Maury Lee Carter
June 18, 2022
Remembering a Legend
Maury L. Carter
(4/16/1933 – 6/18/2022)
Maury L. Carter passed away in the early morning of Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the age of 89. Maury was husband to Elaine for 63 years, father of Daryl (Carrie, wife) and Dana (David, husband), grandfather of 10, an...
Rosemary Hodges English
June 13, 2022
Rosemary Hodges English, age 61 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Hodges. Surviving are her daughters, Tara Martin (Jonathan), Kara English; mother, Betty Jo Hodges; grandsons, Jasper Martin and Ryder Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Becky Hodges; niece, Jessica Hodges (Brittany Barley). She will also be...
Barbara Elizabeth Amos Brown Cannaday
June 13, 2022
Barbara Elizabeth Amos Brown Cannaday of Burnt Chimney was born in Franklin County on February 1, 1935 and departed into heaven on June 13, 2022 at the age of 87 after a recent decline in health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lizzie and Phillip Amos; brothers, Wayne Amos and Thomas G. Amos (Barbara); sisters, Mary Brown...
Joyce M. "Bunny" Meador
June 12, 2022
Joyce M. “Bunny” Meador of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at home. Bunny was preceded in death by her parents Mary V. and L.W. “Bill” Duncan and brother J. Allen Duncan of Meadowview, VA. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Meador; sister, Charlotte Ehlshlager and husband Karl; sister-in-law, Drema Meador; brother-in-law, Jerry Meador...
Linda Tyree Patterson
June 9, 2022
Linda Tyree Patterson of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born June 9, 1942 and passed on her 80th birthday. Linda was the only daughter of the late Henry Allen and Vesta Gregory Tyree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Henry Lewis Anderson
June 9, 2022
Henry Lewis Anderson, age 71 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gladys Anderson. Surviving are his sister, Sharon Bibbs; niece, Ashlee Zahner (Chad); nephew, Russon Bibbs (Nicole); numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; aunts and cousins. Lewis loved farming and fishing. He was also an excellent gardener. In lieu...
Henrietta Wright Henderson
June 9, 2022
Henrietta Wright Henderson, age 87 of Callaway, unfortunately succumbed to cancer Thursday, June 9, 2022. Surviving are her son, Usama Salaam; three grandchildren, Simorah Salaam, Hassan Salaam, and Brandy Reese. There will be no services. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
John Samuel Floyd Mabe
June 7, 2022
John Samuel Floyd Mabe, 91, of Boones Mill, formerly of Odd, WV, left for his eternal reward on June 7, 2022.
If he’d have lived until the 6 th day of July, he would’ve been 92. Born July 6, 1930 in Austinville to Ellen Archer and Steven Jasper Mabe. Preceded in death by his wife of 56...
Paul Hughes Thurman
June 6, 2022
Paul Hughes Thurman, 88, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bentley and Annie Hudson Thurman; and his sister, Anne Thurman Leggett.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Donna Thurman Chandler (Richard); his granddaughter, Sarah Chandler Kelly (Zachary); his great-granddaughter, Harper Kelly; his brother, Joe Henry...
Larry Hollins Betterton
June 6, 2022
Larry Hollins Betterton, age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022. Larry was born in Campbell County, Virginia on April 14, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollins (Pete) and Rebecca (Polly) Betterton; brother, Jimmy (Audrey) Betterton; sister, Effie Betterton Hall; niece, Pat. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...
David Montgomery Naff
June 5, 2022
David Montgomery Naff, age 83 of Alexandria and formerly of Franklin County passed away Sunday June 5, 2022. He was born September 22, 1938, the son of the late Elmer and Ava Montgomery Naff. He was retired from the U.S. Patent Office, Washington D.C. Funeral services will be conducted at Antioch Church of the Brethren 11 a.m. Monday, June...
Danny "Tiny" Lee Wray
June 5, 2022
Danny “Tiny” Lee Wray, age 53 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Edith Wray; and brothers, Roger and Timmy Wray. Surviving are his son, Zach Moore; daughter, Siarra Smith (Brian); grandchildren, Brantley Moore, Paisley Moore; Kayliana Corbin, Bryson Smith; sister, Darlene Wray; nieces, Tiffany and Mindy Dent;...
Linda Diane (Winky) Hudson Little
June 5, 2022
Linda Diane (Winky) Hudson Little, age 74, of Boones Mill died Sunday, June 5, 2022 following a battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Coolidge Hudson; infant sister, Susan Denise Bruce; and brother, Paul Wesley Hudson. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Little; sons, Jeffrey Craig Mullins, Matthew Todd (Wesley Anne) Little, Shannon Ellis (Jeff),...
Bob Robert O'Neal
June 3, 2022
Bob Robert O’Neal, age 61 of Hartford, CT and formerly of Franklin County, entered into God’s Kingdom on Friday, June 3, 2022. Bob was born on September 29, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY to Isiah and his mom (Alvia O’Neal) whom preceded him in death. Bob grew up in Franklin County where he attented public schools and lived with his...
Christi Constable Cooper
May 31, 2022
Christi Constable Cooper, 54, was a truly special mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She gained her angel wings on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Christi was born on May 22, 1968 in Roanoke, VA to adoring parents, Don and Jeaniene Constable and became the doted-on baby sister of Scott and Brian. She was a proud graduate of Franklin County...
Dzevad Beganovic
May 30, 2022
Dzevad Beganovic 68, a longtime resident of Salem, Va went to his heavenly home on May 30, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, his beloved nephew and love of his life wife Erminka Beganovic. Surviving family members include son Dado Beganovic (partner-Kylee) son Dino Beganovic, daughter Alma Dellinger (husband-Noah), his many grandchildren who made him the...
Terry Lynn Walker Kendrick
May 30, 2022
Terry Lynn Walker Kendrick, age 67 of Penhook died Monday, May 30, 2022 when God called the most rambunctious angel of them all home. She was born May 23, 1955 a daughter of the late Melvin and Barbara Walker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte “Lucy” Tilley; and brother, Allen “Bucky” Walker. Surviving are her...
Juanita Thurman Stanley
May 29, 2022
Juanita Thurman Stanley, age 84 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stanley, brothers, Donald Thurman and Dewey (Brud) Thurman, sisters, Iris Powell, Mildred Layman and Lealda (Sis) Angle. She was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church and worked for Leggett’s over 40 years and Peebles...
Mary Woodson Tyler Faruki
May 27, 2022
Mary Woodson Tyler Faruki left this world on May 27, 2022.
She was born to George and Hazel Ramsey Tyler on December 6, 1936, in Roanoke, Virginia. "Mary Woo" as she was known to her family, spent her early years in Blacksburg and Arlington, Virginia. Her fondest memories were when she spent climbing the cliffs and exploring...
Lehoa Thi Bui
May 27, 2022
Lehoa Thi Bui (Anê Lệ Hoa Thị Bùi), age 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Surviving are her husband, Chon Bui; son, Dat Bui; daughter, Jade Bui; father, Khen Nguyen; brothers, Binh Nguyen, Hung Nguyen, Dien Nguyen, Si Nguyen, and Hoang Nguyen; and sister, My Nguyen Barbour. A funeral mass will be held at St....