Obituaries

Jan 5, 2020

Shirley Jean Funk age 83 of Boones Mill passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She retired from the Franklin News Post with many years of service and was a member of Halesford Baptist Church. She was born on June 25, 1936 a daughter of the late Herman and Ruby Dean...

Jan 2, 2020

Andy Szentadorjany age 55 of Radford passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Julie Tirado, Florida. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Jan 1, 2020

Christopher Alex Sandidge departed this life on January 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1986 to Judith Jordan and Willie Jordan of Rocky Mount, Va. In addition to his parents he leaves to cherish his memories wife Kim Sandidge; son Christopher Alex Sandidge, Jr.; Three daughters Layla-Ann Madison Sandidge, Kay-Lynn Samia Sandidge, Stephanie Finklestine; one...

Jan 1, 2020

Jan 1, 2020

Ernest Odell Furrow, age 91 of Boones Mill, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Ernest was born May 1, 1928 to the late Charlie and Zora Beckner Furrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Anna S. Furrow and two sons Wayne and Floyd Furrow. Surviving are three sons Kenny Arnett (Brenda), Marshall Arnett,...

Jan 1, 2020

Naomi Fay Fitch Hawley age 73 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Cheshire, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1946 a daughter of the late Noah and Margaret Fitch and was also preceded in death by her triplet sons, Johnny, Tommy and Jimmy Hawley; daughter, Angela...

Dec 30, 2019

Mildred King Wingfield (89), of Boones Mill and a life-time resident of Franklin County, was called into the presence of her Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James H. Wingfield, Jr.; and her parents, Oliver and Kathrine King, all from Boones Mill. She is survived by her son, Mike...

Dec 25, 2019

Roland Burgess Lindhurst, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, (age 34), passed away on December 25, 2019, joining the ranks of those in heaven Wake Boarding. Roland was born in Alexandria, Virginia on September 3, 1985 a son of Robert Roland Lindhurst (deceased) and Dawn Dellinger Lindhurst. He graduated from Central High School in Woodstock in June 2004 and went into...

Dec 25, 2019

Carl Gean Poff, age 79 of Boones Mill, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Floyd County, VA, he was the son of the late Millard O. Poff, Sr. and Ruby Vest Poff. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gwendolene Howard. Carl was known for his skills as a diesel...

Dec 24, 2019

Mark Kain Frank age 50 of Radford passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Dec 23, 2019

Sharon Dunahoo Smith age 64 of Boones Mill passed away at her home on Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born on October 27, 1955 a daughter of the late Tounes and Jean Richie Dunahoo. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Malcom Dunahoo. Sharon is survived by her nephew, Jacob Dunahoo; and other relatives and friends. A...

Dec 21, 2019

Frances Weatherford, age 86 of Moneta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 21, 2019. Frances was born December 13, 1933 to the late Oliver D. Stutts, Sr. and Beatrice Stutts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son David Alan Weatherford; her daughter Pamela Hadley; and her brother Oliver Douglas Stutts, Jr. She...

Dec 16, 2019

Clara Mae Frame age 86 of Rocky Mount passed away at her home on Monday, December 16, 2019. She fought an eleven year battle with cancer and finally won. She was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church which she loved with all her heart. Church and family came first, but she also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, traveling, music and being...

Dec 15, 2019

David Leon Robinson age 60 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of New Jersey passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. David Leon Robinson was born February 5, 1959 in Morganville, NJ. where he attended Marlboro High School. Preceded in death by his adopted father, Charles and Celeste Smith. He will be forever remembered by his loving wife and best...

Dec 15, 2019

Nancy Valentino, age 62 of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Nancy was born September 19, 1957 to the late Hard Rock and Nancy Gallo. Surviving are her husband of 40 years Rudy Valentino; children; Rudy and Nani Valentino; grandchildren Anthony, Ali and Bentley Valentino; brother Michael Gallo; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,...

Dec 13, 2019

Warwick Garner Marshall, III, age 76 of Copper Hill, passed away Friday 13, 2019. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt.220 Chapel) with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Dec 9, 2019

Kirby Jay Newton, age 57 of Boones Mill went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife and love of his life Jenny Newton; his sons Troy and Travis Newton, and Nate and Dylan Mullins; his mother and father Barney and Sherry Newton; brother Monty Newton (Ohio); his six grandchildren and...

Dec 9, 2019

Mary Jane Jones age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1936 a daughter of the late Jim Henery and Florence Hairfield Hodges and was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas “Junebug” Jones; two children, Roger Alan Jones and Wanda Darlene Jones; sisters, Lou...

Dec 6, 2019

Hazel M. Jones, age 83 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1936 a daughter of the late Cecil and Kate Musgrove and also preceded in death by her sister, Betty M. Holmes. She is survived by her husband, Lucian H. Jones, Jr.; her son and daughter-in-law, Lucian H. Jones III...

Dec 4, 2019

Jean M. Kuchler passed away on December 4, 2019 quietly at Runk and Pratt, SML. She is survived by her son, David A. Melesco and his wife Cecelia; grandchildren, Todd A. Melesco, Susan A. Melesco, John L. Melesco, Cameron T. Hutto and her husband Ben, and Clark C. Turner and his wife Karen; two great-grandchildren, Myles Melesco and William Turner....