Tony Lee Powell
Mar 9, 2019
Tony Lee Powell age 61 of Glade Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Tony was raised on his beloved Powell Family Farm. He graduated from Franklin County High School and then Ferrum College graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1984. After graduation from Ferrum, he went on to work at the college becoming the Director of AV Services,...
Barbara Ellen Hale
Mar 7, 2019
Barbara Ellen Hale, 65, of Ferrum, VA passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born December 20, 1953 the daughter of the late Posie Hale and Cora Quinn Hale. She was preceded in death by two sons, Edward Lee Hale, David Wayne Hale and great granddaughter, Layken Ardena Davis. Surviving are her son, Daniel Steven “Steve” Hale (Missy); grandchildren,...
William Franklin Moore
Mar 5, 2019
Dr. William Franklin “Bill” Moore, Sr. age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. Bill was born on September 9, 1938 a son of the late John William and Jesephine Seymore Moore and also preceded in death by his first wife, Trecillia Leonard Moore; brother, Danny Moore; sisters, Marybelle Moore Saar and Irene...
Mason G. Leedy
Mar 4, 2019
Mason G Leedy, 70, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, after suffering a fall. Mason was a retired NS Railroad conductor with 40 years of service. He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He loved His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, hunting (although he never could shoot Bambi), riding his Harley (he was a member...
Donald Lee Houck
Mar 4, 2019
Donald Lee Houck age 83 of Moneta passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Don was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the IRS as Director of Taxpayer Services with 37 years of service. After retirement he started D. L. Houck & Associates as a Tax Consultant. Don was a Mason with Portsmouth Lodge # 100 A.F....
Carolyn Maria Mazingo
Feb 28, 2019
Carolyn Maria Mazingo, age 69 of Roanoke passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later day. Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151
Adele Ruth Gibson
Feb 25, 2019
Psalm 27 The Lord is my light, my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid. Adele Ruth Gibson, 84, of Franklin County, VA passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born November 18, 1934 the daughter of the late Aaron Pritt and Fondella Ruth Acton Pritt. She...
Sandra Jo Wertz
Feb 23, 2019
Sandra Jo Wertz age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born January 21, 1957 a daughter of the late Willie Ferris, Jr. and Doris Ann Housman Wertz; and a brother, Paul Wayne Wertz. She is survived by her children, David Mullins (Chrissy), April Williamson and Amanda Woody (Barry); her grandchildren, Justice Wooldridge, Alaina...
Richard Wayne Dillon
Feb 22, 2019
Celebrating the life of Richard Wayne Dillon, 72 years young of Boones Mill began his new life journey on February 22, 2019. A loving father A music man A true dear friend. A grandpa A great grandpa A man of his word. We miss your warm smile, Your big bear hugs, Your compassionate heart, Your unending love. We are so...
Robert D. Howell
Feb 21, 2019
“In loving memory of my husband, best friend and soul mate for life. You will be missed dearly, your wife Lynda." Robert was born August 23, 1964 to Robert Curtis Howell and Mary Virginia Conner Howell. He worked for 25 years for a utility company and was a member of Smith Mountain Lake Community Church of the Brethren. Robert was...
Larry Jackson Meador
Feb 20, 2019
Larry Jackson "Jack" Meador, 86 of Boones Mill, VA passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home. He was born April 16, 1932 the son of the late Walter Thomas Meador and Berta Lumsden Meador. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Joyce Meador; children, Tim Meador (Brenda), Sharon Helmick (Doug), Donald Meador, Terry Meador (Lisa); six grandchildren; seven...
Ed Richard Smith
Feb 17, 2019
Ed Richard Smith, 89, of Wirtz, VA departed this life early Sunday morning, February 17, 2019, at his home. He was born October 1, 1929 the son of the late John Calvin Smith and Julia Mary Smith. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Tansey, Ira, Clarence, Calvin, Henry, James, Monroe; two sisters, Marie Young, Fannie Dillon. He was...
Colleen Trent Abshire
Feb 11, 2019
Colleen “Trent” Abshire age 89 of Boones Mill passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on February 11th, 2019. Colleen was born to the late Alonza and Nellie Trent on January 8th, 1930. She grew up in Southeast Roanoke, having many fond memories of her childhood and often telling stories that began with, “When I was a...
Jeffery Glen Johnson
Jan 28, 2019
Jeffrey Glen “Jeff” Johnson, 59, passed away in Roanoke, Virginia on January 28, 2019. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, proud father, hard worker, and animal lover. Jeff was preceded in death by his daughter (Emily); parents (Bob and Bettie); and brothers (Mike and Rusty). He is survived by his wife (Kim), daughters (Caitlin and Lindsay), brothers...
Patty Lee Smith
Jan 28, 2019
With our deepest sorrow the three daughters of Patty Lee Smith, 73, of Glade Hill, VA announce her passing on Monday night, January 28, 2019. She was born May 21, 1945 the daughter of the late Charles C. Bowles and Ressie Pearl Jordan Bowles. She was a loving mother, provider and caregiver. She always loved helping people. She was known...
Larry Vaughn Rathburn
Jan 27, 2019
Larry Vaughn Rathburn age 70 of Catawba passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home due to an accident involving a tractor. He was born on February 12, 1948 in Clarksburg, West Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Lisle J. Rathburn. He was the owner and operator of Allegheny Speed Shop located at his home....
Linda Osborne Sykes
Jan 24, 2019
Linda Osborne Sykes, age 75 of Penhook, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Ronald and Tammy Sykes, and grandson Tyler Sykes. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday from Mountain View Memorial Park with Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Dallas Edward Helm
Jan 22, 2019
Dallas Edward Helm of Hardy, Virginia died on January 22, 2019. Born on June 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Pauline “Polly” Hall, David Helm and Marvin Hall. He is preceded in death by his sister Andrea “Andy” Biggs. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy and his loving daughter, Laura. Dallas loved being...
J. P. Bowles
Jan 21, 2019
J. P. Bowles, Sr., 89, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born October 20, 1929 the son of the late Johnny Lewis Bowles and Annie Viola Walters Bowles. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Alan Dale Bowles; sister, Ethel Catherine Garinian; brother, John David Bowles. Surviving are his wife of 67...
Dorothy "Dot" Simpson Chidester
Jan 20, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Simpson Chidester, 90, of Boones Mill, VA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Dot was born in Asheville, NC, March 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, Donval Carl Simpson, PHD; son, D. Carl Simpson, Jr.; parents, Clyde Mayo Taylor and Theodocia Ruth Gatlin; sister, Ruth...
