Buford E. Thompson
November 30, 2007
Buford E. Thompson of Ferrum, VA passed away peacefully at the age of 77, November 30, 2007 at Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Peter Thompson and Maude Sigmon Thompson; six brothers Curtis, Clifford, Archie, B.T. Sr., Emmett, and Frank; one sister Loma Richardson. Buford was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Survivors are his loving...
James Richard Jamison
November 23, 2007
James Richard “Jim” Jamison, age 72 of Henry passed away Friday, November 23, 2007. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Joe B. and Ella Jamison; son Lyle Kenneth Jamison. He retired after 20 years from the Navy as an E-8 Senior Chief Sonar Technician in the submarine service in 1973. After retirement he was owner and operator of...
Julia Kingery Neathawk
November 23, 2007
Julia Kingery Neathawk, age 77 of Hardy died Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born October 26, 1930 a daughter of the late William Ellis and Mabel Grace Basham Kingery, and was a member of Nineveh Church of the Brethren. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Richard A. Neathawk on November 21, 2003. Surviving...
Frances Elizabeth Pendleton
November 23, 2007
Frances Truman Pendleton, 83, of Rocky Mount and former resident of Richmond has been granted eternal life Friday 23rd of November, 2007, after a courageous thirty year battle with a rare form of progressive paralysis. Mrs. Pendleton was born and raised in Franklin County Virginia and daughter of the late Nick and Ruth Truman. Mrs. Pendleton has been preceded in...
Alma Janet Harrison
November 21, 2007
Alma Janet Harrison, age 79 of Wirtz died, Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Harrison. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and retired from the Social Security Administration with 20 years of service. Mrs. Harrison was also a dedicated volunteer at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Surviving...
Junie L. Stump
November 20, 2007
Junie L. Stump, age 74 of Boones Mill went to be with the Lord Tuesday November 20, 2007. Mrs. Stump was born June 8, 1933 to the late Herman Charlie (H.C.) and Bessie Meade Sink. She was a loving wife and mother and a precious grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 56 years Elmer Stump; son and daughter-in-law Ronnie and...
Linda Marie Lumsden
November 17, 2007
Linda Marie Lumsden, age 58 of Glade Hill passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007. She was born September 19, 1949, a daughter of the late Edward Hoover and Beulah Shaddix Eubank. Linda was a seamstress. Surviving are her husband John S. Lumsden; son and daughter-in-law Curtis D. and Angie Martin of Danville; daughter Angela Martin Price of Glade Hill; step-daughter...
Charles A. Vanlear, Jr.
November 15, 2007
Charles A. VanLear, Jr. age 87 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Franklin Health and Rehab Center after suffering a stroke on November 3, 2007. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and retired as a linotype operator in the composing room at the Martinsville Bulletin. Charles was a very...
Linda Gail Turner
November 14, 2007
Linda Gail Turner, age 54 of Rocky Mount, passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 after battling cancer for two years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend to all that had the pleasure to know her. Linda worked at MW until she was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. Throughout her battle with...
Ora Trail Gillispie
November 13, 2007
Ora Trail Gillispie, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 13, 2007. She was born August 11, 1925 a daughter of the late Jackie and Susie Trail and was a member of Long Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Gillispie; sisters, Lucy Moore, Mae Peters and Elsie Dixon; brothers, Harry, Cleve...
Archie Allen Chitwood
November 13, 2007
Archie Allen Chitwood, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Mr. Chitwood was born April 14, 1928, a son of the late Homer and Victoria Cundiff Chitwood. He retired from Fieldcrest Mills after thirty-five years of service and was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1948- 1952. Archie was a beloved husband and father....
Winfred Wilson Poland, Jr.
November 8, 2007
Winfred Wilson (Sonny) Poland, Jr., age 78 of Penhook and formerly of Ashburn, Virginia left his earthly home for his heavenly one on Thursday, November 8, 2007. He slipped away peacefully, surrounded by a few of the many he loved. Sonny was born on January 6, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Winfred Wilson Poland, Sr. and...
Charles Arthur Smith, Sr.
November 8, 2007
Charles Arthur Smith, Sr., age 36 of Glade Hill passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007. Charles lived his whole life in Franklin County and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his children who were his pride and joy. Charles was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Verlie Carter and Ira Smith. He is survived by his wife...
Herman Clayton Hudson
November 8, 2007
Herman C. Hudson, age 63 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2007. He was born April 10, 1944, a son of the late John and Laura Hodges Hudson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Leonard, Archie and Allen Hudson; sisters, Ruth Foster and Zula Bradley; son, David F. LaPrade...
Lee Thomas Peters
November 7, 2007
Lee Thomas Peters, age 83 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He had been an active member of Boones Mill Christian Church for 61 years. Lee was preceded in death by his parents Henry Parker and Nellie Montgomery Peters. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Rachel W. Peters; his son, James Lee Peters; his grandchildren, Jeffery T....
Dr. Benjamin Peyton Divers, Jr.
November 7, 2007
Dr. Benjamin Peyton Divers, Jr. passed peacefully from this world at his home Wednesday November 7, 2007. He was born to the late Benjamin P. Divers, Sr. and Ethel Byrd Divers September 13, 1929 in Glade Hill, VA. He graduated from Lynchburg College and obtained his Doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Georgia in 1970. He served his country...
Robert Hooker (Pipewrench) Turner
November 6, 2007
Robert Hooker (Pipewrench) Turner, age 86 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 06, 2007 in the UVA Medical Center due to injuries received in an accident at his home. He was born on May 14, 1921, a son of the late Robert Lee and Sally Jones Turner. Mr. Turner owned and operated Robert H. Turner, Plumbing and Heating for approximately...
David Lynn Hodges
November 5, 2007
David Lynn Hodges, age 38 of Rocky Mount died Monday, November 5, 2007 in a Roanoke hospital. David was employed by MarKim Erection Company, Graham, North Carolina where he had worked for approximately 22 years. He will be missed by his family and many friends and remembered for his love of children, pets and his passion for the confederacy. He...
Joel Reese Prillaman
November 5, 2007
Joel Reese Prillaman, age 75 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, November 4, 2007. He was born August 24, 1932 a son of the late Blanford Isaac and Robbie Dodson Prillaman. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving from 1952 through 1956. He was also preceded in death by a son, Max Randall Prillaman; father-in-law Charlie J....
Ada Lou Foley Wright
November 4, 2007
Ada Lou Foley Wright, age 90 years and eight months, of Rocky Mount, left her earthly home on Sunday, November 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband the Rev. Richard Wright; her son, James Oscar Wright and great-grandson, Jeremy Adams. Mrs. Wright is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, David E. and Dot Wright of...