Julia E. Pugh
April 12, 2010
Julia Esther Pugh, age 82 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Monday evening April 12, 2010. Miss Pugh was born September 8, 1927 a daughter of the late Oakie and Gracie Cooper Pugh. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Russell Anderson; special aunt, Elva Harrison; and several other aunts and uncles. Esther enjoyed cooking,...
Patsy Law Renick
April 10, 2010
Patsy Law Renick, 67, of Rocky Mount, Virginia peacefully passed on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 after a courageous battle against cancer. Pat was a devoted wife, mother and a beloved grandmother. She touched the lives of her family and friends through laughter, generosity and good deeds for everyone. She will continue to live in our hearts and will always be...
Virginia Meeks Gibson
April 9, 2010
Virginia Meeks Gibson, age 78 of Penhook died Friday, April 9, 2010. She was born December 6, 1931 a daughter of the late Clay and Velvie Meeks. She retired from DuPont in 1985 with 35 years of service and was a member of Forrest Hill Christian Church. Surviving are her children, Ronnie Meeks of Penhook, Carolyn and Michael Oakes of...
Emma Ester Minucie Hodges
April 7, 2010
Emma Ester Minucie Hodges Emma Ester Minucie Hodges age 91 of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away peacefully Wednesday morning April 7, 2010 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Born January 11, 1919 to Carlos Antonio and Ella Mae Smith Minucie, she was the youngest of eight children, and was preceded in death by her first husband; John W. Turner of Floyd,...
Lee Bibbs
April 7, 2010
Lee Bibbs Lee Bibbs age 54 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Wednesday April 7, 2010. Lee was an employee of Carilion for over 30 years, he was also a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Lee loved hunting, gardening and restoring antique cars. His most favorite interests were his children. He was preceded in death by...
Victoria Helms Mills
April 7, 2010
Victoria H. Mills, age 101 of Callaway died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was born May 17, 1908 a daughter of the late Bailey and Anna Mason Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Clayton M. Mills; five sisters; and three brothers. Mrs. Mills was a life long member of Highland United Methodist Church...
Bill H. Ross
April 5, 2010
Bill Ross, August 25, 1934 - April 5 2010, Bill passed away peacefully after a courageous 5 year battle with prostate cancer. Bill was born in Ferrum, VA and was a long time resident of Franklin County on the Blackwater River. He was one of three children born to the late Posey and Eva Ross and was the beloved husband...
Ronnie Shane Hodges
April 5, 2010
SPC Ronnie Shane Hodges, US Army SPC Ronnie Shane Hodges, US Army age 24 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday April 5, 2010. He joined the Army in November 2004, served two tours in Iraq where he was an Artillery Infantryman. He was brave and adventurous, never met a stranger and enjoyed time with his many friends and family. Shane...
Mary Chitwood Dowdy
April 3, 2010
Mary Chitwood Dowdy, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born May 5, 1931 a daughter of the late Roy and Helen Chitwood. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Wilson Dowdy; and brothers, Euell, Clifton and Walter. She was a wonderful mother who loved raising her family, cooking,...
Tom William Robertson
April 2, 2010
Tom William Robertson, age 84 of Rocky Mount has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, April 2, 2010. Tom was born July 7, 1925 a son of the late Jim Walter and Lillie Mae Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Robertson, James Robertson and Walter Robertson; and sisters, Mary Robertson, Mazor...
Lewis Oran Wray, Jr.
April 2, 2010
Lewis Oran Wray, Jr., 64, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away at his home on April 2, 2010. He was born on April 8, 1945, to Lewis Oran Wray, Sr. and M. Gertrude Wray, both of whom are deceased. He was also predeceased by his former wife, Linda Fralin Wray, his mother-in-law, Nellie Cooper Fralin, and his brother-in-law, Gerald W....
Donald V. Way
April 2, 2010
Donald V. Way, beloved husband of Mary E (Garrett) Way, died peacefully In Rocky Mount, Virginia on April 2, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 90 years old. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 9, 1919, Don was the son of Glenn and Effie (Shippy) Way. After graduating from Niagara Falls Senior High School in...
Paul F. Guilliams
April 1, 2010
Paul F. Guilliams, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, April 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bess Guilliams. He was a proud veteran of World War II and a proud business owner and milk hauler for over 30 years. He loved bluegrass music, dancing, and drinking coffee with many friends. Paul was a wonderful...
Edna Dillon Pendleton
March 30, 2010
Edna Dillon Pendleton, age 95 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandsons Kevin Pendleton and Mark Stanley. Surviving are her children and spouses, Jackie Pendleton, Philip and Teresa Pendleton, Roger and Jen Pendleton, Mary Lee and J.C. Starr, Bobby Jean and Lynwood Campbell, Charles and Amy Pendleton, Sonny Pendleton, Veva Stanley,...
Bernice Elizabeth Minton
March 29, 2010
Bernice Elizabeth Minton age 91 of Rocky Mount went home to rest Monday March 29, 2010. She was born April 11, 1918 in Boones Mill, a daughter of the late Jacob and Maggie Mills Boitnott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Minton; daughter, Virginia Minton; granddaughter, Sandra Pulliman; brothers, Joe Boitnott and Reece Boitnott; sisters, Goldie...
William W. Holloway
March 24, 2010
William W. Holloway, 66 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday March 24, 2010. Willie was born November 24, 1943 a son of the late John and Annie Mae Hodges Holloway. Willie was a devoted employee of Stanley Furniture, where he worked for 49 years and was a lifelong member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren. He is also preceded...
Sieva Mildred Vollmer
March 22, 2010
Sieva Mildred Vollmer, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 22, 2010. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Kathy Palmieri; two sisters, Helen Powell and Daisy Giery; special nephews, Robert Powell and Jimmy Lawton; and many other beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.
Ben H. Bray
March 20, 2010
Ben H. Bray, age 44 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, March 20, 2010. He attended Redeeming Life Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was an avid racer and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Condy and Phyllis Bray; brother, Gary Bray; and sister, D.J. Fitzgerald. Surviving are his wife, Melissa Tracy Bray; children, Kaila, Logan, Kyle,...
Kevin Thomas Nichols
March 18, 2010
Kevin Thomas Nichols, age 20 of Rocky Mount entered into rest on Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, James Ezra Nichols; and maternal grandmother, Lillian Gertrude Radcliffe Patsel; and maternal grandfather, Clifton Thomas Patsel. He is survived by his father, Robert Nichols and special friend, Donna Atkins; his mother and step-father, Gail and...
Walter Jennings Moretz, Jr.
March 18, 2010
Dr. Walter Jennings Moretz, Jr., age 77 of Ferrum was called to Heaven on Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was born in Columbia, SC on January 23, 1933 into the family of a Lutheran minister. The family lived in SC until 1948, when they moved to Bradenton, FL where Walter’s father had been called to develop a mission congregation. Following...