Nancy L. Perdue
July 27, 2023
Nancy L. Perdue, age 79 passed away peacefully in her Redwood home on Thursday, July 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer with her loving family by her side. Born February 3, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Nannie E. Robertson Campbell. She is survived by her children, Stephen E. Perdue and Sheila...
A. Marie Garman Aird
July 26, 2023
A. Marie Garman Aird of Roanoke, Virginia went to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Marie is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Jesse B. Aird III. Jesse says of Marie, “Marie was as near a perfect wife as a man could have.” Marie was the oldest of six children. She...
Shelba Potter English
July 26, 2023
Shelba Potter English, age 86, of Glade Hill, VA, departed this earthly life July 26, 2023 at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation. She was the daughter of Ben and Dora Potter of Penhook, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bobby Potter, and sister, Pat Malpass and husband Garland Page English.
She was a...
Duen C. "Dc" Young
July 25, 2023
Duen C. “DC” Young, age 84 of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Franklin County died Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was formerly employed at Continental Homes leaving behind his special family of coworkers. DC also did carpentry work and was “jack of all trades” who loved fishing. Preceding him in death was his wife, Shelby and his dog,...
David Martin Hamrick Sr.
July 23, 2023
David Martin Hamrick, Sr., age 86 of Penhook passed away at home Sunday, July 23, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Eden, NC on December 24, 1936 a son of the late Aubrey Hamrick and Evelyn Hamrick Pulliam. David was preceded in death by both his parents; and his daughter, Marla Hamrick Ashby; and his...
Yvonne V. Anderson
July 18, 2023
Yvonne V. Anderson, age 87 of Rocky Mount, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Yvonne was born August 22, 1935 to the late Louis and Clementine Volle of Bridgeville, PA. Yvonne was only 18 when she married J.L. and moved to Rocky Mount where they built their home together. They worked on the...
Lindsey Nolan Gentry
July 16, 2023
Lindsey Nolan Gentry, a loving father and widower passed away at his home in Rocky Mount, VA on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the age of 69. Originally hailing from Mt. Washington, KY, Lindsey moved to Rocky Mount, VA more than a decade ago with his wife, Nancy. He was able to make several friends due to his happy...
Polly Darlene Hicks
July 13, 2023
Polly Darlene (Hardy) Hicks of Rocky Mount, age 67, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Cornel Hardy and Thelma Pauline (Mills) Hardy. In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Connie Francis Hardy, as well as cherished grandson Brandon Leon Miller....
Daphne France Allman
July 13, 2023
"As the Lord would have it, her wonderful earthly life ended peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 and began anew in heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ. Born on February 4, 1937, she grew up loving the outdoors, gardening, baking, sewing and most of all her large extended family. When at home she helped to care for her younger...
Joe Robert Lynch
July 12, 2023
Joe Robert Lynch, age 91 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Louise Lynch; parents, Charlie and Ocie Foley Lynch; and eight siblings, Lola Holley, Verna Clemmons, Catherine Williams, Dolly Spangler, Gladys Minnich, Jean Pate, Jane Gibson and Jesse Samuel Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a retired farmer and had...
Melvyn "Doug" Douglas Holland
July 10, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Melvyn Douglas (Doug) Holland, age 81 of Wirtz, VA on Monday, July 10, 2023. Up until his retirement Doug earned his living at the Lane Company in Rocky Mount, Virginia. All through his life Doug was an avid hunter, fisherman and NASCAR racing fan. In his later years when...
Carolyn Sue Perdue Turner
July 5, 2023
Carolyn "Sue" Perdue Turner, age 65 of Glade Hill, passed from this life to her eternal life on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 with her family by her side. Sue was born October 20, 1957 to the late Oakie Giles Perdue and Martha Nannie (Durham) Perdue. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Ray Perdue; and...
Janet Lynn Hawkins
July 5, 2023
Janet Lynn Hawkins, age 70 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Melvin and Doris; half-sister, Donna; and brother, Steve. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sister, Marianne Dudley; niece, Krista Dudley; nephew, Matthew Dudley; and brother, Michael Robinson. Janet’s pain is now eased from the...
Nellie Minnix Brubaker
July 4, 2023
Nellie Minnix Brubaker, age 93 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Talmage of 57 years on May 27, 2005. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Jane Lynch (Cecil), Melinda Milan (David), and Tammy Knick (Mark); four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, Rachel (Matthew) and Casey; two sisters-in-law, Nadine...
Harry Randolph "Randy" Scott
July 4, 2023
Harry Randolph Scott, age 68 of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born in Pulaski, VA on August 23, 1954, the son of the late Francis Hume Scott III and Harriett Crabtree. Randy was also preceded in death by his sister, Ella Scott. Randy is survived by his brother, Francis “Sandy” Hume Scott IV...
Debra "Debbie" Hurt
July 3, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Hurt, (Wonder Woman) age 54 of Wirtz died Monday, July 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loveline Powell and Horace Lee Shelton. Surviving Debbie is her husband, Kenneth Lee Hurt; daughter, Angel Keffer; sons, Michael Todd Ambrose and Christopher Cory Ambrose (Cassidy Wilson); her fur babies, brothers, Lee Shelton, Kenny Shelton and Donnie;...
Michelle Perdue Hall
July 2, 2023
Michelle Perdue Hall, age 55 of Boones Mill passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side after a courageous 7-year battle with breast cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jo Anne Hogan Perdue, and is survived by her husband of 31 years, Duane A. Hall; and her daughters, Allie...
Betty Jean Ferguson Midkiff
June 30, 2023
Betty Jean Ferguson Midkiff passed away at the age of 86 years old on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born to Tony and Norene Ferguson on October 31, 1936. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde Midkiff and two brothers, Marshall and Jay Ferguson. She is survived by her children, Lee Housman (RJ), Connie Rowland,...
Eugene Blair Cook, Jr.
June 29, 2023
Eugene Blair Cook, Jr., age 57 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Blair was born December 18, 1965 in Rocky Mount, the son of the late Eugene B. Cook, Sr. and Judy Z. Bowyer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenwood S. and Betty B. Cook, Luther B. and...
William Anthony "Billy" Nagel, Jr.
June 28, 2023
William Anthony "Billy" Nagel, Jr., age 83 of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.