Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Lois Lancaster of Boones Mill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Lois was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her late husband Everett Lancaster (2014), along with a brother and a sister. Lois is survived by her brother Doug Wood; her two sons, Melvin Lancaster...

Nov 17, 2020

Joan Divers, age 79 of Moneta, went on to be with her parents Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Surviving is her husband Don Divers and son Josh Divers. Private arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Nov 15, 2020

Deborah (Debbie) Wade Barber, 60, of Roanoke, formerly of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020 surrounded by family. Debbie was born in Roanoke, VA on June 8, 1960 to the late Raymond L. and Betty P. Wade. Debbie is survived by her husband Thomas Barber, Jr. of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Brian...

Nov 13, 2020

June W. Straub, age 96 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Hummels Wharf, PA passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born June 5, 1924, a daughter of the late George and Carrie Slear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Steve Straub; three brothers Carson, Dale and Bill Slear; three sisters Eleanor...

Nov 12, 2020

Larry Waitman Scott, age 61 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.

Nov 5, 2020

Mary Ann Atwood age 64 of Clifton Forge passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Woodlands Health & Rehab. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Nov 5, 2020

Anthony Wayne Neice, 50, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born November 6, 1969 the son of the late Paul Neice, Sr. and Myrtle Lucille Neice. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Neice, Jr., Richard Neice; sister, Ruth Neice. Surviving are his two children; son, Dakota Daniel Neice, daughter, Kayla Dawn...

Nov 4, 2020

Sylvia June Guilliams Cooper, 88, of Roanoke, VA passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born June 23, 1932 the daughter of the late Roy L. and Altha F. Guilliams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd H. Cooper; brothers, Bernard L. “Pete” Guilliams, Danny Guilliams, Coy Guilliams. She graduated from Callaway High School in 1949. She...

Nov 3, 2020

Mary Arlean Jones, age 79 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangement by Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Oct 31, 2020

Gladys Marie Fisher Weaver age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1925 a daughter of the late Owen and Willie Boitnott Fisher. She was also preceded in death by her son, George Douglas Hall; two infant sisters; brothers, Elmer and Floyd Fisher; and daughter-in-law, Victoria Hall. Gladys was a...

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Liviey “Starrine” Hall Pugh, 87, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in her home. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Starrine was born July 28, 1933 and married her sweetheart Howard Russell Pugh on June 9, 1951 who preceded her in death on February 27, 2005. Together they...

Oct 20, 2020

Paislee Faith O'Conner, infant daughter of Brandon and Suzanne Cales O'Conner of Covington, was born in Jesus's arms on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She is also survived by her brother, Brody. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.

Oct 20, 2020

F. Ward Rowley was born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1932. He was a 1955 graduate of Dartmouth College and in 1977 earned an advanced management degree from the School of Business at Harvard University. During his business career, he frequently traveled to Asia, Latin America and Europe where he experienced different cultures and learned to speak multiple languages. His strong...

Oct 20, 2020

Hollis Cornell Montgomery, age 88 of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born March 21, 1932 to the late Alfred Thomas Montgomery and Ethel King Montgomery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother L. T. Montgomery. H.C. loved his family and was a Godly Christian man who went home to...

Oct 20, 2020

Dolores Faye Hodges, age 66, of Ferrum, VA passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born November 2, 1953 the daughter of the late James "Doe" Meadow and Marie Meadow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, James, Lonnie and Calvin Meadow; sister, Margaret Dixon; daughter-in-law, Kelli...

Oct 20, 2020

Stella Annie Preston, 83, of Belleview, Florida and formerly of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020. She became an Angel on her second great-grandson Ayden’s fourth Birthday. She was the loving daughter of Ernest C. And Stella A. Preston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Annie Wray; son, Benjamin...

Oct 14, 2020

Joseph L "Joe" Mattingly, of Wirtz, VA, passed into the loving arms of his savior the morning of October 14, 2020, as the result of cancer. He was at home, in hospice care, with his loving wife of 59 years, Judy Tingler Mattingly and his daughter, Carla Mattingly Bennett. Joe is survived by his wife, Judy Tingler Mattingly, his daughter...

Oct 14, 2020

David Francis Woodbury, age 84 of Union Hall, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Oct 12, 2020

Donald Lee “Don” Bower age 74 of Vinton passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Don was born in Roanoke on October 8, 1946 to the late Mary Etta and James Alvin Bower. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Preston Bailey; and brother, Bobby Bower. Don retired as an Environmentalist with the Roanoke City Health Department after...