Elinor Louise Simmons
September 27, 2009
Elinor Louise Simmons age 63 of Rocky Mount, died Sunday September 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, David Brooks and a grandson Dagan James Brooks. Surviving are her husband Michael Simmons, granddaughter Megan Brooks, daughter-in-law Lori Miller and husband Troy, mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary and Wilford Simmons, two sisters, many extended family members. Funeral services will...
Fred Dawson Mays
September 27, 2009
Fred Mays, 71, of Wirtz, Va. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. Surviving are his wife Cheryl Mays, thier two daughters Cherry Wilson, Cheryl Durst, grandchildren Cori-Lynn Wilson, Cassity Wilson, Calista Kaylee Charlie Wilson, Calvin Lugwig, Aaron Durst, Sierra Durst, one brother Charles Mays, one sister Helen Bowling, his five other children Kathy Phillips, Anthony Mays, Fred Mays Jr., Margie...
Edith Arrington Wray "Dee"
September 26, 2009
Edith Arrington Wray “Dee”, age 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday September 26, 2009. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, her life was her family. She was born May 24, 1933, a daughter of the late Joe P. and Annie Greer Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Owen Wray, brother Mack Arrington, sisters...
Terry Wayne Simmons
September 26, 2009
Terry Wayne Simmons age, 32 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday September 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Sidney A. Simmons Surviving are his wife Melissa D. Simmons, step-children Austin Wilcher, Amber Wilcher, Autumn Wilcher, mother Mary Jane Simmons, sister and brother-in-law Ora Ann F. Hodges and Jeffrey W. Hodges, sister Patricia Gail Jaimes, brother Travis...
Linda Fisher Amos
September 25, 2009
Linda Mae Amos, age 64 of Thaxton, Va. passed away Friday, September 25, 2009. She was known as the “Little Sunbeam Girl”. Surviving are her husband Danny Amos, her children Linda M. Pence, Al Fisher, Pollyanna Daniels, step-children Susan Byrd, Jeremy Amos, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one brother Sonny Hunter. Memorials may be made to Montvale Rescue Squad. Her...
Eldridge Grady Hodges
September 24, 2009
Eldridge Grady Hodges, 78 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Hodges. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Hodges. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday from Mountain View Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Ruth Etta Allen
September 23, 2009
Ruth Clemons Allen, age 69 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Ruth was a babysitter for many years and was a companion sitter, devoted mother and grandmother to all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Verna Lynch Clemons; sisters, Mary Frances Clemons and Linda Jacobs Doughton; nephew, George Allen Clemons, Jr. Surviving are her...
Mary Lou Fralin
September 22, 2009
Mary Lou Fralin of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday September 22, 2009, after a courageous battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She loved life to the fullest. Mary Lou was a faithful wife, homemaker and avid seamstress. Mary Lou was born October 4, 1937, and was preceded in death by her only son, Silas Daniel Fralin and her father Willie D. Weaver....
Norman Benjamin Moore
September 19, 2009
Norman Benjamin “Benny” Moore, Sr., age 62 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was a member of First Church of God, Roanoke, employed by Kroger Co. with 45 years service where he was Head Dairy Clerk, was a United States Air Force Veteran and graduate of Virginia Western Community College. Surviving are...
Bobbie Jo Hurley
September 18, 2009
Bobbie Jo Hurley, age 41 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 after a 19-month battle with a rare form of kidney cancer. This vibrant soul and talented artist was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 15, 1967. Bobbie was preceded in death her grandparents, Don and Jane Hurley and Brady Morris; as well as a niece, Ainslee...
Billy Douglas Hodges
September 18, 2009
Billy Douglas Hodges, age 73, of Ferrum died Friday, September 18, 2009. He was born September 4, 1936 a son of the late Posie L. and Easter J. Hodges. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Ray Hodges. Billy is survived by his daughters Slone Renee Hodges Lang (Bradley) and Laura Ann Hodges Hernandez (Joel); son Douglas...
Zellar Rakes
September 16, 2009
Zellar Rakes, age 84 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Tanyard Village, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was a United States Army and Marine Veteran of World War II and was retired from Stanleytown Furniture. Mr. Rakes was born June 14, 1925 a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Rakes. He was also preceded in death by his...
Elizabeth "Libby" Wray Mills
September 14, 2009
Elizabeth “Libby” Wray Mills age 81, of Martinsville, Va. formerly of Rocky Mount, died Monday September 14, 2009. She was retired from E.I. Dupont and was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church Martinsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband K.C. Mills. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law; Michael D. and Betty Mills, Tony and Barbara Mills,...
Wilfred Lee Hicks
September 14, 2009
Wilfred Lee Hicks, 80 of Callaway, Va. born July 17, 1929. Wilfred went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2009. During his life he was best known as the “Apple Man” working up to his last days at Sunny Heights Orchards. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He brought laughter and happiness to those who met...
Margaret Elizabeth Prillaman
September 14, 2009
Margaret Elizabeth Prillaman Margaret Elizabeth Prillaman, age 89 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday September 14, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Claude A. and Inie Prillaman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brothers, Anderson, Christian (John), Jack and infant Joseph; one sister Ann McBride. She is survived by her sister Ruth Bousman and...
Catherine Rigney Cannaday Cundiff
September 12, 2009
Catherine Rigney Cannaday Cundiff, age 69, of Rocky Mount, Va. went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2009. She was born May 2, 1940 in Smyth Co. but lived most of her life in Franklin Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Bill and Kathleen Fielder Hauslee, a son-in-law Dennis Pagans, stepson Perry Cundiff Jr.,...
Janet Marie Wagoner
September 7, 2009
.Janet Marie Wagoner Janet Marie Wagoner age 55, of Ferrum, Va. passed away Monday September 7, 2009. She was preceded in death her mother Elva M. Altice, brother Kenneth Leon Altice. Surviving are her husband Leon Wagoner, Her daughter and son-in-law Sherry Renee and Christopher Overfelt, son and daughter-in-law Craig Dallas and Mary Beth Hodges her father and step-mother Eldridge...
Cornealous R. George
September 7, 2009
Cornealous R. George, age 89 of Penhook died Monday, September 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Leland George; sons, Robert and Billy George; daughter, Julian George; grandchildren, Mike and Patsy George; and daughters-in-law, Brenda and Lara Ann George. Surviving are her sons, Leland George of Martinsville, Carroll and Mesa George of Penhook, Phillip George of...
Glenn Allen Handy
September 7, 2009
Glenn Allen Handy age 63 of Ferrum went to be with the Lord on Monday September 7, 2009. Mr. Handy was born October 15, 1945 a son of the late Ira and Lottie Handy. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Handy; a son, Michael David Handy and a brother, Donald Handy. Left to cherish his memory...
Willie Arettia Clark
September 6, 2009
Willie Arettia Clark, age 92 of Wirtz died Sunday, September 6, 2009. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Ann Booth and Elizabeth Alice Clark; grandchildren, Faye and Dale Lafferty, Gaye Mitchell and Larry, Deanna Booth, Rodney Brown, Susan Cooper; great-grandchildren, Dale Lafferty, Jr., Willie Mitchell, Brittney Nichols, Samantha Mitchell, Michael Brown, Timmie Brown, Colleen Cooper, and Kyle Cooper....