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Betty Jane Prillaman

Betty Jane Prillaman

Dec 1, 2022

Betty Jane Prillaman, age 84 of Boones Mill, went to be with her Lord Thursday, December 1, 2022. Betty Jane was born February 4, 1938 to the late Kermit and Christine Jamison Poff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Prillaman and brother-in-law Luther Hodges. When she was able, Betty Jane was a...

Ralph William Ellis

Ralph William Ellis

Nov 28, 2022

 

Ralph William Ellis, age 80 passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer on Monday, November 28, 2022. Ralph was born on May 22, 1942, to the late Roscoe and Annie Ellis. Ralph was born the eldest boy of four children. Ralph developed a close walk with the Lord that only grew stronger as the years went on....

Nancy Elaine Bowman

Nancy Elaine Bowman

Nov 28, 2022

 

On Monday, November 28, 2022, Nancy E. Bowman, loving daughter, sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 77.

Nancy was born on August 20, 1945 in Rocky Mount, VA to Joel Kenneth, Sr. and Eloise (Thompson) Bowman. Nancy spent her childhood and school-age years in Callaway, VA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the...

Charles Connie Moore

Charles Connie Moore

Nov 27, 2022

 

 

Charles Connie Moore of Ferrum passed away at age 75 on Sunday, November 27 following a courageous fight with leukemia surrounded by his family and loved ones.

 

Connie was born on September 14, 1947 to Gladys and Charles Moore of Del Rio, Tennessee. After graduating high school in 1967, Connie volunteered for service in the Vietnam War...

George Joseph Batista

George Joseph Batista

Nov 27, 2022

 

George Batista, age 82 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on November 27, 2022.  George was born in Taunton, the son of the late John J. and Mary (Texeira) Batista.  He was the beloved husband of Dianne (Bearce) Batista for over 37 years.

 

Mr. Batista was a self-employed, successful business owner for 60 years.  He enjoyed classic cars,...

Doyle Hampton Akers

Doyle Hampton Akers

Nov 27, 2022

Doyle Hampton Akers age 60 of Sandy Level and formerly of Ferrum passed away at his home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

At his request, there will not be a service for the public. His family will gather around for memories and stories at a later date.

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

Robert Patrick-Gatlin Smith

Robert Patrick-Gatlin Smith

Nov 25, 2022

 

Robert Patrick-Gatlin Smith, 70, of Franklin County, VA passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born August 13, 1952 the son of the late Robert A. Smith and Helen McCarthy Smith. He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Smith. Surviving are two daughters, Christina Smith, Michelle Smith; son, Jonathan Smith; sister,...

Virginia Harvey Ellis

Virginia Harvey Ellis

Nov 15, 2022

 

Virginia “Jenny” Harvey Ellis, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born a “Coal Miner’s Daughter” on December 27, 1939, to the late Alfred and Eunice Harvey. Jenny was the eldest of eight children born and raised in West Virginia. She developed a close walk with the Lord at an early age...

Elizabeth Kamp

Elizabeth Kamp

Nov 15, 2022

Elizabeth Hahn Kamp age 97 of Boones Mill passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home with her daughter by her side.

A memorial service will be conducted in New Jersey at a later date.

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

Joel William Emberson

Joel William Emberson

Nov 13, 2022

Joel William Emberson age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Roky Mount, V 24151.

Carolyn Hartin Crabtree

Carolyn Hartin Crabtree

Nov 13, 2022

 

Our "Falfie", Carolyn, sadly left us on Sunday, November 13th, after a nearly four year battle with cancer.She was a fiercely loving mother to her three daughters, Courtney, Katie and Christine.Carolyn was raised in Miami Beach and was a Florida girl through and through. She loved the beach, ocean and everything tropical. A lover of adventure, her life before...

Carl Edward Anderson

Carl Edward Anderson

Nov 13, 2022

Carl Edward Anderson age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 28, 1944 a son of the late Jesse Booker, Sr. and Mamie Blanche Hunt Anderson and he was also preceded in death by by his brother, Jesse Booker (J.B.) Anderson, Jr.; and a...

Gregory E. Wilkins

Gregory E. Wilkins

Nov 12, 2022

 

Gregory E. Wilkins (73) of Callaway, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Nov 12, 2022.  He was born on Sep 8, 1949 in Ogden, Utah.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Thomas and Twila Gene Wilkins.  He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Teresa M. Wilkins and his two children, son, Jason...

Bruce Rose

Bruce Rose

Nov 11, 2022

Bruce Allen Rose, 60, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 15, 1962 the son of the late John Thomas Rose.  He retired from the City of Salem.  Surviving are his mother, Shirley Ann Burks Rose; son, Logan Rose (Makayla); granddaughter, Olivia; brother, Tim Rose (Brenda). Graveside services will be...

Sally McNeill Lemke

Sally McNeill Lemke

Nov 10, 2022

Sally Welton McNeill LemkeJanuary 5, 1943 - November 10, 2022

Sally Welton McNeill Lemke, 79, of Daniels, WV, died Thursday, November 10, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with her husband holding her hand. Born in Fisher, WV, the only child of the late Milton Crable and Evalyn Bobo McNeill, she attended Toll Gate Grade School, Moorefield High School and Marshall...

Randy Rae Richardson

Randy Rae Richardson

Nov 8, 2022

Randy Rae Richardson age 59 of Hardy passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Services will be private.

Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

John "Big Dawg" Franklin Henderson, Jr.

John "Big Dawg" Franklin Henderson, Jr.

Nov 7, 2022

John Franklin Henderson age 54 of Franklin County passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 12, 1968 in Washington, D.C. to the late John Franklin Henderson, Sr. and Sandra Varnedore.

John "Big Dawg" was a joy to all who knew him. He didn't hold his...

Dale St. Clair

Dale St. Clair

Nov 4, 2022

 

Dale St. Clair age 92 of Ferrum and formerly of San Luis Obispo, CA passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 surrounded by family at his home.  He attended elementary schools in Visalia, CA and high school in Cambria, CA.  

 

Dale served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.  Married Marlene Allen in 1955.  Dale worked for San...

Ruth Raeburn Hamilton Rathburn

Ruth Raeburn Hamilton Rathburn

Nov 1, 2022

Ruth Raeburn Hamilton Rathburn age 94 of Roanoke passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Mrs. Rathburn was born on September 20, 1928 a daughter of the late, Marvin Ray and Floda Mae Poling Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lisle Rathburn; her son, Larry Rathburn; and her daughter, Sherri R. Folds.

She...

Robert "Robbie" Edward Cutts, Jr.

Robert "Robbie" Edward Cutts, Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

Robert "Robbie" Edward Cutts, Jr. age 74 of Callaway passed away on Friday, October 29, 2022 at his residence. Robbie was a U.S. Navy Veteran having been deployed two different times to Vietnam and he was a self-employed painting contractor.

Robbie was born on September 16, 1948 a son of the late Robert E., Sr. and Louise Garner Cutts. He...

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