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Audrey Powell

Audrey Powell

Jun 18, 2023

Audrey Elizabeth Lynch Powell age 88 of Glade Hill passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home. She was a long-time member of Redwood United Methodist Church and retired from M & W Manufacturing. She was a devoted wife and mother and was loved by all and will be missed.

She was born on August 8, 1934 a...

Gerald Glen Lilly

Gerald Glen Lilly

Jun 15, 2023

 

Gerald Glen Lilly, 64, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Surviving are his committed partner, Lynne Hardison; three daughters, Angela Lilly, Janice Weddle, and Hollie Hardison.  A Gathering of Friends will be Thursday night from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive,...

Warren H. Nolen

Warren H. Nolen

Jun 13, 2023

Warren H. Nolen, age 71 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel (Rt. 220)  2:00 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia...

Stephen Weldon Lee

Stephen Weldon Lee

Jun 12, 2023

 

 

Stephen Weldon Lee (Steve) of Boones Mill, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12th, 2023 after a year and 1/2 long fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. 

Steve is survived by Kathy, his wife of 47 years, his sister, Peggy Lee Bostick, her husband Alfred, their sons Joe, Jeffrey and Jeff’s wife Christine Mechen Bostick. 

 

Steve worked...

William "Bill" Cundiff

William "Bill" Cundiff

Jun 12, 2023

 

          William “Bill” Cundiff, 75, of Rocky Mount, Va. passed away suddenly Monday, June 12, 2023. He is a son of the late William Oscar Cundiff and Ruthie Mae Hall. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Mae Dillon and brothers-in-law, Curtis, James, Howard, and Charles Wagner; sister-in-law, Alpha Hale and Nancy...

Marie Elizabeth Freeman

Marie Elizabeth Freeman

Jun 8, 2023

 

Marie Elizabeth Freeman, 59, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born March 24, 1964 the daughter of the late Richard Douglas Andrews. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, James W. Freeman. She was an employee of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for many years. Surviving are her husband, Richard Freeman; two...

Jeffrey Dale Hawley

Jeffrey Dale Hawley

Jun 8, 2023

Jeffrey Dale Hawley, 66, of Boones Mill, Va. passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born November 21,1956 the son of the late Wilbur G. Hawley and Delois Ann Brann Hawley. Surviving are his daughter, Cynthia Kiser of Rocky Mount, Va. All services will be private. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount,...

Mildred Campbell Carter

Mildred Campbell Carter

Jun 7, 2023

Mildred Marie Campbell Carter age 99 of Roanoke County passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1923 a daughter of the late William McKinley and Lottie Hofawger Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hubert Carter; and her sister, Edith Campbell King.

She is survived by her son, Roger Carter...

Iva Ellen Whorley Guilliams

Iva Ellen Whorley Guilliams

Jun 6, 2023

 

Iva Ellen Whorley Guilliams, age 77 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Iva was born June 25, 1945 to the late Lacy and Haggie Whorley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Whorley and Pauline Blalock; and brother Roger Whorley. Iva was a member of Endicott Assembly...

Martha Levonnia Coon

Martha Levonnia Coon

Jun 5, 2023

 

Martha Levonnia Coon, 77, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home. She was born December 1, 1945 the daughter of the late Lewis Guilford Maxie and Bertha McCrickard Maxie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Coon. Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Midkiff and Cathy Midkiff; two sons, Steven Rosko...

Matt Chandler

Matt Chandler

Jun 1, 2023

 

Robert Matthew Chandler - August 10, 1982 - June 1, 2023

Our much beloved “Matt” is gone from us and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

While he accomplished much in his life, the time he spent with his family and friends, whether it was on the golf course with his buddies; playing music and “pickin' and “grinnin',...

Elizabeth Handy

Elizabeth Handy

May 31, 2023

Elizabeth Handy of Roanoke passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Raleigh Court Health & Rehab in Roanoke.

Per her request, services will be private.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Elonza Tavinous Turner

Elonza Tavinous Turner

May 30, 2023

Elonza Tavinous Turner, 78, of Franklin County passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents Kent Kera and Angie Brown Turner, sister Iris, brotherJoel, nephew Ashley, brother-in-law John.

Elonza was a Franklin County native and graduate of Virginia Tech. After earning his CivilEngineering Degree at Virginia Tech he had a successful career with the...

Joan Quick

Joan Quick

May 29, 2023

Joan Muriel Quick age 86 of Union Hall and formerly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Jeremy Wayne Janney

Jeremy Wayne Janney

May 28, 2023

 

Jeremy Wayne “Good Old Boy” Janney, 40, of Rocky Mount, VA passed way Sunday, May 28, 2023 at V C U Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born January 12, 1983. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Faye Gwilliams; grandmother, Joyce Ann Craighead Janney Bayse; sister, Erin Sheree Jones. Jeremy was a loving and caring...

Velvet Robin Breeden

Velvet Robin Breeden

May 20, 2023

 

 

Velvet Robin Breeden, age 59 of Port Orange, FL passed away May 20, 2023. She is survived by her three kids, Jessica Laura Santana Breeden, Nicholas Christian Breeden, and Alex Rachael Devincenzo. She will be missed by her family and the many friends she's made along the way, as well as her coworkers. She was a mother, a...

Bubba Smith

Bubba Smith

May 20, 2023

Lacy Harold "Bubba" Smith, Jr. (Fudd) age 49 of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton Hodges, Euel Hall and Mildred Meeks; and numerous other relatives.

Bubba worked as a Pipe Fitter Fabricator for G. J. Hopkins and was a jack of all trades and...

Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

May 20, 2023

Amanda Dawn Martin age 35 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carter and Betty Agee, Dave and Gloria Martin; her uncle, Ronald Agee; and cousins, Ben Walton and Rainey Jeffries.

Amanda was the life of any and all gatherings as she lit up the room with her infectious...

Ronald  "Ronnie" Blaine Wilson

Ronald "Ronnie" Blaine Wilson

May 19, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Blaine Wilson, 63, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19,2023. Ronnie will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a faithful member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Ronnie loved fishing, working in his garden and hanging out with his grandchildren. He was always willing to...

Geneva Smith Ellison

Geneva Smith Ellison

May 18, 2023

 

Geneva Smith Ellison, 91, of Collinsville, VA passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. She was born October 19, 1931 the daughter of the late Felix Smith and Dona Gayhart Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Ellison. Surviving are her son, Jerry Ellison (Dawn); daughter, Tammy Owens; three grandchildren, Brandon Ellison (Margaret), Ashlee...

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