Georgia Davis Bousman Gourley
March 14, 2007
Georgia Davis Bousman Gourley, of Penhook, Va., died on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born November 11, 1914, in Danville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Giles Bousman, Sr. and Nannie Mae Walker Bousman. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Arnett Gourley, Sr.; brothers, Travis C. Bousman, Robert Giles Bousman, Woodrow...
Virginia Hill Jones
March 12, 2007
Virginia Hill Jones, age 81 of Rocky Mount died Monday, March 12, 2007 at her home. She was born September 19, 1925 a daughter of the late Buford and Nelthia Jones Hill. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Casey Jones; three daughters, Janet Jones, Diane Brubaker and Sandra LaPrade; four brothers. She...
Charles Martin Van Dyk
March 11, 2007
Charles Martin Van Dyk, age 72 of Union Hall, formerly of Prospect Park, NJ, died Sunday March 11, 2007. He was preceded in death by his dad Martin Van Dyk. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth; his wife Patricia; two sons Kenneth Mark Van Dyk of VA; and Bruce William Van Dyk of NJ; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna...
Ila Owen Guthrie
March 8, 2007
Ila Owen Guthrie, age 86 of Boones Mill, died Thursday, March 8, 2007. She was a member of Boones Mill Church of the Brethren and attended Boones Mill Baptist Church for the past four years. She was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all, but most of all she was a faithful servant of...
Troy Clarence Powers
March 7, 2007
Troy Clarence Powers, age 88, of Hardy passed away Wednesday March 7, 2007. He was born July 27, 1918 to the late George W. and Leonia Scott Powers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two sisters Ruby P. Robertson, and Mamie P. Kasey; three brothers Glenn, Cleo and Garfield Powers. Troy was a member...
Thomas Claude Kearney, Sr.
March 3, 2007
Thomas C. Kearney, Sr., died March 3, 2007 after a long illness. Mr. Kearney lived in New Smyrna Beach, FL but was being cared for by his son and family in Boones Mill, VA for the past year. Born January 13, 1913 in Pensacola, Florida and was the oldest of nine children. He grew up and lived most of his...
Mary Greene Lively
March 3, 2007
Mary Lively, of Penhook, VA, passed away on March 3, 2007. After graduating from Star High School and Woman’s College in Greensboro, N.C, Mary taught and coached at Henderson (NC) High School before becoming a mother and full-time homemaker. A son, Terry Lee Lively and her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Lively...
J. R. Buckner, Jr.
March 2, 2007
John Robert (J. R.) Buckner, Jr., of Ferrum lost his long, courageous battle against cancer on Friday, March 2, 2007. Born 82 years ago on May 13, 1924, J.R. was a son of the late John, Sr. and Frances Jamison Buckner. Mr. Buckner served in the Army during World War II, was an honorary member of the Ferrum Volunteer Fire...
Eato "Pete" Haldeago Wingfield
March 1, 2007
Eato Haldeago “Pete” Wingfield, age 53, of Penhook died Thursday, March 1, 2007 in Martinsville, Va. He was born September 30, 1953 in Martinsville, Va. to the late Reginald B. and Nellie Frances Barrow Wingfield. He is survived by his son Jeffery L. Wingfield of Penhook, Va. brother, Taw A. Wingfield I, and sisters, Chrystal W. Loren and Eva K....
Marshall Harding Mcminnis
February 26, 2007
Marshall Harding McMinnis, age 83 of Hardy, Va., passed away Monday, February 26, 2007. He was retired from John W. Daniel Company of Danville and The Willard Construction Company. Mr. McMinnis was a veteran of WWII and an active member of the John W. Daniel Retirement Group. He was also a Deacon at Vandola Baptist Church in Danville, Va. Mr....
Naomi Webster Hutcherson
February 26, 2007
Naomi W. Hutcherson, age 87 of Rocky Mount died peacefully Monday, February 26, 2007 at her home. She was born December 19, 1919, a daughter of the late Willie and Agnes Webster of Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by three husbands including Lawrence Hutcherson and a cherished daughter Cheryl K. Hutcherson. Survivors include her devoted son Don and...
Eddie R. France
February 26, 2007
Eddie R. France, age 94 of Ferrum, passed away Monday, February 26, 2007. He was born June 24, 1912 a son of the late Willie J. and Martha Via France. He was retired from JP Stevens with 34 years of service and was a member and Deacon of Story Creek Baptist Church. He was also a Patrick Henry Allied Family...
John Charles Von Ohlsen
February 25, 2007
John Charles Von Ohlsen, age 76 of Moneta passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007. He was born October 6, 1930 a son of the late John Henry and Florence Van Horn Von Ohlsen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean Conflict achieving the rank of Sergeant and retired as Captain of the Ramapo Police...
Nola Bell Cox
February 25, 2007
Nola Bell Cox, age 88 of Callaway, Va., died Sunday, February 25, 2007. She was a God-fearing country woman who loved to sew and quilt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cox. Mrs. Cox is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Wilson; granddaughters, Destiny Chance, Delorise James and Kerensa Northrop; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial...
Ethel Ruby Mason
February 23, 2007
Ethel Mullins Mason, age 86 of Ferrum died Friday, February 23, 2007. She was born March 9, 1920 a daughter of the late George W. and Mattie Brown Mullins and was a life long member of Providence Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Jessie Mason; a son, Edward Mason; several...
Annie Belle Bradford
February 22, 2007
Annie Belle Bradford, 55, of Callaway, died Thursday, February 22, 2007. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the home from 3 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Monnie Ross Anderson
February 22, 2007
Monnie Ross Anderson, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur W. Anderson; and two brothers, William (Billy) Ross and Enoch Ross. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Yvonne and Donald Bryant, Jr., Stuart, and Dinah Anderson, Rocky Mount; sons, William Zane Anderson, Whitsett,...
Aaron Nathan Bland
February 21, 2007
Aaron Nathan Bland, age 23, of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County went to heaven to be with his father Wednesday February 21, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph W. Bland; grandmother Eula Matney; and aunt Julia Matney. As a good hearted, never judgmental, new uncle Aaron adapted well to all the tribulations thrown his way....
Mildred Naff Plunkett
February 20, 2007
Mildred Naff Plunkett, age 87 of Boones Mill, Va., went to be with her lord on February 20, 2007. She was a lifetime member of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Plunkett is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Darius “Dee” Plunkett. She and her husband owned and operated their dairy and beef farm for over 45 years...
Joseph Hugh Frith
February 19, 2007
Joseph Hugh Frith, 59, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away Monday, February 19, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Donia Elizabeth Campbell Frith of Midlothian, and his two daughters, Jennifer Ann Frith of Midlothian, and Elizabeth Ruth Frith of San Francisco, Calif. He was a son of the late Hugh Carlton Frith; survived by his mother, Ruth Woody Frith of...