Louise Meade Belcher
Sep 11, 2010
Louise Meade Belcher, age 80 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, September 11, 2010 in a Roanoke hospital. She was retired from I. E. DuPont. Born September 29, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Mary Bernard Meade. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Annie Marie Flora; and two brothers Alfred and Robert Meade....
Gracie Peters Scott
Sep 10, 2010
Gracie Peters Scott, age 87 of Ferrum passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Franklin Health Care where she had been a resident for the past six years. As she and her family struggled through the progression of Alzheimers Disease, Gracie continued to portray her sweet smile and constant gratitude for her care. She was preceded in death by...
Ruby G. Perdue
Sep 9, 2010
Ruby Ayers Perdue, age 66 of Wirtz passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010. After a long and hard fought battle Ruby succumbed to her bout with cancer with her family by her side. A loving wife and caring mother, she will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Neil Hamilton
Sep 5, 2010
Neil H. Smallwood, Sr., age 85 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, September 5, 2010. He was born December 4, 1924 a son of the late William Hamilton and Dolly Garst Smallwood and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother; two sisters. Surviving are his wife Dora Smallwood;...
Elizabeth Bousman
Aug 26, 2010
Elizabeth (Liz) Smith Bousman, 85, of Rocky Mount, VA died at her home on Thursday, August 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Gray Bousman; parents, Jim Henry and Martha Betty Perdue Smith; sisters, Orine Brown McGhee (Wilson), Minnie Dudley (Wilmer), Geneva Mattox (Harman), and Mary Lee Hall. She is survived by three children: Bonnie B....
William Norman Sarver
Aug 20, 2010
William Norman Sarver, 83 of Glade Hill and Campbells Creek, West Virginia passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, August 20, 2010. Bill or to some known as Buck was a CPA in Campbells Creek and served his country in United States Air Force. Upon retirement Bill and Judy moved to Glade Hill where they built their home and...
Sherrie A. Woolard
Aug 15, 2010
Sherrie Ann Woolard, age 65, of Wirtz, departed this life on Sunday, August 15, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Sherrie was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and caring for her beloved dog, Brutus. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary W. Joseph and her father William F. Greenway. She is survived by her...
Johnnie Tyson
Aug 12, 2010
Johnnie Mae Neal Tyson, 99, departed this life August 12, 2010. She was born July 29, 1911, to Maggie Gunn Neal and John Pastor Neal, in the Hickory Grove Community of Macon County Alabama (presently Tuskegee, AL). One of 11 children, Johnnie Mae developed a strong work ethic, sense of community, love for family, and faith. At a young age,...
Calvin G. Holland
Aug 9, 2010
Calvin G. Holland, age 84 of Martinsville went to be with the Lord Monday, August 9, 2010. Mr. Holland was retired from Dupont after 30 years of service. He was a US Army veteran, having served in the infantry during World War II. He was born August 6, 1926 to the late Troy and Mary Powell Holland. In addition to...
Marc M. Early
Aug 9, 2010
Marion M. (Marc) Early, age 93, of Wirtz, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. He was born April 30, 1917 to the late Hiram Marcus and Nancy Early. He was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Mr. Early was a faithful minister of Jehovahs Witnesses and retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was preceded in...
Douglas Glenn
Aug 6, 2010
Douglas Glenn Divers, Sr., age 62, of Boones Mill, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. He was born August 24, 1947 to the late Emmett and Mary Bailey Divers. Glenn was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Glenn was dedicated to his family and especially cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Edna Weaver
Aug 2, 2010
Edna Cameron ODell Weaver of Wirtz, VA passed away at the age of 93 on August 2, 2010. She was born in Ridgeway, VA on March 2, 1917. She was predeceased by her parents, William Cameron ODell and Fanny Craddock ODell; six sisters, Ann Bateman, Mazie Barrow, Fannie Marlow, Ella Gregory, Rosa Black, and Emma Weaver; one brother, Pete ODell;...
Allen Wayne ( Reb ) Hodges
Aug 1, 2010
Allen Wayne Hodges (Reb), 65 of Franklin County and Hampton, Virginia went to be with the lord on August 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father George Cabell Hodges; his mother Catherine Hodges (Cat); and his brother Bud Hodges. Surviving are his wife of 45 years Louise Hodges; his two sons Allen Wayne Hodges, Jr. and special...
Ina Messenger
Jul 30, 2010
Ina Jones Messenger age 96 of Callaway departed this life on Friday, July 30, 2010 to be with the Lord. She was born May 18, 1914 in Callaway, Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Aldine Jones and Sallie Elmer Jones and Step-mother Pearl Jones; her husband, William Donald (Tiny) Messenger, Sr.; brothers, Ishmael, Rudolph and Stafford...
William Daniel Altice
Jul 26, 2010
William Danny Altice, 67, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 while serving his community as a member of the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department. He was born October 12, 1942. Son of the late William Oliver Altice of Rocky Mount and Annis Davis Altice of Henry. He is survived by his fianc Frances C. Holley, his...
Bernice Goad Moore
Jul 26, 2010
Bernice Goad Moore, 82 of Boones Mill died Monday, July 26, 2010. She retired from Reliance Universal with 15 years of service and she was a 50 year member of Boones Mill Baptist Church and former organist and pianist at the church. She was born April 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Woody and Elsie Goad. She was also...
John Lewis
Jul 24, 2010
John Johnny L. Yopp, Jr. age 40 of Franklin County and Roanoke died Saturday, July 24. He was born Jan. 3, 1970 to the late John Lewis and Nellie Sloan Yopp. He was a member of Lamplight Baptist Church. Surviving are his brother Mike Yopp (Elizabeth); sister Sarah Chitwood; half sister Sue Jewell; a very special friend, Debbie LaBiosa &...
Elizabeth Dewitt Patterson
Jul 19, 2010
Elizabeth DeWitt Patterson, 95 of Snow Creek, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Franklin Health Care of Rocky Mount, VA. She was born in Franklin Co. in August of1914, to the late Will and Belva Lester Dewitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Patterson and an infant daughter, 2 sisters, Barbara DeWitt,...
Elizabeth Bates
Jul 14, 2010
Elizabeth T. Bates, age 73, of Tampa, FL, passed away July 14, 2010. She was born June 25, 1937 in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Harry and Mable Gwynne Bates. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Erickson; and niece, Ann Richerdson. Surviving are her children, Bonnie Kushlakus, Bill and Lorilynn Mowery, Colleen and Chris Hart,...
Melissa Steward
Jul 10, 2010
Melissa J. Steward, age 40, of Boones Mill and formerly of Owensboro, KY, passes away Saturday, July 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by a sister, Melinda Stewart; and grandparents, Roy and Evelyn Morris. Surviving is her mother, Linda M. Davis; father and stepmother, Jack and Bonnie Stewart; daughters, Melinda Byrd and husband John, Leah Havener and fiance DJ;...
