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Virginia "Jenny" Dare Dixon

Virginia "Jenny" Dare Dixon

Dec 19, 2024

Virginia “Jenny” Dare Dixon left us unexpectedly on Thursday December 19, 2024. Jenny was born and raised in Ferrum, VA to the late Esley Shelton Radford and Nancy Mary Jean Cox Radford. She was proceeded in death by her father Shelton, her brother Melvin “Bug” Radford, and her mother-in-law, Frances Trail. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years,...

Linda Bailey

Linda Bailey

Dec 18, 2024

Linda Karen Bailey age 77 of Moneta passed away on December 19, 2024 in a Lynchburg hospital.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William D. "Bill" Bailey and also other relatives and friends.

Per her request, there will not be a service of visitation.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Susie Esther Dillon

Susie Esther Dillon

Dec 15, 2024

Susie Esther Dillon, age 66 of Wirtz, passed away December 15, 2024. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Shirley Jacobson

Shirley Jacobson

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley Jacobson, age 100 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Brandon Antonie Holland

Brandon Antonie Holland

Dec 7, 2024

Brandon Antonie Holland age 30, transitioned at his home unexpectantly on Saturday, December 7, 2024.  Brandon was born on December 22, 1993 in Rocky Mount, VA to the late Sonya Holland and Luster Zeigler.  He was educated in the Franklin County School System.  As a child and teenager, Brandon attended primitive baptist churches with his late grandfather, Frank Holland, and...

Frances Shively Maxey

Frances Shively Maxey

Dec 4, 2024

Frances Shively Maxey age 92 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1932 a daughter of the late Alvin Shively and Mattie Scott Cobbler and her husband, Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Lester Maxey; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Maxey; eight brothers, Joe, Lewis,...

Michael Veston Clement, Sr

Michael Veston Clement, Sr

Dec 1, 2024

Veston Clement “Big Veston or Lighting” age 64 went peacefully late Sunday afternoon. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Clement; mother Wilda Clement; brother James “Jimbo” Clement; and brother-in-law Michael Bullock.

 He is survived by his devoted wife Gloria Clement; son Michael Veston Clement, Jr.; Daughter Emily Robertson (Devin); his two loving granddaughters Abigail Clement and Amelia Clement;...

Timothy Alan Marshall

Timothy Alan Marshall

Nov 30, 2024

Timothy Alan Marshall age 68 of Boones Mill passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1956 a son of the late James E. and Nina Virginia Hundley Marshall. He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Henry and Gary Marshall and Nina Schug.

He is survived by his loving...

Sharon Lynn Lewis

Sharon Lynn Lewis

Nov 27, 2024

Sharon Lynn Lewis, age 72 of Franklin County, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 30, 1952 to the late Coralena F. Eskridge and Junior Kirk. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles "Chuck" Lewis and brothers Kenneth (Kenny) and Wayne Kirk,

To have known Sharon, was to...

Carolyn Ann DeHart

Carolyn Ann DeHart

Nov 22, 2024

Carolyn Ann DeHart age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She is survived by her husband, James Franklin Dickerson and other relatives and friends.

Her wishes were to not have a service or visitation.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Kay Lessley Linnane

Kay Lessley Linnane

Nov 22, 2024

Kay Lessley Linnane age 86 of Franklin County, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1938 a daughter of the late Erskine and Eleanor Lessley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Linnane; a son, Mike Linnane; three brothers, Erskine Lessley, Jr., John Lessley and Byron Lessley.

Kay was raised in...

Dorothy Dene Underwood

Dorothy Dene Underwood

Nov 20, 2024

Dorothy Dene Underwood age 92 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the local hospital. She was born on March 19, 1932 a daughter of the late William Jackson and Florence Chrisley Allison. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Thomas Buford Underwood; son, Carlton Earl Stoots; daughter, Sandra Marie Chatting;...

Gary Seay

Gary Seay

Nov 20, 2024

Gary Miller Seay, age 94 of Moneta died Tuesday, November 20, 2024. 

Gary graduated from Buchanan High School, served in the U.S. Army in Germany where he was undefeated lightweight boxing champion with the 1st Division. He then served in Korea and earned a number of medals including 2 Bronze Stars, a Silver Star, and Purple Heart. He was a Prisoner...

Herman Whitaker Payne

Herman Whitaker Payne

Nov 15, 2024

Herman Whitaker Payne, 79, of Rocky Mount, VA, claimed the joy of resurrection on November 15, 2024. Born on January 2, 1945, in Sabinal, TX to Herman Woodrow Payne and Mildred Babore, Herman was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. 

Preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, whom he thought of as a father, Ronaldo Babore, his wife of...

Mitchell Raymond Brewster, Sr.

Mitchell Raymond Brewster, Sr.

Nov 15, 2024

Mitchell Raymond Brewster, Sr. passed away at home Friday, November 15, 2024.  

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tammie Noell Brewster; Sons, Billy Ray Brewster and wife Lacy; Adam Ray Brewster and wife Megan (loving called Chicken); Mitchell (Mitch) Raymond Brewster, Jr. and wife Nikki; Daughter, Hannah Suzanne Brewster (Sissy) and Future Son-In-Law, Billy Fulcher; Granddaughters, Raelynn,...

Gaynell Messenger

Gaynell Messenger

Nov 11, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024 Gaynell Cooper Messenger (79) of Callaway Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her loving family and her faithful husband of 57 years, W.D. (Dee) Messenger Jr.   She will be deeply missed by her son Jonathan Messenger (Emily) and her daughter Lori Messenger-Peters (Jeff). Along with her...

Lou Nickolopoulos

Lou Nickolopoulos

Nov 11, 2024

Louis John Nickolopoulos passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11 2024. 

He is survived by his wife, May Nickolopoulos, his two daughters, Amanda Zawhorodny (Joe) and Samantha Nickolopoulos, a son, Louis Nickolopoulos, as well as his granddaughter Emma Zawhorodny his two brothers, James Nickolopoulos and Thomas Nickolopoulos, and his favorite of all, his dog, Belle. 

Lou was very successful in his career...

Thomas Grant Harmon, Jr.

Thomas Grant Harmon, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Thomas Grant Harmon, Jr. age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024at his residence.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. 

Brady Alan Mullins

Brady Alan Mullins

Nov 3, 2024

Brady Alan Mullins, age 27, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as the result of an ATV accident. Brady was preceded in death by his beloved father, Alan Corey Mullins, on November 2, 2014; maternal grandparents, Joyce Atkins (Roy) and Sonny King; special great-aunt, Marie Brubaker; and special great-grandmother, Viola Brubaker, along with a number of other family members. 

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