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Brandon Antonie Holland

Brandon Antonie Holland

Dec 7, 2024

Brandon Antonie Holland age 30 of Callaway passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Monday, December 16, 2024, at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Hodges-Lynch Family Cemetery on Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount. His family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1 PM.

Arrangements will be...

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. 

Our...

Mary Lou Gibson

Mary Lou Gibson

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Lou Gibson was a caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born January 7, 1950, and left this world on October 29, 2024, at age 74.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Ernest "Hoot" Gibson, parents William Buford and Virginia Belle Robertson, sister Nora Grace Eggleston, and dear friend Darrell Jefferson. She is...

Nancy Helen Himmelbrand Harris

Nancy Helen Himmelbrand Harris

Oct 23, 2024

Nancy passed away on October 23, 2024, at 8:54 p.m., venturing to her final frontier, where she joins her beloved mother, Alice; her brothers, Eddie and Lee; and her daughter, Alyson, among the stars.

Nancy had a warm and welcoming heart, offering comfort and guidance to all who needed it. Affectionately known as “Mom” by many, she brought light and kindness...

Barry Kemplin Blankenship

Barry Kemplin Blankenship

Oct 21, 2024

Barry Kemplin Blankenship, “Papa” (65)

Born in Rocky Mount, VA on October 12, 1959, died in his home in Boones Mill, VA on October 21, 2024. Barry was an avid hunter, camping enthusiast, and loved spending time with his family. He was a happily retired mechanical superintendent of GJ Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Junior and...

Leslie Dwight Howard

Leslie Dwight Howard

Oct 19, 2024

My pain and suffering are over. I left this earth on October 19, 2024. I was born September 25, 1947, the sixth of ten children, to the late John A. Howard and Margaret Horton Howard. My brothers Emory Wayne Howard and John A. Howard Jr. and sister Margaret Ruth Kinsley gained their wings before me.

I leave behind three brothers –...

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