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Lolene Peters Housman

Lolene Peters Housman

Feb 19, 2011

Lolene Peters Housman, age 71 of Ferrum went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 19, 2011. She was born July 22, 1939 a daughter of the late Leland Doc and Cora Hale Peters. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Corina Peters Wagoner; brothers-in-law, Walter Housman, Ervin Pagans; and a sister-in-law, Helen Pagans. Leaving...

William Bussey

William Bussey

Feb 13, 2011

William David Bussey, age 57, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at the Gogginsville United Methodist Church with Dr. William Shively officiating. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220...

Charles Hutson

Charles Hutson

Feb 12, 2011

Charles Hutson, age 44 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, February 12, 2010. A memorial service will be held 2p.m Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., Rocky Mount

Clinton Tosh

Clinton Tosh

Feb 12, 2011

Clinton Tosh, Sr. age 76 of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011. Clinton was the proud owner of the Main Street Amoco for over 55 years and was known to many as Mr. Service Station. He was born March 1934 to the late Benjamin B. Tosh and Mary Williams Tosh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Clydie Wade Ferguson

Clydie Wade Ferguson

Feb 4, 2011

Clydie Wade Ferguson, age 85 of Rocky Mount died Friday, February 4, 2011. She was born July 26, 1925 a daughter of the late Harvey and Allie Woods Wade. She was also preceded in death by her husband Grover Ferguson; sons Danny Ferguson and Dicky Ferguson; brothers, Zinnie Wade and Dalton Wade; sisters, Mamie W. Blankenship, Ocie W. Scott, Erma...

William Calvin ( Bill ) Harden

William Calvin ( Bill ) Harden

Feb 1, 2011

William Calvin Bill Harden, age 77 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Bill was a longtime devoted member of Boones Mill Baptist Church and retired from the Lane Company of Rocky Mount after 37 years of service. He was born February 25, 1933 a son of the late William A. and Margie M. Harden and was also...

Racheal Dunn

Racheal Dunn

Jan 28, 2011

Racheal Dunn, age 22 formerly of Ambridge, PA currently residing in Rocky Mount, VA passed away January 28th, 2011. Racheal was a loving daughter and will be missed more than she would have ever imagined. Racheal was passionate about her singing and had a wonderful voice, she was adventurous and thought it was the greatest feeling when she went sky...

Rufus L. ( R. L. ) Brown

Rufus L. ( R. L. ) Brown

Jan 25, 2011

Rufus Linwood Brown, (R.L.) 75, of Rocky Mount, passed away January 25, 2011, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1935, in Roanoke County, son of the late Clarence and Bessie Collins Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl Bernice Brown. He is survived by his wife (Babe) of 54 years, LaVerne Argabright Brown;...

Clyde V. Wray

Clyde V. Wray

Jan 25, 2011

Clyde V. Wray, age 80 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was born August 27, 1930 to the late John Willie Wray and Annie Bell Amos Wray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Brooks Wray 21 days prior on January 4, 2011; and brothers John T. Wray...

Elsie Rigney Tuck

Elsie Rigney Tuck

Jan 20, 2011

Elsie Rigney Tuck, age 100, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011. She was born May 23, 1910, a daughter of the late Willie and Della Divers Rigney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Coleman Tuck. Surviving are her daughter, Joyce T. Dillon (Terry); her sons, Clarence Tuck of Roanoke, J.T. Tuck (Betty) of...

Mary Alice Adkins

Mary Alice Adkins

Jan 18, 2011

Mary Alice Adkins, age 74 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Mary was retired from Gretna High School where she worked in the Cafeteria; she was a loyal Bingo player who loved the outdoors and fishing. She was born in Franklin County on October 14, 1936 a daughter of the late Pled...

Ruby Belle Hunt

Ruby Belle Hunt

Jan 17, 2011

Ruby Belle Hunt, age 95 of Rocky Mount died Monday, January 17, 2011 in Trinity Mission Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 29, 1915 a daughter of the late William Benjamin and Donie Brown Hunt. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Tudor and Margaret Love; and three brothers, Morris William Hunt, James Davis Hunt...

Harold Iveran Donahue

Harold Iveran Donahue

Jan 11, 2011

Harold Iveran Donahue, age 82 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his home. Harold attended both Clearbrook Brethren and Boones Mill Baptist Church where he was a member and served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Guthrie Donahue; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Frank Cavazos;...

Joyce St Clair Agee

Joyce St Clair Agee

Jan 8, 2011

Joyce St Clair Agee, age 50 of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. T.W. Agee; and her brother, Junior St Clair. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Route 220 @ Wirtz Road, Rocky Mountwww.connerbowman.com..334-5151

Jeffrey Dean Mitchell

Jeffrey Dean Mitchell

Jan 7, 2011

Jeffrey Dean Mitchell, age 52 of Glade Hill, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Mitchell. Jeff is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandra Sandy Perdue Mitchell; daughter Diana Mitchell Hall and her husband Blake; their children Taylor Paige Hall and William Blake Buddy Hall, III; also Jeff and Sandras...

Doris Hall Mills

Doris Hall Mills

Jan 6, 2011

Doris Hall Mills, age 78 of Callaway passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her home. She retired as Cafeteria Manager from Callaway Elementary School. Born December 19, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Harry Lee and Irene Hyler Hall and was preceded in death by her husband Noah E. Mills, Jr.; and her sister, Dorothy Lee Hill....

Jean Blackledge Richmond

Jean Blackledge Richmond

Jan 5, 2011

Jean Blackledge Richmond, age 57 of Rocky Mount died Wednesday, January 5, 2011. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, an avid outdoors person who loved to cook. Most of all she was a firm believer in the Lord and enjoyed her bible studies. Throughout her illness she always kept a smile. Jean will be loved and missed by...

Betty Brooks Wray

Betty Brooks Wray

Jan 4, 2011

Betty Jane Brooks Wray, age 76 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was born December 16, 1934 to the late Ernest L. and Era Ayers Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Myrtle Brooks Amos. Surviving is her loving husband Clyde V. Wray, whom would have celebrated their 50th...

James ( Steve ) Long

James ( Steve ) Long

Jan 3, 2011

James Steven Steve Long, age 56, of Boones Mill, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 3, 2011. Steves kind, gentle, and loving nature will be sorely missed by all that cared for him. Steve leaves to treasure his memory, his wife Maria Long; his son Steven Long of the home; father Charles A. Long; mother Edith...

Robert Carlton ( Toby ) Saunders

Robert Carlton ( Toby ) Saunders

Jan 2, 2011

Robert Carlton Toby Saunders, Jr., age 65 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, January 2, 2011. Toby was born September 1, 1945, a son of the late Robert C., Sr. and Nellie Journell Saunders and was also preceded in death by a sister, Nana Keffer; and sister-in-law, Peggy Hajacos. He is survived by his wife, Kebbie Saunders; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie...

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