JoAnn Smith Grubb
Jun 30, 2016
JoAnn Smith Grubb, age 61 of Vinton, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor 1:00 p.m. on Saturday July 9, 2016 at Living Water Baptist Church, 627 Vale Ave., Vinton, VA with Pastor Norman Baker officiating. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount, VA.
Betty Anne Suarez
Jun 30, 2016
Betty Anne Suarez, age 86 of Rocky Mount but lived most of her life in Richmond, died Thursday, June 30, 2016. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount.
James Paul Holland
Jun 29, 2016
James “Paul” Holland, Jr., age 74, of Glade Hill, VA passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Paul was born, October 10, 1941, to James Paul Holland, Sr. and Reba Cundiff Holland who preceded him in death. He lived all of his life in the Glade Hill area of Franklin County. He grew tobacco, hay, had beef...
Christie Hicks Spicer
Jun 28, 2016
Christie Hicks Spicer age 41 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Christie was a member of Redwood United Methodist Church and was a dedicated caregiver at Franklin Memorial Hospital, a job she really loved that involved taking care of others which was her passion in life, and the patients loved her compassion beyond measure. Her infectious...
John Paul Burnette
Jun 27, 2016
John Paul Burnette, 88, of Oak Level passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deniece E. Burnette of the home; son, Paul Wesley Burnette of Roanoke; parents, S.L. and Cova Burnett; a sister, Ileta Nolen, and brothers, Charlie Burnett, Bill Burnett, and Bob Burnett. Mr. Burnette retired from E. I. Dupont after 30...
Gilda Quinn Woods
Jun 26, 2016
Gilda Quinn Woods, age 58 of Ferrum passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Gilda was born on November 14, 1957, a daughter of the late Bonnie and Virginia Irene Peters Quinn. She was a proud lifelong member of Faith Assembly of God in Ferrum where she served on the board. She had 40 years of dedicated service with Ferrum...
Sue Martin Joyce
Jun 25, 2016
Sue Martin Joyce, 68, journeyed home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She has now been reunited with the love of her life, Daniel S. Martin. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 6:30 PM Tuesday,June 28 at New Life Baptist in Ferrum, officiated by Pastor Marco Smith. She was preceded in death...
Loraine Jamison Guilliams
Jun 25, 2016
Loraine Jamison Guilliams, age 81 of Callaway passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her home. Loraine will best be remembered for her faith in God, love of her family, gardening, antiquing, reading, and tending to her flowers. She was a member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Franklin County Public School System. Loraine was preceded...
Jayhugh Hamblett
Jun 23, 2016
N. Jayhugh “Jay” Hamblett, 71, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1944 the son of the late J. B. Hamblett and Hallie Hamblett. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice Preston, Delores Glisson, Nancy Meador; four brothers, Everette Hamblett, Dempsey Hamblett, Clydell Hamblett, Euell Hamblett.He was...
Carlton Green Thomas
Jun 17, 2016
Hi, my name is Carlton Green Thomas, age 56 of Roanoke. I lost a good fight but I gained the kingdom of God on Friday, June 17, 2016. My greatest accomplishment was being a father and friend to my son Carl. I am so proud of the man that he has become. To my daughter Ruth Thomas although we were...
Joseph P. Zecchino
Jun 9, 2016
Joseph P. Zecchino, age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Patsy and Mary Zecchino; brother, Nicholas Zecchino; and sister Maryann Mckenzie. He is survived by his sister Susan Donnelly of Rocky Mount; Brother Patrick Zecchino and wife Dianne Zeccino of Hazlet, NJ; Sister-in-law Theresa Zecchino of Middletown,...
Margaret Elizabeth Dickens
Jun 7, 2016
Margaret Elizabeth Dickens, age 68 of Rocky Mount dies on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 1, 1947 a daughter of the late James T., Sr. and Marie Adams Meadow. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Dillon; and three brothers, Calvin, Lonnie and James, Jr. Meadow. She is survived by...
Nell Hauldren Booth
Jun 5, 2016
Nell Hauldren Booth, 91, passed away, June 5, 2016, at her home in Penhook, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Grey Booth and two brothers, Tom Hauldren and Chad Hauldren. She is survived by two daughters, Dr. Donna Grey Booth and Tippie Elizabeth Walston: two sisters, Lena Jo Blain and Nada Rose Gabardi: a sister-in-law, Helen...
Nancy Ann Stanley
Jun 4, 2016
Nancy Ann Stanley, age 67, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born January 19, 1949 the daughter of the late Clarence Crawford and Emily Switzer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mawyer David Stanley. Surviving are her three sons, David Stanley, Dale Stanley, Travis Stanley and wife, Ashley; two grandchildren; two brothers,...
Bessie L. Perdue
Jun 4, 2016
Bessie Mae Perdue, age 88, was granted her wings on June 4th 2016 at her home. Her final days were spent surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born August 14, 1927 in Bedford, Va to George and Hester Lynch. Bessie married William Oscar Perdue “Bill” on June 13, 1945. They were happily married for 52 years...
Pansy Spencer Tavenner
May 30, 2016
Pansy Spencer Tavenner of Rocky Mount, VA., age 77, died on May, 30, 2016. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in early 2014. She was born in Henry County, VA to the late James Ralph and Hattie S. Spencer. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by son, James Montgomery (Monty) Tavenner (whose death was September 24, 2015) and...
William Lawrence Turner
May 23, 2016
November 7, 1942 - May 23, 2016 William Lawrence Turner, age 73 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1942 a son of the late William Kelly Turner and Etta Turner Plybon. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Randolph Plybon. Mr. Turner is...
Vieva Peters Dickerson
May 22, 2016
Vieva Peters Dickerson, age 73, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born May 30, 1942 the daughter of the late Leland “Doc” Peters and Cora Belle Hale Peters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raz Dickerson and her son, Steve Compton. She is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Eanes (Steve) of Ridgeway,...
William Carlton Hill
May 22, 2016
William Carlton Hill (Pop), age 81 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was a US Army Veteran and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Sadie Hubbard Hill; brother, Calvin; and sisters, Hazel, Ernestine, Josephine, and Doris. He is survived by his...
Geraldine M. Altice
May 21, 2016
Geraldine M. Altice, age 85 of Glade Hill, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born January 20, 1931 to the late Will Chitwood and Hattie Belle Thurman Chitwood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Edward Altice. Geraldine had many hobbies in life including playing Rook, gardening, cooking, traveling and sometimes...
