Gerald "Jerry" Oscar Morris
Mar 9, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Oscar Morris age 80 passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1944 in Dover, New Jersey to the late Thomas and Gladys Morris. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Joanne Morris; a son, Michael Morris; sisters-in-law, Donna Morris and Carol Licata; and best...
Gerald Thomas Elkins
Mar 7, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Elkins, age 83 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. Jerry was born March 31, 1941 to the late Rudolph and Ersell Miller Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Gene, Charles, Bobby, Leo (Frances) Elkins; sisters Dorothy Thomas (Russell), Marie Collins (Bob), Patty Whitt, and Penny Dooley,
Surviving is...
James Clifford Blankenship
Mar 7, 2025
James Clifford Blankenship, age 90 of Glade Hill, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born January 4, 1935 to the late Emmettt and Elsie Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship lived most of his life in Glade Hill, Virginia ,where he was a member of Crafts...
Herman Clark Harrison
Mar 6, 2025
Herman Clark Harrison went to be with the lord on Thursday, March 6th at age 97 at Friendship Health and Rehab Center South in Roanoke, Virginia. Herman was born on December 28th, 1927, at the family home place in Franklin County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Clark Harrison, his mother Mamie McGhee Harrison, his brother...
Jay Hugh Hodges
Mar 6, 2025
On March 6th, 2025, Jay Hugh Hodges "Papa" passed away peacefully with his wife, Linda Hodges, by his side. Jay was known for his hard work, love for his family, and love for baseball and his favorite team, the Yankees (or anyone his kids or grandkids played for). Jay retired from Kroger after 30 years of hard work and dedication....
Mike Butler
Mar 3, 2025
Michael "Mike" Gary Butler, Sr. age 67 of Ferrum passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1957 a son of the late Kenneth and Christinia Bullock Butler. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and carpenter by trade building log homes. He loved his family and spending time with them. He will...
Judy E. Medders
Mar 3, 2025
Judith Eugenia Medders age 83 of Moneta passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at her home.
We were sisters, not by blood, but by commitment to always and forever support each other. We laughed and played together for 55 years. Judy was outgoing, compassionate, funny, loyal, kind and generous. If you commented on something of hers, she would offer it...
Kathy Carner
Mar 1, 2025
Phyllis Kathryn Carner age 65 of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Daniel Carson Jones
Feb 28, 2025
Daniel Carson Jones was the wonderful son of the late Margaret Carter Jones and the late Carson A. Jones. His beloved sister, Linda, was waiting for him at the banks of the Jordan River.
Left to treasure his amazing life are his Carter Drive Family, Brenda, Elaine, Sandy, Carter, Lindsay, James, Jamie and Andrew; his forever family, Suzie, Carrie, Kinsley and...
Christine Ferguson Goodbar
Feb 26, 2025
Christine Ferguson Goodbar of Penhook passed away at the age of 81 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Christine was born in Pittsylvania County on December 22, 1943, to Johnnie and Mary Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister Mabel Payne and brothers Albert Ferguson, Oscar Ferguson, Edward Ferguson, Julian Ferguson, and Bill Ferguson. She...
Carol Enders
Feb 24, 2025
Carol Ann (Kennedy) Enders, 78, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Penhook, Virginia.
Born on April 1, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carol was the daughter of Gerald and Shirley (Obermeier) Kennedy. She grew up in a large and loving family alongside her siblings Mike, Tim, Marie, Pat, Ruth, Jim, and Teresa.
Carol pursued her education at Foothill Junior...
Marshall L. Hodges
Feb 22, 2025
Marshall Lewis Hodges of Callaway passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Carole Craighead Hodges; Son, Donald Keith Hodges; Mother and father, Grace and Wilbur Hodges.
Marshall (Goldie) was the head mechanic at West Motor Sales in Roanoke where he retired in 1999....
Clarence James Love
Feb 16, 2025
James (Jim) Love of Saint Cloud, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 76, following a recent illness. One of two children, he was born on April 12, 1948 in Copiague, New York to the late Clarence William Love and Mary Grimaldi Love.
Jim and his sister, Nancy Love-Martin, had an unconventional and challenging start in...
Rick Holt
Feb 13, 2025
Richard "Rick" Allen Holt age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Rick was born on July 31, 1951 a son of the late Frank and Lou Viars Holt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Walker Holt; brother, Jimmy Holt; and his brother-in-law, Billy Walker. Rick retired from the United States Postal...
Debbie Abshire
Feb 13, 2025
Debra “Debbie” P. Abshire
Debbie Paxton Abshire, 70, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1955, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Charles Paxton and Ila Burd Paxton.
A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, Debbie’s warmth and kindness touched all who knew...
Joann Brown Poindexter
Feb 11, 2025
Joann Brown Poindexter, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend entered eternal rest peacefully on February 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home at the age of 83. Born on August 24, 1941, in Franklin County, Va., Joann was the cherished wife of the late James D. Poindexter and a devoted member of her family and community.
Joann was predeceased by...
Tommy R. Guthrie
Feb 11, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Raymond Guthrie, age 74, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away on February 11, 2025.
He was born December 9, 1950, and is preceded by his loving parents, Riley and Thelma Guthrie, and brother, Gary Guthrie.
Tommy is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years Becky Guthrie, son Noah Guthrie (significant other Melissa Rolfes) of Roanoke, VA, son Joshua Guthrie...
Charles Ray Aikman
Feb 10, 2025
Charles Ray "Chuck" Aikman, age 92 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. A memorial service will be conducted 1:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Faith Fellowship. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Roberta Marie Harrison
Feb 9, 2025
Roberta Marie Harrison, age 83 of Moneta, passed away February 9, 2025. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home
Jack Kendrick
Feb 7, 2025
Jack Kyle Kendrick age 93 of Vinton passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 25, 1931 a son of the late Arthur and Lena Davidson Kendrick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velma Perdue Kendrick; sisters, Theresia K. Hylton, Patricia K. Hancock and Nina K. Bowles; and brother, Allen...
