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;...
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...
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...
Kenneth Wayne Johnson
May 21, 2018
Kenneth Wayne “K.J.” Johnson, Sr., 79, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born October 20, 1938 the son of the late Claude Johnson and Gracie Thurman Johnson. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Melvin Johnson. “K.J.” was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. He worked several years at Guyer-Roberts...
Amber Jade Ross
May 19, 2018
Amber Jade Ross age 35 of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Robert L., Jr. and Teresa Funk Cottrell; her children, Devon Ross, Kaitlyn Ross, Tanner Austin and Landon Cottrell; and her brother, Shane Cottrell. She is also survived by other family members and friends. Services will be PRIVATE! Arrangements by Conner-Bowman...
Kenneth Wayne Songer
May 17, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Songer, 57, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his home. He was born February 18, 1961 the son of the late Carl Marshall Songer and Diane Faye Joyce Songer. He was also preceded by a grandmother, Lilly B. Altizer; two nephews and one niece. Surviving are his fiancé, Rita Joyce Boitnott; children, Lindsey Nichole...
Michael J. Fulcher
May 15, 2018
Michael J. Fulcher, age 61 of Ferrum, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born June 3, 1956 to the late Cabel Henry Fulcher and Selma Sink Fulcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Cabel Henry Fulcher, Jr. and sister Carolyn Underwood. Mike was a good hearted man who...
Elvira Barbara "Vera" Mills
May 12, 2018
Elvira B. "Vera" Mills age 95 of St. Augustine, FL passed away on February 5, 2018. Graveside services were conducted at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Mills Family Cemetery with Rev. Mark White officiating. Local arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Naeshawn William Owens Eugene
May 11, 2018
Naeshawn William Owens Eugene, age 13 of Boones Mill passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Naeshawn loved life and everything about it. He had a passion for sports, any form of water activity, family vacations especially those spent at Myrtle Beach. He had a smile that was contagious and would not stop. A smile that made everyone feel good...
Sonya R. Holland
May 11, 2018
The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop at a late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. Live, love, and toil with a will. Place no faith in tomorrow, for the clock may then be still. On Friday, May 11, 2018, Sonya...
Willard Palmer Gowdy
May 9, 2018
Willard Palmer Gowdy, Jr. passed away on May 9, 2018, after a long illness. Willard was an outgoing, friendly man who knew no strangers. The loves of his life were his wife Marjie Gowdy of Callaway, VA; his son Todd Gowdy and wife Lori Saunders of Amherst, VA; his four grandchildren Nathan, Sam, Cara and Luke; his son Craig Gowdy...
Kenneth L. Cleaver
May 7, 2018
Kenneth L. Cleaver, age 91 a resident of Runk and Pratt at Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born on March 10, 1927, the second son of John and Irene Cleaver in Saunemin, Illinois. After serving in the Army during World War II, he used his GI bill benefits to complete his education at...
Larry Franklin Robertson
May 5, 2018
Larry Franklin Robertson age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Larry was born on August 23, 1943 a son of the late Carlton Glen Robertson and Lillie Franklin Compton and was also preceded in death by his brother, Carliss Robertson; sisters, Doris Minnix and Josephine Willard. Larry will always be...
Ann Marie Ewers Overton
Apr 27, 2018
Ann Marie Ewers Overton, age 79 of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hewlett M. and Irene (Story) Ewers. Ann was a committed and faithful wife of 59 years to William “Quint” Overton and was a devoted mother to her two...
Diane W. Bryant
Apr 22, 2018
Diane Weaver Bryant, of Hardy, Virginia, passed on Sunday, April 22, at age 75 after a valiant 15-year battle with cancer. She was born June 30, 1942, to Myron and Norma Weaver of Niagara Falls, New York. Some of her most treasured childhood memories included family vacations at 30 Island Lake in Ontario, and riding roller coasters at the Crystal...
