Kemper "Magnum James Mays
October 18, 2008
Kemper James “Magnum” Mays, age 41 of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, October 18, 2008. He was a devoted husband and father of Tuesday and Stephanie Mays; and devoted son of James and Geraldine Mays. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and a special friend, Tommy Davis. Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 2 p.m. Monday...
Russell Everett Fisher
October 18, 2008
Russell Everett Fisher, 90, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 18, at his home. Russell graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) in 1940 with a B.S. in Agricultural Education. He taught school for over 40 years, beginning in Nansemond County, Virginia, in 1940; he retired in 1983, following 20 years in Roanoke City Public Schools. His summers for...
Pearl Leona Slate
October 18, 2008
Pearl Leona Slate, age 73 of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, October 18, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
William "Junior" Claude Rigney
October 15, 2008
William Claude “Junior” Rigney, age 73 of Penhook, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Swanson and Nannie Kate Maxey Rigney; brother, Dudley Rigney; sisters, Stella Blankenship and Clara Luckadoo; and father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Ruth Fralin. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mildred...
John "Tom" Thomas Wray
October 13, 2008
John Thomas “Tom” Wray, age 81 of Rocky Mount, passed away at his home on Monday, October 13, 2008. He was a faithful and devoted member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren. He was the eldest son of Johnny and Annie Wray, whom are deceased. Also preceding him in death are his son, William Thomas Wray; and his...
Jason William Maxey
October 11, 2008
Jason William Maxey, beloved son age 34 of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. He was baptized at age 15 in 1989. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and in the Army National Guard. Jason was a law enforcement officer with the Rocky Mount Police Department where he...
Michael Gordon Preston
October 10, 2008
Michael Gordon Preston, age 61 of Rocky Mount, died Friday, October 10, 2008. He was born on September 10, 1947 a son of the late Gordon T. and Jewell Tyree Preston. He is survived by ten cousins and many friends. Graveside services will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Liz Lazenby officiating....
Hubert "Jake" Jacob Autry
October 10, 2008
Hubert Jacob (Jake) Autry, age 64 of Callaway, died Friday, October 10, 2008. He was born on July 27, 1944 a son of the late Hubert L. and Juanita Josephine Autry. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Lisa) Autry of Callaway; one son and daughter-in-law, Colby M. Johnson and Tracey Greene of Charlotte, NC; two daughters and son-in-law, Hallie...
Brayden Cole Bogle
October 9, 2008
Brayden Cole Bogle, infant son of Jessica Smith and Scottie Bogle, died Thursday, October 9, 2008. Brayden was with us for a brief time, 23 days, but in that time he touched our lives in a way we will never forget. Brayden will always be loved and never forgotten. He was our little angel. He is also survived by his...
Geraldine Feazelle Renick
October 7, 2008
Geraldine Feazelle Renick, age 70 of Callaway went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Willard Feazelle; daughter Gail Renick, infant sister Mary Ann Feazelle; father-in-law and mother-in-law John Stafford Renick and Elizabeth Jamison Renick. She was an active member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church and was a retired teacher’s...
Alfred P. Moore
October 7, 2008
Alfred P. Moore, age 75 of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirb B. Moore and Sally Thurman Moore; two brothers, Douglas Wayne Moore and Beris (B.A.) Moore. Alfred was a truck driver for Joe Bandy & Son for about five years until he passed...
David Grant Moore
October 6, 2008
David Grant Moore, age 57 of Redwood went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2008. David was a devoted Dairy Farmer all of his life and enjoyed doing what he did for a living, he was a devoted member of Wirtz Assemblies of God. David was a beloved son, husband, father and grandfather who touched...
Kenneth Ray Haynes
October 4, 2008
Kenneth Ray Haynes, age 60 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Easter Haynes. He is survived by his wife, Violet Haynes; two daughters, Tena (Brian) Kuehn of Vinton, Christy (Andy) Freeman of Port St. Lucie, FL; three grandchildren, Lauren Kuehn, Jacob Kuehn...
Dorothy Guilliams Foster
October 3, 2008
Dorothy Elizabeth Guilliams Foster, age 85 of Rocky Mount, died Friday, October 3, 2008. She was born February 28, 1923 a daughter of the late Thomas and Mattie Moran Guilliams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Lee Foster; granddaughter, April Nicole Jones; and brothers, James, Eldridge and Brent. She was member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church...
Ethel Mae Yopp Gibson
October 2, 2008
Ethel Mae Yopp Gibson, age 78 of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 2, 2008. She was born August 20, 1930 a daughter of the late Ted Roosevelt and Cora Margaret Sloan Yopp. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wayne Alvin Gibson; three brothers; and two sisters. She was a faithful member of...
Erlyene D. Hite
October 1, 2008
Erlyene D. Hite, age 79 of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She retired from Eli Lilly after 22 years of service and was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles K. and Mabel Stamper White. Mrs. Hite is survived by her husband of 63 years, Paul A....
Brenda Ayers Wright
September 30, 2008
Brenda Ayers Wright, age 56 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 in the local hospital. She was born January 12, 1952 a daughter of the late Samuel Henry Ayers and Eula Mae Davis Ayers. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Ayers; and great-grandson, Landon Shane Cockram. Brenda is survived by her children and spouses;...
George B. Clark
September 30, 2008
George B. Clark, age 76 of Penhook, formerly of Covel, WV., died Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, worked in coal mines for 36 years and owned and operated Penhook Boat Dock for 27 years. Mr. Clark was born September 17, 1932 a son of the late George W. and Fulvia Payne Clark....
Walter Junior Hartman
September 28, 2008
Walter Junior Hartman, age 77 of Rocky Mount was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Mr. Hartman was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, a member of Rocky Mount Church of God and retired from Bassett Superior Lines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Florence Hodges Hartman;...
Ruby Ann Ferguson
September 27, 2008
Ruby Ann Ferguson, age 61 of Boones Mill died Saturday, September 27, 2008. She is survived by her son, Randy Sellers; sisters, Lena Holland and Winnie Milam; brothers, Robert Sloan and Arthur Sloan; nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Interment will follow in Bethlehem...