M. Winfred Thompson, age 78 of Ferrum, VA passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2009, holding the hand of his loving wife. He was born April 22, 1931 to the late Berther Taft and Lera Jones Thompson. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Anthony (Tony) Furrow. He retired from Ferrum College...
Kathleen Murphy Jensen, age 69 of Wirtz, Va. died Friday, December 11, 2009. A beloved mother and grandmother she enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting and boating. Mrs. Jensen was a nurse for over 25 years, was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and also attended services at Faith Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dorothy...
Michael Leo Scott, age 57 of Ferrum died Friday, December 11, 2009. Surviving are his wife and soul mate, Barbara King Scott; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Brandon Uttley; son and daughter-in-law, Chase and Jessie Scott; parents, Leo and Geraldine Scott; grandsons, Miles Hamilton Uttley and Kyle Owen Peters; granddaughter, Olivia Austen Uttley; step-son, Jeff Peters and wife Tammy; step-daughter,...
Hazel Jones Taylor, age 81 of Penhook died Friday, December 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Taylor; daughter, Frances Lawrence; mother, Josephine Jones; and grandsons, David and Daniel Lawrence. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law, Marie George, Georgie and Bobby Weaver, Cathy Christian, Josie Taylor; son-in-law, Frankie Lawrence; father, Willie Guy Jones; 10 grandchildren; 15...
Brenda Gail Markham, age 50 of Henry died Friday, December 11, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Lorene Richards Harrison, age 76 of Rocky Mount died Friday, December 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Eula Richards; husband, Russell Harrison; son, Gene Harrison; brothers, Delbert, Coy and Hooker Richards. Surviving are her children, Jackie Hale (Sammy), Sue Bolling (Russell), Jane Hall (Glen Draper), Dale Harrison (Teresa), Frankie Harrison, Tony Harrison, Donnie Harrison...
Katherine I. Gray, age 88 of Union Hall and formerly of Alexandria, Va. died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Gray. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Diane Gray of Union Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gene Murrell of Georgia; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services...
Eleanor Sarah MacLachlan age 94 of Bassett formerly of Connecticut passed away Monday December 7, 2009. She was born January 2, 1915 a daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte Pentland Porterfield. She is also preceded in death by her husband Douglas MacLachlan. Surviving are children, Doris Cole and husband Gene of Bassett, VA, Richard MacLachlan and wife Betty, Judy...
AILEEN (MISS KITTY) Phillips CHILDRESS Aileen (Miss Kitty) Phillips Childress, age 60 of Rocky Mount went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon December 6, 2009 at Franklin Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born December 26, 1948 in Welcome, North Carolina a daughter of the late Norman and Bessie Phillips....
Johnny Clyde Brown, age 88 of Glade Hill went to be with his Lord Friday, December 4, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was the last surviving member of his family and was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy Nephew Brown and Victoria S. Brown; sisters, Estelle B. Wilson, Dotsie B. Dillon, Gladys B. Byrd, Era B. Lumsden;...
Margaret Jenkins Sharpe, age 91 of Glade Hill and formerly of Greensboro, N.C. passed away Friday, December 4, 2009. She was a member of Redwood United Methodist Church where she loved to attend and worship with the church family. Mrs. Sharpe was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sharpe; seven brothers; and sisters. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law,...
.Betty Shively James age 65 of Ferrum, Va. passed away December 2, 2009. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who was devoted to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Marvin Shively and brother Mike Shively. Surviving are her husband of 41 years Thomas L. “Bread” James, daughters and sons-in-law Amy...
David L. Haldaman age 47 of Union Hall, Va. died Monday November 30, 2009. He was an electrician with Trinity Packaging Company. He had a love of the outdoors and a zest for life. David was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Wilma Haldaman, sister Linda Haldaman. Surviving are his wife Linda Haldaman , step-mother Gerda Haldaman; brothers...
Lottie Goldie Arrington Law, age 88 of Rocky Mount, Va. died November 30, 2009. Lottie was born March 20, 1921 a daughter of the late Joe Pete and Annie (Mamie) Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Dalton Law; daughter, Faye Law Nichols Lomax; brother, Mac Leroy Arrington; sisters, Lucille Hodges, Judy B. Hodges, Ella Hambrick,...
Rada Barnhart Flora, age 87 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Haven in Rocky Mount. She was born March 14, 1922 a daughter of the late Henry and Dessie Barnhart. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Mary Clingenpeel and her son-in-law, Floyd Clingenpeel; two brothers, Charlie and Dan Barnhart; five sisters,...
Robert Martin Keelean, age 55 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, November 28, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Neil Hampton Holcomb, age 40 went to be with his Lord peacefully at his home in Fork Mountain, Va., after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Neil was a member of the Fork Mountain United Methodist Church and loved his family, friends, bluegrass music, hunting, racing, driving fast cars and building motors. Neil was a faithful...
Naomi Turner Dowdy, of Greensboro, NC passed away Friday, November 27, 2009. She was formerly of Rocky Mount, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Hettie Turner; husband, Garland Dowdy; and several sisters and brothers. Surviving are her one daughter, Linda Sue Vincent; grandson, Andy Vincent and wife Julie; granddaughter, Kim Deal and husband Todd; great-grandchildren,...
Adolphus R. Browning, age 88 of Callaway died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. He was a US Army Veteran serving in World War II and a retired Coal Miner and Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy H. and Angeline Atkins Browning; brothers, Sid and Frank Browning; and sister, Bessie Ferrell. Surviving are his wife of 62 years,...
Hattie Brown Blankenship, age 88 of Wirtz peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 as she was surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mattie Musgrove Brown; husband, Paul Blankenship; sister, Melva Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Marvin Lovelace; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Frances Brown; and...