Roy Dennis Hodges
November 1, 2007
Roy Dennis Hodges, age 87 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, November 1, 2007. He was born on April 7, 1920 a son of the late Willie T. and Betty Altice Hodges. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Hodges; son-in-law, Troy James. Mr. Hodges was a humble, kind and generous man who enjoyed fishing and selling...
Gladys Elizabeth Ellis Powers
October 31, 2007
Gladys Elizabeth Ellis Powers, age 88 of Hardy entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 surrounded by the presence of God and her loving family. She was born August 17, 1919 to the late Thomas Ellis and Bessie Bobbitt Ellis. Gladys was a faithful member of Oylers Chapel United Methodist Church and worked for the Master as long...
Nelson Thomas Hodges
October 29, 2007
Nelson Thomas Hodges, age 79 of Rocky Mount, died Monday, October 29, 2007. He was born April 15, 1928 to the late Robert Lee and Eva Abagail Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons Linwood Lee Hodges, Thomas Wayne Hodges, and David Leon Hodges; son-in-law, Kenneth Andrew Lynch. Surviving are his wife Florence...
George Henry Flora, Sr.
October 28, 2007
George Henry Flora, Sr., age 90 of Boones Mill died Sunday, October 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by one son Terry J. Flora. Surviving are his wife of 60 years Violet Meeks Flora; one son George Henry Flora, Jr. and his wife Cathy; one daughter Sandra Flora Larsen and her husband Erik; his seven grandchildren, Regina Flora, Kasaundra...
Kevin Hunt Santrock
October 28, 2007
Kevin Hunt Santrock, age 48 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007 in the local hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward L. Santrock, Jr.; grandparents, Kermit and Sarah Hodges Holland; Edward L. (Joe) and Ruby Santrock. Kevin is survived by his daughter, Kayla Marie Santrock; mother and stepfather, Evelyn H. and Ronald Phennicie; sisters...
Ronnie William Hodges
October 27, 2007
Ronnie William Hodges, age 54 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph (Cabell) Hodges. Surviving are his mother Cora Hall Hodges; his children Lorrinda Gibbs, Shannon Hodges and Mary Elizabeth Hodges; brothers and sisters, Linda G. Yopp, Betty Lou Hood, Susan...
Freddie L. Vest
October 26, 2007
Freddie L. Vest, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Friday, October 26, 2007 at his home. He was a member and Deacon of Furnace Creek Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of DuPont with 31 years of service. Following his retirement he was employed by Virginia Office Supply and Flora Funeral Service. He was a son...
Johnny William Reynolds
October 25, 2007
Johnny William Reynolds, age 59 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 25, 2007. He was born July 12, 1948 a son of the late Edward Hollis and Frances Motley Reynolds. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Kenny St. John; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Katy Reynolds; his grandchildren Ian and Jonathan Reynolds; brothers and sisters-in-law James and Barbara...
John Edward Mcleod, Jr.
October 24, 2007
John Edward McLeod, Jr., age 53 of Roanoke and formerly of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, October 24, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E., Sr. and Gladys L. McLeod. Surviving are his sister Linda Lambert and Todd Hartman; niece Jennifer Miller; nephew William F. (Billy) Webb, Sr.; great nephews Jonathan Hale, Matthew Hale and William F....
Richard Alan Stansbury
October 23, 2007
Richard Alan Stansbury, age 42 of Union Hall passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father Alan P. Stansbury. Surviving are his wife Hollie; son Rick; daughter Erin; and stepdaughter Rachel. He also leaves his mother Miriam Stansbury; sisters Donna Stansbury, Janine Haley and Patricia Stansbury. Rick was born in Montclair,...
James Sherwood Arrington
October 20, 2007
James Sherwood Arrington, age 62 of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday October 20, 2007. Mr. Arrington was born May 1, 1945, a son of the late James E. and Helen Robertson Arrington. Surviving are his sons James Michael Arrington and Steve Arrington; brother Troy Arrington; mother-in-law Thelma Haley; and numerous cousins and special friends....
James "Jim" Edward Carr
October 20, 2007
James Edward “Jim” Carr, age 76 of Callaway, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was born June 3, 1931 to the late William E. and Laura Wingfield Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Atlas Curry; and brother William “Shorty” Carr. Jim was a former Aerial Mapping Pilot and photographer and loved...
Elisha "Chapman" Goggin
October 18, 2007
Elisha Chapman Goggin, age 89, went home to the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2007. Chapman was a spirited, youthful man, who treasured his family and friends. He was a hard-working, yet fun-loving gentleman. Colorful and genuine, Chapman was loyal to the people who loved him, helpful to those who called upon him, and tender to children and those who...
Myrtle Nunley Abshire
October 18, 2007
Myrtle Nunley Abshire, age 94 of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at her home in Boones Mill. She was born on October 20, 1913 a daughter of the late Kemp Nunley and Molly Stanback Nunley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Abshire; daughter-in-law, Betty Minnix Abshire; brothers, Archie, Frank, Pete, Everett,...
Claude B. Roope, Jr.
October 16, 2007
Claude B. Roope, Jr., age 85 of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday October 16, 2007. Mr. Roope was born February 9, 1922 to the late Claude B. Roope, Sr. and Reecy Bell Roope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Howard Grant Roope; sisters Rebecca Irvin and Virginia Abel. Claude was a US Army...
Eslie W. Sledd, Jr.
October 16, 2007
Eslie W. Sledd, Jr., age 83 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 16, 2007. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and a Navy veteran of WW II from April 1, 1944 – May 7, 1946 serving in the Southwest Pacific on U.S.S. Talita. He retired from John W. Hancock with 31 years of service. He was preceded...
Lawrence Marcellus Johnson
October 13, 2007
Lawrence Marcellus Johnson, age 97 of Rocky Mount, Virginia and formerly of Afton, Virginia died Saturday, October 13, 2007. He was born March 4, 1910 a son of the late Daniel Marcellus and Sally Blanche Puckett Johnson and had resided in Rocky Mount for the last 10 years. Mr. Johnson was a devout Christian, a good shepherd for the Lord....
Fannie Perdue Ayers
October 12, 2007
Fannie Perdue Ayers, age 85 of Union Hall (Smith Mountain Lake) died Friday, October 12, 2007 at Franklin Health Care Center. She was born July 7, 1922 a daughter of the late Jim and Gillie Perdue. Fannie was employed with MW Manufacturing for 36 years and was a member of Doe Run Christian Church. Her heart and door were always...
James Bruce Brizendine
October 12, 2007
James “Jimmy” Bruce Brizendine, age 55 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Ira; brothers, Gordon and Terry; and twin brother, Jerry. He is survived by his mother, Eva Brizendine of Rocky Mount; and two brothers, Don of Roanoke and David of Rocky Mount. Jimmy...
Morton Lee Hodges, Jr.
October 11, 2007
Morton Lee (RePete) Hodges, Jr., age 63 of Hardy died Thursday, October 11, 2007. He was born February 23, 1944 a son of the late Henry Morton (Pete) and Ruth Matthews Hodges. He was a graduate of Roanoke College and was a successful business and family man. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rosemary K. Hodges;...