James H. "Jim" Conklin
Feb 18, 2020
James H. “Jim” Conklin, 77 of Boones Mill, VA passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Jim was born August 9, 1942 in Suffern, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Kathryn Conklin and by his son Jimmie Conklin. Jim served in the U. S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. While serving, he sang in the Blue...
Philip A. Partington
Feb 6, 2020
Philip A. Partington age 83 of Salem passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
George H. "Buck" Wood, Jr.
Feb 4, 2020
George H. “Buck” Wood, Jr. age 85 of Boones Mill and formerly of Salem, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1934 a son of the late George H., Sr. and Mary Mitchell Wood and was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Louise Batten. Buck was a graduate...
Mary Lee Allen
Feb 2, 2020
Mary Lee Allen, age 50 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. She is survived by her son Cray Webb (Samantha); daughter Jaimee Allen; stepdaughter Lindsay Newbill; grandchildren Jayleen, Jayda, JuJu, Javi and Jasmyn; brothers Guy Allen, Timothy Allen; numerous other family and friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday from the Clemons Family Cemetery on Harmony...
Katherine Allison Chilton
Feb 1, 2020
Katherine Allison Chilton, 85, of Union Hall, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born in Pulaski, VA, on May 6, 1934, the daughter of the late William Bramlett Allison and Kate Mitchell Allison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. William B. Allison, Jr. and Charles M. Allison...
Richard Wayne Hicks
Jan 31, 2020
Richard Wayne Hicks, also known as our own “cowboy warrior”, took his last breath after his long journey with cancer, on January 31, 2020 while surrounded by family at his home. Known by many through his real life “cowboy” appearance, he was quick to draw a crowd but never liked all of the attention. His heart truly shined in the...
Kenneth Joseph (Kenny) Burdzy
Jan 29, 2020
Kenneth Joseph Burdzy, Sr., of Smith Mountain Lake, unexpectedly passed away on January 29, 2020. Ken grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. After high school he attended Dale Carnegie Institute and Rutgers College. He lived in Wayne and Vernon, NJ, before retiring to Smith Mountain Lake. While in New Jersey he was active in many school and community organizations. Ken...
David Ray Arends
Jan 24, 2020
David Ray Arends, 80 of Hardy, VA died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1939 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Henry and Alice Arends. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen; sons, Randy Alan Arends (Robin) and Robert Alan Arends (Katherine); two grandsons, Aric Alan Arends...
Allen McBride
Jan 22, 2020
Charles Allen McBride age 81 of Penhook left for his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Allen was born in Franklin County on March 8, 1938 a son of the late Charlie and Goldie McBride. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby McBride (Wade) and their...
Angela W. Walker
Jan 22, 2020
Angela W. Walker, age 48 of Penhook, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 24, 2:00 PM at Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2229 Circle Creek Road, Penhook, VA 24137. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151
Ronnie Hicks
Jan 22, 2020
Ronald Allen “Ronnie” Hicks age 50 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was born on June 18, 1969 a son of the late Wilfred Lee and Ruby Stump Hicks. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Junior Hicks; one nephew, Joey Hicks; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert Early, Sr....
Gary Wayne Goad
Jan 19, 2020
Gary Wayne Goad age 43 of Ridgeway passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. He was a Lineman for Fiber Network Solutions and was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Wayne Goad. He is survived by his loving wife, Courtney Goad; stepsons, Ethan, Kagan and Aiden Deskins; mother, Carolyn Trent Goad; sister, Michelle Yopp (Dale) of...
James Roy "Jamie" Bush
Jan 17, 2020
James Roy “Jamie” Bush, age 33, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. He was born November 5, 1986 the son of the late Billy Dean “Red” Bush and Tabitha Dawn Simmons Bush. Surviving are his three children Cassie Jean Bush, Billy Lane Bush, Averi Dawn Bush; brother, Bradley Dean Bush; niece, Natalie Bush; nephew, Bucky Dean...
Tony Green
Jan 16, 2020
Tony Lee Green was a good man. He loved his wife, Lestie, and his children, Mattie, Ella and Zach, more than can be expressed in words. They were his world, and he cherished his world and the life that he built. He worked to provide for his family and was also a stay-at-home father for a number of years, making...
Charles David "Dave" Roe
Jan 16, 2020
Charles D. “Dave” Roe, HMC(Ret) went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2020. He was born on Dec 4, 1931 in Springfield, MO. He spent 22 years in the United States Navy, 16 of which was spent as a Fleet Marine Corpsman with the United States Marine Corps. He served his Country in both Korea and Vietnam....
Carolyn Lee Thomas
Jan 14, 2020
Dr. Carolyn Lee Thomas, Retired Professor of Environmental Science at Ferrum College, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Dean and Elizabeth Thomas, and her nephew Brice Swinehart. She is survived by her husband and soulmate Dr. Bob Pohlad, son Chris Pohlad-Thomas, and his wife Adrienne Capollupo and their two daughters, and...
Raymond Allen Yopp
Jan 14, 2020
Raymond Allen Yopp age 61 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Franklin Health and Rehab. He was born on September 3, 1958 a son of the late Garnett and Mary Farris Yopp. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Doug Farris, Michael, Jerry, Larry and Gordon Yopp; two sisters, Ann Holland and Lucille...
Jackie Leigh Carr
Jan 12, 2020
Jackie Leigh Clark Carr age 52 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. She is survived by her Mother Diane Mondon, of Cusseta GA; Daughter Racheal Millirons, and three Grandsons Johnathan, Julian & Nicholas of Wausau WI, Daughter Tonya and Son-in-Law Joseph Whitmer and three Granddaughters, Leah, Alexis & Bella of Roanoke. She is...
Frank Mills
Jan 11, 2020
Paul Franklin “Frank” Mills age 82 of Callaway passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Frank was a member of Community Church of Christ in Roanoke and loved his family and his Lord. He was born April 11, 1937 a son of the late Noah and Hattie Green Mills and was also preceded in death...
James DeWayne Gosney
Jan 6, 2020
James DeWayne Gosney age 72 of Roanoke passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 in Lewis Gale Medical Center. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.
