Dorothy G. Richards
May 2, 2010
Dorothy Gay Richards age 94 of Ferrum, Va. passed away Sunday May 2, 2010. Dorothy was born February 2, 1916 the daughter of the late Green and Fannie Radford also preceded in death by her husband; Bunn Richards, daughter; Dean Atkins, great-grandchild; Landon Cockram, four brothers; Hank, Palmer, Cricket and Otho, one sister; Irma. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law; Lois...
Vera Toney Tyree
May 2, 2010
Vera Toney Tyree Vera Toney Tyree of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord, Sunday morning, May 2, 2010 at Our Lady of the Valley, with her loving sister Dean by her side. She was 91 years old, born in Franklin County, October 16, 1918, daughter of the late James Walter and Annie May Blankenship Toney. She lived in...
Myrle Strickler Metts
April 29, 2010
Myrle Strickler Metts, age 97, formerly of Rocky Mount, Va. went to be with the Lord April 29 at Westminster-Canterbury Richmond, her home since 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abner William (Bill) Metts. Born in Franklin County Virginia, she was the last survivor of the nine children of Georgia Alice Lancaster Strickler and William Thomas Strickler....
Virginia Alice Angle
April 26, 2010
Virginia Alice Angle, age 92 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord Monday, April 26, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Willie Roy Angle and Lillie Odessa Preston Angle. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Wallace Angle, Lee Angle; her sister, Hilda Angle Banks Glatzer; nephews, James Banks and Vernon Angle; and...
Mary Elizabeth Gibson
April 25, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Spangler Gibson age 82 of Boones Mill, Va. passed away Sunday April 25, 2010. Mrs. Gibson was born December 23, 1927, a daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Ellen Bowles Spangler. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ernest C. Gibson; her sons, E.C. (Hoot) Gibson and Kenny Richard Gibson. She was a member of...
Suzanne Jeannine Johnson
April 24, 2010
Suzanne Jeannine Johnson, age 74 of Boones Mill went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 24, 2010. Mrs. Johnson was born February 14, 1936 in Michigan a daughter of the late Clark and Mary Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil “Bud” Johnson. Surviving to celebrate her life are daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Paul...
William (Bill) H. Leffue
April 22, 2010
William (Bill) H. Leffue William (Bill) H. Leffue, age 75, of Boones Mill, Va. passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Bill was known for his love and care of the earth and all it provided. He was never happier than when he could be outside working in the garden, the beautiful woods that surrounded...
Kimberly Smith Hawks
April 22, 2010
Kimberly Smith Hawks, age 44 of Ridgeway went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, April 22, 2010. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she served along with her husband, Pastor Eddie Hawks. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Lillie Pickurel, Clayton and Emma Smith. Surviving are her husband of 26 years,...
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...