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Christy Lane Kirk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Swanson "Smokey" Thurman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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