Marlene Jean Laprade
March 1, 2021
Marlene Jean LaPrade, age 84 of Callaway, VA went to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Monday, March 1, 2021. Marlene was born on April 20, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Hettie Sink (Hall); brother, Lewis Sink; and sister, Doris Pickeral; brother-in-law, Johnny Shreve; and great-grandson,...
David Thomas Wood
March 1, 2021
In 2020, David Thomas Wood celebrated this 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Jane Marchant Wood, and his 90th birthday. David was born August 5, 1930 and died March 1, 2021 in Boones Mill, Virginia.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas M. and Blanche Bowman Wood, his wife, Jane; his sister and brother-in-law, Frances...
Sharon Lee Poindexter
February 28, 2021
Sharon Lee Poindexter, age 72 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, February 28, 2021. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Susan Vass Temple
February 27, 2021
Susan Vass Temple, 68, of Roanoke passed away, February 27th, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Maynard and Ethel Vass, February 22nd, 1953 in Carroll County, Va. Susan graduated from Carroll County High School and received her Bachelors from The University of Virginia. She went on to receive her Masters from Marshall University in...
Bruce Benjamin Angell
February 27, 2021
Bruce Benjamin Angell, age 64 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born April 20, 1956, the son of the late Wilson and Beatrice Angell. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Angell and Tracy Angell. Surviving are his son, “the pride and joy of his life” Alex Angell; spouse, Sue Angell; sisters and...
Loretta Hodges Prillaman
February 26, 2021
Loretta Hodges Prillaman, age 84 of Rocky Mount departed this earthly life for her heavenly home early Friday, February 26, 2021. Waiting to welcome her with open arms was her husband, Joel R. Prillaman. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charlie and Luci Hodges; son, Max Randall Prillaman; sisters, Dorothy Walker,...
Nancy Beeghly Whitlow
February 26, 2021
Nancy Beeghly Whitlow, age 78 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Amos Whitlow; father, Urias Beeghly; and son, Little William. Surviving are her son, Daniel Whitlow (Tammy); daughter, Lorie Larrabee (Edward); grandchildren, Tracy Whitlow, Tommy and Travis Larrabee; mother, Mary Beeghly; brother, Donnie Beeghly (Gay); sisters, Ruth...
Brian Kirby Blancher
February 24, 2021
Brian Kirby Blancher, age 47 of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald “Doc” Blancher; grandparents, Charles and Ruby Blancher and Thomas and Georgia Kirby. Surviving are his daughter, Kaylee Jenkins; mother, Karen Kirby Blancher. Services will be private with inurnment in Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. Arrangements by Flora...
John Young Barr
February 22, 2021
John Young Barr, age 90, of Hardy Va. passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Ellwood City, PA.
John is survived by his wife, loving friend and caregiver, Shirley Riney Barr; daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Richard Greiner of Huntington Beach, CA; four...
Cline Coy Hodges
February 19, 2021
Cline Coy Hodges, age 78 of Rocky Mount died Friday, February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Gladys Hodges; brother, Terry Hodges; and grandson, Carson Cline Hodges. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Hodges; children, Mark Hodges (Ruth), Cathy Wray (Kevin), Coy Hodges (DeeDee); grandchildren, Kelsey Durham (Jon), Kayla...
John Thomas Santopolo
February 19, 2021
John Thomas Santopolo, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, died on February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Madalyn P. Santopolo (Roanoke, VA) and his father Frank A. Santopolo (Fort Collins, CO).
John grew up in Roanoke and was a proud graduate of Jefferson High School, Class of 1964. He was...
Ernie Moore Garraghty
February 19, 2021
Our loving father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ernie Moore Garraghty, age 88 of Ferrum, went to heaven on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Garraghty; son, Randy Garraghty; daughter-in-law, Christy Garraghty; and four brothers, T. Ashley Garraghty, Reginald E. Garraghty, J. Calvin Garraghty, and Giles M. Garraghty Surviving are his children, Sandra...
Delmas Ross Clemons
February 18, 2021
Delmas Ross Clemons, 69 years old, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Sallie Clemons; children, Shellie Willie, Becky Naff (DeWayne), Andy Clemons (Julie), and Paige Garland (Hunter); grandchildren, Morgan Garber (Michael), Hunter Wilson (Matthew), Brie & Bella Willie, Bryce Bessel (Becky), Nevaeh, Zander, Dexter & Jemma Clemons; great-grandchildren, Jacoby & Ivy...
Alma Levone Beard
February 17, 2021
Alma Levone Beard departed this world on Wednesday, February 17 th , 2021 in Harrisburg, N.C. Alma was born on March 3, 1924, the youngest of seven children of the late Reed Tyree and Scenie A. Sink of Franklin County, Va. She grew up to become a devout wife of the late Buford S. Beard and the mother of...
Louise Cheety Ilconich
February 16, 2021
Louise Lillian Cheety Ilconich 59 of Penhook went to be with her Heavenly Father on Feb 16, 2021. She is survived by her husband Joseph G Ilconich Jr. Her siblings Mary Donhue (Mike), Patricia Little, Frannie and Suzie Cheety, Joseph Cheety; her children Shannon Ilconich, Joseph Ilconich lll, Ivan Ilconich; grandchildren Gabrielle Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Caylen Quinn,...
Cynthia Jean Hodges
February 16, 2021
Cynthia Jean Hodges, age 60 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mildred Hylton; and sister, Melinda Riggs. Surviving are her special friend, Ralph LaPrade; sister, Janice Craddock (Lewis); brother, Lonnie Hylton (Kristin); niece and nephews; William, Kenny, and Abby. A graveside service will be held 2:00...
H. Ronald Shelton
February 14, 2021
H. Ronald Shelton, age 80 of Glade Hill went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born August 7, 1940 to Harry Shelton & Lottie Maddox Shelton, who have both preceded him in death. Ronnie lived his entire life in Franklin county and...
Jerry Allen Lindsey
February 14, 2021
Jerry Allen Lindsey, age 79 of Union Hall died Sunday, February 14, 2021. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
Brayden Jaise Frommel
February 13, 2021
Brayden Jaise Frommel, age 11 of Rocky Mount was born on June 15, 2009 and departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He now resides in heaven with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, whom he loved dearly, Carey Frommel. Surviving are his mother, Amy Frommel; father, George Jr. Davis;...
Clyde Holland Perdue, Jr
February 13, 2021
Clyde Holland Perdue, Jr., 66, of Rocky Mount, passed away surrounded by his family on February 13, 2021. He was born December 7, 1954 to the late Clyde H. “Yidie” Perdue and Helen Hudson Shelburne Perdue.
He received his B.A., B.S., and M.A. from Virginia Tech in 1977 and 1979, respectively. In 1984, he graduated with his...