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...
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...
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...
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...
Kitty Lou Robertson Young
Jan 15, 2019
Kitty Lou Robertson Young, 70, of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born October 30, 1948 the daughter of the late Flemming Letcher Robertson and Lizzie Smith Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jearl R. Young and a brother, Tommy Robertson. Surviving are her daughter, Donna Young Guilliams (Jeff); son, Steven Young (Melissa);...
Lucy DeWitt
Jan 12, 2019
Lucy DeWitt, age 86 of Snow Creek, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11:00 am at the DeWitt Family Cemetery . Her family will receive friends Tuesday starting at 10:30 at the cemetery. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Halie Whitt
Jan 8, 2019
Halie Whitt, age 100 of Ferrum, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born July 24 1918 to the late Robert Lee and Martha Ann Graham. In addition to her parents , she was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred Whitt; a daughter-in-law Jo Ann Graham; brothers and sisters Noah Alfred Graham, Boyd Graham, Meda May...
Hansford Lee "Hank" Guilliams
Jan 7, 2019
Hansford Lee “Hank” Guilliams age 80 of Yorktown passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. Hank was a native of Callaway, VA and was a peninsula resident since 1947. He was a 1959 graduate of York High School and was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed with Warwick Heating and Air Conditioning for 20 years and retired...
Joyce Ann Garman
Jan 5, 2019
Joyce Ann Garman age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away at her home on Saturday, January 5, 2019 with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born on July 14, 1954 a daughter of the late Odell Garman and her mother, Ester Bailey Greene. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Greer. Joyce...
Gail M. Groff Ungerer
Jan 1, 2019
Gail M. Groff Ungerer age 72 of Moneta departed her earthly home on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for her heavenly home. Born May 13, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana she leaves behind her husband of 46 years Richard A. Ungerer, two daughters Lori U. Livingston, husband Patrick Livingston and grandson Aubrey W. Livingston; Sandra U. Bultema, husband David Bultema and...
Kelley Garrett Brown
Jan 1, 2019
Kelley Garrett Brown of Roanoke, Virginia died on the morning of January 1, 2019. He died doing what he truly loved-working as a manager/supervisor for Atlas, a distributor of the Kroger organization. For almost two decades, Kelley served Kroger. The last decade Kelley served as a manager overseeing a crew of employees who came to revere and respect him. Kelley...
