Bob McKillip
Oct 26, 2023
Robert "Bob" Lawrence McKillip age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home. He was born September 6, 1952 a son of the late Robert Lee and Loretta Mae Miller McKillip. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Elaine Jenkins McKillip.
Bob was a retired Master Electrician and was a member...
Elizabeth Miller
Oct 25, 2023
Elizabeth Miles Miller age 75 of South Boston and formerly of Franklin County passed away on Wednesday, October 25 2023 in Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston, VA. She was born on July 4, 1948 a daughter of the late James Roy and Annie Spencer Miles. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Miles; a sister,...
Goldie Angell Caldwell
Oct 23, 2023
Goldie Angell Caldwell, age 83, of Roanoke and formerly of Boones Mill, unexpectedly left this earthly home, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Goldie was a kind-hearted Christian woman, a loving wife and mother, loving grandmother, and a friend to many. She was always willing to help anybody that needed it.
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Bob Fyke, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
Robert "Bob" Wayne Fyke, Jr. age 77 of Rocky Mount, VA Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Bob graduated from Argenta High School in 1964. Following high school he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged to help his family on the farm. This is where he developed his strong...
Nancy Zeigler Thurman
Oct 20, 2023
On October 20, 2023 after 77 years on this earth our sweet wife, mama and nanny became the most beautiful angel in Heaven. Nancy Carolyn Zeigler Thurman was born on September 7, 1946, to the late Bernice and Janie Zeigler of Union Hall, Va. On May 1, 1964, she married the love of her life, Ravon Thurman, and they...
Dennis J. Kulwicki
Oct 19, 2023
It was with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis John Kulwicki who departed from this world on October 19, 2023. He was 62 years old.
Dennis was born on May 19, 1961 and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and profound sense of purpose. He touched the lives of many and will forever be remembered...
Edith Robertson McMinnis
Oct 17, 2023
Edith Robertson McMinnis went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2023. Edith was born on August 29, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore Roosevelt Robertson and Maybelle B. Robertson; her loving husband of 61 years Marshall H. McMinnis and sisters Virginia Willard, Beatrice Strickland and Dottie McMinnis.
Surviving are her son Marshall (Buddy)...
Jacob Richard McDowell
Oct 15, 2023
Jacob Richard McDowell age 46 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Services will be private.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Rita Boitnott
Oct 11, 2023
Rita Boitnott age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1951 a daughter of Shirley Martin and the late Amos Hale. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Wayne Boitnott; and her fiance', Kenneth Songer.
She is survived by her mother, Shirley...
Matthew "Matt" Sink
Oct 9, 2023
Matthew Paul Sink, 40, of Roanoke Virginia, gained his Heavenly wings on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was joined in his journey by the love of his life, Melinda Headrick.
Matthew never lost "the child within the man". He was known for his big heart, mischievous grin and sense of fun. He loved the freedom of a motorcycle ride, the thrill of...
Curtina F. "Snoopy" Brown
Oct 9, 2023
Curtina F. "Snoopy" Brown, age 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA.
James Landon Arrington
Oct 7, 2023
James “Jimmy” Arrington age 70 of Henry, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1953 a son of the late Maynard “Pop” Arrington and Clara Mae Frame. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judith “Judy” Arrington; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Bernice “Billie” Weston; brothers-in-law, Mike “Old Man” Cross,...
William Dennis Blankenship
Oct 4, 2023
William Dennis Blankenship age 79 of Boones Mill, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1943 a son of the late William M. and Frances Cooper Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Scarlett and brother, J. P. Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship worked at Cooper Wood for many years, where...
Donna Ziglar Yopp
Oct 2, 2023
Donna Ann Ziglar Yopp age 54 of Boones Mill, VA passed away on October 2, 2023.
She was born February 12, 1969 to the late Kenneth and Janice Riggs. She was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Donald Riggs. Donna was a devoted wife, a loving mother and the most important thing in life to her was...
William David Vaught
Sep 30, 2023
William David Vaught age 66 of Hardy passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born December 14, 1956 to the late Celdon David Vault, Jr and Betty Ann Howard Vault. Surviving are daughters Crystal Ramey (Anthony), Makayla Vaught; brother Mike Vaught; his nephews.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA...
William "Bill" Horne, Jr.
Sep 29, 2023
William “Bill” Horne Jr, age 81, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on May 23, 1942, in Swannanoa, NC. He graduated from Charles D. Owen High School in 1960 and attended Western Carolina University on a basketball scholarship before graduating in 1964. During his time...
Edward Joseph Tennyson, Jr.
Sep 29, 2023
Edward Joseph Tennyson Jr. went home to our Heavenly Father on September 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Washington, D.C. on June 2, 1943. Ed received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in biological sciences from George Washington University. He also did graduate work in oceanography at Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard,...
Barbara Guilliams Nichols
Sep 29, 2023
Barbara Guilliams Nichols age 72 of Callaway went home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1951 a daughter of the late Ralph and Eula Guilliams. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kaye.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Billy Nichols; her sons, WD (Tonya), Dean...
The Hon. David A. Melesco (Ret.)
Sep 26, 2023
Judge David Melesco passed away on September 26, 2023, and whatever comes next in the world he left behind will never, ever be quite as good or funny or magnificent or entertaining. As a father Dave was wise and patient and beloved by his children, whom he adored. As a husband, he was at the happy center of a...
Earl Kendrick Hurt, Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
Earl Kendrick (Ken) Hurt, Jr. of Union Hall, VA passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2023 at the age of 81. He was the eldest of Earl Kendrick Hurt, Sr. and Jane Baldwin Hurt York.
Ken was born on September 23, 1942 in Richlands, Virginia. He graduated from Richlands High School in 1959 and Greenbrier Military...
