Obituaries

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...

Oct 10, 2020

Jacquelyn Mary Ankerstjerne, age 79 from Wirtz, VA passed away October 10, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Oct 9, 2020

Joyce Marie Haymore Adams, age 60 of Rocky Mount passed away at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born August 16, 1960 a daughter of the late Doug and Marie Haymore and was also preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Carter, Sr. (Sandy); and sister, Tammy Haymore. Joyce is survived by daughters, Amber Haymore...

Oct 8, 2020

Nathaniel Chase Barbour, “Chase” age 38 of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October, 8, 2020. Chase was born on April 25, 1982 in Rocky Mount. He enjoyed working at McPeak Supply where he was a warehouse manager. Chase loved being outdoors, all types of racing “Ol Heavy”, wrestling, and he was an avid...

Oct 6, 2020

Nancy J. Brooks, 73, of Wirtz, Va, passed away on Oct 6, 2020 in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy and her son in law, Tommy, of Dinwiddie, Va; her sister, Diana Myers, of Birmingham, Ala; one niece, Sherrie Christian (Alan) of Birmingham, Ala; one nephew, Greg Myers (Jenni) of Prosper, Tx; and one great nephew, Will...

Oct 1, 2020

Frank "David" Reed, age 68 of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Sep 29, 2020

Marie Minnix Hager passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born on January 22, 1931. Marie is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dick and her parents, Allen and Elsie Minnix; her sister, Betty Abshire; and her brother-in-law Woody Guthrie. Surviving are Marie’s sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbi and Alvin Peters,...

Sep 28, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” White Richards passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 24, 1929 to the late Ola Blankenship White and Herbert D. White and was also preceded in death by her husband, A. Stephen Richards, Jr. She is survived by her children, A. Stephen Richards III (Rocky Mount), Larry Richards (Boones...

Sep 28, 2020

Dr. NORRIS D. BUNN, JR. (88), of Moneta, VA, passed Monday, September 28, 2020. Born in Germantown, PA, he was the son of Marion & Norris D. Bunn. He is survived by his children: Michael Bunn (and wife Lynn) of Murrells Inlet, SC; John Bunn (and wife Ann) of Maricopa, AZ; Julie Bunn of Somers Point, NJ; David Bridgens of...

Sep 27, 2020

Betty Louise Trail, age 75 of Callaway, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was born June 15, 1945 and was preceded in death by her father Edgar Epperly and a son Dean Trail. Betty proudly served her country in the Women's Army Corps. Surviving is her significant other Doug Jackson; sisters Teresa Wright (James) of Blacksburg, Lisa Jones (Jeff)...

Sep 26, 2020

Elaine Gresham of Moneta, age 89, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on November 11, 1930 a daughter of the late Jesse and Agnes Beinke. She is survived by George Gresham, her loving husband of 69 years, her son, David Gresham, grandson, Michael Gresham, and a multitude of...

Sep 19, 2020

Polly Anne Holt Hodges, 73, of Callaway, passed away Saturday, September 19th, 2020. She was born June 28, 1947, the daughter of the late Edward F. and Gladys Waldron Holt. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Ronnie Preston Hodges and great grandchild Saphira. Polly was a kind person who loved people unconditionally. Her greatest love...

Sep 17, 2020

Kim Bowles Johnson age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, accomplished business owner, proud Emory & Henry graduate, beloved teacher, irreplaceable friend, and the best mom the world has ever known. The most beautiful woman inside and out. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 14, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" W. Broomall Jr., died peacefully in his home on Monday Sept. 14, 2020 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence “Ward” Broomall and Ruth Elizabeth Broomall, and his younger sister Dorothy “Dottie” Jane Broomall. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Donna Broomall. He is also...

Sep 14, 2020

Rita Joyce Mullins, age 72 of Roanoke, VA passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements are private by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Sep 10, 2020

It is with Great Despair the Family of Geraldine (Gerry) DiGenova will begin the first of many days without their devoted wife of 51yrs. and Cherished Mother to share it with. In the early morning hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2020 at 73, Gerry was unexpectedly taken in her sleep from her husband, John Raymond DiGenova, by her side, and...

Sep 6, 2020

Sep 2, 2020

Shirley C. Crook born September 18, 1944 was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Crook; son, David Crook; parents, Arzie and Susie Crum; brothers, Rufus, George and Jimmy Crum. Left to cherish her memory son, Bryan Young (Lisa); granddaughters, Bryana and Kelley Young; step grandson, Jeremy Janney; great grandchildren, Aiden,...

Sep 2, 2020

James Calvin “J.C.” Brown age 82 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Union Hall passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1938 a son of the late Willie and Edith Smith Brown. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Alfred, Perry and Edwin Brown, Alvie B. Mitchell, Forrest, Tommy, Burton and Bernice...

Sep 1, 2020

Grover C. Tosh, Jr. “Junior”, 72, of Wirtz passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at his home. Junior was born on June 30, 1948 in Wirtz. Surviving are his wife of over 52 years, Linda M. Tosh; a son, Tommy Tosh (Cheryl); two daughters, Donna Beckner (Dennis) and Amy Minnix (Brandon); one grandson, Dustin, three granddaughters, Danielle, Kaitlynn, and...