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...
William Herbert "Pete" Foster
February 19, 2007
William Herbert (Pete) Foster, 88 of Rocky Mount died Monday, February 19, 2007. He was born April 10, 1918 in the Scruggs Community of Franklin County. Pete was predeceased by his parents Elbert Grady Foster and Sally Meem Dudley Foster, and two sisters Pauline Foster Boothe and Mary Foster Shine. Pete graduated from Rocky Mount High School and National Business...
Mary Housman Mitchell
February 17, 2007
Mary Housman Mitchell, age 79 of Union Hall, died Saturday, February 17, 2007 in the local hospital. She was born on December 16, 1927 a daughter of the late Billy and Kate Housman. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; daughter-in-law, Marie Mitchell; son-in-law, William Marvin Sawyer; and stepfather, Hampton Perdue. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by...
Anthony (Tony) Staite, Sr.
February 12, 2007
Anthony A. Staite, Sr. age 70 died Monday, February 12, 2007 and Frank C. Maisenhelder age 66 died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 both of Rocky Mount. A joint memorial Mass of Resurrection will be conducted from Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Robert Cole officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
Miles Holland
February 10, 2007
Miles Wills Holland, Sr., 93 0f Rocky Mount passed away Saturday February 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Lou Ellen Holland; four brothers and sisters. Mr. Holland, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Veteran of WWII, was retired as resident engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation of Franklin County and served as a...
Linda Lynch Jones
February 9, 2007
Linda Lynch Jones, 59, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday February 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father Dalton Lynch and sister Elizabeth Williford. Linda worked for Select Sires for forty years. She loved dancing and car races. She is survived by her husband, Nelson Elwood Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Gerry Williams; grandchildren, Kealey and...