Calvin Lee France
November 9, 2009
Calvin Lee France age 70 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Monday November 9, 2009. He was born July 22, 1939 a son of the late William Jennings and Audrey France. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny France. He is survived by his wife, Gale France; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Dena...
Malvin Junior Yopp
November 5, 2009
Malvin J. Yopp, age 69 of Callaway died Thursday, November 5, 2009 in the wee hours of the morning when the angels of the Lord took him home. Born on September 7, 1940 to the late Charles Noel & Okie Shorter Yopp he was their oldest son. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters,...
Rebecca Lumsden
November 4, 2009
Rebecca Lumsden, age 102 of Glade Hill passed away Wednesday November 4, 2009. She was born July 1, 1907 a daughter of the late Jordan and Alice Dudley Perdue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Lumsden; sisters, Geneva Perdue and Sallie Hoover; and brother, Dudley Perdue. Mrs. Lumsden taught school with the Franklin County Public...
Alice Wright Dillon
November 2, 2009
Alice Wright Dillon age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday November 2, 2009. She was born April 19, 1923 a daughter of the late Eubie E. and Sallie J. Dillon. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Doris Dillon and Nadine Fuller; brothers, William (Flap) and Frank Dillon. Surviving are nephews, Lloyd Wayne Wright, Tim Whitis and wife...
Kevin Peters Flora
November 1, 2009
Kevin P. Flora, age 48, of Rocky Mount died Sunday, November 1, 2009. He started his service to the community in 1979. He was co-founder and funeral director at Flora Funeral Service. His compassionate caring nature was one of his greatest attributes. Kevin was a member of various organizations throughout his life, including Lions Club, Masons, Jaycees, Rotary, and was...
Myrtle Smith Trent
October 31, 2009
Myrtle Smith Trent, age 89 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax, VA. She was born February 10, 1920 in Henry County a daughter of the late Nathan McGhee Smith and Mattie Clifton Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Floyd Thomas Trent; son, Thomas...
Margaret Babb Doughton
October 30, 2009
Margaret Babb Doughton, age 77 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord Friday, October 30, 2009. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Doughton. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Paul Doughton of Rocky Mount; children, Patricia Elliott of Dallas, TX, Michelle (Frank) Camp of Appomattox,...
Roy Anderson Stanley
October 28, 2009
Roy Anderson Stanley, age 91 of 6975 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Va. died Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Stanley was born at Hunters Hall (post office) in Franklin County near Callaway April 19, 1918 a son of the late George T. Stanley and Louetta Willis Stanley. He was also preceded in death by five sisters; four brothers; son-in-law, Johnny L....
Lawrence Joseph Mack
October 27, 2009
Lawrence Joseph Mack Lawrence Joseph Mack, age 71, of Glade Hill, Va. passed away at home on October 27, 2009, with his wife Mary Jane Mack and friends at his side. Affectionally know as Larry to his friends and “MACKIE” by his wife. Larry was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., lived on Long Island, N.Y., then Vernon, N.J. and retired to...
Robert E. Doyle
October 23, 2009
Robert E. Doyle, age 98 of Union Hall died Friday, October 23, 2009. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Flemon Terry Webb
October 23, 2009
Flemon Terry Webb Flemon Terry Webb age 93 of Rocky Mount, Va. passed to his final reward peacefully in his sleep on Friday October 23, 2009. He was born in Franklin County on January 2, 1916. Except for the 5 years he spent in the Army during WWII, he lived his entire life in Franklin County on the farm passed...
Angela Carol Weaver
October 23, 2009
Angela Carol Weaver Angela Carol Weaver age 37, of Henry, Va. went to be with the Lord Friday evening October 23, 2009, following a long illness, Angela loved church music and being with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Ivory and Myrtle Weaver, James and Louise Cockram. Surviving are her parents Carroll and Martha...
Lennie Young Harrison
October 22, 2009
Lennie Young Harrison, age 90 of Ferrum passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. She was born June 10, 1919 a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Rosie Lee Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt E. Harrison; daughter, Iris Marie Bennett; three brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Roger L. Harrison...
Leonard H. Alley
October 20, 2009
Leonard Hampton Alley, age 74 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He was born September 19, 1935 a son of the late Clyde and Willie Alley. He was a beloved husband and father. Surviving are his wife, Naomi Alley; three sons, Brian Alley, Jeff Alley and friend Lisa, Greg Alley and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Roxie and Billy Patsel...
Patricia Ann Mohler
October 19, 2009
Patricia Ann Mohler, age 71 of Rocky Mount, Virginia died Monday, October 19, 2009. She was born in Kendallville, IN on June 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Earle and Dorothy Parker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Duane (twin brother of Deane); and step-sister, June Christman. She graduated from Manatee High School, Bradenton, FL and...
William Earl Campbell
October 17, 2009
William “Earl” Campbell, age 63 formerly of Redwood went home to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Earl was an active and longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop #362 in Redwood and Troop #2 in Roanoke for over 40 years. He loved fishing, camping, bluegrass and gospel music. In addition, he loved his...
Eva Pauline Brizendine
October 17, 2009
Eva Pauline Brizendine, age 87 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday October 17, 2009. She was born September 4, 1922 a daughter of the late James and Peggy Lancaster. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira Brizendine; four sons, Gordon, Jimmy, Terry and Jerry. She is survived by two sons, Don and David Brizendine; grandchildren, Cindy Code...
Fred Dice Bennett, Sr.
October 16, 2009
Fred Dice Bennett, Sr., age 78 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 16, 2009. He was born April 27, 1931, in Circleville, West Virginia. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Mounts Bennett; his mother, Tena S. Bennett; father, Jesse H. Bennett; son, Fred D. Bennett, Jr.; and daughter, Julie Bennett Mitchell. He is survived by a...
Mary Kate Brooks
October 15, 2009
Mary Kate Brooks, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009. She was born May 2, 1932 a daughter of the late Thomas and Mattie Cundiff Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Brooks; two sons, Jerry Lewis Brooks and Ronald “Buck” Brooks; granddaughter, Pamela Sue Weaver. Surviving are two sons, Johnny...
Joel Taswell Rutrough
October 10, 2009
Joel Taswell Rutrough, 92, of Boones Mill went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late John & Lura Rutrough and was a member of Mountain View Old German Baptist Brethren Church. He had been employed in several occupations including farming, carpentry, block laying, state highway...