Frances Tilley
October 10, 2009
Frances Louise Tilley, age 76 of Bassett passed away at the home of her daughter on Saturday, October 10, 2009. She was a member of Fairway Baptist Church. She was born October 10, 1933 and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Sanford Tilley; five brothers; and two sisters. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and...
Esther Sink
October 9, 2009
Esther Holland Sink, age 80 of Rocky Mount, went home to meet her Lord and Savior in Heaven October 9, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Bruddie and Emma Holland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stafford W. Sink; three children; one grandchild; six sisters; and seven brothers. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist...
Rebecca Boone
October 8, 2009
Rebecca Jane Angle Boone, age 64 of Rocky Mount departed this life Thursday, October 8, 2009. Mother enjoyed and appreciated her many friends and relatives. She liked studying and writing genealogy over the years. When she was able, she counted it a joy to take care of her family and others needs. Mother also valued and appreciated her family very...
Thelma Leffue
October 8, 2009
Thelma Flora Leffue, age 99 of Boones Mill, died Thursday, October 8, 2009. She was a daughter of the late Harvey B. and Lizzie Peters Flora and was also preceded in death by her husband, J. Parker Leffue; two brothers, Howard B. Flora, Sr. and Marshall L. Flora, Sr.; her foster daughter, Rebecca J. Altice; and a foster granddaughter, Nancy...
Herman "Pete" H. Brown
October 7, 2009
Herman H. “Pete” Brown, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his home near Burnt Chimney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin James Brown and Precious Scruggs Brown; brothers, Herbert Brown and Fred “Black” Brown. Surviving are his wife, Ae H. Brown; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine B. McGuire and husband Haywood, Mary...
Doris W. Lovell
October 7, 2009
Doris Wood Lovell, age 87 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 7, 2009. She was a daughter of the late Ezra and Hester Wood and was also preceded in death by her husband, R.H. (Hooker) Lovell; and niece, Annette Wood. Mrs. Lovell was a member of the Antioch Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her brothers, Melvin Wood and wife...
Keven Lin Tucker
October 5, 2009
Keven Lin Tucker “Tuck”, age 51 of Wirtz and formerly of Flint, MI died Monday, October 5, 2009. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Andrayana and Darrel Combs of Wirtz; and nephews, Erich Dylan Combs and Jason Combs. Services will be private. Condolences can be expressed to the family at (540) 721-3999. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
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,...