Mary Elizabeth Garrett Way
October 19, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Way of Boones Mill Virginia, died peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on October 19, 2011 at the age of 92. Mary, known to all as “Polly”, was born to Walter and Frances Garrett in Glens Falls NY on August 14, 1919. Polly’s early childhood was filled with her father’s violin concerts, as well as her mother’s pastel portraits....
Adam Lane Wooldridge
October 18, 2011
In loving memory of Adam Lane Wooldridge. God let us hold you in our arms for a short time but will hold you in our hearts forever. Love Momma, Daddy and family. Graveside services will be conducted from Mountain View Memorial Park 3:00 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Helen Estelle Saul
October 17, 2011
Helen Estelle Saul, 90, of Morrisville, NC, formerly of Roanoke and Franklin County, went peacefully to be with the Lord Monday morning, October 17, 2011, joining her husband, of 70 years, George William Saul. They were members of Belmont Christian Church and the Loyal Berean Sunday school class. She was very active as a Service Sponsor for the Christian Youth...
Carol Audrey Newton
October 17, 2011
Carol Audrey Newton, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011. Arrangement by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Joyce E. Tukloff
October 16, 2011
The angels sang a sweet, sweet song as they called another angel home. Joyce E. Tukloff, age 58 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, October 16, 2011. Born July 28, 1953 a daughter of the late Nicholas and Trosy Ware Tukloff, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Tukloff; brother-in-law, Jerry Dove; and “special” brother, James Holley. Surviving...
Evelina Jenner Lowe
October 14, 2011
Evelina Jenner Lowe, age 93, of Rocky Mount, Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 13, 2011. She was born October 15, 1917 in England and formerly resided in Morehead City, NC, She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Lowe. Surviving are her children; Evelyn Belle of Boones Mill, Va. Judy Vermeersch of Black Pool,...
Emma Louise Aker
October 14, 2011
Emma Louise Aker, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 14, 2011. She was born in Clarksburg, W.Va. on June 18, 1933 a daughter of the late Burt and Emma Bender. She was retired from Bristol Manufacturing after many years service. She was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church. Emma was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Frank Dunahoo, Jr.
October 12, 2011
Frank Dunahoo, Jr., age 64 of Boones Mill passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Dunahoo, Sr. Surviving are his wife, Judy Muse Dunahoo; son, Tony Dunahoo; mother, Mary Perdue; step-children, Dorothy Wilson, Micky Barnett; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...