J. T. Brittain
January 9, 2007
J.T. Brittain, age 89 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday January 9, 2007. Surviving are is wife Joyce H. Brittain; sons Dennis Brittain of Texas, and James Brittain of Nevada; daughter Diane Slacker of California; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Frank and Mary Wood. The family would especially like to thank Fork Mountain Rest Home for their love...
Terry Wythe Sink, Sr.
January 9, 2007
Terry Wythe Sink, Sr., 70, of Ferrum, died Tuesday morning, January 9, 2007. He was born May 4, 1936, a son of the late L.H. "Doc" and Nona Furrow Sink. Surviving are his wife, Lula Mae Sink; children, Debbie Costa and significant other Chuck Gibson, Linda Short, Terry W. "Chuck" Sink, Jr. and fiancée, Ellie Trent, James Allen and Amy...
Elizabeth (Liz) Lynch Williford
January 9, 2007
Shed not a tear in sorrow for on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Elizabeth (Liz) Lynch Williford, age 56 of Rocky Mount finally won her hard fought battle with cancer. It was her request to be at home at the time of her death and her request was granted surrounded by her family and friends. She was employed by AEI, Bojangles...
Nathan Charles Craighead
January 7, 2007
Nathan Charles Craighead, age 55 of Boones Mill quietly took the hand of his precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Nathan served in the United States Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas and was a Deacon at Boones Mill Baptist Church. A special thanks to Steel Dynamics formerly Roanoke Electric Steel where Nathan was employed for...
Blanche Montgomery Young
January 7, 2007
Blanche Montgomery Young, age 98 of Danville and formerly of Franklin County died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home in Danville, Virginia. She was born September 26, 1908 a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rosa Peters Montgomery. She was married to the late John Robert Young. Mrs. Young was a longtime member of Rocky Mount Christian...
Willie Wade (Bill) Forte
January 3, 2007
Willie Wade (Bill) Forte of Penhook, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 03, 2007 due to complications from lung cancer. He previously was a resident of Wall Township, New Jersey for 29 years. He was 85. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marily Ann. Bill was born in Texas and worked as a Mason in construction for most...
Bob Lewis Smithers
January 2, 2007
Bob Lewis Smithers, age 69, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday January 2, 2007 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born November 10, 1937 to the late Doogie and Ruby Smithers. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillie Mae Smithers; and a brother Nile Smithers. He was retired from Bassett Industries. He is survived by his daughters and...
Cecil Wythe Webb
January 1, 2007
Cecil W. Webb, age 77, died Monday January 1, 2007 at his home. He was born January 31, 1929 in Franklin County to the late William Robert and Ella Moran Webb. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and a founding member of the Callaway Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Marshall Harding Mcminnis
February 26, 2006
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....
Vera Woodie Mitchell
August 13, 2005
Vera Woodie Mitchell, age 93 formerly of Franklin County passed away August 13, 2005. Graveside memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Lula Jennings
July 30, 2005
Lula Mary Durham Jennings age 88 of Boones Mill went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 30, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Omer Jennings; her parents, Riley and Naomi Durham; and four brothers, Jack, Henry, Fred, and Johnny Durham. She is survived by her children, Lewis and Mary Jo Jennings, Glade Hill,...
Richard Morris Alley
March 17, 2005
Richard Morris “Santa Claus” Alley, age 72 of Ferrum died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He retired from MW Manufacturers of Rocky Mount and was a loyal and devoted patron of the YMCA in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Lee Clark Alley; his parents, William and...
William H. Parcell, Jr.
March 8, 2005
William Hamilton Parcell, Jr. “Billy” age 81 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at his residence following a five year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He retired from Rocky Mount Post Office as a Rural Letter Carrier and following retirement he was an employee of Flora Funeral Service. He supported the American Red Cross as a faithful blood donor...
Earl W. Hoy
March 6, 2005
Earl W. Hoy age 88 of Callaway died Sunday, March 6, 2005. He was retired from E.I. DuPont, Co. with 43 years of service, serving as a Marketing Specialist and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WW II. He was a Past President of the Boones Mill Lions Club where he was recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Honor...
Russell Pugh
February 27, 2005
Howard Russell Pugh, 71, of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2005 at his home. He retired from Fleming Foods in 1989. A highly respected Auctioneer for over 30 years, he was owner of Pugh's Auction Service of Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Pugh and Mary Pugh Abshire; three sisters, Lonnie Pugh, Virginia...
Jerry Wayne Louthian
February 25, 2005
Jerry Wayne Louthian, 59, of Wirtz, died Friday evening, February 25, 2005 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born July 29, 1945, son of the late Robert C. and Ella Cowan Louthian. Jerry was a graduate of National Business College and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He had a special love for animals. Surviving are his wife, Brenda; daughter...
Joseph Gibson
February 8, 2005
Joseph Benjamin Gibson, age 60 of Boones Mill, died Monday, February 8, 2005 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was a son of Charlie “Buster” Gibson and the late Edith Farris Gibson. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Nellie Alice Gibson, a daughter, Lisa Ann Johnson, three brothers and sisters in-law, Robert and Peggy Gibson of Boones Mill, John...
Jessie Mullins
February 6, 2005
Jessie Gardner Mullins, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, February 6, 2005. She was a faithful member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church, and was retired from Tultex in Martinsville. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She was born February 4, 1920, a daughter of the late John and Vera McGhee Gardner. She...
Fred B. Altice, Sr.
February 3, 2005
Fred Berlin Altice, Sr. age 78 of Union Hall died Thursday, February 3, 2005 in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Altice was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cabel and Alice Altice; one brother, Posey Altice; and one sister, Nellie York. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Nancy Berger Altice; four sons and...
Gertrude Arrington
February 2, 2005
Gertrude Weaver Arrington, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday afternoon, February 2, 2005. She was born August 12, 1926, a daughter of the late DeMoss and Ida Hodges Weaver and was also preceded in death by her husband, John Arrington, Jr.; brothers, Hugh, Willie and Dewey Weaver and sister Lucille Cooper. Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn and Bill Woolsey,...