Mary Chitwood Dowdy
April 3, 2010
Mary Chitwood Dowdy, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born May 5, 1931 a daughter of the late Roy and Helen Chitwood. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Wilson Dowdy; and brothers, Euell, Clifton and Walter. She was a wonderful mother who loved raising her family, cooking,...
Tom William Robertson
April 2, 2010
Tom William Robertson, age 84 of Rocky Mount has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, April 2, 2010. Tom was born July 7, 1925 a son of the late Jim Walter and Lillie Mae Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Robertson, James Robertson and Walter Robertson; and sisters, Mary Robertson, Mazor...
Lewis Oran Wray, Jr.
April 2, 2010
Lewis Oran Wray, Jr., 64, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away at his home on April 2, 2010. He was born on April 8, 1945, to Lewis Oran Wray, Sr. and M. Gertrude Wray, both of whom are deceased. He was also predeceased by his former wife, Linda Fralin Wray, his mother-in-law, Nellie Cooper Fralin, and his brother-in-law, Gerald W....
Donald V. Way
April 2, 2010
Donald V. Way, beloved husband of Mary E (Garrett) Way, died peacefully In Rocky Mount, Virginia on April 2, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 90 years old. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 9, 1919, Don was the son of Glenn and Effie (Shippy) Way. After graduating from Niagara Falls Senior High School in...
Paul F. Guilliams
April 1, 2010
Paul F. Guilliams, age 89 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, April 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bess Guilliams. He was a proud veteran of World War II and a proud business owner and milk hauler for over 30 years. He loved bluegrass music, dancing, and drinking coffee with many friends. Paul was a wonderful...
Edna Dillon Pendleton
March 30, 2010
Edna Dillon Pendleton, age 95 of Ferrum passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandsons Kevin Pendleton and Mark Stanley. Surviving are her children and spouses, Jackie Pendleton, Philip and Teresa Pendleton, Roger and Jen Pendleton, Mary Lee and J.C. Starr, Bobby Jean and Lynwood Campbell, Charles and Amy Pendleton, Sonny Pendleton, Veva Stanley,...
Bernice Elizabeth Minton
March 29, 2010
Bernice Elizabeth Minton age 91 of Rocky Mount went home to rest Monday March 29, 2010. She was born April 11, 1918 in Boones Mill, a daughter of the late Jacob and Maggie Mills Boitnott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Minton; daughter, Virginia Minton; granddaughter, Sandra Pulliman; brothers, Joe Boitnott and Reece Boitnott; sisters, Goldie...
William W. Holloway
March 24, 2010
William W. Holloway, 66 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday March 24, 2010. Willie was born November 24, 1943 a son of the late John and Annie Mae Hodges Holloway. Willie was a devoted employee of Stanley Furniture, where he worked for 49 years and was a lifelong member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren. He is also preceded...
Sieva Mildred Vollmer
March 22, 2010
Sieva Mildred Vollmer, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 22, 2010. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Kathy Palmieri; two sisters, Helen Powell and Daisy Giery; special nephews, Robert Powell and Jimmy Lawton; and many other beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.
Ben H. Bray
March 20, 2010
Ben H. Bray, age 44 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, March 20, 2010. He attended Redeeming Life Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was an avid racer and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Condy and Phyllis Bray; brother, Gary Bray; and sister, D.J. Fitzgerald. Surviving are his wife, Melissa Tracy Bray; children, Kaila, Logan, Kyle,...
Kevin Thomas Nichols
March 18, 2010
Kevin Thomas Nichols, age 20 of Rocky Mount entered into rest on Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, James Ezra Nichols; and maternal grandmother, Lillian Gertrude Radcliffe Patsel; and maternal grandfather, Clifton Thomas Patsel. He is survived by his father, Robert Nichols and special friend, Donna Atkins; his mother and step-father, Gail and...
Walter Jennings Moretz, Jr.
March 18, 2010
Dr. Walter Jennings Moretz, Jr., age 77 of Ferrum was called to Heaven on Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was born in Columbia, SC on January 23, 1933 into the family of a Lutheran minister. The family lived in SC until 1948, when they moved to Bradenton, FL where Walter’s father had been called to develop a mission congregation. Following...
Edgar Dean
March 17, 2010
Edgar Dean, age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. His family will be receiving friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service. The family would like to thank Gentle Shepherd Hospice, especially Stephanie Smith and the staff at Red Oak Manor. Funeral service will be conducted at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, W.Va Saturday, March...
Florence Agnes Felter
March 17, 2010
Florence A. Felter, age 90 of Ferrum died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Felter. Surviving are her children, Robert Felter, Mary-Ann Castro, Nancy Felter, Kathy DeCaprio, Ami DeCaprio; three grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.
Loraine Ikenberry Anderson
March 14, 2010
Loraine Ikenberry Anderson, age 94, formerly of Boones Mill, Va. died at Bridgewater Home, Bridgewater, Va. on Sunday, March 14, 2010. She was born on July 31, 1915, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Riley and Robbie Hunt Ikenberry. She was a teacher in the Franklin County schools for 33 years. She was married to the late Henry...
Earl Gray Foster
March 12, 2010
Earl Gray Foster, age 81 of Collinsville died Friday, March 12, 2010. He was a superb role model and a remarkable husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly by his family. He was born April 12, 1928 in Franklin County a son of the late Claude and Flossie Foster. He was also preceded in death by his one...
Donald L. Riddle, Sr.
March 12, 2010
Donald L. Riddle, Sr. (Don) age 78, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday March 12, 2010. Don was a Virginia State Trooper for 33 years, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served 20 years in the United States Army Reserve. He also served 8 years on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors. He was preceded in death...
Paula Ennis-Johnson
March 10, 2010
Paula Ennis-Johnson Paula Ennis-Johnson age 67 of Rocky Mount, Va. died Wednesday March 10, 2010. She is at peace and has gone to a better place. She has bravely faced this struggle with a positive attitude from beginning to end. Please say a prayer for her. Surviving are her husband Paul Johnson, sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and Gene Kreis, daughters...
Jessilee Van Pelt
March 9, 2010
On March 9, 2010, Jessilee Van Pelt, 85 of Wirtz, Va. passed into the loving arms of her Lord. She was born Jessilee Easterly, on May 1, 1924, in Grand Tower, Illinois to Clara and Owen Easterly. Mrs. Van Pelt was raised in Illinois, and married Percy J. Van Pelt on March 5, 1944. After the war she moved to...
Arthur Bell Ellis
March 8, 2010
Arthur Bell (Pap) Ellis, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 8, 2010. He was born September 1, 1929 son of the late Dana and Mary Bobbitt Ellis. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew Ellis and John Calvin Ellis; and sister, Mary Willie Harrison. He retired from Walker Machinery Foundry in Roanoke and was a...