Suzanne H. Cundiff
May 6, 2021
Suzanne H. Cundiff, aged 69, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lorraine Hodges and is survived by her two daughters, Abby (James) and Ellen (Victor); her sister Pat Cundiff (Rodney); three nephews, and a niece. She spent her last days just had she had always wanted: tucked peacefully into her...
John Randall Shively
Apr 28, 2021
John Randall Shively, 60, of Ferrum, VA passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born January 3, 1961. He was employed for several years at C M C Supply Company in Rocky Mount. Surviving are his parents, Alvin John “A.J.” Shively, Jr. and Barbara Griffith Shively; life partner, Wanda L. Martin; children, Bradley Shively (Heather), Kristi Shively (Odin), Hunter...
Bill Miller
Apr 27, 2021
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, William “Bill” Miller died at his home in Moneta, VA on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Bill was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He enjoyed living at Smith Mountain Lake for 14 years. He is survived by Sally, his loving wife and loyal companion of 56 years. Other survivors include his sister...
Dick Ankerstjerne
Apr 26, 2021
William D. "Dick" Ankerstjerne age 86 of Wirtz passed away at his residence on Monday, April 26, 2021. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
James Michael Bennett
Apr 24, 2021
James Michael “Mike” Bennett, 47, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born July 3, 1973. He was part owner and operator of Boones Mill Auto Service, Inc. Surviving are his parents, James D. “Jim” Bennett and Sue Bennett; two daughters, Amber Lynn Bennett, Ashlyn Renae Bennett; aunt, Betty Young; nephew, Thomas Young, Jr.; friend,...
Robert Carl Weaver
Apr 19, 2021
Robert "Bob" Carl Weaver, age 86 of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Devotion at Mountain View Memorial Park with Pastor Pete Trout officiating. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount, VA.
Mary Frances Sigmon
Apr 18, 2021
Mary Frances Sigmon, 79, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born March 6, 1942 the daughter of the late Joseph English and Pearlie Maude Scott English. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Lewis Sigmon and two daughters, Denise Sigmon and Vickie Newman. Surviving are her daughter, Doris Worrell (Terry); three sons,...
Jonathan Wilbert Sayles
Apr 17, 2021
Jonathan Wilbert Sayles, born July 6, 1955, left this earth on April 17, 2021. Jonathan was the loving and devoted husband of twenty-four years to Luciene Rodrigues Sayles, father to Michelle Sayles Sorrell, step-father to Alessandra de Souza, Christiane Rodrigues and Viviane (Todd) Daniel. Brother of Edwin (Diane) Sayles, grandfather of Andrew Moore, Tyler and Keegan Fortenberry, Ian Felipe and...
Barry A. Montgomery
Apr 17, 2021
Montgomery, Barry Allan 68 year old of Scruggs passed away on April 17, 2021. On April 16,1953 he was born to the late Joseph and Janie (Maxey) Montgomery. On May 2nd, 1981 he married the love of his life, Shirley Elaine Hundley. He retired from Western Virginia Water Authority (Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant) after 30 years of service. He enjoyed...
Marilyn B. Hooker
Apr 16, 2021
Marilyn B. Hooker was born on October 7, 1927, in Casper, Wyoming and passed away in Roanoke, VA on April 16th. Her parents were William Ray Borough and Marie McGruder Gates. Her father was in the oil business, so they moved throughout the west and eventually settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from East Grand Rapids High School and...
Janet Abshire
Apr 15, 2021
Janet Hopkins Abshire of Boones Mill was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 15, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roanoke on October 24, 1932, she was the eldest daughter of the late Louella Hopkins and Charlie Hopkins. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years, John Abshire,...
Jonell Patsel Black
Apr 14, 2021
Jonell Patsel Black, age 87 of Hardy, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born August 11, 1933 to the late Elmer Ralph “Pete” Patsel and Winnie Blosser Patsel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Oakley Black; sons Ronald Wayne Hannah and Thomas Eugene Hannah; sister Sandra...
Clarence Preston "Mack" Woody
Apr 11, 2021
Clarence Preston “Mack” Woody (also known as, Mack Daddy), age 77 went to his heavenly home on April 11, 2021. Mack was an avid fisherman, loved horses, and most of all loved his adoring wife of the past 17 years, Carolyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Richard Woody; two brothers, Johnny and Richard; two daughters,...
Wilson Mason
Apr 11, 2021
James Wilson Mason age 77 of Ferrum passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in the VA Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1944 a son of the late Charles Jessie and Ethel Mullins Mason. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Edward Mason and son, Kenny Cook. Wilson was a Veteran of the United States Army...
Gary Russell
Apr 10, 2021
Gary Lynn "Big Gary" Russell, age 76 of Hardy, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his children. He is now able to breathe freely with no more suffering and is walking the streets of gold. He was born on December 16, 1944, in the foothills of Tennessee to the late...
Edna Hurd Scott
Apr 9, 2021
Edna Hurd Scott, age 78 of Ferrum, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. Arrangements by Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount, VA
Eleanor Griffin
Apr 7, 2021
Eleanor Griffin age 78 of Ferrum passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1942 a daughter of the late Tazewell E. Sloane and Willie Richards Sloane; and her husband, John F. Griffin, whom preceded her in death on April 9, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Turner and partner Jennie West and...
John Eldridge Altice
Apr 7, 2021
John Eldridge Altice age 74 of Callaway passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1946 a son of the late John and Audrey Ferguson Altice. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy Joanne Lax Altice. Eldridge was a veteran of the U. S. Army,...
Frances Murray
Apr 3, 2021
Frances Kesler Murray, born March 23, 1927 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the daughter of Rosa Lee Garrett and Lawrence Curtis Kesler and grew up in old Southeast Roanoke. She married Homer Greer Murray on September 24, 1952, and was a resident of Murray Hill, Boones Mill for 66...
Frederick Charles McKay-Gemski
Apr 3, 2021
Frederick Charles McKay-Gemski, 76, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 3, 2021, with his wife Barbara at his side. They had been together for 35 years. Fred was born in Passaic New Jersey, and was predeceased by his parents Adam and Helen Gemski, and his brother Ronald Gemski. Fred is survived by his loving wife Barbara McKay-Gemski,...
