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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joyce Ramsey-Goad
September 15, 2011
Joyce Ann Ramsey-Goad, age 57 of Rocky Mount died peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 15, 2011. She had valiantly battled numerous incurable diseases and was chronically ill for years. She was preceded in death by her father, Stuart Wayne Ramsey; and her husband, Ernest Lee Goad. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Turner Ramsey; sister, Donna Bowers...
Geraldine Yopp Tosh Stegall
September 10, 2011
Geraldine Yopp Tosh Stegall, age 68 of Penhook passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. She was a daughter of the late Charles Noel and Okie Louemma Yopp, also preceding her in death were her husband William Ralph Stegall; son, Ricky Lee Tosh; brother and sisters, Emma Sue Toney, Alice Rodriquez, Malvin Yopp, Christie Bell Yopp. Surviving are her son, Alvin...
Charles Wayne Craven
September 8, 2011
Joining the many family members who went before him, Charles Wayne "Chuck" Craven, age 67 of Glade Hill left this earth to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Chuck was retired from Schlinder Elevator Company as an elevator mechanic for many years. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Sue Craven; daughter,...
Garnett Geraldine Guthrie
September 8, 2011
Garnett G. Guthrie, age 82 of 211 Cassell Drive, Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Ida Young Shoemaker; her husband, Ernest (Buck) Guthrie; sister, Gladys Hodges; brothers, Frank and Billy Shoemaker; son-in-law, Terry L. Smith. Surviving are her children, Betty (Richard) Hodges, Peggy...
Margie Dalton Hambrick
September 7, 2011
Margie Dalton Hambrick, age 69 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mamie Hudson Dalton. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Tom Hambrick; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Sandra Hambrick, Donnie and Twyla Hambrick; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Norm Allen; grandchildren and spouses, Kristi and Shawn...
Robert William Reed, Jr.
September 6, 2011
Robert William “Bob” Reed, Jr., age 59 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Bob was a veteran serving his country well with the United States Air Force and was a supervisor with Trinity Packaging in Rocky Mount. He enjoyed playing musical instruments and was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his...
Randolph W. Hodges
September 6, 2011
Randolph Wilson Hodges age 76, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday September 6, 2011. He was born July 15, 1935 a son of the late Charles Richard and Annie Rigney Hodges. He was also preceded in death by his son; Timothy Hodges, sister; Renell Motley, brother; Sam Stuart Hodges. Surviving are two daughters; Donna and Tiny, several grandchildren; brother and...
James "J.L." Amos
September 6, 2011
James L. Amos “J.L.” age 71, of Glade Hill, passed away Tuesday September 6, 2011. He was born March 18, 1940, son of the late Harvie and Hattie Arrington Amos. He loved playing and listening to bluegrass music. He was also preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Brooks Amos. Surviving are two sons Robert and Ernest Lee Amos, two...
Dorothy Keith Bowles
September 6, 2011
Dorothy Louise Keith Bowles, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was born July 15, 1928 in Floyd County a daughter of the late James and Lila Wilson Keith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Junior, Russell, Ronnie, Coy Arlet Keith. Dorothy was retired from DuPont with 37 years of service and was...
Billie Martin Sink
September 5, 2011
Billie Martin Sink, age 85, of Wirtz, Va. passed away Monday September 5, 2011. She was a member of St James Episcopal Church. Mrs. Sink was preceded in death by four sisters. Surviving are her husband of 63 years Jim R. Sink, daughter; Mary Sink Douthat, two grandsons; Christopher Douthat, Michael Douthat and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be...
Jeanne E. Scholfield
September 3, 2011
Jeanne Elizabeth Scholfield, age 92 of Wirtz and formerly of Roanoke, Virginia and Lima, Ohio died Saturday, September 3, 2011. She was born July 17, 1919 a daughter of the late William and Ethel Badeau Metzger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Scholfield; brother, 2nd Lt. William E. Metzger, Jr.; son-in-law, Frank Prado; and granddaughter,...
Buren Mcalexander
September 3, 2011
Buren McAlexander, 94, of Franklin County, Virginia died Saturday, September 3, 2011 in his home. He was an historian of the events of Franklin County for the past 94 years and with his remarkable memory, even at the last he could quote names, dates, places and events through his gift of story telling. He was born in Rocky Mount on...