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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,...

Calvin L. Meadow

Calvin L. Meadow

Jun 28, 2011

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Greg

Greg

Jun 25, 2011

Gregory “Greg” William Hoynoski, age 43, of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011. He was born February 10, 1968, in Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Karen Hoynoski; sons, Evan and Ryan Hoynoski; father, Chester Hoynoski (Linda); mother, Kathleen Smith (Ron); sister, Leah Andringa (Nick); nephew, Zachary Andringa; many other family members and a host of friends....

Jackson William Hall

Jackson William Hall

Jun 23, 2011

Jackson William Hall, 59 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, June 23, 2011 in a Roanoke Hospital. He was born January 6, 1952 a son of the late Irvin William and Annie Mae Hodges Hall. He is survived by his brother David Wayne Hall; a special cousin, Shirley Hodges; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman...

G.L. Moreland

G.L. Moreland

Jun 20, 2011

George L. "G.L." Moreland, 69 of Rocky Mount died Monday, June 20, 2011 in a Roanoke hospital. He was born February 2, 1942 a son of the late John D. and Tina Fritts Moreland. He was also preceded in death by a brother, J.D. Moreland; and a brother-in-law, Terry W. Sink. He is survived by his sisters and brother, Lula...

Conley Coulson

Conley Coulson

Jun 17, 2011

Conley R. Coulson, age 67 of Boones Mill, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. Conley was a member of the Church of Christ in Rocky Mount and owned and operated a hydraulic repair shop. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a Charter Member of the Bass master Club in Roanoke. Surviving is his wife Brenda Lockhart Coulson; daughter &...

Carl Jacob Tyler

Carl Jacob Tyler

Jun 12, 2011

Carl Jacob Tyler, age 85 of Hardy passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was a wonderful Loving, devoted and faithful husband and father who always put his family first. A man that was always prepared for the unexpectant and always there to educate others in the simple ways of life. The very best “Daddy” a girl could ever ask...

Eural Midkiff

Eural Midkiff

Jun 12, 2011

Eural Midkiff, age 90 of Ferrum, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was born June 1, 1921 to the late Murry and Pearl Midkiff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Prillaman; brothers Buren, Edward and Wythe Midkiff; sisters Josephine Midkiff and Evilene Plough. Mr. Midkiff attended Endicott Assembly of God and...

Virginia Brown Brammer

Virginia Brown Brammer

Jun 5, 2011

Virginia “Jenny” Brown Brammer, age 72, of Glade Hill, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Jenny was born, May 20, 1939, the daughter of the late Bailey P. and Myrtle B. Brown. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles D. Brammer; five brothers, Lee, Ernest, Paul, Taylor, Benford “Buck”...

Heather C. Summers

Heather C. Summers

Jun 4, 2011

Heather Carolyn Summers, age 27, formerly of Ferrum, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was a graduate of Caldwell High School in Caldwell County, NC. She worked as an equine veterinary tech in Kentucky and Ohio and a small animal tech in Virginia. Heather is survived by her mother Angela Marshall and one...

Mary Lou Barton

Mary Lou Barton

May 27, 2011

Mary Lou Barton, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. She was born April 16, 1936 a daughter of the late Elliott and Minnie Creasy Brumfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge Barton. Surviving are her children, Ron and Audrey Sartin, Terry Sartin, Roger and Patricia Sartin, Sandra and Ricardo “Mota” Hernandez,...

Alvin Johnson

Alvin Johnson

May 24, 2011

Alvin Johnson, age 75 of Wirtz passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Alvin was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was born August 22, 1935 a son of the late Otho and Beulah Ramsey Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kermit Johnson; and a sister, Barbara Jean Johnson Bolla. Surviving are his wife Brenda Johnson; son and...

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