Russell Gilbert Hurd
Aug 26, 2018
Russell Gilbert Hurd, age 87, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty K. Hurd; three sons, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Wheatland Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, VA 24066 with Pastor Chuck...
Judy Marie Gring
Aug 19, 2018
Judy D. Gring, 64, of Ferrum, VA passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was born in the state of New York December 14, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Ralph D. Dickinson and Mary Louise Meade Dickinson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Dickinson. Judy was a teacher with the school system for many...
Maurice Clifton Turner
Aug 19, 2018
Maurice Clifton Turner age 76 of Boones Mill passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 after a brief illness. He attended VA Tech, served in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired from Norfolk Southern. Maurice was an avid hiker and supporter of the Appalachian Trail. He was born August 9, 1942 a son of the late Hurst and Jesse Turner...
Mary E. Davis Carr
Aug 18, 2018
Mary E. Davis Carr, age 88 of Glade Hill passed away at her home on Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born April 29, 1930 a daughter of the late Squire Richard and Lelia Aliff Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton H. Carr; a son, Bruce Carr; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Byrd; and her great-grandson, Cameron Byrd....
Eleanor Johnson Akers
Aug 17, 2018
Eleanor Johnson Akers, age 84 of Ferrum, VA passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at her home. She will now be reunited with her late husband of 43 years, Rice W. Akers, Jr. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Josie Ethel Akers; a son John Jefferson Akers, Sr.; and a grandson John Jefferson...
Carolyn Elizabeth Shamaa
Aug 15, 2018
Carolyn Elizabeth Shamaa age 56 of Boones Mill and formerly of New Jersey passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Carolyn was born on May 12, 1962 a daughter of the late Frank George and Mary Elizabeth Kalisiak Horwarth. She is survived by her husband, Sam Shamaa; her sons, Derrick Tausend Freundt, Robert Tausend Freundt III; grandson,...
James W. Musgrove
Aug 14, 2018
James W. Musgrove “Jim”, age 68, of Wirtz passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was born April 20, 1950 to the late Annie and Sam Musgrove. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother Walter Musgrove; two sisters Rose Holloway and Louise Musgrove and his dog Jermone. Jim was a hard worker who...
Dale Richard Curry
Aug 12, 2018
Dale Richard Curry, Jr. age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman 140 Floyd Avenue (Town Chapel) Rocky Mount.
Jamie Randall Ayers
Aug 11, 2018
Jamie Randall Ayers, age 42, of Wirtz, VA passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home. He was born March 16, 1976 and worked several years for Steel Dynamics in Salem, VA. Surviving are his parents, James B. Ayers and Darlene Pagans Ayers; two sisters, Kristy Ayers, Jenny Parmelee (Bobby); maternal grandfather, Clyde Pagans; several aunts, uncles and cousins....
Michael Townsend Broomhall
Aug 9, 2018
Michael Townsend (Mike) Broomhall age 50 of Callaway, VA passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA due to complications of surgery. We say goodbye to our beloved son, brother, uncle and best friend. Waffle House lost a loyal customer on August 9th, 2018. Mike was unique, loving, fiercely protective, and nice to his core....
Dianne Conner Gillispie
Aug 8, 2018
Dianne Conner Gillispie, age 65, of Woolwine, VA peacefully left this life on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Stuart, VA March 31, 1953. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gillispie; mother, Ruth Conner Pack; two brothers, Michael Conner, Marcus Conner; nephew, Chase Conner. Dianne loved children, she enjoyed baking and...
Lera Chaney Hale
Jul 31, 2018
Lera Chaney Hale, age 98 of Ferrum passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born on February 17, 1920 a daughter of the late Henry and Roxie Foster Chaney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Hale; her siblings, Frank Chaney, Jim Chaney, Charlie Chaney, Lucy Parker, Allie Cannaday, Effie James, Della Whorley and Ocie...
Christy Lane Kirk
Jul 30, 2018
Christy Lane Kirk age 59 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. His family will receive friends on Monday, August 6, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for expenses. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route...
Elaine Durham Knapp
Jul 26, 2018
Elaine Durham Knapp age 87 of Salem passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born on November 28, 1930 a daughter of the late Herrick and Mae Arrington Durham. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Guy, Gordon and Ford Durham; and four sisters, Audrey Durham, Nannie Smith, Daisy Toler and Mary Gardner. She is survived...
Bonny L. Townsend
Jul 23, 2018
Bonny L. Townsend, age 73, from Wirtz, VA, passed away peacefully at home with her family, Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born August 3, 1944 to Priscilla (Lang) and Frederick Little. She lived in Hamilton, MA and worked in Boston and North Shore areas as a receptionist. After marriage she moved to Ipswich, MA and opened a gift shop...
Cora M. Cole
Jul 19, 2018
Cora M. Cole age 98 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018. All services will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount.
Thomas Marion Smith
Jul 16, 2018
Thomas Marion Smith, Jr., age 84 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born April 30, 1934 a son of the late Thomas Marion Smith, Sr. and Louise Carter Smith and also preceded in death by his daughter Elaine Marion Smith. He retired from Carilion Clinic...
Kawania Kay Seay
Jul 12, 2018
Kawania “Kay” Seay, age 88 of Henry, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband John Edwin Seay. Kay worked for MW Windows for over 28 years. She loved gardening and was a loving caregiver for her husband, children and grandchildren. Surviving are her three sons Eddie Seay, Barry Seay and Bobby Seay (Sonia);...
David Ray Cooper
Jul 10, 2018
David Ray Cooper, 65, of Martinsville, VA (Snow Creek Community) passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his home. He was born November 27, 1952 the son of the late Wiley G. Cooper and Annie Dee Carter Cooper. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ann Cooper and a brother, Thomas Cooper. He was a farmer all his...
Doctor Rufus Brown
Jul 9, 2018
Doctor Rufus Brown, Sr. “Doc” age 82 of Moneta went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2018. Doc was a retired Mill Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Sallie Dillon Brown; brothers, Harrison, Wilber, Edward, Warren, Tyler, Blackie, and Jake Brown; one sister, Barbara Bruce. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife...
