Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...