Francis Wayne (Rastus) Whitlock
March 16, 2008
Francis Wayne (Rastus) Whitlock, age 74 of Ferrum passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, March 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Euell Lee Whitlock and Macie Bowling Whitlock Wood; a ten month old son, Dennis Wayne Whitlock; four brothers, Hugh, Melvin (Chalk), Bobby Joe Whitlock and Gerald Wood; one sister, Gaytha Smith. Surviving is his...
James Hampton Wingfield, Jr.
March 16, 2008
James H. Wingfield, Jr., of Boones Mill, went to be with his Lord on March 16th after several years of illness. He is the son of the late James H. Wingfield, Sr. and Lucy Padgett Wingfield of Bedford. He was also preceded in death by bothers Robert and Walter, and sister, Edna Waldron. He was a WW II veteran, employed...
Vestel Thomas
March 15, 2008
Vestel Thomas, age 89 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 15, 2008. He was born December 7, 1918 a son of the late Otho and Eula Mae Rakes Thomas. Mr. Thomas worked at Blue Ridge Talc and retired from Stanley Furniture. He was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church where he enjoyed his Sunday...
Arthur P. Chitwood
March 14, 2008
Arthur P. Chitwood, age 88 of Rocky Mount died Friday, March 14, 2008. He was born March 17, 1919 a son of the late Samuel and Susie Smithers Chitwood. He was a faithful member and Deacon of Woodlawn Baptist Church and was employed by MW Manufacturing, Baldknob/Lane Co. and Martin Processing. His joys of life included hunting, fishing and gardening,...
Joseph Frank Columbo
March 13, 2008
Joseph F. Columbo, age 82 of Union Hall went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2008. “Joe” was a hardworking, generous, kind hearted Christian man who touched the lives of those who knew and loved him. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Preceding Joe in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Colombo;...
Robert David Bates
March 13, 2008
Robert David Bates, age 81 of Glade Hill, went to be with the Lord Thursday March 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Ellen Bates. David enjoyed sharing his musical talents with church, family and friends. He was an avid Nascar fan. He attended Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Wirtz and was a retired Supervisor...
George Elmer Durham
March 11, 2008
George Elmer Durham, age 74 of Bassett died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at his home. He was a son of the late James Henry and Nannie Kate Hudson Durham. Surviving are his children, Angel Durham, Radford; Joseph and Clifton Durham, Collinsville; sister, Martha Perdue, Moneta; three nephews; six nieces; numerous other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be conducted from...
Russell Cannaday
March 11, 2008
Russell Cannaday, age 73 of Boones Mill went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 due to complications with heart surgery. Russell was born June 27, 1934. He was a member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church and was a kind hearted Christian who was loved by all that knew him. Russell was a successful businessman who enjoyed classic...
Imre "Jo" Broome Shively
March 11, 2008
Imre Jo Broome Shively, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Jo, as she was known locally, was born in Schoolfield, a mill town built by Dan River, Inc., which is now a part of Danville, Virginia. Jo was preceded in death by her parents; father Joe Thomas Broome, her mother Imre Taylor Cooper Broome, and her dear and precious oldest son...
Mary Lois Turner Hall
March 10, 2008
Mary Lois Turner Hall, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 10, 2008. Mrs. Hall was a longtime active member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church and was employed by Kittengers Drug Store for many years and retired from Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She loved her family and always enjoyed their company. She was the daughter of the late Noah...
Thomas Street Bennett
March 10, 2008
Thomas Street Bennett passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at his home in Glade Hill. Tom was born on August 17, 1945 the son of the late John Sid and Paige Tyree Bennett. He attended Franklin County Schools, including Ferrum College, where he earned an Associate Degree in l965. Tom earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and history from...
Mamie Hunt Anderson
March 8, 2008
Mamie Hunt Anderson, age 85 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday March 8, 2008 at Franklin Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Jesse Booker Anderson, Sr.; daughter Frances D. Bigney; and a special uncle and aunt Jim and Lillie Robertson. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Doe Run Christian Church. She was...
Mary Hancock Reynolds
March 7, 2008
Mary Hancock Reynolds, age 93 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Annapolis, MD and Washington D.C. passed away Friday March 7, 2008. She was born in Stella, VA of Patrick County in 1914 and graduated from Ferrum Junior College. She was preceded in death by her parents Peter Fleming Hancock and Cora Foster Hancock; her son Forrest (Mike) P. Reynolds,...
Shannon Harlow
March 6, 2008
Shannon Harlow, age 77, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday afternoon at his home. He was born in Samaria, Kentucky, on June 15, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents Melissa and Harvey Harlow; a daughter Lisa Harlow Ricker; and a son Shannon Timothy Harlow; sister, Sue Harlow. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Jean Hanson...
Myrtle F. Webster
March 6, 2008
Myrtle F. Webster, 92 of Greenfield passed away Thursday, March 6 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Mrs. Webster was born Myrtle Frances Wray in Franklin County Virginia to the late Charles and Bessie (Mills) Wray on October 5, 1915. She married Charles Webster on August 30, 1934 and was a homemaker and worked for Dr. Kuhn for 11 years before retiring....
Beverly Ann Garay
March 5, 2008
Beverly Ann Warren Garay, 54 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Jesse Cameron Garay. She was a loving daughter and sister who is now in heaven with the pride and joy of her life, her son, Jesse Cameron. Beverly was a member of Woodlawn Baptist...
Maxine Doss Thompson
March 4, 2008
Maxine Doss Thompson, age 102 of Penhook died Tuesday, March 4, 2008. She was a retired Teacher with the Franklin County Public Schools and was a member of Snow Creek Christian Church and various other civic and community organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Belle Doss; her daughter, Adelaide (Addie) Grindstaff; and her brothers, Howard,...
Virginia Ann Peters Flora
March 4, 2008
Virginia Ann Flora, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 after a long illness. She was born October 10, 1929 to the late Beula Bowman Peters and John Wilcie Peters. Virginia Ann is survived by her husband and life partner of 60 years, Richard S. Flora; three children and their families, daughter June and husband Georg and their children Savannah...
Ira Martin
March 3, 2008
Ira Lawrence (Buddy) Martin, Jr. age 65 of Rocky Mount, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2008 at home with his family by his side, after a heroic battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Ira L. Martin, Sr. & Annie Parker Martin Rice; sister, Myrtha Burris Carr; his wife’s parents, Kermit, Sr....
Fletcher Richard "Ricky" Wilkerson
March 2, 2008
Fletcher Richard (Ricky) Wilkerson, age 77 of Penhook died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at his home. He was born November 18, 1930, a son of the late William James and Minnie Jane Wilkerson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald R. Wilkerson; seven brothers; and five sisters. Mr. Wilkerson is survived by his loving wife of 55...