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Paul Christopher Mitchell

Paul Christopher Mitchell

Nov 8, 2016

On Tuesday, November 8, the Lord blessed Paul Christopher Mitchell, age 90 to go to his heavenly home and be reunited with his wife of 64 years, Alvie Chrystine Mitchell. He was born on July 29, 1926 to the late General Lee and Alverda Gertrude David Mitchell. He was the last surviving sibling of five children and preceded in death...

David Anthony Brown

David Anthony Brown

Nov 4, 2016

David Anthony Brown, 31, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born March 2, 1985 the son of the late David Lynn Brown. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Samuel Manning. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Iraq. Surviving are his mother, Debra Manning; grandmother, Margaret Manning;...

Ruby Sigmon Dillon

Ruby Sigmon Dillon

Nov 3, 2016

Ruby Sigmon Dillon, age 90 of Glade Hill, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence Dillon and son James Dick Dillon. Ruby was a hard working lady who enjoyed cooking and gardening but most of all she loved her family. She will be greatly missed by her...

Olen Simmons Phillips

Olen Simmons Phillips

Oct 29, 2016

Olen Simmons Phillips of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. He was the son of the late Fitzhugh Simmons Phillips and Edna Ivan Turpin Phillips. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Kingrea. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from G. E. Manufacturing. He was an excellent woodworker and builder;...

Tim Quinn

Tim Quinn

Oct 22, 2016

Timothy David (Tim) Quinn, age 32 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home. He was employed for Fleetwood Homes and attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church when he could. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wick and Myrtle Wickline; uncle, Timmy Wright; and aunt, Bonnie Hall Tim is survived by his mother,...

Joseph Willard Kassell

Joseph Willard Kassell

Oct 20, 2016

Joseph Willard Kassell, age 58 of Boones Mill and formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Joe was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman, served in Dessert Storm with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a life member of VFW Post #6426, Elsmere, Kentucky, Life member of AMVETS Post 40 in Roanoke, Virginia and...

Tommy Russell Kooken

Tommy Russell Kooken

Oct 18, 2016

Thomas Russell (Tommy) Kooken age 38 of Glade Hill and formerly of New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was a member of the Southwestern Virginia 4-Wheeler (SWVA4W) Club, owned and operated Fairfield Transmission along with father and then himself in New Jersey prior to relocating in Franklin County. Tommy was currently employed with Carr’s Garage in...

Barbara Ann Bowles

Barbara Ann Bowles

Oct 14, 2016

Barbara lost her battle with cancer on Friday, October 14, 2016. Born January 19, 1962 to her late parents Eva Bowman and Russell Bowles. Leaving behind her devoted husband Gary Steven Bowles; adored son Aaron Russell Bowles; brothers Jim, Charles and Amos and sisters Kay, Dorothy and Martha; her step-father Kenneth Bowman and extended family; many nieces and nephews, all...

Benny LaPrade

Benny LaPrade

Oct 13, 2016

Benjamin Blair (Benny) LaPrade took the hand of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2016 and went to his Heavenly Home. Benny was a retired Insurance Broker and a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, stepsons, Larry Quinn (Cathy) and...

Ellen Carter Barbour

Ellen Carter Barbour

Oct 13, 2016

Ellen Carter Barbour, age 82, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born February 8, 1934 the daughter of the late Ralph and Roxie Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Barbour; two brothers, Jesse Carter, Kenneth Carter; three sisters, Reba Mabry, Faye Peters, Joy Underwood; one great grandchild, Jaiden Dakota...

Barbara Hedwig Holzer

Barbara Hedwig Holzer

Oct 7, 2016

Barbara Hedwig Holzer, age 93, of Moneta, VA passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born April 15, 1923 the daughter of the late Zygmunt Kosiorek and Eugenia Arasimowicz Kosiorek. She was a graduate of the Newark City Hospital School of Nursing. Her husband, Adolph Edward Holzer, preceded her in death. She and her late husband are Charter Members...

JoAnne Candela Burkle

JoAnne Candela Burkle

Oct 7, 2016

JoAnne Candela Burkle, age 85 of Boones Mill passed into the Lords care after a long illness on October 7, 2016. JoAnne was born September 2, 1931, in Orange, New Jersey and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Arthur T. Burkle; and her beloved first grand-daughter, Tara Scutari. JoAnne was a seamstress for most of...

Stanley Richard (Stan) Reas

Stanley Richard (Stan) Reas

Oct 5, 2016

Stanley Richard (Stan) Reas, age 85, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his home in Moneta. Born in Cleveland, OH, February 2, 1931, the son of the late Alvarado and Verna Buell Reas. A graduate of Case Institute of Technology, Stan was an electrical engineer and retired from Lawrence Perry and Associates. He was a member of the Blue Ridge...

Patrick McLaughlin

Patrick McLaughlin

Oct 4, 2016

Patrick McLaughlin, age 68 of New Jersey, passed away October 5, 2016. Local arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Joshua Lee Hodges

Joshua Lee Hodges

Oct 1, 2016

Joshua Lee Hodges “Josh” of Franklin CO, VA. Went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2016 following a tragic vehicle accident. He was 16 yrs old. Josh loved to hunt with his special cousin J.C. Hodges, fish, spend time with friends and his favorite football team, The Dallas Cowboys! He was a hardworking, intelligent young man and...

Henry G. Sword

Henry G. Sword

Sep 27, 2016

Our dear sweet husband and father, Henry G. Sword went home to meet his Savior and Lord Tuesday, September 27. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Army from August 29, 1952 to May 28, 1954, worked at the Ferrum Minute Market and was a member Central Grace Church. He was the son of the late John...

Trevor Whayne Roe

Trevor Whayne Roe

Sep 26, 2016

Trevor Whayne Roe, Jr., age 75 of Ferrum, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220 Rocky Mount, VA.

Jesse  James Stegall

Jesse James Stegall

Sep 22, 2016

Jesse James Stegall, Jr., age 86 of Texas passed away September 22, 2016. Local arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

William Henry Hunt

William Henry Hunt

Sep 22, 2016

William Henry Hunt of Williamsburg passed away on September 22, 2016 after a short but fierce battle with a rare, aggressive form of kidney cancer. Bill was born in Penhook, Virginia, on August 28, 1940, the son of Henry Thomas and Carrie Donley Hunt. He was a loving husband and father, a brilliant scientist, a kind and patient co-worker and...

Ethel Florence Scott

Ethel Florence Scott

Sep 19, 2016

Ethel Florence Scott went peacefully to be with her Savior, September 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents E. W. Sledd, Sr.; mother, Mary; step-mother, Dolly Sledd; husband, Earl Johnson Scott; son Richard Dean Scott; five brothers; and her beloved dog Megan. She is survived by her children, Wayne Scott (Theresa), Billy Scott, David Scott (Kim), Joyce...

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