Obituaries

Nov 28, 2018

Mary Jo Brown, 83, of Union Hall, VA passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born November 25, 1935 the daughter of the late Alfred G. Fralin and Edna Beheler Fralin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Brown; three sisters, June F. Gravely (Bill), Ruth F. Cole (Aaron), Edith F. Arrington (K.W.); brother, Thomas F....

Nov 23, 2018

Marcia Jean Owens, 71, originally from Long Island, New York, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 after a year-long battle with cancer. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alberta Owens, and her husband, William McNally. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Jonathan Holcomb, her granddaughters, Megan Owens and Amanda Holcomb, her...

Nov 22, 2018

Jo Ann LeBlanc, age 84, of Hardy, VA passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151

Nov 21, 2018

William “Billy” Vaiden Burns age 78 of Covington went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Salem VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family He was the son of the late William A. Burns and Ava Jackson Burns and was raised in Bolar, VA which he visited often with his twins. He is...

Nov 17, 2018

Betty K. Hurd age 85 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at Wheatland Lutheran Church 1560 Wheatland Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rocky Mount.

Nov 17, 2018

Edgar Washington (Ed) Croom, Jr. age 89 of Moneta joined his Heavenly family on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Ed attended schools in North Carolina and Virginia where he earned his BS Degree. He was associated in the automotive industry in management most of his life. He served in the United States Army Reserves as a Master Seargent in Europe and...

Nov 11, 2018

Ralph Eugene Gibson, age 66 of Rocky Mount, passed away November 11, 2018. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Nov 7, 2018

It is with deep sadness we announce that William (Bill) Holmes Saxon, loving husband to Linda Saxon, made his transition on November 7, 2018. Bill was born in Metter, Georgia on January 28, 1929 to Von Delle (Bon) and Dessie H. Saxon. From there, his family moved to Portsmouth, VA, where he spent the rest of his childhood and grew...

Nov 6, 2018

Ricky Martin Foster, age 59 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Ricky was born March 15, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Keath Foster; step-father Bruce Powers; grandchildren James and Chad Staton and Gabriel Webster. Ricky was a natural born mechanic. He loved Mustangs, Harley Davidsons and kids. Left to cherish his memory is...

Nov 6, 2018

Grover (Wimp) Jefferson, age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He was born February 14, 1943 to the late Montie Jefferson and Doris Robertson Jefferson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Newby Jefferson; stepson Mike Ingram; brother Letcher Jefferson and sister Inis Towler. Mr. Jefferson served his country in...

Nov 3, 2018

Jesse Thomas “TomCat” Kimberlin, Sr. age 80 of Mallow Road in Covington, VA passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. TomCat was born on July 30, 1938 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Jess and Gussie Knighton Kimberlin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Vivian Humphries Kimberlin who passed away on December 23,...

Nov 1, 2018

Gaynor Renva Alderman Mason formerly of Martinsville passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Albert and Vada Weddle Alderman of Floyd County, VA and also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William Ashley Mason; sister, Catherine Alderman; brother, Wayne G. Alderman; son-in-law, Paul Wesley Burnette; special aunt, Effie Gae...

Nov 1, 2018

John Lee Gillespie, Jr., age 48 of Roanoke, passed away, November 1, 2018. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Oct 31, 2018

Oct 30, 2018

Jerry William Mills, age 75, of Boones Mill, Virginia passed away, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his home. Jerry worked for Nabisco for 43 years and was known by many as “Cookie Man”. He was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren having also attended Cedar Bluff Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 29, 2018

Oct 27, 2018

Robin Mark Seaman, 59, of Nashville, TN went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2018 at his residence. Robin was born on November 5, 1958, in Riverside, CA; a son of Loretta Morris Seaman of Washington, PA and the late Arthur Leroy Seaman. Robin loved music and playing his guitars. He was a member of the One More...

Oct 26, 2018

Scott Hodges age 43 of Ferrum passed away too young on Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home leaving so many in mourning. He was quick to help anyone in need and could do just about anything. He loved hunting and he spent countless hours in the woods doing what he loved. He was the life of the party and...

Oct 25, 2018

Helene Marie Cich Karavish, age 85 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Although our hearts are heavy with grief and sadness, our souls rejoice knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior. Helene was born September 14, 1933 in Empire, Ohio the daughter of the late Morris B. Cich and...

Oct 22, 2018

Lisle Junior Rathburn age 91 of Catawba and formerly of Clarksville, GA and Sarasota, FL passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 doing what he loved to do, being outdoors and on his tractor. Lisle was born August 4, 1927 a son of the late Lisle Eddie and Goldie Irene Wood Rathburn. He was a Veteran having served in the...