James T. Cannaday
Feb 23, 2010
James Thomas Cannaday, 71, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. James was born in Prillaman Switch, VA on May 25, 1938, the oldest son of the late George Henry Cannaday and Hattie King Cannaday. James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Pauline Bowles Cannaday as well as his sister Gertie...
Maryann McKenzie
Feb 18, 2010
Maryann McKenzie, 47 of Rocky Mount and formerly of New Jersey died Thursday, February 18, 2010. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. She is survived by her children, Michael, Maria and Glenn McKenzie all of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Carmine, Xena and Ariana McKenzie, Caleb Hardin; brothers, Nick (Terry) Zecchino, Joseph Zecchino, Pat (Dianne) Zecchino; sister, Susan Donnelly;...
Helen Hudson Shelburne Perdue
Feb 17, 2010
Helen Hudson Shelburne Perdue, 95, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, February 17 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Helen, daughter of the late Cephas Gillespie Shelburne and Emma Divers Shelburne, was born on October 25, 1914, in Dallas, Texas. After living briefly in Saint Louis, Missouri, the family relocated to Rocky Mount to reside on East Court Street. She graduated...
Catherine Mary Patterson
Feb 10, 2010
Catherine Kline Cathy Patterson, age 49 of the Snow Creek section of Franklin County and formerly of Baltimore, Maryland died Wednesday, February 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Kline. She is survived by her husband, John W. Patterson, Sr.; sons John W. Patterson, Jr. and wife Katie Matter, Philip Patterson; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and...
Raymond Albert Powell
Feb 10, 2010
Raymond Albert Powell, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He served in the United States Seventh Army Armored Division, USAR, and VA National Guard. He was a tank driver and guard on the Soviet border, stationed in Germany. He was a lifetime member of Redwood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Albert...
Jay Dewey Martin
Feb 8, 2010
Jay Dewey Martin, age 66 of Rocky Mount, left his family to be reunited with Jesus, his sons and family on Monday, February 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonza and Ida Martin; his sons Bobby Joe Martin and Paul Anthony Martin; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. He left to forever cherish his memory his wife,...
Richard S. Dick Whitlow
Jan 28, 2010
Richard Scott Dick Whitlow, age 81 of Roanoke died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his home. He was retired from Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield and served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan following World War II. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #201 in Rocky Mount and was a longtime member of Greene Memorial United...
Minnie G. Agee
Jan 24, 2010
Minnie Guilliams Agee, age 93 of Callaway passed away at Franklin Healthcare on Sunday, January 24, 2010, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis M. Agee of 59 years ; her parents Rob and Melvine Guilliams; sister Pearl Martin; eight brothers Posey, Holmer, Erbie, Hosie, Amos, Bennie, Herbert, and George; son-in-law Despain Dee Walters;...
Nancy Jeanne Mccreedy
Jan 22, 2010
On Friday January 22, Nancy Jeanne (May) McCreedy of Boones Mill, lost her ten-year battle with Leukemia. She is now at peace with the Lord, but she left a void here on earth that can never be filled. Nancy was born July 16, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended Jefferson High School graduating in 1960. She met and married...
Louise Peters
Jan 22, 2010
Today, January 22, 2010 our Mother, Louise Johnson Peters, age 85 of Ferrum, went to heaven with our father Herman L. Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents Eva and Charlie Johnson, three brothers, Oliver, Jack, Tommy and one sister, Ann Slate. She is survived by her daughter, Betty P. Bryant of Henry; son and daughter-in-law Roger L....
Charles J. Davis
Jan 17, 2010
After 97 years of enjoying a rich, rewarding and productive life, C. J. Davis, Jr., of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2010. He entered this life in Rocky Mount on October 2, 1912, the son of C. J. Davis, Sr. and Betsey Lemon Davis. For sixty-six years, he was married to the love of his...
Mary Marzee Boyd Bruington
Jan 14, 2010
Mary Marzee Boyd Bruington, age 92, of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010. She was born November 24, 1917, a daughter of the late M.P. and Bessie Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband Mac Bruington; daughter, Patricia Rudeseal; and three brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Gwen Bruington;...
Nannie Beckner Guilliams
Jan 8, 2010
Nannie Beckner Guilliams, age 99 of Callaway died Friday, January 8, 2010. She was the last surviving child of Staunton and Mary Martin and was preceded in death by her husbands, Winfield A. Beckner and Hosie F. Guilliams. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Nadine and William (Lovie) Hodges, Liz and Dan McPherson; nine grandchildren, Debora and Stan Wells, Ronnie...
Mary Elizabeth Jenkins
Jan 7, 2010
Mary E. Divers Jenkins, age 93 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Russell) Jenkins; a son, James (Peanut) Jenkins, Jr.; son-in-law, J.C. Jones; and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Clara Anne Hale (Lawrence); son, George (Jay) Jenkins (Sandy); daughter-in-law, Vivian M. Jenkins;...
Morris Dunbar
Jan 5, 2010
Morris Preston "Pops"Dunbar, age 77 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 5, 2010. He was born August 11, 1932 a son of the late Ernest and Emma Dunbar. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha "Big Nanny" Dunbar; son Jeff Dunbar; daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Roger Neice and Jody and Tim...
Michael David Childers
Jan 2, 2010
Michael David Childers, age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the local hospital. He retired from the Virginia State Police after 30 years of service where he was a Senior Special Agent. Born November 15, 1950 in Buena Vista, he was a son of the late Vernon and Lorraine Childers and survived by his wife...
Charles Forest Wright
Jan 2, 2010
Charles Forest Wright (Forest), age 21 formerly of Franklin County passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Forest was a 2006 graduate of Franklin County High school and has been in the United States Marine Corps since 2006. He is the son of Sharon and Jim Swann and Jeffery L. Wright; Grandson of Emily Harlow, Charles and Mae Clark, Harvey and...
Carson Alvin Jones
Jan 2, 2010
Carson Alvin Jones, age 76 of Ferrum died Saturday, January 2, 2010. He was drafted in the U.S. Army and served two years during the Korean Conflict, was a charter member and first President of Crossroad Ruritan Club, and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Jones was self-employed and owned his own business. He was preceded in death by...
Franklin Stone
Dec 30, 2009
Mr. Franklin S. Stone, age 75, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA.
Charles Hambrick
Dec 27, 2009
Charles T. Hambrick, Jr. age 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. He was born December 5, 1937, to the late Charlie and Ella Hambrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Hambrick and Joe Hambrick, and one brother-in-law, Billy Wright. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years Doris...
