Richard Lynn Thompson
May 31, 2008
Richard Lynn “Rick” Thompson, age 39 of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was a project manager at RRMM Architects where he had been employed for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Hodges. Rick is survived by his parents, Lester and Carol Thompson; sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Billy Akers; niece, Jordan Philpott;...
Randall Eugene Erickson
May 29, 2008
Randall Eugene Erickson, age 57 of Rocky Mount left us peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 29, 2008. His wife Cecelia Ann Erickson resides in the home that their love built in Doe Run. His father, Richard Lee Erickson and mother, Imogene Cranford Erickson resides in Vinton. He was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Jane Bushnell Caldwell
May 29, 2008
Elizabeth Jane Bushnell Caldwell (Nannie), age 79, of Rocky Mount died Thursday, May 29, 2008 following a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leo Caldwell; parents, Eber Mark Henry and Nora Minnie Orange Bushnell; grandson, Darren Scott Rakestraw; brothers, Bill and James Bushnell; sisters, Lorraine Lawson and Alta Marie Bushnell....
Howard Lee Bousman
May 29, 2008
Howard Lee Bousman, 82, of Wirtz, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008. He was born April 22, 1926 and was a lifelong member of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren. Howard was a familiar face to many in Franklin County where he worked as a milk hauler for over 50 years starting in 1947 and retiring in 2000. He was...
Shelia Gail Reynolds
May 28, 2008
Shelia Gail Reynolds, age 43 of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. She was loving and wonderful mother, a wife that will never be forgotten, and grandmother who will always be loved by her “little bug”. Shelia was a former food service employee at Franklin County High School and faithfully served the Lord at Story Creek Baptist Church. She...
Vera Shively Ingram
May 28, 2008
Vera Shively Ingram, age 88 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. She was born August 13, 1919 to the late William H. and Beulah Spencer Shively. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Archie Ingram and one great-great granddaughter. She was a faithful Christian for many years...
T. Keister Greer
May 23, 2008
Thomas Keister Greer, 86, of Rocky Mount, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the middle of the night Friday, May 23rd, with his wife Ibby of 18 years beside him, at a hotel in Sevierville, TN, coming home from a wonderful car trip to Chicago to visit his stepson. Keister was born September 28, 1921 to Goldie Lillian Shaw Greer...
Melvin William Bowles
May 22, 2008
Melvin William Bowles, age 67 of Boones Mill, went to be with his Lord this day, Thursday, May 22, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Irvin and Mable R. Bowles; one daughter, Linda M. Bowles; one sister, Iris Gilbert. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 32 years, Shirley B. Bowles; one son, Melvin...
Claude Christian Eagle
May 21, 2008
Claude Christian Eagle, age 74 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Geneva Eagle; sister, Dora Eagle; brother, Frank Eagle; nieces, Cathy Eagle, Rachel Eagle; daughters, Pam Blankenship, Teresa King; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral...
June Hodges Crook
May 20, 2008
June Hodges Crook, age 76, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday May 20, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband William H. “Uncle Billy” Crook; sisters, Nell Mitchell, Easter Haynes, Ollie Mae Plyler, Shirley Ann Law; and Brothers Jack Hodges, Buford “Boots” Hodges, Newton Hodges, Sr.. Joseph E. Hodges. She is survived by one sister, Beatrice Duncan of Columbus...
Darren Scott Rakestraw
May 19, 2008
Darren Scott Rakestraw, age 36 of Franklin County departed this life for his new eternal home on Monday, May 19, 2008. Born September 15, 1971 to Larry Rakestraw and Linda Robinson. Scott was an Eagle Scout and a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Dale and Mavis Rakestraw and...
Harold Lester Gammons
May 19, 2008
Harold Lester Gammons, age 97 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2008. He was born on June 10, 1910 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Herman Trafton and Susan Rachel Nourse Gammons. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gammons. He was a member of Flint Hill United...
Clarice O. Brooks
May 18, 2008
Clarice O. Brooks, age 73 of Chatham, died Sunday, May 18, 2008. She was born on July 6, 1934 a daughter of the late Jessie Thomas and Mary E. Brooks. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Thomas Brooks, Joseph Willis Brooks, Roy Lee Brooks, George Robert Brooks, John Taylor Brooks; sisters, Doris May Brooks, Mildred Lois...
John (Jack) Dare Nix
May 18, 2008
John (Jack) Dare Nix, age 76 of Burnt Chimney and formerly of Smithtown, New York passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a son, John D. Nix III; his mother and sister. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maureen T. Nix; sons Jeffrey (Leslie) Nix of Stanwood, Washington,...
Nannie E. Dillon Board
May 14, 2008
Nannie E. Dillon Board, age 92 of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008. She was born on March 18, 1916 a daughter of the late Jupee and Kate Holland Dillon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Board; sisters, Dotsie Austin, Mary Dillon; brothers, Tom, Maylon, and Wilbur Dillon. Mrs. Board was retired from Weaver Mirror...
Burbie Jamison Mcbride
May 13, 2008
Burbie Jamison McBride, age 76 of Boones Mill, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Marshall and Evie Sloan Jamison; and brother, Stuart Lee Jamison. Mrs. McBride is survived by her husband, Herbert McBride; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Teresa McBride; grandchildren, Taylor Ann (who was her best buddy and enjoyed cooking together)...
Mark Lee Mattox
May 11, 2008
Mark Lee Mattox (Train), age 53 of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was born on December 4, 1954. Mark was a very loving and caring person. He loved being outdoors and was also a big #3 fan. He will be greatly missed, but will forever be remembered by all. Mark was preceded in death by his brother...
Grace Ann Rowell Swartz
May 10, 2008
Grace Ann Rowell Swartz of Boones Mill, VA went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA. Born February 24, 1946 in Tacoma Park, MD, she was the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Rowell of Greenville, SC and the late John Russell Rowell. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Gary...
Daniel (Nicky) Truman
May 9, 2008
Daniel Nicholas (Nicky) Truman, age 64 of Hardy died Friday, May 9, 2008 in a Roanoke hospital. He was born September 22, 1943 a son of the late Charles Nicholas and Ruth Elizabeth Meador Truman. He was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Carol Ann Truman; two brothers; and three sisters. Nicky is survived by his children, Daniel (Phoebe)...
Melissa Kay Perdue Ingram
May 7, 2008
Melissa Kay Perdue Ingram, age 48 of Fork Mountain Road, Bassett, Virginia, a beloved wife, mother, and sister went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. (Jim) and Peggy H. Perdue. She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Ingram, Jr. and two sons,...