Mary Ann Adkins
September 19, 2008
Mary Ann Adkins, age 81 of Truevine, found peace and went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 19, 2008 following declining health at her residence. She was born August 5, 1927 to the late Charlie and Ella English. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Norwood English. Surviving are her husband of...
Robert Allen Varnes
September 18, 2008
Robert Allen Varnes, age 46 of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina died Thursday, September 18, 2008. Rob, as he was known to family and friends, was born August 7, 1962, in Lincoln, Nebraska a son of the late Robert Harry and Mary Ann Pahler Varnes. As a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC, Rob earned a B.S....
James Whitton Milne, Jr.
September 16, 2008
James (Jim) Whitton Milne, Jr., age 63 departed his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father on September 16, 2008. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Milne, Sr. and Nancy H. Milne; his father-in-law Claude “Mike” Ellis. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Ellis Milne; one son, James “Whitt” Milne III of Roanoke,...
James Wade Zeigler
September 11, 2008
James Wade Zeigler, age 68 of Glade Hill died Thursday, September 11, 2008. He was born February 21, 1940 a son of the late Luther Bernice and Janie David Zeigler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nina Mae Davis; two nieces; two nephews. Mr. Zeigler is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce J. Zeigler; his...
Edward Lee Baker
September 8, 2008
Edward Lee Baker, 70 , of Rocky Mount VA, formerly of Raysal, WV, Went to be with his Savior on September 8 ,2008. There to greet Him were his parents Robert Lee and Maude Baker, His infant son Steven Ray and son Daniel Cephas; infant sister Virginia; and brothers Harold and Cowan Baker. He was also reunited with many more...
Lewis Eldridge Sigmon
September 7, 2008
Lewis Eldridge Sigmon, age 99 of Callaway, joined his loving wife of 74 years, Wilma Gladys Sigmon in their eternal home on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and neighbor. He loved to have company visit and always had a story to tell about the “old” days. He enjoyed the old time music and would often...
James Alfred Stanley
September 7, 2008
James Alfred Stanley, age 64 of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at his home. He was born November 11, 1943 a son of the late Douglas and Viola Stanley. He was also preceded in death by one brother, William A. Stanley. James is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy Harrison Stanley; beloved daughter, Regina Stanley...
Donald Lee Blankenship
September 2, 2008
Donald Lee Blankenship, age 77 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in the local hospital. He was born September 25, 1930 a son of the late Henry and Frances Blankenship and was preceded in death by his wife, Ester Mae Blankenship on February 5, 2008; his siblings, Mildred Wade Peters, Audrey Blankenship, Tommy Blankenship and James Blankenship; parents,....
Ruth Mary Elkins Gautier
August 31, 2008
Ruth Mary Elkins Gautier, age 85 of Penhook, Virginia died Sunday, August 31, 2008. She retired from the Wyoming County West Virginia School System to Penhook, Virginia to own and operate Frenchie and Ruth’s Mini-Mart. Ruth was raised in Eccles, West Virginia and she and husband Frenchie raised their family in Itmann, West Virginia. She was born September 22, 1922...
Frances Hunt
August 29, 2008
Frances Mae Hunt, age 73 of Rocky Mount died Friday, August 29, 2008 in a Roanoke hospital. She was born August 20, 1935 a daughter of the late Washington and Virgie Moore Hall. She was also preceded in death by four daughters, Linda Turner, Brenda Hunt, Pansy Ann Hunt and Denise Hodges; four grandchildren, Junior Lewis Hunt, Telisha Hunt, Crystal...
Aileen Virginia Ranson
August 29, 2008
Aileen Virginia Ranson, age 89 of Glade Hill, Virginia and formerly of St. Albans, West Virginia died Friday, August 29, 2008. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ranson was preceded in death by her parents, John Marshall and Almeda Vickers Cunningham; her brothers, Marshall, John, James and Donald...
Kathy Altice Amos
August 28, 2008
Kathy Altice Amos, age 49 of Wirtz, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilford Altice; and her father-in-law, Curtis Amos. She was a former employee of Singer Furniture for 20 years and was currently employed by Carilion. Kathy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend to all. She is survived...
Charles Lee Hutto
August 27, 2008
Col. Charles Lee Hutto (Ret.) passed away August 27, 2008 at his home in Moneta, Virginia. Born August 4, 1920 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he served in the Army from 1944-74, serving in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War before retiring to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia in 1974. He was the Army Assistant for Transportation and...
William Stafford Furrow
August 24, 2008
William Stafford Furrow, age 82 of Trinity Mission in Rocky Mount died, Sunday, August 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Furrow; children and their spouses, Patsy and James Caldwell, Wray and Brenda Furrow, Sandra and Joe Blackstock, Goldie and Andy Potter, Calvin and Cindy Furrow; grandchildren, Greg and Whitney Harmon, Brad Harmon; Tony and Loretta Furrow, Jeff...
Boyd Benjamin Flora
August 22, 2008
Boyd Benjamin (B. Bennie) Flora, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on August 22, 2008. He was born on October 2, 1926 to parents Charles Newton and Margie Naff Flora. The pride and joy of his life was his family. He and his wife Ruth Barnhart Flora had 5 loving daughters; Renae McBride (Roger), Kathy Carter,...
Jeffrey Scott Dunton
August 20, 2008
Jeffrey Scott Dunton, Sr. age 45 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at his home after a long and courageous battle with a brain tumor. He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Dunton; and his sister, Rebecca. He left behind his wife of 25 years, Laurie Dunton; son, Jeffrey Dunton II; his granddaughter, Haley Dunton; his...
Charlie Alvin Austin
August 19, 2008
Charlie Alvin Austin, age 83 of Ferrum died Tuesday, August 19, 2008. He owned and operated a meat processing business and was a retired school bus driver. He was born August 12, 1925 a son of the late Lewis and Lillie Austin. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Blanche Austin; infant sister, Viola;...
James Gregory "Greg" Handy
August 16, 2008
James Gregory (Greg) Handy, age 41 of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Andrew and Hattie May Via Handy, Lee Edward, Sr. and Pauline Allman Cooper. He is survived by his parents, Lynwood and Linda Handy; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Scott Fleming;...
Robert C. Naff, Jr. (Bob)
August 14, 2008
Robert Chester Naff, Jr., (Bob) age 77 of Boones Mill died Thursday, August 14, 2008. He was a graduate of Boones Mill High School and attended Virginia Tech. Bob was a member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a dairy farmer most of his life, after which he...
Chester Allen Hodges
August 14, 2008
Chester Allen Hodges, age 48 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, August 14, 2008 in the local hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy A. Hodges; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodges; aunt, Mamie Grice. He is survived by his children, Tanya N. Hodges and Perry W. Hall, Billy E. (B.J.) Hodges and Tina N. Swartz; mother, Annie...