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James Edward Goodman

James Edward Goodman

Aug 31, 2016

James Edward “Jim” Goodman, age 71 of Rocky Mount passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Jim was a retired real estate agent and appraiser in Franklin County for many years and also served on the Board of Directors of Step, Inc. He was born on September 19, 1944 a son of the late Thomas M., Sr....

Buddy James Wade

Buddy James Wade

Aug 29, 2016

Claude James Wade, Jr. (Buddy), age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Buddy retired from MW Windows with 36 years of service. He was an avid hunter particularly deer and coon hunting. He will be remembered for being a hardworking man that not only loved his family...

Carl Michael Huffine

Carl Michael Huffine

Aug 28, 2016

Carl Michael Huffine, Sr. age 59 of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in the local hospital. Carl was a Vietnam War Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy, and had a passion for music and his electric guitars, He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Brock. He is survived by a son, Carl M....

Ruthie Wagner Mitchell

Ruthie Wagner Mitchell

Aug 26, 2016

Ruthie Mae Wagner Mitchell “Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning” Mae Mitchell went into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday night, August 26. Her daughter, Carolyn, and her grandson Matthew and his wife, Jessica were at her side. Mae was predeceased by her parents, George and Virginia Wagner. Her...

Frank E. Kisasonak

Frank E. Kisasonak

Aug 22, 2016

Frank E. Kisasonak, age 72, Moneta, VA, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife Connie Kisasonak and his three children; Ernest Kisasonak, Sandra Widener (Chuck), Steven Kisasonak (Penny); one grandson, Joshua Widener (Megan); two great-grandchildren, Graydon Widener, Ava Widener; two sisters, Norma Sherman, Carol Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will...

Christine Sloan

Christine Sloan

Aug 19, 2016

Mary Christine Sloan age 81 of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 in Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was dedicated to her family and was loving, caring and trust worthy person. She was a Godly Christian lady in which God always came first; however, her family was her heart and soul. As someone who always put others first...

Glenwood Clemons

Glenwood Clemons

Aug 18, 2016

Glenwood Clemons, 68, of Boones Mill, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was born on May 4, 1948 to the late Al and Verna Clemons. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Francis, Ruth Allen and Linda Doughton. He is survived by...

John Wilton Pendleton

John Wilton Pendleton

Aug 12, 2016

John Wilton Pendleton, age 59 of Boones Mill, entered into eternal rest August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father John “Biggon” Pendleton. He leaves behind his loving mother Hazel Pendleton; his children Johnny (Sandy) and Amy; grandchildren Cheyenne, Savannah; his fur grandbabies Limo, Ginger and Tinkerbelle; his “Sugg” Sheila Motley and her children Brandon (Alice), Treva...

Ervin Wheeler

Ervin Wheeler

Aug 9, 2016

Ervin Wheeler, age 72 of Penhook passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-334-5151

Edith Juanita Arrington

Edith Juanita Arrington

Aug 6, 2016

Stars in the Heavens are shining brighter as Edith Juanita Arrington, age 55 of Rocky Mount gained her Angel Wings on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Edith was born on March 17, 1961 a daughter of the late James H. (Jim) and Virginia Hilda Turner Arrington. She enjoyed her friendship with everyone, always had a kind word to share and was...

Ruth Prillaman Carter

Ruth Prillaman Carter

Aug 3, 2016

Ruth Prillaman Carter, 85, of Henry, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She retired from Bassett Furniture after over 30 years of service. As a long time member of Prillaman Baptist Church in Henry, VA and a founding member of Henry Community Center. She spent her life dancing, laughing and loving her family with...

Shirley M. Robertson

Shirley M. Robertson

Aug 3, 2016

Shirley Minnix Robertson, age 74 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehab Facility. She was the Office Manager for Franklin Memorial Park, and a member of Boones Mill Baptist Church. She and her late husband, Carliss, were married for 45 years. Shirley was born on May 15, 1942, a daughter of the...

R. Lee Bowman

R. Lee Bowman

Jul 28, 2016

R. Lee Bowman age 73 of Hardy passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 in the local hospital. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.

Wade A. Register

Wade A. Register

Jul 28, 2016

Wade A. Register, Jr., age 71 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He retired from Valley Star Credit Union, was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving our country from 1968 to 1972, a member of the American Legion and his passion in life since a young boy was sailing and he took pride in...

Ellis "Gabe" Mellott

Ellis "Gabe" Mellott

Jul 28, 2016

Ellis “Gabe” Mellott, age 77 of Callaway passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Gabe was an avid hunter having a passion for archery. He was a member of the Blackwater Bow Hunters Association, and was an artist and painter by trade and loved his family dearly especially his grandchildren. He...

Robert "Robby" Daniel Miller

Robert "Robby" Daniel Miller

Jul 21, 2016

“And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all I have is thine.” Luke 15:31 Robert Daniel Miller, Jr. (Robby), age 23 of Moneta, VA, passed away from complications of a lightning strike at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Robby was born on June 29, 1993 in Cheverly,...

Juanita Tester Williams

Juanita Tester Williams

Jul 21, 2016

Juanita Tester Williams, age 92 of Glade Hill passed away at her home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was born on July 2, 1924 in Clinton, Arkansas a daughter of the late Erwin Roy and Ethel Crenshaw Tester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. D. D. Williams, former pastor of Rocky Mount Presbyterian Church...

Donald Norman Brown

Donald Norman Brown

Jul 10, 2016

Donald Norman (Don) Brown, age 80, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Pitman, NJ passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was a loving husband and father who adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Brown proudly served his country in the Air Force. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bernice Brown; five daughters, Donna Jones, Brenda Menden,...

Betty Sue Hudson Brown

Betty Sue Hudson Brown

Jul 4, 2016

Betty Sue Hudson Brown, age 71 of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. Betty was born June 10, 1945 to the late TJ Hudson and Lavona Ramsey Hudson Perdue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Danny Hudson. Betty was a member of First Christian Church in Lynchburg, VA. She was also a...

Sherry  Laprad Mitchell

Sherry Laprad Mitchell

Jul 3, 2016

Sherry Laprad Mitchell, age 69 of Henry, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be missed by all. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

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