Raynard P. Dillon
December 14, 2008
Raynard P. Dillon, age 65 native of Franklin County, retired carpet and tile contractor, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ann Dillon; mother and father, Charles and Nellie Dillon. He is survived by his daughter, Candis Hunt and husband Kevin of Penhook; son, Scott L. Dillon of Rocky...
William Edward Grant
December 14, 2008
William Edward Grant, age 71 of Boones Mill, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 14, 2008. He was born January 10, 1937 and was preceded in death by his father, Grady Turner; son, William Timothy Grant. Mr. Grant was retired from North American Housing after 35 years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy R. Grant...
Carl Thomas Cauley
December 13, 2008
Carl Thomas Cauley, age 74 of Boones Mill, died peacefully at his home following a courageous battle against cancer. Carl was born February 7, 1934. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearly S. Cauley; his mother and father, George G. and Mary T. Cauley; and a brother, Willie Cauley. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn...
James Swanson Rigney
December 12, 2008
James Swanson Rigney, a lifelong resident of Franklin County, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at his home. Born November 1, 1925, he was the son of the late Claude Swanson and Nannie Kate Maxey Rigney, and was also preceded in death by a son, David Lee Rigney; two brothers, Dudley and Junior Rigney; two sisters, Clara Luckado, Stella Blankenship. As...
Peggy Chitwood Turman
December 11, 2008
Peggy Chitwood Turman, 67, of Penhook, VA died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Alice Hubbard Chitwood. She had 40+ years of service in the Franklin County Public School System; 25 years as a school bus driver and 29 years in food service at Benjamin Franklin Middle School....
Brenda Gaye Hinchee Simmons
December 7, 2008
Brenda Gaye Hinchee Simmons, 59, of Callaway, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 7, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 16, 1949; a daughter of the late Lucille Marie Stafford and James Herbert Hinchee, Sr. Preceding her in death was a brother, James Herbert Hinchee, Jr. Left to cherish her wonderful memory...
Shirley Mae Hartman
December 6, 2008
Shirley Mae Hartman, age 68 of Rocky Mount, passed away early Saturday morning, December 6, 2008 at her home. She was born August 31, 1940 a daughter of the late Tony and Florence “Glennie” Hartman. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Howard Hartman, J.B. Hartman and Walter J. “Jr.” Hartman; sister and brother-in-law Mary Louise and Jeff...
Victor Traul Light
December 4, 2008
Victor Traul Light, 84, of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Sarasota, Florida went to be with his Lord December 4, 2008. Victor owned Light Realty in Sarasota, Fl. In Virginia Victor was an Elder at the Blue Ridge Chapel and taught Church history at the Blue Ridge Bible College. He worked for Dan Crandall PA where he prayed with...
Iris Marie Bennett
December 2, 2008
Iris Marie Bennett, age 69 of Ferrum, Va. passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband J.T. Bennett. Surviving are her mother Lennie Harrison; son James Michael Bennett and fiancé Trina Maxey; daughter Joyce Homberg and husband David; brother Roger Harrison and wife Alee; two...
Elizabeth Barbour Wingfield
November 30, 2008
Elizabeth Barbour Wingfield “Granny”, age 95 of Martinsville, died Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was a lifelong member of Snow Creek Christian Church where she was a dedicated Christian servant. Granny’s home was opened to anyone in the community and she constantly strived to meet the needs of others. Mrs. Wingfield was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wingfield;...
Reid Allen Blankenship
November 29, 2008
Reid Allen Blankenship, age 82 of Ferrum, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was born on August 25, 1926 a son of the late Henry Z. and Frances Ferguson Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Woods Blankenship who passed away April 12, 2008; sister, Mildred Wade Peters; brothers, Donald Blankenship and Tommy Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship...
Cassie Boothe Davis
November 28, 2008
Cassie Boothe Davis, age 89 of Rocky Mount, our loving wife and mother went to be with the Lord her birthday, Friday, November 28, 2008. She was born November 28, 1919 in Endicott a daughter of the late Lewis Wardie and Susie Holley Boothe. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Alice, Bessie, Clemmie, Viola, Haggie, Ollie, Roxie, Victoria;...
Theodroe (T.J.) John Paul Lempeck
November 26, 2008
Theodore John Paul (T. J.) Lempeck II, age 57 of Rocky Mount made his exodus out of this world to the Promise Land on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife Joanne Lempeck; sons and daughter-in-law, Christian and Melissa, Jason; grandchildren, Seth, Taylor and Bryson; his parents, Theodore and Julia; sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Craig Keefer;...
Hattie Divers
November 25, 2008
Hattie Ikenberry Divers, 89, formerly of Callaway, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Roanoke. Mrs. Divers was born in the Antioch community on the family farm where she lived for most of her life. She graduated from Callaway High School, attended Bridgewater College and Radford College and taught at Callaway School for over 30 years. She was preceded in death...
Edith Prillaman Lynch
November 25, 2008
Edith Prillaman Lynch (Granny), age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda Jones and Elizabeth Williford. She is survived by her loving son, Robert Michael Lynch and wife Brenda; sons-in-law, Elwood Jones and John Williford; grandchildren, Kim Williams and husband Gerry, Josh Lynch and fiancé, Sherry Boyd, Jessica...
Brenda Sue Snuffer
November 25, 2008
Brenda Sue Snuffer, age 48 of Henry, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 25, 2008. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an employee of GSI Commerce of Martinsville for 10 years. Surviving are her husband, Charles Edward Snuffer; two sons, Charles Edward Snuffer, Jr. and wife Tammy, Adam Dwayne Snuffer; grandchildren, Timothy...
David Edward Miller, Jr.
November 23, 2008
David Edward Miller, Jr., 60, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died on November 23, 2008. David was born February 2, 1948 in New Britain, Connecticut to Irene and David Miller, Sr. He enjoyed his childhood in Scotland, Connecticut growing up with many cousins and neighborhood friends. He graduated from Windham High School in 1966. He attended the University of Connecticut as...
Michael Lyn Hall
November 21, 2008
Michael Lynn Hall age 44 of Rocky Mount died Friday, November 21, 2008. Mike was a faithful and dedicated employee of MW Manufacturers with over 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gracie Mae Hall; and a brother, J. C. Hall. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and Justin; daughter, Nikki; father, Percy Hall;...
Charles E. Kanode
November 21, 2008
Charles E. Kanode, age 79 of Henry, Virginia passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. He was born March 1, 1929 in Galax (Carroll County) Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Eva M. Kanode; two daughters, Diana L. Goering and husband Douglas of San Antonio, Texas and Linda R. Montalbano of Richmond, Virginia; two grandsons, Karl Goering...
Jack Henry Hale
November 20, 2008
Jack Henry Hale departed this world on November 20, 2008, leaving his beloved family, who will eternally miss him. He was born on May 4, 1924. He was the oldest of 8 children. He was loved very much and respected by all of them. He worked in Pearl Harbor after the bombing and then served in the Army in World...