Yvonne Carter Chitwood
May 2, 2011
Yvonne Carter Chitwood, age 61 of Rocky Mount went Home to be with her personal Lord and Savior on Monday, May 2, 2011. Through her recent illness, her amazing Faith in God kept her going especially through the rough times. Knowing that Jesus was there in her walk was a true inspiration not only to her, but to everyone that...
Lewis Josh Boothe
May 1, 2011
Lewis Josh booth, 85 of Franklin County, died Sunday, April 30, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1926 in Endicott, a son of the late Lewis Wardie and Susie Holley Boothe. He was also preceded in death by his siters, Alice, Bessie, Cemmie, Viola, Haggie, Ollie, Roxie, Victoria and brothers Daniel, Grant, John, and Herbert. He was a member...
Billy R. Oliver
May 1, 2011
Billy Reece Oliver, 85 of Rocky Mount (Snow Creek) went home to be with His Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Mr. Oliver was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, recipient of The Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal. He was born August 9, 1925 in Gary, West Virginia to the late Rufus Oliver and Nora Oliver Bowles. He...
Geneva Wesley
Apr 30, 2011
Geneva Wesley,of Union Hall passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Route 220 @ Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount.
Steve L. Grantham
Apr 30, 2011
Steve L. “Happy” Grantham, age 54 of Boones Mill passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. He was born November 11, 1956. Steve was the Owner and President of Ridgerunner Motors and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. He loved to watch football and racing but his true passion in life was his family, especially his grandkids whom he enjoyed...
Mary Ruth Pruitt
Apr 29, 2011
Mary Ruth Pruitt, age 69, of Rocky Mount and formerly Jefferson Hills, PA, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011. She was born December 19, 1941, to the late Russell and Julia Pruitt. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Annie; and nieces, Kelly and Amy. She was a registered nurse at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh for...
Ann Wray
Apr 21, 2011
Genoa Ann “Noa-Ann” Wray, 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011. Mrs. Wray retired from DuPont with 31 ½ years of service and Fork Mountain Rest Home where she worked for over 10 years, a job she dearly loved, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was born October 4, 1931, a daughter of the...
Gordon Bolling
Apr 20, 2011
Gordon Bolling, age 78 of Glade Hill passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Bolling was born July 12, 1932 a son of the late William R. and Charmie Wright Bolling and he was also preceded in death by one brother; and one sister. He is survived by his...
Linda Eubank
Apr 19, 2011
Linda Eubank, age 63 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Services will be private. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Chris Austin
Apr 18, 2011
Norman “Chris” Austin, age 85 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord April 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Marie Austin; two sons Norman “Mike” Austin, Sr., and Joel Austin. Surviving are grandchildren Norman Mike Austin, Jr. (Jennifer), Angie Austin Hall (John boy), Julian Austin; daughters-in-law Denise Austin Lewis (Dale), Virginia...
Anne Ramsey Cooper Lester
Apr 12, 2011
Anne Ramsey Cooper Lester was called to her heavenly home Tuesday, April 12, 2011 to join her loved ones. She was the cherished daughter of the late Joe White & Tillie Cooper of Rocky Mount and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry K. Lester; and granddaughter, Allison Fullen. Mrs. Lester was a graduate of Franklin County...
Ida Bell Gillispie
Apr 10, 2011
Ida Bell Gillispie, age 91 of Ferrum passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011. She was a lifelong member of Ferrum Faith Assembly of God Church and was a great and loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by all. Born April 2, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ada Peters Boyd and was also...
Eunice Williams
Apr 3, 2011
Eunice Carol Williams Foy, age 84 of Moneta, Va passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011. She was born July 3, 1926 the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Belcher Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Foy, Jr. She is survived by her three sons, Harry F. Foy III and his wife,(Linda Pallindino),of Chapel...
Patricia Katherine Tyler
Apr 3, 2011
Patricia Katherine Tyler, age 87 of Hardy passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011. She was born March 14, 1924 to the late Fred and Heddie Boyce. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Carl J. Tyler who says, Shes the best thing thats ever happen to me. She is also survived by her daughter Susan Tyler, She...
Frances Marie Ayers
Mar 27, 2011
Frances Marie Ayers, age 68 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1942 a daughter of the late Spencer and Maude Thurman Hall. She was also preceded in death by several brothers, sisters and other family members. Surviving are her husband, C. Eugene Ayers; sons, Randall Harrison and Rex...
Robert Donald Peters
Mar 20, 2011
Robert Donald Peters, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was a son of the late John A. & Nannie Ertmoed Peters of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brothers Al Peters and wife Darlene, Donald Peters; sisters Hattie Peters and Evelyn Peters. Robert served his...
Kathleen B. Wray
Mar 17, 2011
Kathleen Bowman Wray of Callaway, passed away peacefully at age 91 on March 17, 2011 at a local nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Minnie Bowman; her brothers Clinton, Denver, Forest, Harold, and Rayford Bowman; and her sister Hettie Webster. Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Luther Wray; sons and daughters-in-law, Benton and...
Marie Fralin Shively
Mar 17, 2011
Marie Fralin Shively, of Rocky Mount peacefully passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Lewis-Gale Medical Center after a long illness. She was a long-time member of Rocky Mount Christian Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mabel Fralin; and her brother, Clarence Fralin. Marie is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Curtis H....
Nancy Rose
Mar 14, 2011
Nancy M. Rose, age 75, of Wirtz, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011. Nancy was born November 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Earl and Stella Curry. She is survived by her life-long companion, Charles Surber of the home; children, Kathy R. Matagrano of Wirtz, Terry R. Rose, Jr.; Timothy W. Rose of Fredericksburg, Karen Henrriquez of Woodbridge,...
Wilma Walcott
Mar 14, 2011
Wilma Walcott, age 77, of Huddleston, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011. Private entombment services by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 220 @ Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. www.connerbowman.com
