Venera Walker Hatchett
February 23, 2010
Venera Walker Hatchett, 90 of Penhook passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1919 a daughter of the late Bob and Hattie Agnes Walker and the last survivor of the 12 children, William, Grace, Lizzie, Walter, Robert, Leonard, Taylor, Younger, Omar, Louise and Emmett. She was also preceded in death by her husband...
Harold Melvin Turner
February 20, 2010
Harold Melvin Turner, age 100 of Scruggs passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Blankenship Turner; parents, Elonza and Anna Turner; brothers, Kent Turner, Henry Turner; sisters, Avis Grubb, Stella Stabnow; and a son, William Aubrey Turner. Surviving are sons, Harold Wilbur Turner (Elizabeth), Boyd Turner (Lera); daughters, Louise Jones (Ford), Ercell...
Eula Shively Wright
February 19, 2010
Cloie Eula Shively Cooper Wright, age 80 of Ferrum went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 19, 2010. Born December 27, 1929 to the late Georgie McKinley and Ethel Boyd Shively, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Noel Cooper; second husband, Raymond Wright; and brother, Uriah Shively. Surviving are her sons, Autrey (Betty) Cooper...
Hilmon Buren "Cotton" Frith
February 17, 2010
Hilmon Buren “Cotton” Frith, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, February 17, 2010. He was a resident at Tanyard Village where he enjoyed the many friendships he made over the past nine years. Cotton was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ada Ingram Frith; his wife, Ima Robertson Frith; brothers, James, Larney and Morris Frith. Surviving are...
Curtis Stamper
February 16, 2010
Curtis C. Stamper, age 71 of Bluefield, West Virginia died Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Funeral services will be held by Cravens Shires Funeral Home, Bluefield, West Virginia. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Sidney Melva King Guthrie
February 15, 2010
Sidney Melva Guthrie, age 88 of Boones Mill died Monday, February 15, 2010. She was born April 13, 1921 a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Peters King. She also is preceded in death by her husband Robert S. Guthrie, Sr. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Robert Guthrie Jr. wife Jean, granddaughter; Keysha McNeil and husband John,...
Alvia Mattox Robertson
February 13, 2010
Alvia Mattox Robertson, age 79 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday February 13, 2010. Alvia was a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church since March 1961. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy and was retired from Virginia Apparel. Alvia was born February 28, 1930 to the late Samuel Robert Mattox and...
Henry Moody
February 12, 2010
Henry Moody, age 74 of Statesville, NC died Friday, February 12, 2010. Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 2 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Margaret Florence Salvi
February 11, 2010
Margaret Florence Frater Tebbs Salvi, 80, peacefully passed away on February 11, 2010 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in London, England in 1930, Margaret moved to the United States in 1963 and retired from New Jersey to Rocky Mount, VA in 1988. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Michael Salvi. Margaret was a strong, kind,...
Dexter Leo Morgan
February 9, 2010
Dexter Leo Morgan, age 50 of Rocky Mount, also known as “Rusty” went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, General Lee Duckett Morgan and Fannie Lynn Morgan. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Rita Morgan, a native of Bedford and now of Rocky Mount. The pain...
Larry Edward Turner
February 7, 2010
Larry Edward Turner, age 71 of Rocky Mount entered the gates of heaven Sunday, February 7, 2010. He retired from American Furniture Company and enjoyed antiques. He was a devoted Christian and a loving father, grandfather, and wonderful friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delane (Carol) Turner; mother, Mildred Turner Rakes; father,...
Martha Ann Hudson Divers
February 7, 2010
Martha Ann Hudson Divers, passed from this world on Sunday, February 7, 2010. She was born to the late Tipton and Mildred Patterson Hudson February 22, 1935 in Rocky Mount, VA. She was a loving wife and a devoted, caring, mother and grandmother. She took a great pride and enjoyment in her family and friends and their accomplishments. She loved...
Linda Sue Goad
February 7, 2010
Linda Sue Goad, age 63 of Henry, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, February 7, 2010. Our Sue fought a long hard battle in this world but today she is walking with her Jesus on streets of gold. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roger “Peanut” Goad; nephews, Josh Goad, Conner Williams; and her niece, Elizabeth...
Mary Willie Ellis Harrison
February 7, 2010
Mary Willie Ellis Harrison, age 87 of Hardy died Sunday, February 7, 2010. She was born August 23, 1922 a daughter of the late Dana and Mary Bobbitt Ellis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Harrison; son, Bobby Harrison; daughter, Brenda Lee Harrison; and brother, John Calvin Ellis. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. She was...
Rev. Donald Abshire
February 1, 2010
Rev. Jesse “Donald” Abshire, Sr., age 87 of Boones Mill went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 1, 2010 after several years of illness. He was born on October 4, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Delia Abshire also of Boones Mill. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Colleen Trent Abshire;...
Robert Lacy Walker
February 1, 2010
Robert Lacy Walker, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Monday, February 1, 2010. He was born May 21, 1920 a son of the late Robert and Roberta Handy Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ellen Walker; and brothers, Herman, Cliff, Russell and Howard. Mr. Walker was retired from GE in Lynchburg after 20 years of...
Shelby J. Collins
January 31, 2010
Shelby Jean Collins, age 72 of Ferrum and formerly of Jesup, GA passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was born December 29, 1937 a daughter of the late Harley and Virginia Boulard Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Major Elmer Collins; sister, Geraldine Davis; and brothers, Robert Allen Taylor, Edward Taylor, Leon Taylor. Surviving are...
William Thomas Brady
January 30, 2010
William Thomas Brady(Bill Tom) age 82 of Penhook, formerly of West Logan, WVA passed away Saturday January 30, 2010 at his residence. Bill Tom was a retired yardmaster from the C & O / B & O Railroad. He was born March 20, 1927 a son of the late Thomas & Nora Burgess Brady and was preceded in death by...
Daisy Christine Wray Hodges
January 28, 2010
Daisy Christine Wray Hodges, age 95 of Rocky Mount, Va. born October 14, 1914 went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Daisy resided in Rocky Mount all her life, she was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church and a past member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren where she loved teaching Sunday School...
Harvie Isiah Perdue
January 26, 2010
Harvie Isiah Perdue (Peck), age 79 of Union Hall, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Born May 25, 1930 to the late Harvie Hampton Perdue and Betty Blankenship Perdue. Harvie was a well known member of the community, always having a smile on his face and his hand extended in friendship to all willing to accept it. He was a...