Obituaries

Dec 17, 2020

Bevelyne Thomas Prillaman, 93, of Callaway, daughter of Oscar and Averette Thomas passed away on Thursday, December 17. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Prillaman; children Tommy and infant daughter; sisters Irene Webster and Virginia Anders; brother Frank Thomas. Surviving are daughters Susan (Billy) Mullins, Betsy (Dale) Stanley of Callaway; grandchildren, Angela (Joey) Wright, Amy (Scott) Doty,...

Dec 17, 2020

Dec 17, 2020

William Grover (Billy) Barbour, age 89, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born November 6, 1931 in Callaway, VA. The son of the late Coley Lee and Mable Barbour. He was one of four children. He was preceded in death by two sons Ricky Lee Barbour, William Dale Barbour; brother, C. L. Barbour; grandson,...

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 14, 2020

Rosalie Madison Cooper age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in the local hospital. Originally from Racine, West Virginia, she was born on April 7, 1937 a daughter of the late Harold and Marjorie Evans Madison and was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Cooper. She is survived by her high school sweetheart...

Dec 12, 2020

Paula Moss Cole age 72 of Wirtz passed away at her home on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Dec 12, 2020

On Saturday, December 12th, 2020 George Wayne Divers was embraced into the arms of the lord and his daughter Donna. He was born on February 28th 1940 to Emmett and Mary Divers of Franklin, Va. He was the most exceptional kind of father and grandfather, who would go out of his way to make sure they were healthy and happy....

Dec 8, 2020

Judy Wagoner Jones age 59 of Ferrum passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Judy taught Special Education Students in Franklin County Public Schools. She loved her students many of which still kept in contact. After a long illness, Judy is finally at peace with her Lord. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family....

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy Young Sink of Rocky Mount, VA passed away December 6,2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a loving, devoted and caring Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was a member of Bible Holiness Church in Christiansburg, VA. She was also a homemaker, loved to sew, embroider, read but most of all, she loved her family. She was preceded in death...

Dec 5, 2020

Howard James Nell was called to the Lord on December 5, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1924, son of the late James and Elizabeth (Bernand) Nell, in Yonkers, New York. He was educated in Yonkers and was a Med Tech in the Army in Austria during World War II before marrying Euphemia Lauder, the love of his life,...

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Kay Moore, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4th, 2020. Born October 3rd, 1955 and raised in The Plains, Virginia; she called Ferrum, Virginia home for the last 30 years. She is survived by her husband, best friend, and the love of her life Charles Connie Moore whom she married on October 29th, 1977; as well as...

Dec 3, 2020

Harvey Lee Worley, Jr. (Buddy) passed away on Thursday night at home surrounded by his family and faithful furry companion Sugar. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Blanche Worley, sisters Polly English (Leroy) and Jean Boone (Andrew), and special nephew Tommy English. He is survived by wife Betty, sons and daughters-in-law Jeffery and Leanne Worley and...

Dec 2, 2020

Elsie W. Powell, age 87 of Glade Hill, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. She was born on December 29, 1932 a daughter of the late Rufus M. and Virter Bernard Willard and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira B. Powell; brothers, Walter...

Dec 1, 2020

Edward Harrison Ariail age 67 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Services will be private due to COVID-19. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rocky Mount.

Dec 1, 2020

Virgil Thomas Poindexter, age 78, of Union Hall, VA passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1942 in Union Hall, VA. The son of the late Birkwood and Aurie C. Poindexter. He was 1 of 3 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Mary Jane Poindexter and a sister, Mary...

Nov 29, 2020

John Thomas Jones, age 71 of Moneta passed away at his home on Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born in Franklin County, Virginia on December 16, 1948 a son of the late Lewis Early and Lessie Underwood Jones. John retired as a store manager for Belk/Leggett with approximately 29 years of service. He started in real estate in 2000...

Nov 27, 2020

Allen Carter age 75 of Rocky Mount peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on September 28, 1945 a son of the late James Hogsten and Marilyn McBride. He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Cheza Rain Holley, Nina Marie Spencer and Jordan West (great-grandson); other...

Nov 25, 2020

Daughter, Sister, Aunt, US Army Brat, Private Pilot, Registered Nurse 50 years, Captain US Air Force - Vietnam, friend, Wife, Mother to 2 boys and thanks to our wives putting up with us she is also the Mother of two girls she always wanted, Grandmother to 7, Great Grandmother to 4 and counting. Proud Italian. Fiercely American. Tough like no...

Nov 24, 2020

Betty Pugh, 88, of Blue Ridge, joined her beloved "Bill" in heaven on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Odessa Trail Huff. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Susan Dooley; sons, Pete Pugh (Debby), Mark Pugh (Tammy); beloved grandchildren, Brandon Pugh (Melissa), Brent Dooley, Amanda Roberts, David Pugh, Marissa Pugh, Daniel Pugh,...

Nov 20, 2020

Edward Lynn Woods, 86, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. He was born August 28, 1934 to the late Joseph Clarence and Ruby Conner Woods. A beloved husband and father, Mr. Woods was a retired Salesman for Krispy Kreme and Archway Cookies and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for...