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Vanessa "Dearl" Dillon Holland

Vanessa "Dearl" Dillon Holland

Jan 7, 2023

Vanessa "Dearl" Dillon Holland age 85 of Wirtz went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in the local hospital. She was bornon April 24, 1937 a daughter of the late Joseph Lewis and Geneva Horne Dillon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Quintin Holland; and a son, Melvin Jessie Holland; sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law...

John Lee McNeil

John Lee McNeil

Jan 6, 2023

 

John Lee McNeil, 51 years old, of Rocky Mount, passed away on January 6, 2023 after winning his battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

 

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jesse & Mamie Anderson, paternal grandparents Ned & Ruby McNeil & step-father Robert Hutcherson.

 

He is survived by his wife, Debora...

Kathy Wilkinson

Kathy Wilkinson

Jan 4, 2023

 

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Wilkinson age 42 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Wilkinson; and her stepfather, Steve Ferguson.

 

Kathy was an outgoing people friendly person who loved life. She never met a stranger and was always giving of herself. She would go out to eat and...

Sally Fitzpatrick

Sally Fitzpatrick

Jan 3, 2023

Sally Fitzpatrick age 85 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Entombment will be private in Gate to Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York.

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

Harold Gray Turner

Harold Gray Turner

Jan 3, 2023

 

Harold Gray Turner, Sr. (85) of Boones Mill, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Harold was born in Radford, VA on January 3, 1938.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Clyde Turner and Eloise Graham Turner along with his brother Samuel Grant Turner, daughter in law Jill Willett Turner and...

Todd Housman

Todd Housman

Jan 2, 2023

 

William Todd Housman “Todd” age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born July 5, 1963 in Rocky Mount. He loved old cars and one of his passions in life was attending car shows especially those with his family in Pigeon Forge. When he was able, he was...

Michael Cox

Michael Cox

Dec 30, 2022

Michael L Cox, 65, Passed away peacefully on Friday December 30th. He was the son of thelate Daryl and Margie Cox. He graduated from Allen Jay High in 1975. He worked for LewisSupply for many years and later retired from High Point ABC.He is survived by a son Alex (Jennifer), 4 grandchildren Joseph (Krista), Hannah (Jordan)Caldwell, Michael and Matthew. A...

Kenneth Clark Dudley

Kenneth Clark Dudley

Dec 29, 2022

Kenneth Clark Dudley, 71, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born November 3, 1951 the son of the late Forest Giles Dudley and Gladys Hazel Hunt Dudley. He was involved with car sales for over 35 years. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Dudley; two sons, Donovan Dudley (Alicia), Jason Dudley (Wendy); two grandsons, Jackson...

Gene Eldon Brown

Gene Eldon Brown

Dec 28, 2022

Gene Eldon Brown age 73 of Salem passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 18, 1949 a son of the late William D. and Wilma  Banks Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda C. Brown; and a brother, Jerry Brown.

He is survived by...

Helen Smith Kingery

Helen Smith Kingery

Dec 27, 2022

Helen Smith Kingery age 76 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Franklin Health and Rehab.

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

David Coogle

David Coogle

Dec 23, 2022

David Coogle age 63 of Union Hall passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Peterson (Tom); and other relatives. There will not be any services.

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

Roy Singleton

Roy Singleton

Dec 22, 2022

Roy Singleton, age 93 of Moneta, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, VA

Norma Jean Perdue

Norma Jean Perdue

Dec 21, 2022

 

Norma Jean Perdue, 47, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born October 24, 1975 the daughter of the late Harvey Lee Perdue and Eliza Mae David Perdue. She was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony William Perdue. Surviving are sisters, Mary Jane Smith (Bobby), Tina Perdue; brothers, Danny Perdue, Randy Perdue, Sandy...

Steve Greene

Steve Greene

Dec 20, 2022

Steven (Steve) Greene age 81 of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1941 a son of the late Seymour and Helen Greene. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stuart "Jay" Greene.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Greene; special friend and neighbor,...

Dorothy Pearl Smith

Dorothy Pearl Smith

Dec 19, 2022

 

Dorothy Pearl Smith, age 98 of Wirtz, VA passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Fork Mountain Rest Home. 

 

Mrs. Smith was born July 22, 1924 to the late Charles and Goldie McBride.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira Ambrose Smith; son, Watson Arthur Smith; son-in-law, Jim Hale; brother-in-law, Raymond Maxey; sister,...

Michael Charles Patton, Sr.

Michael Charles Patton, Sr.

Dec 16, 2022

Michael Charles Patton, Sr., age 64 from Roanoke, VA passed away December 16, 2022.  Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia  24151...540-334-5151

Charles Vernon Knapp

Charles Vernon Knapp

Dec 16, 2022

 

Charles V. Knapp age 91 of Salem passed away peacefully on Friday December 16,  2022 at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge, VA. He is now Joined with his wife of many years Elaine Bryant Knapp and many other family members who went on before him.

Left to carry on his memory is daughter, Tanya Wilson; Stepson, Robert...

Charles Walter Forbes

Charles Walter Forbes

Dec 13, 2022

Charles Walter Forbes age 73 of Spencer, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Sovah Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.

Services will be private.

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

Virginia May Graham

Virginia May Graham

Dec 8, 2022

 

Virginia “Ginni” May Graham, 75 was called to heaven on December 8, 2022. Ginni was born January 13, 1947 in Roanoke Virginia where she was also raised. She later moved to Greensboro North Carolina where she enjoyed many years there and moved back to Burnt Chimney aka “Burnt Chimley” as she called it.

Ginni was was preceded in death...

Bobby Feather

Bobby Feather

Dec 3, 2022

 

Robert (Bobby) Zan Feather, Sr., age 87, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. Bobby was born the 4thof 9 children to Ruth Trout Feather and Charles Fleming Feather in Roanoke, VA on February 4, 1935.

Bobby worked many years in the funeral business with Arrington-Bussey and then later with Conner-Bowman Funeral Home. He was a member of the Army...

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