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Mamie D. Patterson

Mamie D. Patterson

Aug 29, 2011

Mamie DeWitt Patterson, age 87 of Martinsville, died Monday, August 29, 2011 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She was born January 13, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Belva Lester DeWitt. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Garland and Royal DeWitt; three sisters, Elizabeth Patterson, Lillian Barbour and Barbara DeWitt; and a daughter-in-law, Cathy Patterson....

William Burnett

William Burnett

Aug 23, 2011

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Johnny Wright

Johnny Wright

Aug 19, 2011

John Phillip Wright, Jr. “Johnny”, age 68 of Sandy Level died Friday, August 19, 2011. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy, a truck driver by profession and an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt and fish. He will be missed by all who knew him. Johnny was born July 5, 1943 a son of the late John, Sr....

William James Wethington

William James Wethington

Aug 8, 2011

William J. “Pops” Wethington, Sr., age 67 of Sandy Level died Monday, August 8, 2011. He was born May 11, 1944, a son of the late Glenn and Helen Self Wethington. Mr. Wethington was an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt and fish, and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. He was a retired truck driver and a Veteran of the...

Marge Hensley

Marge Hensley

Aug 7, 2011

Marge Hensley, age 62 of Moneta went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 7, 2011 She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Lee Hensley; her son John Lee Hensley; mother Josephine Kilburn; and special companion David Hall. Marge attended Resurrection Catholic church. She was a hardworking woman who loved the lake and loved traveling, but her passion...

Connie M. Milliron

Connie M. Milliron

Aug 5, 2011

Connie Manning Milliron, age 83, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born June 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Omer and Viola Manning. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, R. Edward Milliron; brothers, Alton, Gordon and Malcom Manning; and sister, Carmel Manning Crouch. Left to cherish her memory are...

Hazel Gertrude Chandler

Hazel Gertrude Chandler

Jul 31, 2011

Hazel Gertrude Fancher Chandler “Gert”, age 83 of Glade Hill passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011. She was born November 7, 1927 a daughter of the late Wilson Arlyn and Roberta Cherry Fancher. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Chandler, Jr. “Bob”; son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. Chandler III “Bubba” and wife Junellen of Hardy; daughter and...

Cora Jennings

Cora Jennings

Jul 29, 2011

Cora I. Jennings, age 82 of Rocky Mount died Friday, July 29, 2011. Arrangements will be announced by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Vernie Perdue

Vernie Perdue

Jul 29, 2011

Vernie P. Law (Little Mom), age 96 of Glade Hill died Friday, July 29, 2011. She was born January 1, 1915 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Hampton and Betty Perdue and was also preceded in death by her husband, E. Herman Law; two brothers Ed and Harvie Perdue; three sisters, Vickie Holland, Fern Ferguson and Cheryl Perdue....

Joseph Theodore Payne

Joseph Theodore Payne

Jul 27, 2011

Joseph Theodore Payne, Sr., age 82, of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was born May 10, 1929, a son of the late Luther and Grace Smallwood Payne. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda McGinniss; two brothers; and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ellen Payne; son, Joseph T. Payne, Jr.;...

Tammy Lynne'  Bissell

Tammy Lynne' Bissell

Jul 26, 2011

Tammy Lynné Bissell, age 46 of Boones Mill went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 after a three year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on October 17, 1964 and was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Bonnie Bissell. Lynné is survived by her husband, Tim Bissell; sons, Bobby Wayne and Daniel James Bissell; father...

Melva Dillon Smith

Melva Dillon Smith

Jul 23, 2011

Melva Dillon Smith, age 79, of Glade Hill passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Johnnie Smith; granddaughter, Shannon Jo Manning; parents, Joseph and Geneva Dillon; sister Barbara D. Bousman; half sisters, Ruby D. Booth, Clara D. Dillon, Judie D. Scott, Opal D. Cook, Christine Slough and Frances D. Johnson; half brothers,...

A. Benjamin Chidester

A. Benjamin Chidester

Jul 21, 2011

The Rev. A. Benjamin Chidester, Jr., 86, of Boones Mill, VA, joined his beloved Lord on 7-21-11. He was born Sept. 19, 1924 in Syracuse, NY. He is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years Dorothy (Dot) Simpson Chidester. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Joan Bauer Chidester, his daughter, Susan C. Hill...

Marion Doug Isenhour

Marion Doug Isenhour

Jul 19, 2011

Marion “Doug” Isenhour, age 54 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Doug was born June 20, 1957 to the late Hubert Eugene Isenhour and Mildred Allman Isenhour. He attended Franklin Heights Baptist Church and graduated from Patrick Henry Community College with two Associates Degrees in Motorsports Engine Technology and Motorsports Fabrication Setup Technology....

Ann Shirley McGreevey

Ann Shirley McGreevey

Jul 18, 2011

On July 18, 2011, Ann S. McGreevey a vital spirit to all who knew and loved her slipped the bounds of life here on earth and into the arms of her waiting angels. Her journey to the kingdom of eternal life will be swift, well deserved and rejoiceful. Those who met her liked her and those who came to know...

John Richard Young

John Richard Young

Jul 11, 2011

John Richard Young, age 72 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. He was born July 16, 1938 to the late John and Eunice Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Gertrude Davis Young; sisters Mary, Bertha and Gladys Young and Geneva Stanley. Mr. Young was retired from...

Giles R. Bowles

Giles R. Bowles

Jul 10, 2011

Giles R. Bowles, age 86 of 747 Bowles Valley Rd., Rocky Mount, passed away July 10, 2011. He was born May 29, 1925, a son of the late John Henry Bowles and Rosa Mae Eames Bowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Kenneth R. Bowles; brothers Frank, Oscar, Lester, Walter, Wilfred, Raymond and...

George Monroe Smith

George Monroe Smith

Jul 8, 2011

George Monroe Smith, age 86, of Glade Hill, passed away July 8, 2011. He was born in Franklin County on March 9, 1925, the son of the late John Calvin (Jack) and Julie Mary Smith. Monroe worked at Lane Co. for 33 years, has been a devoted gardner, and built canes since 1979. He was also preceded in death by...

Mabel M. Wray

Mabel M. Wray

Jul 7, 2011

Mabel M. Wray, age 85, of Wirtz passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Red Oak Manor. Mabel was born, August 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Jack G. and Josie Angell. She is survived by her loving husband, Windle T. Wray; Sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Teresa Stamback, Mike and Joyce Stamback, Gary Wray, and Johnnie Wray; Daughters...

Carl Walters

Carl Walters

Jun 30, 2011

Carl William Walters, Sr., 69, of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at his home. He was a loving and caring man that will be greatly missed by all. He was born January 3, 1942 a son of the late Jasper W. and Annie Vest Walters. Surviving are his loving wife, Cheryl Hodges Walters of Boones Mill; sons,...

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