wife Faye, Leroy Schaffer; sister and best friend, Patricia Worrell; three nieces; five...
Norma Jean Law Greenway
June 5, 2011
Norma Jean Law Greenway, age 73 of Rocky Mount died June 5, 2011. She was born April 25, 1938 a daughter of the late Emmett and Betsy Bailey Divers. Surviving are her sons, Kenny, David and Ronnie (Rebecca) Law; grandchildren, Kenzie, Matthew, Mallory (Kenny) Lynch and Josh Law; great-grandchildren, Amy and Nicole Lynch; brothers and sisters, Joe Divers, Linda Divers,...
Barry Morton Dudley, Jr.
June 5, 2011
The sun set on our beloved Barry Morton Dudley, Jr., age 36 of Rocky Mount Sunday, June 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Benford and Edith Dudley, Roger and Frances Hunt. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Dudley; three sons, Trey, Kolby, and Bentley; parents, Barry and Sharon Dudley; two brothers, Matthew and wife Danielle,...
Opal Johnson Overstreet
June 5, 2011
Opal Johnson Overstreet, age 85 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2011 after being a homemaker and caregiver for numerous community children. She was born July 13, 1925 a daughter of the late Nansen and Estell Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aaron F. Overstreet, Sr.; her infant daughters,...
Gregory Clyde Hall
June 1, 2011
Gregory Clyde Hall, age 48 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, June 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Hall. Surviving are his son, Gregory Brock Hall; grandson, Evan Brock Hall; mother, Nancy Mae Hall; brothers, Barry Keith Woody, Jimmy Lewis Hall, Jerry Lee Hall and Tracey Spencer Hall; sisters, Teresa Lynn Fralin and Donna Faye Hall;...
Violet Coleman Anderson
May 31, 2011
Violet Coleman Anderson, 90, of Rocky Mount quietly went to Heaven on May 31, 2011. She will be greatly missed by a large family and many friends. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Her special gift to the church for many years was sharing beautiful flowers from her garden. Violet was preceded in death by...