Swanson "Smokey" Thurman
Jul 5, 2018
Swanson “Smokey” Thurman, age 79 of Glade Hill, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born August 25, 1938 and was preceded in death by his wife Linda Smith Thurman. Mr. Thurman loved trucking, farming and his grandbabies. He is survived by his loving family. Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Conner Bowman...
Thomas "Randy" Dillon
Jul 4, 2018
Dillon, Thomas Randall “Randy” born and raised in Richmond, VA. It is with great sadness that the family of Randy announces his sudden passing on July 4, 2018 at the age of 54. He will forever and lovingly be remembered by his mother, Arneda Watson (Henry); father, Junior Dillon; son, Nick; sisters, Teresa Moore (Floyd), Amanda Dillon (Randy); brother, Dale...
AJ "Jim" Greer
Jul 2, 2018
A. J. “Jim Greer born March 25, 1938, went to his Heavenly home Monday, July 2, 2018. Jim was the 13th born out of 15 children to the late Harry and Oveeda Greer. He was also preceded in death by six sisters and 5 brothers as well as three sons; Anthony Greer, Jason Greer, and Trigger Greer. He is survived...
John Lee Abshire
Jul 1, 2018
John Lee Abshire, Jr. age 88 of Boones Mill passed away unexpectantly at his home on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He retired from Swift and Company and attended Clearbrook Baptist Church. John was born on December 11, 1929 a son of the late John L., Sr. and Delia Flora Abshire and was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald...
Ruby Harrison Dillon
Jun 23, 2018
Ruby Harrison Dillon age 75 of Rocky Mount went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving and caring family. Ruby was a member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren. She was born August 15, 1942 a daughter of the late Thomas Newburn and Elsie Mae Harrison. She was also preceded...
Edward E. Kimbrough
Jun 21, 2018
Edward Kimbrough, age 59, of Boones Mill passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018. Arrangements are private by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.
Bobby E. Mountcastle
Jun 17, 2018
Bobby Elton Mountcastle age 69 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Ferrum passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bobby was born on August 29, 1948 a son of the late Elton and Annie Mountcastle. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Patsy Mountcastle; nephew, Paul Hall; nieces, Amy Mountcastle, Jessica...
Shirley Mae Holland
Jun 16, 2018
Shirley Mae Holland, 82, of Wirtz, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday June 16, 2018, after a battle with cancer. She was a daughter of the late John & Zeddie Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior “Pete” Holland; brother Randolph Hudson; brother in law, Roy Dillon. Shirley is survived by a special sister,...
Wayne Stone
Jun 16, 2018
Dewey Wayne Stone age 72 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Wayne served 38 years with the VA State Police retiring as Sr. Special Agent, and was a Free Mason with Rocky Mount Masonic Lodge No. 201 A.F. & A.M. He was born September 7, 1945 a son of the late...
Robert E. Nichols
Jun 14, 2018
Robert Earnest Nichols, of Rocky Mount, left this earth to be reunited with his son and loved ones on June 14, 2018. He was 66 years of age. He was the 6th child of 9 children born to the late James Ezra Nichols and Myrtle Clark Nichols on July 14, 1951. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded...
Theresalice Coates
Jun 13, 2018
Theresalice Coates, age 88 went home with the Lord at her home in Callaway on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She loved and cared for her family and friends very much. We knew her as a mom who always saw the best in people. She brought laughter and fun to our home growing up. She is preceded in death by her...
Tammy Lynn Pate
Jun 12, 2018
Tammy Lynn Pate age 50 of Boones Mill passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Tammy will be deeply missed by all she touched in this short life. She was a very hard worker and was known to work two jobs. She loved her job at Double Envelope. Tammy was tough as nails on the outside but had a...
Elsie Mae Green Harrison
Jun 11, 2018
Elsie Mae Green Harrison age 95 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 11, 2018 with her family by her side. She was a member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren where she was baptized, and she was raised and worked on the family farm. She also worked in public works throughout her...
Dawn Wray Self
Jun 11, 2018
Dawnor “Dawn” Elizabeth Self, age 72 of Wirtz, VA passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Joe Thomas and Vera Elizabeth Wray. Dawn worked for Franklin County Retail Merchants Association for 49 years and was a member, tournament director and secretary for Blackwater Bowhunters Inc. Dawn is survived by her husband Aubrey “A.L.” Self;...
Diane Whipple Chaffee
Jun 8, 2018
Diane Whipple Chaffee, 67 of Moneta, VA went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 8, 2018. She was the daughter of Edward E. Whipple and Barbara (Fritz) Whipple of Erin, NY, who both preceded her in death. Diane graduated from Southside High School in Elmira, NY in 1968. She was employed by Carilion Health Care System for 21 years...
Frank W. Smith
Jun 6, 2018
Frank W. Smith, 74, fell asleep in the Lord at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maureen; daughters, Tracy (Rick) Zerbe and their sons Joshua and Travis; and Amy (Joseph) and their children Luke, Rachel, Abigail, Anna, Mark and Rebecca. His grandchildren were his pride...
Shelby Jean Masterson
Jun 3, 2018
Shelby Jean Akers Masterson formerly of Christiansburg VA was born May 7, 1938 and passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday June 3, 2018. The air had a wonderful breeze blowing and the birds were singing as she received her wings and flew into God's loving arms to live forever more. Jean loved her Lord very much. Each...
James E. Dawson
Jun 2, 2018
James E. Dawson, 65, of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., formerly of Stafford, VA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Carilion Hospital in Roanoke Va. Jim was born in Alexandria, VA on July 12, 1952, and grew up in Vienna, VA. He graduated from Oakton High School, and had a short visit with George Mason University. Jim retired...
James Tipton "Jimmy" Frye
May 28, 2018
James Tipton “Jimmy” Frye age 79 of Glade Hill passes away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018. Jimmy loved 50’s and 60’s oldies music and always owned a corvette. The old classic “I did it my Way” definitely applied to Jimmy. A very special thanks to the staff at Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home for their special care and kindness....
Ann Preston Koeze
May 25, 2018
Ann Preston Koeze – Died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Grace Health and Rehab Center in Stanardsville, Virginia. She was 75 years old. Born November 15, 1942 in Boones Mill, Virginia to Dalton Rupert and Irene Bennett Young. Ann graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia and attended The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida where...
