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Cordie Marion Oliver

Cordie Marion Oliver

Feb 26, 2021

Cordie Marion Oliver, age 91 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born December 12, 1929 to the late Homer and Myrtle Meeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Billy Oliver; a son Ricky Oliver and all of her brothers and sisters. Cordie was...

Eddie Ray Sheppard, Jr.

Eddie Ray Sheppard, Jr.

Feb 22, 2021

Eddie Ray Sheppard, Jr., age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Eddie was born on November 4, 1948 a son of the late Eddie Ray, Sr. and Louise Dooley Sheppard. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rose; and brother-in-law, Glenn Divers. He is survived by his sister,...

Hazel Love Brown

Hazel Love Brown

Feb 22, 2021

On Monday, February 22, 2021, Hazel Love Brown, of Wirtz, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior and to be joined with her husband, Warren Brown. She was born on April 15, 1933 in Rocky Mount, Va the daughter of the late Robert and Addie Love. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Cynthia Faye Barbour Janney

Cynthia Faye Barbour Janney

Feb 19, 2021

Cynthia Faye Barbour Janney, 61, of Franklin County, VA went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born October 29, 1959 the daughter of the late James Maynard Barbour and Virginia Ellen Carter Barbour. She was also preceded in death by a nephew, Chase Barbour. Cindy loved family, friends and bluegrass music. Cindy was...

Paul Andrew "Drew" Crawford

Paul Andrew "Drew" Crawford

Feb 19, 2021

Paul Andrew Crawford, better known as Drew by his family and friends, departed this life on February 19, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1966 and was a lifelong resident of Franklin County, Virginia. In his younger years, he always enjoyed outdoor adventures like fishing, four wheeling and driving his Cobra. His father, Paul a.k.a. Pops, would call Drew...

Kaye Woodrum

Kaye Woodrum

Feb 19, 2021

Kaye Yvonne Hickman-Woodrum, 72, of Roanoke, VA, for over 20 years, originally from Oak Hill, WV, earned her place among the Heavenly Angels on Friday, February 19. Kaye was a medical transcriptionist and paralegal. She was retired from Probity Medical Transcription and also worked at Raleigh General Hospital and Plateau Medical Center in WV. She studied Medical Terminology at WVU...

Uriel Derrick Gunthorpe

Uriel Derrick Gunthorpe

Feb 16, 2021

Uriel Derrick Gunthorpe, Jr, 67, of Roanoke, VA (formerly of Englewood, NJ) passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1953 the son of the late Uriel Derrick Gunthorpe, Sr., DDS and Elaine Bratton Hamilton Gunthorpe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Hamilton...

Roy Ernest Johnson

Roy Ernest Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Roy Ernest Johnson age 84 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in the local hospital. Roy retired from Kroger with over 40 years of service and was a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church. He loved bluegrass music and was an audience representative along with his wife Doris for the Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo club. Roy...

Charles Lucas Catlett

Charles Lucas Catlett

Feb 14, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Lucas Catlett, age 80, of Henry, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born September 26, 1940 the son of the late Harry Harold Catlett and Alberta Lucas Catlett. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy; worked at sawmills in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio. He was an employee of the City of...

Peter Katalenas, Jr.

Peter Katalenas, Jr.

Feb 13, 2021

Peter Katalenas Jr, age 68, of Rocky Mount, VA was called home to our Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Peter was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent most of his life on Staten Island, New York. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Returning to civilian life Peter served as a Supervisor for the New York...

Tammy Lynn Yopp

Tammy Lynn Yopp

Feb 11, 2021

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in...

Barry Allen Brown

Barry Allen Brown

Feb 9, 2021

Barry Allen Brown, age 45 of Salem passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 15, 1975 and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Wilma Brown. He is survived by his girlfriend and companion, Jessica Campbell; and her daughters, Dottie Keaton and Ashlee Campbell whom...

James Dallas Dearing

James Dallas Dearing

Feb 8, 2021

James Dallas Dearing, age 70 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2021. James was a quiet man who loved animals, especially his dogs and cats and was a very loving husband to his wife Ellen. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220...

Henry Lee Hopkins

Henry Lee Hopkins

Feb 7, 2021

Henry Hopkins, age 89 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at South Roanoke Nursing Home in Roanoke. He was born on September 2, 1931 a son of the late Catherine Lee and Judge Abram Hopkins and was also preceded in death by his siblings, William Hopkins, John Hopkins and Nancy Rylatt; and a nephew, Will Hopkins....

Randy Clark Zeigler

Randy Clark Zeigler

Feb 4, 2021

Randy Clark Zeigler (Bird Dog), age 66 of Union Hall, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma; his parents Janie and Bernice Zeigler; sister Nina Davis; brothers Jimmy and Kenny Zeigler. He is survived by his sisters Judy Bowyer, Nancy and Ravon Thurman; brothers Pete and Judy Zeigler, Larry and Carolyn Zeigler...

James "Pete" Green

James "Pete" Green

Feb 2, 2021

James “Pete” Creed Green, 69 years old, of Ferrum, Virginia went to be with the Lord on February 2nd, 2021 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Pete was born in Ferrum, Virginia to the late Dr. and Mrs. John Monroe Green. He worked for Leo Scott Cabinets for over 20 years before opening his own custom cabinet shop...

Dolph Edward Dellinger

Dolph Edward Dellinger

Feb 2, 2021

Dolph Edward Dellinger age 60 of Roanoke has passed away. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be any services. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Lisa Sue Atkins Crook

Lisa Sue Atkins Crook

Feb 2, 2021

Lisa Sue Atkins Crook, age 53 of Glade Hill, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father Jack Atkins and a niece Abigail Young. Surviving is her husband Michael Keith Crook; sons Alan Michael Crook, Austin Keith Crook (Miranda); granddaughters Alexis Nicole Crook, Aubrey Lynn Crook; Mother Sue Atkins; sisters Cindy McGuire, Karen Holland,...

David Lewis Diggs

David Lewis Diggs

Feb 1, 2021

David Lewis Diggs age 59 of Wirtz passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. David was born August 11, 1961 a son of the late Edgar Diggs and Mary Diggs Murphy. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Annette Johnson; step-dad, Jimmy Murphy. David was a loving husband, father and pawpaw. He will...

Teresa Lynn Cassels

Teresa Lynn Cassels

Jan 31, 2021

Teresa Lynn Cassels, age 54 of Goodview, passed away January 31, 2021. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

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