Marvin Clinton Peterson
February 10, 2008
Marvin Clinton Peterson, age 74 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, February 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy L. Peterson; his sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Peterson and friend Sue Hicks, Curtis and Marion Peterson, Michael and Connie Peterson; daughter and son-in-law, Lorrie and Keith Bailey; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step grandsons; four great-grandchildren; one...
Durand Edgar Mcbride
February 9, 2008
Durand Edgar McBride, age 92 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a proud member of Redeeming Life Pentecostal Holiness Church. Durand loved playing his guitar, singing, writing songs and poems, and making people laugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Elsie Lou Hall McBride; sister-in-law, Mary McBride;...
Bobby Eugene Perdue
February 8, 2008
Bobby Eugene Perdue, age 61 of Union Hall died Friday, February 8, 2008 at his home. He was born July 13, 1946 a son of the late James “Hank” Perdue and Ethel Altice Perdue. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James “Eddie” Perdue. Bobby is survived by his fiancé, Amber Gail Hodges who had been his companion...
Alfred Law
February 6, 2008
Alfred James Law, age 82 of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, February 6, 2008. He was born October 8, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents John Willie and Sally McBride Law; brothers Buren, Charlie and Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Frances Wray Law. Also left to cherish...
Cecelia Ellis Lloyd
February 6, 2008
Cecelia Ellis Lloyd, age 95 of Rocky Mount, peacefully went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by family at her home, Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Cecelia was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a very caring and devoted part of her church family. She was preceded in death in January by her loving husband...
Annise Preston Craig
February 6, 2008
Annise Preston Craig, age 96 of Rocky Mount and formally of Roanoke and a widow of James William (Bill) Craig went to be with her Lord on February 6, 2008. She loved her family, church, flowers, birds and pets. Mrs. Craig was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Philathea Sunday School Class, and...
Albert Speedy Hodges
February 6, 2008
Albert “Speedy” Hodges, age 94 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Meeks Hodges; and son Lester Gordon Hodges. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law James Larry and Doris Hodges; grandchildren Misty Hall, Larry Dale Hodges; three great-grandchildren Dakota Neice, Kayla Neice and Teslia Hodges; sister Ruby...
John James "Jimmy" St. Clair
February 5, 2008
John James “Jimmy” St. Clair, age 69 of Wirtz, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 5, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Howard and Pauline St. Clair; one brother Howard St. Clair; three sisters Madeline Murphy, Ruby Mullins and Joyce Wray. Surviving are his son Sammy St....
Carrie Leigh Spencer
February 5, 2008
Carrie Leigh Spencer, age 17 of Moneta, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Carrie was born on July 14, 1990 and was a senior at Franklin County High School. She was a shining light of love for her family and friends who will hold her in their hearts forever. And although her destiny has been shortened, she will always be with...
Ester Blankenship
February 5, 2008
Ester Mae Blankenship, age 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2008. She was born November 24, 1932 to the late Johnson and Geraldine Hodges. Surviving are her husband Donald Lee Blankenship; children Danny (Lois) Blankenship, Ricky (Valerie) Blankenship, Ronald Blankenship, Barry (Donna) Blankenship, Cheryl (Danny) Hodges, Jerry Blankenship, Perry (Denise) Blankenship, Lorenda (Rex) Goodman, Michael Blankenship; twelve...
Cecil D. Lynch
February 5, 2008
Cecil D. Lynch, age 84 of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008. He was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church and a local building contractor for many years. Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Hudson Lynch; his parents, Posey and Alice McCall Lynch; sister and brother-in-law, Lorene and Wilford Thurman; brothers-in-law, Guy Woody, Hughes...
Ocie Sloane Richardson
February 4, 2008
Ocie Lee Sigmon Sloane Richardson, age 93 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Ferrum, passed away Monday February 4, 2008. She was born May 23, 1914 to the late Andrew Jackson and Annie Laura Gusler Sigmon. In addition to her dear parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Coty Hicks Slone; daughter Ruby Jarret Slone Hodges; sisters Roxie...
Cecil Melvin Fralin
February 1, 2008
Cecil Melvin Fralin, 88, of Union Hall, passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Ruth Perdue Fralin; two daughters Barbara Rigney and Carolyn (Kitty) Carter; his parents, Luther Leonard and Ethel Mae Fralin; three sisters, Loline Fralin, Ethel Perdue and Estelle Harrison; two brothers, Morton and Junior...
Michael James Rigney
February 1, 2008
Michael James Rigney, age 39 of Bassett, Virginia died Friday, February 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by a son, Dakota James Rigney; his mother, Linda Blankenship; grandparents, Harry and Annie Mae Rigney, Laymond Blankenship. He is survived by his wife and companion, Tiffany Jamison; his daughters, Tabbitha Nicole Rigney and Elizabeth Claire Rigney; father, James Junior Rigney and...
Carl David Coval
January 28, 2008
Carl David Coval, age 59 of Penhook died Monday, January 28, 2008. He was a 21 year veteran serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees. While in the Navy he served in various duty assignments which included two tours in Vietnam. Carl was a member of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America, and the American Legion. He was also a member...
George W. Webster
January 25, 2008
George W. Webster, age 90 of Tustin, Michigan and formerly of Franklin County, passed away Friday January 25, 2008. George was born January 17, 1918 in Franklin County to the late Walter K. and Daisy Saul Webster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Beulah Webster. George worked construction as a contractor for...
Teresa Ann Pagans
January 24, 2008
Teresa Ann Pagans, age 38 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, January 24, 2008. She had a genuine and special love in caring for her grandmother and great-aunt. She was preceded in death by her father, John C. Pagans. Surviving are her mother, Margie Ann Pagans; brother, Steve Clifton (Festus) Pagans; fiancé, John Rose; grandmother, Ruby H. Campbell; aunts and uncles,...
Charlotte Karen Brown
January 23, 2008
Charlotte Karen Brown, age 63 of Glade Hill died Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was a longtime and dedicated employee of Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center. She was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy. Surviving are her husband of 46 ½ years, Kenneth W. Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Troy Lee and...
Joseph A. Brazauskas
January 23, 2008
Joseph Anthony Brazauskas, age 57 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Stanley B. Wells
January 22, 2008
Stanley B. Wells, age 71 of Boones Mill, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and employed with Southern States Cooperative for 15 years and the past 34 years owner of Jack Garst Agency, Inc. in Boones Mill. He loved the outdoors; farming, hunting and fishing. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife...