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...
Lucas Jonathan Sechrist
January 26, 2010
Lucas Jonathan Sechrist “Luke” age 15 of Ferrum, Va. passed away Tuesday January 26, 2010, following his triumphant fight with cancer. Luke was a sophomore at Franklin County High School, where he was a member of the science club. He had a passion for the environment and loved animals. He was a member of Rocky Mount Christian Church. Luke was...
Barbara Ann Kinsey
January 22, 2010
Barbara Ann Kinsey, 64 of Boones Mill passed away Friday, January 22, 2010. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara was born March 6, 1945 and was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Webb. Surviving are husband of 48 years, Jerry Kinsey; children, Jeffery Lynn Kinsey, Lisa K. Lyle and husband Gordon, Carol Ann Hodges,...
Bobby Lee Overfelt
January 22, 2010
Bobby Lee Overfelt, age 74 of Rocky Mount died Friday, January 22, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Marie Overfelt; one son, Dr. Michael Overfelt and wife Heidi; three daughters, Michelle Branin and husband Jamie, Donna Morse and husband Dr. Jeremy, Bobbi Overfelt and fiancé...
Samuel Clay Oakes
January 21, 2010
Samuel Clay “Sammy” Oakes, age 76 of Penhook passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010. Mr. Oakes was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a long-time, active member of Museville Christian Church. Sammy was born July 22, 1933 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late James Henry and Nora Mattox Oakes. He was also preceded in death...
Marguerite Seagle Angell
January 21, 2010
Marguerite Seagle Angell, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Margaret Saunders Webster; husband, Harry Angell; one brother; and one sister. Surviving are her children, Cynthia (David) Shoop, Kay (Andy) Sink, Ginger (Tom) Scholfield, Penny (Larry) Doyle, Mark Seagle, Peter (Kim) Seagle; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two...
Evelyn Elizabeth Flora Austin
January 19, 2010
Evelyn Elizabeth (Flora) Austin, age 93 of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away Tuesday January 19, 2010 after a short illness. She was born May 28, 1916, to Henry and Ruth (Cool) Flora. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Austin and son-in-law Orville Bower, three brothers; Robert, Loyd and Earl Flora. Surviving are one son and wife Keith...
Edith M. Stump
January 14, 2010
Edith M. Stone Stump, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010. Surviving are her husband, Richard A. “Ricky” Stump. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 4 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Jackie Spence officiating. Her family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral and Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.
Jerry Edward Hall
January 12, 2010
Jerry Edward Hall, 60 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday January 12, 2010 at his residence. Jerry was born October 31, 1949 a son of the late Junior and Alvie Hall. He is also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Darlene Hall; sisters, Joyce Lilly and Judy Hall. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Hall; daughter, Barbara...
Vivian Virginia Hudson Perdue
January 11, 2010
Vivian Virginia Hudson Perdue, age 98 of Glade Hill passed away Monday January 11, 2010. She was a life long member of Redwood United Methodist Church, a devout Christian who loved serving her Lord, her church and her family. Mrs. Perdue was born January 15, 1911 a daughter of the late John and Alice Simpson Hudson, also preceded in death...
Ernest Marvin Hundley
January 10, 2010
After three years of waiting, Ernest Marvin Hundley, age 94 of Rocky Mount went home to be with his “doll” Varlita Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was a longtime member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and retired in 1978 from N&W Railroad after many years of service. Varlita always told him that he lost his “seniority” to her when he...
Jack W. Mountcastle
January 10, 2010
Jack Wiley Mountcastle, age 54 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was born April 1, 1955 a son of the late George and Annie Mountcastle. He was a loving, kind, sensitive brother who was a hard worker. Surviving are his loving sister and brother-in-law, Penny and Neil Anderson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bud and Lindsay Mountcastle, David and...
Dolly S. Moore
January 9, 2010
Dolly S. Moore, age 84 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Russell Moore; son, Joel Kenneth Moore; and grandson, Kenneth Russell Moore. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Joan Moore; daughter-in-law, Candace Moore; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Bell Moore. Funeral services will be...