Obituaries

Mar 30, 2021

William McClain “Mac” Torrence, 61, of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 8, 1959 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Florence Davis Torrence and the late William McClain “Bill” Torrence, Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Margaret Stone Torrence and his...

Mar 29, 2021

Lois LaVonne Carter (Vonnie) age 85 of Moneta, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by her husband of 64 years and her loving family. Vonnie was an active member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish and was an avid bridge, Scrabble, Words with Friends player, quilter, and cultivator of gorgeous African violets. As of this...

Mar 27, 2021

JD Jones age 92 of Ferrum passed away at his home on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born on April 6, 1928 a son of the late Claude and Dora Shively Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine James Jones; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Jones. He is survived by his sons, Jackie Jones and Steve...

Mar 27, 2021

Dorothy Mae Harter, 79, of Rocky Mount, VA (previously Penhook, VA), went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021 due to papillary thyroid cancer. She was born on February 23, 1942 to Charles H. Young & Helen M. Young in Beaver Falls, PA. She was a stay-at-home mom who raised two kids and then worked in the...

Mar 26, 2021

Margaret E. Andrews, age 70, of Penhook, VA was called home with the Lord on March 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; James C. Flint & Mary Ann Flint, her husband Robert W. Andrews, her son Robert W. Andrews Jr., her brothers Mark C. Flint & J.C. Flint, her sister Carol V. Emerson. Left to cherish...

Mar 22, 2021

Ellen Sue Carter (Sue) age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Sue was passionately known for her outgoing personality and her willingness and readiness to carry on a conversation with anyone. She was loved by everyone that came into her life and she will be missed by...

Mar 21, 2021

Janice Beckner age 60 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA.

Mar 15, 2021

Jane Rita Connel age 68 of Moneta passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Mar 15, 2021

Steven Earl Ferguson, age 74 of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2021 after a harsh battle with Covid-19. He was born October 12, 1946 to the late Grady and Jeanette Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Sherman Ferguson. Steve proudly served his country in the US Army during...

Mar 12, 2021

Winfred Thomas "Tommy" Anderson, 75, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born April 1, 1945 the son of the late Winfred Clinton Anderson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Kay Anderson and a sister, Patty King. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army; a member of the Church of...

Mar 7, 2021

Charlie "Jack" Dillon age 80 of Shawsville and formerly of Franklin County went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He is breathing fully. There are no oxygen tanks, no medications to take, and no doctor appointments. He is laughing and sitting at the feet of Jesus! Jack was born April 27, 1940 to Charlie Edd and...

Mar 5, 2021

Eileen Charuka (McCarthy), age 77 of Moneta, VA, formerly of Closter, NJ passed away peacefully at home with her family after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Peter Charuka, three children; Karen Charuka-Justin, Gregory Charuka and Steven Charuka, 5 grandchildren; Nicholas, Katelynne, Matthew, Lauren and Nicole, her sister Elizabeth McCarthy, her brother...

Mar 5, 2021

Sylvia Elizabeth Moran Underwood, 74, of Callaway was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Sherman and Geneva Moran. Sylvia was a second grandmother to the many children she babysat in the Callaway community over the past 45 years. She was a talented...

Mar 3, 2021

Timmy Lee Musgrove age 56 of Wirtz passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Timmy was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; aunts and uncles, Roger Smith, Rose Holloway, Louise Musgrove, Walter Musgrove, Jim Musgrove, Ellen Turner and Annie Hodges. He is survived by his children, Brandon Rutrough, Kristin Wilson and Jessica...

Mar 3, 2021

Bernice Bell Brieger, age 84 of Boones Mill, VA passed away on March 3, 2021. The family will receive friends at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Mar 3, 2021

Jerry Dan Weaver, Sr. age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Bousman; father, Oscar Weaver; and his brother, Walter Weaver. He is survived by his children, Sherry Banks (Jason), Jerry Weaver, Jr., and Tony Weaver; his former wife and best friend, Ann Weaver; his grandchildren, Khalil...

Mar 1, 2021

Janie Carol Sloan, 72, of Ferrum, VA passed away Monday night, March 1, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Buren Clifford Perdue and Ernestine Turner Perdue. She was preceded in death by her son, Dannie Sloan; brothers, Wayne Perdue, Bobby Perdue; sister, Donna Dillon. Surviving are her husband, Dannie...

Feb 27, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Hall, age 67 of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born December 3, 1953 to the late Logan and Faye Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Callahan. Surviving is his loving wife of 46 years Ann Hall; daughter Jennifer Hall; son...

Feb 27, 2021

Feb 26, 2021

Billy Wayne Hess age 73 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. Billy was born February 2, 1948 a son of the late Benny Hess and Zola Mae Simms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sue Braggs; brothers, James, Joe, Connie, Coy and Benny Hess. Mr. Hess worked for...