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;...
Thomas Benjamin Brooks, Jr.
October 11, 2007
Thomas Benjamin “T.B.” Brooks, Jr. age 93 of Rocky Mount died peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2007. He was born July 22, 1914 a son of the late Thomas Benjamin Brooks, Sr. and Mary Lawless Brooks. He was a life long member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. After working for Angle Silk Mill for 21 years, he ran a county...
Catherine Coleman Frith
October 11, 2007
Catherine Coleman Frith, age 96 of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Mrs. Frith was the last surviving child of Samuel and Fannie Elba Whelchel Coleman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; brothers, James Coleman, Mark Coleman and Ben Coleman; sisters, Tommi Shelor, Mary Overby, Julia Redmond and Betty...
Grover Wilson Fisher
October 10, 2007
Grover W. “Bill” Fisher, age 90 of Callaway, died peacefully at Franklin Healthcare Tuesday October 9, 2007. He was born August 7, 1917, son of the late Luther Milton, Sr. and Lula Prillaman Fisher. He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Barnhart Fisher in 2002 after 61 years of marriage. Mr. Fisher graduated from Callaway High School in...
Edna Ellis Harrison
October 9, 2007
Edna E. Harrison, age 83 of Glade Hill passed on to her eternal life at her home after a beautiful day, surrounded by her family, friends, loved ones and kind caregivers with prayers, tears and beautiful music and singing. Edna was born on December 18, 1923 in the Redwood community at Brushy Hill in Franklin County, Va. at her mother’s...