Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2018

Paul A. St Clair, Sr. age 65 of Moneta, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born January 24, 1953 to the late John Wesley St Clair and Nina Mills St Clair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by bothers Calvin and Dennis St Clair; sister Elsie Reeves; and son Timothy...

Oct 17, 2018

Keith Wayne Brown age 56 of Union Hall went home to the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born on December 12, 1961 and spent his working years in the Landscaping and construction business. He loved his family and friends, his canine companion, Pepper, auto racing and the Washington Redskins. Keith was preceded in death by his father,...

Oct 17, 2018

Michael Wade (Mike) Bond, 72, of Hardy, VA, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the VA Hospital, Salem. Born April 11, 1946, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Wade Franklin Bond and Mildred Jane Faulkner Bond. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Mark Bond and Matthew Bond. He was a veteran of the United...

Oct 14, 2018

Ray Wilton (Rayboy) Nichols, age 71 of Ferrum, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born October 5, 1947 to the late Wilton Sanford (Cat) Nichols and Bertha Ann Quinn Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Henry Sanford (Sambo) Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a Vietnam War Veteran who served his country...

Oct 12, 2018

Benton “Ben” Stacy Frith, age 45, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Frith; grandpa, Garvis Frith and sisters, Vicky Frith and Vicky Thomas. Surviving are his wife, Ellen B. Frith; mother, Shirley Frith; children, Joshua Frith (Jessica Woods), Benton Hall (Natalie), Dakota Frith, David Brown (Amber), Gary...

Oct 12, 2018

Trey Colby Sorrells, age 26, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in Roanoke, VA. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

Oct 11, 2018

Joseph Ivan Mason, 81, of Fork Mountain, VA passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151