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Jordan Mubaydin

Jordan Mubaydin

Aug 3, 2017

Saleh Jordan Alexander Mubaydin, 21, of Roanoke, Va. peacefully passed, Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was born September 14, 1995 to Saad and Stephani Mubaydin. Jordan graduated from Patrick Henry High School. Jordan was an avid sports fan and loved to play basketball. Jordan passionately loved his family and was a devoted uncle. Jordan was predeceased in life by his...

Henry Hobert Starkey

Henry Hobert Starkey

Jul 29, 2017

Henry Hobert Starkey III, age 24 of Franklin County died on Saturday, July 29, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident. Henry was born in Roanoke, Virginia on October 25, 1992 and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry, Sr. and Ora Starkey; and his stepdaughter, Peyton Alexandria Faye Gillenwalters. Henry was a kind, loving and giving...

Danny (Jay Bird) Thomson, Sr.

Danny (Jay Bird) Thomson, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

Danny Eugene (Jay Bird) Thompson, Sr., 62, of Clear Creek, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 20, 2017 after a sudden illness that made him extremely sick and finally took him from us way too soon. He was a great man, father, grandfather, brother and son. He loved playing the guitar, had a passion for music and would...

Gerry Rowe Croom

Gerry Rowe Croom

Jul 17, 2017

Gerry Rowe Croom, of Moneta, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the age of 85, has gone home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a member of Halesford Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonza and Estelle Rowe; brothers, Fred Rowe and Michael Rowe. She is survived by her husband of 68...

Eunie J. Lackey

Eunie J. Lackey

Jul 16, 2017

Eunie Jean Boggs Lackey, age 73 of Kernersville North Carolina, passed away Sunday July 16th 2017. She was born March 30th 1944, first daughter of Gracie and Howard Boggs, also predeceased is her son Joey Briano. She is survived by her two older brother's Eddie Boggs, Freddie Boggs, her two sisters Joyce Beattie Shirley Draper, also surviving is her three...

Andrew "Andy" Sisk

Andrew "Andy" Sisk

Jul 16, 2017

Andrew Zaily Sisk was born May 28, 1957 to Andrew Franklin Sisk and Irene Baker. He passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home in Rocky Mount, VA. Andy’s memory lives on through his wife of 32 beautiful years Conni Sisk; his son Elijah Franklin Sisk; daughter-in-law Jessica Lou Ellen Sisk; five sisters Irene McKee of Stephenson, VA, Annabelle...

Thomas Preston Scott

Thomas Preston Scott

Jul 11, 2017

Thomas P. Scott, III, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born January 3, 1947 the son of the late Thomas P. Scott, Jr. He was retired from DuPont Manufacturing and part owner and operator of Halesford Harbour Boat Rentals. Surviving are his wife, Beverly H. Scott; two daughters, Stephanie Hess (Ronnie Hess), Betsy Raghu (Dr. Deepak Raghu);...

William  Melvin Barbour

William Melvin Barbour

Jul 11, 2017

William Melvin Barbour, age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Leatrice Barbour. Mr. Barbour was known by his friends and coworkers at Blue Ridge Transfer as “Smokey”. Surviving is his son and daughter-in-law Lonnie and Vickie Barbour; granddaughter Jennifer Angell; grandson Jared Thomas; his brother and sister-in-law Clinton...

Shannon Patricia  Ward

Shannon Patricia Ward

Jul 5, 2017

Shannon Patricia Ward, age 20 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Michele Ryan Ward; her brothers Captain Ryan James Ward (Chelsea), William Joseph Ward, 1st Lieutenant Connor Michael Ward (Rebecca), 2nd Lieutenant Patrick Charles Ward; sisters Caitlin Elizabeth Ward and Megan Cecelia Ward. In lieu of flowers,...

Charles Cacioppo

Charles Cacioppo

Jul 3, 2017

Charles Cacioppo, age 73, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home,140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151...540-334-5151

Lee Greer

Lee Greer

Jul 2, 2017

Wayland Leon Greer, known to friends as Lee, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the age of 81 following a brief illness. Lee will be forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend, Jean Walker Greer; his children, Mark Greer and wife Donna, Jeff Greer and wife Deb, and...

Steve Yopp

Steve Yopp

Jun 28, 2017

Stephen Robert (Steve) Yopp, age 51 of Boones Mill died tragically on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 due to being struck by a motor vehicle while assisting someone on the roadside. Steve was born on December 7, 1965 in Franklin County where he lived all of his life. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. He was...

Nellie C. Holley

Nellie C. Holley

Jun 22, 2017

Nellie Clingenpeel Holley, age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1921 in Dillons Mill, a daughter of the late Jubal A. and Nora M. Clingenpeel, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Russel Holley; sisters, Addie (Dot) Dyer, Nell Holland; brothers, George, Reggie, Roy, Herman, Earl, Forrest...

Clyde Thomas Dillon

Clyde Thomas Dillon

Jun 22, 2017

Clyde Thomas Dillon, 82, of Wirtz, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Louise Dillon; his son, David Wayne Dillon; parents, Robert Moses Dillon and Mary Kate Ellis Dillon. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Gladys Williams, Lena Williams, Effie Altice, Mary Barbour, Nannie Stultz, Donie...

Alexis T. Oleinikoff

Alexis T. Oleinikoff

Jun 21, 2017

Alexis T. Oleinikoff, age 72 of Henry passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount.

Deborah Joan Sigmon

Deborah Joan Sigmon

Jun 21, 2017

Deborah Joan Sigmon, age 60 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord and her mother on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudine Young Smith. Surviving are her son, Darin Scott (Mary Ann Cannaday); step-father, Ronnie Smith, granddaughter, Tiera; brothers, Marty Sigmon (Peggy), Ricky Sigmon (Mary), Joey Sigmon (Sarah Helen); step-brother, Michael...

Donald Raymond Houston

Donald Raymond Houston

Jun 20, 2017

Donald Raymond (Donnie) Houston, 76 of Glade Hill passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1941 a son of the late Raymond and Myrtle Perdue Houston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Autry Houston. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Blankenship (Robert); grandsons, Hunter and William; sisters, Sue Chitwood...

Ruth Eames Huston

Ruth Eames Huston

Jun 16, 2017

Betty Ruth Eames Huston, age 87 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 in the local hospital. She was born on October 13, 1929 a daughter of the late George and Grace Hunt Eames and was also preceded in death by her husband, Adron Ford Huston; four sisters; one brother. Ruth graduated from Rocky Mount High School...

Maude McGhee Rakes

Maude McGhee Rakes

Jun 14, 2017

Mary Maude McGhee Rakes, of Vinton, formerly of Ferrum and Collinsville, VA passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville. She was born on March 12, 1928, the ninth of ten children of the late Walter Elmer McGhee and Alma Sink McGhee of Nola, Franklin county, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mark Randall Dudding

Mark Randall Dudding

Jun 13, 2017

Mark Randall Dudding, age 59 of Hardy, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017. Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced by Conner Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount. (540) 334-5151

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