Johnnie William Perdue, age 87 of Glade Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 6, 2009. He was born February 3, 1922 in Franklin County to the late Lewis and Annie Kate Perdue. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jim, Claude, Albert, Roy and Troy; sisters, Josie, Lydia and Stella. Mr. Perdue...
Nellie Muse Bousman, age 93, of Penhook Va., died Thursday, February 5, 2009. She was the oldest member of Cool Spring Christian Church, where she formerly was pianist for Sunday School. Mrs. Bousman was born July 9, 1915 a daughter of the late William & Lizzie Cooper Muse. Also preceding in death was her husband, Walter Bousman; sister, Mary Crist;...
Jackie Brown Guilliams, age 71 of Sydnorsville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tiff and Alpha Guilliams; sister-in-law, Jean Guilliams; a dear brother-in-law and friend, Phillip Smith; and a brother-in-law, Bernard Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sara Ann Young Guilliams; a devoted...
Mabel M. Allen, age 92 of Salem, Va., passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Allen; sisters, Geneva M. Carter and Katherine Matthews; brothers, John W. Matthews and T.D. Matthews. Mrs. Allen is survived by her sister-in-law, Betty I. Matthews; niece, S. Delaine Matthews; nephews, John W. Matthews and wife, Brenda,...
Ronald Bennett Perdue, born August 6, 1943, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday February 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry B. and Gladys P. Perdue; his sister, Iris Miller; and his brothers, Terry Lee and James Wesley Perdue. He is survived by his daughters, Betty (Roger) Hunt, Ronda...
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Audrey Imogene Felix Yarbrough has gone to be with the Lord to whom she devoted her life. Audrey was born on July 3, 1926 in Goody, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert M. Yarbrough; her parents, George and Arta Felix; and her many brothers and sisters. She...
Louvenia Arrington “Agnes” Hilbrecht, age 82 of Montpelier, OH and formerly of Glade Hill, VA departed her earthly home Friday, January 30, 2009. She was born June 1, 1926 a daughter of the late Doc T. and Nannie Grace Perdue Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Perdue, who was killed in combat during World...
Eula Mae Edwards English, 97, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Drucilla Via Edwards and Thomas Abraham Edwards; by her husband, Edgar Ralph English; and by five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her sister, Lillian D. Edwards of Rocky Mount and by several nieces and nephews....
Sandra Caroline Jenkins, age 62 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2009. She was born February 1, 1946 in Rocky Mount, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford and Catherine Newman and a brother, Wilford (Danny) Newman. Surviving are her two daughters Regina (Jean) McPherson, Mary (Monkey) Tyler of Rocky Mount,...
June Sloan Ailstock, age 70 of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Marvin Lee LaPradd, age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born February 15, 1943 in Franklin County a son of the late Ralph and Eunice LaPradd. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter B. LaPrade and his nephew, Michael LaPrade. Marvin is survived by his sister, Louise...
Elwood Andrew “Woody” Blankenship age 80 of Roanoke passed away Thursday January 22, 2009. Surviving are his Children Teresa Blankenship, Jimmy Blankenship, George Blankenship, Alan Blankenship, B.J. Saul and Cheryl Chapman and eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His sisters Mary Blankenship, Kay Blankenship, his brothers Buford Blankenship, Charles Blankenship. Graveside Service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday January 24,...
Sidney Christopher Hall age 88 of Glade Hill went to be with his Lord and Savior, January 22, 2009. He was a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre, wounded and received the Purple Heart and many other medals. He was a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church since March 27,...
Nina Lukashowitz, age 73 of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nina Corso; husband, Frank; daughter, Marie DePalma; granddaughter, Sheri Messina. Surviving are daughter, Debbie LeMond; grandchildren, Stefanie Messina, Michael LeMond, Lisa LeMond; brothers, Joseph and John; sisters, Frances and Bridgett. Graveside services will be conducted from Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton,...
On Wednesday night, January 21, 2009, Margie Hall Gann, of Rocky Mount, Va., went to her new home in Heaven. She was a selfless wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Margie was a secretary at Franklin County High School for 31 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Brady G. Hall. She is survived by her caring, loving,...
In loving memory of Oscar Rivera gone home to be with his precious Lord and Savior. Surviving are his beloved wife, Donna Marie Rivera; his son, Oscar R. Rivera (OJ) from Roanoke; his beloved mother and father-in-law, George and Edna Oeser of Snow Creek, VA; his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Debbie Oeser and nephew, Larry Lee Oeser from NJ;...
Margaret Guilliams Hall, age 76 of Ferrum, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at her home. She was born August 29, 1932 a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Yopp Guilliams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Hall; daughter, Mary Hall Short; son-in-law, Mike Short; grandchild, Jennifer Renee Short; three brothers and four sisters. Surviving...
Jessie D. Burnette, age 85, of Wirtz went home to be with the lord and her husband Tom on January 16, 2009. She and her husband operated Burnette’s Diner in the 50’s and 60’s in Roanoke, Va. They also were independent mail contractors with the U.S. Postal Service. She is predeceased by her husband, Delmar L. Burnette (Tom); her father,...
Linda Lee Hodges, age 59 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. She worked many years at Leggett Department Store and Peebles Department Store of Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by her father, Teddy Nelson Hodges; brother, William Nelson Hodges; life partner, Larry Beckner. Linda is survived by her son, Teddy Rae Hodges; two very special...
Rockie Lane Dillon, age 41 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was full of life and very special and will be sadly missed by his mother, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. Rockie was preceded in death by his father, Garland Dillon; and brother, Gerry Dillon. He is survived by his mother, Ruby J. Dillon; brothers...