Bertha Whitlow Furrow
April 21, 2010
Bertha Whitlow Furrow, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. She was born June 15, 1925 a daughter of the late Emmitt and Dolly Whitlow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Stafford Furrow. Mrs. Furrow was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Surviving are her two sons, Wray Furrow and wife Brenda, Calvin...
Joseph Willis Woody Iii
April 21, 2010
Joseph Willis Woody III, age 84, formerly of Rocky Mount went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was a longtime member and Deacon Emeritus of Beulah Baptist Church. Mr. Woody was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Peggy Young Woody; his parents, Joseph Willis Woody, Jr. and Alice Hutchinson...
Reba Lester
April 20, 2010
Reba Lester, age 87 of Boones Mill died Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Rose Gillispie. Surviving are her brother; Bill Gillispie three children and spouses; Janet and Duane Jones of Phoenix, AZ Rainy Grello and Linda and Mark Wagner, eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted...
Wilford Lee Hicks, Jr.
April 16, 2010
Wilford Lee “Junior” Hicks, Jr., age 53 of Callaway born December 25, 1956 went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Lee Hicks, Sr. Surviving are his mother, Ruby Helen Hicks; seven brothers, David and Betty Hicks, Carl Hicks, Richard and Pam Hicks, Roger and Polly Hicks, William...
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...